News from December 2017
Chuhak & Tecson PC, others alleged to have sold fraudulent tax credits
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Several individuals alleged they were induced into purchasing fraudulent tax credits.
How to stack Swedish Fish: Food companies simplify while fighting class action lawyers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Though it might look like the world’s worst attempt at a bribe, Herr’s had a reason to send a couple of empty potato chip bags to a federal judge presiding over a class action lawsuit against it.
Appeals court remands decision in Salinas United High School District retirement benefits case
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The 6th Appellate District Court of Appeal of California has reversed a trial court's ruling regarding the overpayment of 11 teachers' retirement benefits.
California appeals court upholds judgment in favor of children's hospital in wage dispute
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California court of appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling in a wage case against Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, affirming the order for summary judgment.
U-Haul loses appeal to compel arbitration in negligence case
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California court of appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling against U-Haul, denying its motion to compel arbitration in a negligence lawsuit.
Audited company took too long to sue financial advisers, Calif. court rules
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling in a case claiming negligent and fraudulent financial planning against Safemark and American General.
Alabama Supreme Court reverses $2.5 million wrongful death ruling after eyewitness not disclosed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The Alabama Supreme Court has reversed a multimillion-dollar verdict in a wrongful death case stemming from a fatal accident.
Arkansas Supreme Court decertifies class in pawn shop case
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – An appeal from the Pulaski County Circuit Court rules out class certification sought by two customers of a pawn shop in an Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices suit.
Consumer claims Crisco spray is falsely represented as 100 percent extra virgin olive oil
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations that an olive oil spray is not 100 percent olive oil as advertised.
Groups claim EPA Administrator Pruitt failed to meet deadline regarding ozone standards
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Several groups have filed suit against the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that a deadline to name areas that are in compliant or not regarding ozone standards has passed.
California resident claims fraud allegations against Bank of America
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – An Indio, California woman alleges she was a victim of fraud exacted by a bank.
Texas secures relief funds for homeowners after illegal school district tax
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Dec. 8 that the Gregg County Court has granted all relief to homeowners in the state after the Kilgore ISD allegedly violated Texas Senate Bill 1.
Texas: Alleged tech support scam operators temporarily barred from conducting business
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Dec. 8 the Travis County District Court has temporarily barred operators of an alleged tech support scam from conducting businesses.
Oregon joins 5-state settlement with Medtronic over alleged misleading advertising
SALEM, Oregon (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Dec. 13 that Oregon is involved in a five-state settlement with Medtronic Sofamor Danek Inc. and Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. (“Medtronic”) after allegations the company violated unfair trade practice laws.
Kansas attorney general: Nursing home failed to dispose of patient records at vacant facility
INDEPENDENCE, Kansas (Legal Newsline) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced a lawsuit Dec. 12 against Caney Guest Home Inc., doing business as Caney Nursing Center, and James R. Laidler, owner of the facility, for allegations of failing to properly secure or dispose of patient records containing sensitive personal information.
D.C. attorney general: Rent-controlled apartments operators misrepresent rates to consumers
&&& WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced a lawsuit Dec. 13 against the owners and managers of 3003 Van Ness Apartments, a rent-controlled property, alleging misrepresenting rental rates to consumers.
California alleges U.S. Education Department shirked responsibility in Corinthian Colleges case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a lawsuit Dec. 14 against the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and Secretary Betsy DeVos, for allegedly not processing debt relief claims for tens of thousands of students victimized by Corinthian Colleges Inc. (Corinthian).
New Jersey school district to pay $35,000 to former employee in disability discrimination case
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division on Civil Rights announced Dec. 11 the North Plainfield School District will pay a former employee $35,000 after settling allegations of disability discrimination.
Justice Department: Government contractor illegally terminated Coast Guard reservist
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced a complaint Dec. 12 against Bridges Consulting Inc. (Bridges), a government contractor with headquarters in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, for allegations of violating the employment rights of a member of the Armed Forces.
Consumer claims carat weight of ring she purchased from The RealReal was overstated
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Novi, Michigan resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against a San Francisco luxury consignment company over allegations that it overstates gemstone weights on its website.