News from July 2017
Va. high court: Woman filed frivolous lawsuits, wasted judicial resources
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – On June 8, the Virginia Supreme Court imposed an injunction against Dora Adkins, who has filed 41 lawsuits over eight years.
Senate Obamacare repeal failures warning sign for business and banking communities on rescinding anti-arbitration rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Business and banking interests are working to ensure that an upcoming Senate attempt to rescind the Consumer Financial Bureau Protection’s (CFPB) anti-arbitration rule plays out differently than repeated failures by Senate Republicans to repeal any or all of Obamacare. And they are enlisting help on the state level to do it.
EEOC targets Delaware nonprofit, alleging disability discrimination
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 17 against Connections CSP Inc., a non-profit company providing health care, housing and employment opportunities, for allegations of denying reasonable accommodation to a class of employees with disabilities.
House Republicans vote to repeal CFPB rule that was called gift for class action lawyers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Two weeks after a federal consumer protection agency took steps to finalize a controversial rule regarding class action lawsuits, the U.S. House of Representatives has disapproved by acting to kill it.
Consumer files suit against Keller Williams Realty over allegedly unlawful solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles County individual alleges that a real estate company unlawfully contacted her.
Virginia Supreme Court rules Atlantic Coast Pipeline's notice to landowners did not satisfy code
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – On July 13, the Virginia Supreme Court issued a decision in an appeal involving a property survey notice provided by a natural gas company.
General Motors files motion to dismiss class action suit over allegedly defective engines
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A hearing was held on July 6 before Judge Edward M. Chen to review a motion to dismiss filed by General Motors in a class action lawsuit led by Monteville Sloan Jr. against the vehicle manufacturer.
Texas Supreme Court overturns trial court ruling, denies same sex-couples equal state benefits
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Texas Supreme Court recently affirmed a temporary injunction that prevented the City of Houston from furnishing benefits to the same-sex spouses of its employees.
Illinois Supreme Court rules in favor of Union Pacific in closely watched case of injured worker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling came down in favor of the defense in construction accident cases when it ruled that Union Pacific Railroad was not liable for the injuries suffered by a subcontractor while demolishing a railroad bridge in Chicago in 2006.
Snap Fitness member files class action over allegations of an unlawful fee
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio man alleges that a fitness club is unlawfully charging its members a fee.
Snackers claim Pringles' Salt and Vinegar chips are falsely advertised
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California couple are alleging that the makers of Pringles chips falsely advertise the ingredients for a particular flavor of chips.
Woman claims Express Scripts' fee is excessive, files class action
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida woman is alleging a pharmacy benefit management service charged an excessive fee for her health records.
Individual claims injuries after Washington State University data breach
TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A Seattle man alleges he has suffered fraud as a result of a university's data breach.
Gold Peak Tea 'no preservatives' advertising is deceptive, New York consumer claims
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man alleges that a tea beverage manufactured by Coca-Cola is falsely advertised as having no preservatives.
Cash Fund sued in TCPA lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California individual has filed a class action lawsuit against an online business loan company over allegations it contacted her without her permission.
Consumers claim 'natural' label on Scott flushable wipes is misleading
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer and a California consumer allege that Scott Naturals Flushable Cleansing Cloths are falsely advertised as "natural."
EEOC alleges Capstone Logistics refused to hire applicant due to deafness
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 14 against Capstone Logistics LLC, a provider of supply chain solutions to distribution centers, over allegations of refusing to hire an applicant due to his deafness.
EEOC targets global paint supply company, alleging disability discrimination
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 14 against PPG Industries Inc., a global paint supply company based in Pittsburgh, over allegations of terminating an employee for a disability.
Ohio health care companies to pay $19.5 million to settle charges of false claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced July 17 that Ohio-based Foundations Health Solutions Inc. (FHS), Olympia Therapy Inc. (Olympia), and Tridia Hospice Care Inc. (Tridia), and their executives, Brian Colleran (Colleran) and Daniel Parker (Parker), will pay roughly $19.5 million to resolve allegations of false claims to Medicare.
Muslim says employer made him shave beard in retaliation
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 20 against MVM Inc., a diversified security services firm with headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, for allegations of failing to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs and then retaliating against him for complaining of racial harassment.