News from 2016
EEOC targets Bell Lexus in Arizona for allegations of violating federal law
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Bell-Arrow Automotive Inc., which does business as Bell Lexus, for allegations of violating federal law.
Ill. AG taking on Jimmy John's non-compete clauses
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Sandwich maker Jimmy John’s is facing claims from another public official, finding itself targeted by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
WWE calls Buff Bagwell royalty lawsuit 'meritless'
HARTFORD (Legal Newsline) — Not long after filing a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) over royalty payments, former professional wrestling star Marcus Bagwell heard the attorneys for WWE fire back publicly about the allegations against its organization.
Football fan accuses NFL of mismanagement in canceled game
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles man is suing the National Football League and Pro Football Hall of Fame, alleging breach of contract in the canceling of the Hall of Fame exhibition game.
Los Angeles consumer accuses energy food company of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles man is suing an energy foods business, alleging false advertising and unjust enrichment.
Consumer sues Target over aloe vera gel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing Target, alleging fraudulent business practices and unjust enrichment.
Calif. woman files class action against Pepsi over Izze sodas
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing PepsiCo, alleging false claims that a soda did not contain preservatives.
Louisiana man accuses Ultimate Medical Academy of phone privacy violations
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — A Louisiana man is suing a Florida company, alleging violation of privacy and statutory telephone rights.
New York law firm fights back, files lawsuit against company for its ‘meritless’ malpractice action
Intellectual property firm Goldberg Cohen LLP filed its lawsuit against Luv N’ Care Ltd. in a New York federal court this month, accusing its former client of skirting its legal bills, among other claims. Luv N’ Care, mostly known for its Nuby product line, sued the firm last year for its alleged mishandling of patent infringement litigation.
Illinois women allege Andalou Naturals deceived them into buying 'natural' products
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Two Illinois women are suing Andalou Naturals Inc., claiming the company is deceptive and that it sells products with harmful chemicals.
Maryland home builder to pay more than $520,000 after allegations of violating state Consumer Protection Act
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — Bryan Edwards Adkins and his company Atlantic Bay Homes will pay $524,185.35 after allegations of violating Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act, Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced.
New York contractor ordered to pay more than $41,000 after alleged home improvement fraud
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced that Daniel McInerny, doing business as D Mac Design & Development LLC, must pay $41,412.16 in restitution after allegations of home improvement fraud. He will also have to pay $15,000 in penalties and $2,000 in costs.
Florida Attorney General obtains court order temporarily shutting down alleged tech support scam
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam
Bondi has announced a court order that temporarily shuts down an alleged tech
support scam that has deceived consumers out of more than $25 million.
Three Mount Sinai Health System hospitals to pay total of $2.95 million after alleged False Claims Act violations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Three hospitals in the Mount Sinai Health System will pay a total of $2.95 million after allegations of violating the federal and New York False Claims Acts, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
Arizona AG files to intervene in a case involving alleged 'serial litigator'
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has announced a motion to intervene on behalf of the state in Maricopa County Superior Court to protect small businesses from an alleged serial litigator.
AGs urge CFPB to withdraw arbitration rule
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge recently urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to withdraw its arbitration rule that attempts to limit companies from including mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer financial agreements.
EPA settles with Central Missouri AGRIService after alleged Clean Water Act violations
LENEXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s EPA Region 7 has reached a proposed settlement with Central Missouri AGRIService LLC after allegations of violating the Clean Water Act (CWA). The company will pay $166,914 in civil penalties.
First National Bank of Omaha to pay more than $30 million after allegations of deceiving consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — First National Bank of Omaha
must pay $27.75 million in relief to approximately 257,000 consumers allegedly harmed by illegal credit card practices, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(CFPB) has announced. The bank must also pay $4.5 million in penalties to the
CFPB.
Securities class actions on the rise
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Attorney Tom Gorman, of Dorsey & Whitney, says he's seen a “record number” of cases involving public companies and individuals involved in regulatory actions.
Courts raising bar for data breach class actions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Reports of data breaches have become commonplace, prompting U.S. courts to raise the bar on associated class action lawsuits.