News from August 2017
Len Bias' mother to speak at Prince George's County drug court graduation
The Prince George’s County District Court Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on August 15, where Dr. Lonise Bias will address the new graduates.
Consumer claims Green Sprouts teether is falsely advertised as being BPA free
SACRAMENTO, cALIF. (Legal Newsline) – A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit over claims that a certain brand of infant teething product contains bisphenol A.
Hormozdi Law Firm alleges GKIC sent unwanted junk fax
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – A Norcross, Georgia, law firm alleges that a Chicago company specializing in small business marketing sent it a junk fax.
Direct sales company Nerium International accused of running pyramid scheme by distributors
LOS ANGELES – Two California individuals allege that direct sales company Nerium International operates a pyramid scheme.
University of Southern California files motion to dismiss FACTA class action suit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A motion to dismiss has been filed by the University of Southern California against a class action lawsuit accusing the college of violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA).
Consumer claims 7-Eleven's aloe after-sun product is falsely advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California woman alleges that a product advertised to contain aloe vera contains no aloe in it at all.
California officials seek dismissal of suit claiming violation of National Voter Registration Act
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – After being sued by various voting groups, California government officials have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that the plaintiffs allegedly fail to state a claim and have already sued about the same claims previously.
NHCash.com files motion to dismiss suit, cites arbitration clause in agreement
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Online money lender NHCash.com has filed a motion to dismiss a case against it in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
New Mexico, private firm teaming to sue Dollar General over its motor oil
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) – The New Mexico attorney general alleges Dollar General falsely advertises its brand of motor oil.
Nonprofit alleges federal Infrastructure Council violates Federal Advisory Committee Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit with an interest in infrastructure and projects related to water resources has sued President Donald Trump and two federal departments over the establishment of the Infrastructure Council.
FTC finalizes Sherwin-Williams divestiture agreement
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced July 28 that, following a public comment period, it approved a final order resolving concerns that the Sherwin-Williams Company’s acquisition of the Valspar Corporation would likely be anti-competitive.
EEOC accuses Ohio company of sex-based discrimination
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 2 against R&L Carriers Inc. and R&L Shared Services LLC, companies based in Wilmington, Ohio, for allegations of refusing to hire qualified females as dockworkers and loaders.
EEOC secures $160,000 settlement with Taylor Shellfish in racial harassment case
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced July 31 that Taylor Shellfish, the largest producer of farmed shellfish in the United States, will pay $160,000 after allegations of racial harassment.
EEOC targets Honolulu car company, alleging disability discrimination
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 31 against Cutter Mazda of Honolulu for allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC alleges Guam resort discharged employee due to gestational diabetes
TAMUNING, Guam (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 27 against Verona Resort & Spa, a hotel resort and spa in Tamuning , for allegations of discharging a pregnant employee with a disability after failing to provide her with an accommodation.
EEOC targets parking management company, alleging gender, age discrimination
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 2 against Eagle Parking LLC, a full-service parking management company, for allegations of gender and age discrimination in employment.
FTC developing initiative to help cut down unwanted, illegal robocalls
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 1 that it is working on an initiative to help industry efforts to stop unwanted robocalls before they reach consumers.
EEOC alleges CSX Transportation guilty of company-wide sex-based discrimination
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 2 against CSX Transportation for allegations of sex-based discrimination in employment.
SEC secures $800 million settlement with alleged overseas stock manipulator
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 2 that Joe Yiu Cheung, an alleged overseas stock manipulator, will pay close to $800,000 and be barred from the penny stock industry.
Suit against doctor accused of making inappropriate sexual remarks during exam tossed out by Va. high court
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A Virginia doctor accused by a former patient of making inappropriate sexual remarks during an examination has prevailed in the lawsuit filed against him by the patient.