News from April 2017
Magnolia Health to pay $325,000 to resolve EEOC complaint
Magnolia Health Corp., a health care and assisted-living facility company, agreed to pay $325,000 and furnish other relief after allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said.
Cleaning firm to pay $16,000 to settle disability bias complaint
New Image Building Services Inc., a Michigan company that provides cleaning services for corporate clients in commercial buildings, agreed to pay $16,000 over allegations of disability discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said.
Management services firm to pay $12,500 in bias complaint involving male janitor
Executive Management Services Inc. (EMS), a commercial cleaning and facility management services company headquartered in Indiana, will pay $12,500 to settle allegations of sex discrimination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
Nestlé to pay $300,000 to settle EEOC sex bias complaint
Nestlé Waters North America, the largest bottled water company in the world, agreed to pay $300,000 over allegations of sex discrimination against a female employee, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
Justice Department sues to block dietary supplement sales
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has entered a permanent injunction
against EonNutra LLC, two related companies and owner Michael Floren to block the sale of allegedly adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements.
Sage Automotive Group, to pay $3.6 million in FTC settlement
A group of auto dealerships, holding and management companies and two individuals will pay roughly $3.6 million in restitution after facing allegations of using deceptive and unfair business practices.
Georgia AG applauds DOJ brief that faults CFPB's governing structure
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has expressed support for a recent Department of Justice amicus brief taking issue with the governing structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Idaho AG won't oppose the sale of St. Joseph hospital to for-profit firm
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will not oppose the proposed sale of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, a nonprofit hospital in Lewiston, to a for-profit subsidiary of Tennessee-based health care provider.
Arizona AG claims success in fighting 'drive-by' lawsuits
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said his office has been turning the tide in the fight to protect small businesses in the state from “drive-by” litigation alleging violations of laws protecting the disabled.
Experian fined $3 million for alleged deceptive use of credit scores
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined Experian and its subsidiaries $3 million for allegedly deceiving consumers about the use of credit scores sold to consumers.
Government watchdog sues for security report on Clinton emails
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Judicial Watch is suing top federal officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, over their alleged failure to prepare a report examining national security issues related to Hillary Clinton's email practices.
Wording in Maine overtime law ambiguous, First Circuit says in class action ruling
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals issued a decision March 13 that impacted Maine’s overtime law and at issue was the use of a simple comma.
Ark. SC not yet considering appeal in wrongful death lawsuit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – The Arkansas Supreme Court on March 16 vacated a Court of Appeals decision, ruling it did not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal in a wrongful death lawsuit that involved Baptist Health Medical Center.
Alaska Supreme Court decision upholds Fairbanks hotel defamation case
JUNEAU, Alaska. (Legal Newsline) – The Alaska Supreme Court handed down a decision March 17 affirming the rulings of a lower court in a case that involved a hotel and a tour company.
Georgia Supreme Court ruling puts internet radio stations on same playing field as AM/FM stations
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that internet radio services are similar enough to AM/FM services to allow an exemption to the state's Criminal Reproduction and Sale of Recorded Material statute.
DOL releases measure to officially delay April applicability date of its fiduciary rule
The applicability date of the rule and related exemptions will be extended from April 10 to June 9, the U.S. Department of Labor announced last week.
Campaign finance complaint filed against Washington State lawmaker
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his office has filed complaints in Thurston County Superior Court against state Sen. Sam Hunt and against the Thurston County Democratic Central Committee, alleging deficient campaign finance reports.
Pharmaceutical firm faces class action alleging securities fraud
A retirement system has filed a class-action lawsuit against Mallinckrodt PLC and corporate officers Mark Trudeau and Matthew K. Harbaugh, citing alleged violation of federal securities laws.
Class action alleges Walgreen inflates generic drug prices
Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Walgreen Co. and Walgreens Boot Alliance Inc. pharmacy, citing alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition over inflated prescription drug costs.
Massachusetts targets local business, alleging wetland protection violations
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey recently announced that her office has sued Sean Blair, the operator of a construction, excavation and septic installation business, for allegations of altering and filling protected wetlands in violation of state law.