News from July 2017
California alleges Department of Education unlawfully delayed implementation of regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced July 6 that he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Becerra alleges the DOE is unlawfully delaying a regulation that would protect students from deceptive practices and fraud.
FTC settles fraud charges against loan application assistance company, suspends $104 million judgment
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced July 5 that Blue Global Media LLC and CEO Christopher Kay will settle charges of misleading consumers into applying for loans and then selling the applications to virtually anyone who would buy them.
Batteries the subject of class action against Honda
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A California customer has filed a class action lawsuit against Honda, alleging breach of contract, breach of implied warranty breach of warranty, and unjust enrichment.
Veggie Straws don't contain veggies on package, lawsuit claims
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a food business, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Macy's linen products had inflated thread counts, lawsuit claims
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Macy's, alleging breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Toyota sued over allegedly defective sliding door
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Six consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Toyota, alleging design defect, negligence and product liability.
Couple accuse Tesla of fraud; They claim fixes weren't made to defective braking system
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California couple have filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla, alleging breach of implied warranty, breach of warranty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
EEOC targets Florida gentlemen's club for alleged gender discrimination
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 29 against Gold Inc., doing business as Sammy’s Gentlemen’s Club in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, for allegations of refusing to hire a male applicant due to his gender and failing to maintain federally required employment records.
SEC charges clandestine founder of Bitcoin platform with fraud
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced June 30 that it has filed charges against Renwick Haddow, a British citizen living in New York, for allegations of bilking investors in two different companies.
EEOC alleges Time Warner committed disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 6 against Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications, doing business as Spectrum Inc., for allegedly failing to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability.
EEOC sues Maryland janitorial company, alleging discrimination against African-American applicants
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 5 against Diversified Maintenance Systems LLC, a provider of janitorial services, for allegations of refusing to hire a class of African-American candidates because of their race.
EEOC secures $800,000 settlement with Sensient over disability discrimination charge
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 30 that Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC, a division of Sensient Technologies, will pay $800,000 after allegations of disability discrimination related to leaves of absence.
EEOC alleges New York bank violated disability discrimination laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 6 against M&T Bank for allegations that Hudson City Savings Bank (HCSB), a company merged into M&T Bank in 2015, violated federal disability discrimination laws.
Nevada Health Centers to pay $35,000 penalty over sex discrimination allegations
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced (EEOC) July 6 that Nevada Health Centers will pay $35,000 after allegations of sex discrimination.
Maine Supreme Court affirms Homeward Residential must pay attorneys' fees in foreclosure case
PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) – A mortgage company is faced with paying $59,115 of the attorney fees belonging to a defendant after the Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a trial court's judgment.
Mo. Supreme Court rules against wrongful discharge claim
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Missouri has upheld a lower court's ruling in favor of Ameren Corp. and others in a lawsuit filed by a commercial plumbing firm, Bishop & Associates.
Maryland court rules Wal-Mart's injunction against flash mobbing labor union stays
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) – Maryland Court of Appeals judges unanimously affirmed circuit court rulings on June 22 in favor of Wal-Mart against the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, who Walmart stated held numerous unauthorized flash mobs.
Md. court to decide if Humane Society must return seized animals to farmer
ANNAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The Maryland Court of Appeals has affirmed the power of a county humane society that seized animals from a farmer who was later cleared of most of the animal cruelty accusations brought against him.
Two consumers accuse CenturyLink of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against CenturyLink, alleging fraud, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Florida customer accuses Barnes & Noble of privacy violations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A Florida consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Barnes & Noble, alleging breach of contract, breach of duty, invasion of privacy and violation of federal law.