News from 2016
Pennsylvania settles for $95.9 million with USA Discounters
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney
General Bruce R. Beemer has announced a settlement worth roughly $95.9 million
with USA Discounters LTD and related companies after allegations that the companies
deceived members of the military and veterans.
Cutler Group allegedly built non-weather-resistant homes
HARRISBURG (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney
General Bruce R. Beemer has announced a lawsuit against the Cutler Group Inc.,
a Montgomery County-based homebuilder, for allegedly failing to provide
new homes that were weather-resistant as it claimed it would.
Pennsylvania charges local attorney for his role in alleged video gambling scheme
HARRISBURG (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney
General Bruce R. Beemer has announced that charges have been filed against Louis F. Caputo, a
Pittsburgh-area attorney.
North Carolina residents warned to watch for post-hurricane scams
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper recently warned consumers to stay vigilant about possible scams in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
PPG plans to fight lawsuit over Rescue It! deck resurfacing product
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Six consumers filed a class action lawsuit in September against the manufacturer of a deck resurfacing product, alleging false advertising, representation and a breach of warranties.
St. Jude says it hasn't seen lawsuit against it over pacemaker
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A representative for St. Jude Medical Inc. said the health care provider has not seen a lawsuit alleging that a patient was implanted with a defective device.
Attorney: U.S. SC ruling on ‘pick off’ defense doesn’t change much for TCPA class actions
Henry Pietrkowski, an attorney at the Chicago office of Reed Smith LLP, admitted the court’s Gomez decision isn’t a great one for TCPA defendants, but said the ruling did leave a narrow opening for their attorneys.
Attorney general accuses Ohio Auto Credit of Consumer Sales Practice Act violations
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against Ohio Auto Credit LLC and its owners for allegations of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to consumers as mandated by Ohio law.
Reliant Senior Care Holdings to pay $2 million for allegedly failing to meet nursing home needs
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer has announced a settlement with Reliant Senior Care Holdings Inc. and related companies for $2 million, after allegations the nursing home chain misled consumers by failing to provide basic services to elderly and vulnerable residents.
New York charges Bronx business with false representations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office has charged Edwin Rivera, the operator of a Bronx accounting office formerly known as “Inmigracion Hoy News Today,” with falsely representing himself as an
attorney.
Armor Health Services to pay $350,000 in settlement with New York after alleged contract breach
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Armor Correctional Health Services (Armor) will settle allegations that it failed in its contractually obligated duties at the Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC), which placed inmates’ health in jeopardy.
New York attorney general gives notice of violation to Trump Foundation
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a notice of violation against the Donald J. Trump Foundation (Trump Foundation). The notice directs the entity to cease and desist from soliciting contributions in New York.
Bennett Surgical Supply owner admits to fraudulently billing Medicaid
HAUPPAUGUE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced that Katia Donnelly and her durable medical equipment and supply store, Bennett Surgical Supply Inc., have admitted to stealing more than $2 million from Medicaid using customers’ Medicaid identification numbers.
Ohio attorney general charges two cemeteries with Consumer Sales Practice Act violations
RAVENNA, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against the operators of two Ohio cemeteries – Fairview Memorial Park in Delaware County and Grandview Memorial Park in Portage County – for allegations of failing to deliver headstones, vaults and memorial items sold to consumers.
Customers accuse Wells Fargo Bank of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two California men are suing Wells Fargo Bank and others, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation and violation of federal law.
Class action lawsuit filed against PepsiCo over its Naked Juices; company calls claims ‘baseless’
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, filed last week in a New York federal court, claim the company’s supposedly healthier beverages actually consist of “cheaper and less nutritious ingredients” like apple and orange juices.
Employee accuses Samsung, LG of violating Sherman Act
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California man is suing Samsung, LG and related companies, alleging unfair competition and violation of state and federal law in deliberately keeping salaries low.
Consumer group accuses egg distributor of deceptive representation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A Minnesota consumer group is suing egg distributors, alleging false and misleading representations.
New York joins coalition suing EPA to force action on ozone petition
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, through a coalition of five states, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to force the agency to take action on a petition that seeks to ensure upwind states control the pollution that blows into New York and other downwind states.
JeeTops manufacturer accuses Dow Chemical of intentional misrepresentation
GREEN BAY, Wis. (Legal Newsline) — The manufacturer of Jeetops is suing Dow Chemical, alleging alleging intentional misrepresentation.