News from June 2017
FTC amends complaint against operators of invention-promotion scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced June 8 that it has amended its complaint against the operators of an invention-promotion scheme, World Patent Marketing (WPM).
FTC concludes case against Orlando robocall scammers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Office of the Attorney General announced June 5 that a federal district court judge has entered eight orders against a group of individuals in Orlando that allegedly pitched worthless credit card interest rate reduction programs to consumers via illegal robocalls.
Massachusetts joins coalition challenging EPA's decision to abandon proposed pesticides ban
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced June 7 that she has joined six other attorneys general in challenging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s decision to abandon its proposed ban on a toxic pesticide widely used on food consumed by infants, young children and pregnant women.
Texas urges appeals court to declare federal government not in compliance with NWPA
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced June 2 that his office has led a motion that asks the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to declare that the federal government is not in compliance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA).
California urges U.S. to act on student loan relief requests in Corinthians case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced June 5 that he has urged the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to act quickly on requests for student loan relief for students victimized by Corinthian Colleges Inc.
U.S. intervenes in federal accessibility law case against Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced June 7 that the United States has intervened in a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA (formerly the Community Redevelopment Agency of the city of Los Angeles) in a case involving federal accessibility laws.
GatherApp sued in TCPA case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Three consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a California corporation, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Lawsuit alleges company failed to pay settlement
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles County couple are suing a Connecticut corporation, alleging breach of contract.
Kate Spade sued by shareholder
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit against Kate Spade & Company and its board members, alleging violation of federal law.
San Antonio alleges Texas violated immigration laws
SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) — San Antonio and other Texas groups are suing council member are suing Texas and state government officials, alleging violations of federal law.
Potomac Riverkeeper sues EPA
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Environmental groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleging breach of duty and violation of federal law.
EEOC targets Florida farm business for sexual harassment allegations
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit May 31 against Favorite Farms Inc., a farm business in Dover, Florida, for allegations of subjecting a female farmworker to sexual harassment, including rape, and then suspending and firing her for complaining about it.
FTC seeks presenters for 2018's PrivacyCon
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced June 7 that it is seeking presenters for its third PrivacyCon, which is scheduled for Feb. 28, 2018.
EEOC announces $118,000 judgment against debt collector for alleged pregnancy discrimination
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 2 that a federal judge has entered a $118,483 judgment against Receivable Management over allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC settles for $45,000 with two Arizona companies over drug policies
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 8 that two Scottsdale, Arizona, companies will pay $45,000 after allegations of disability discrimination involving pre-employment drug testing policies.
EEOC targets Big Lots for alleged disability harassment
ELKINS, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 6 against national retailer Big Lots Stores Inc. for allegations of condoning disability harassment and punishing an employee without disabilities for associating with a co-worker with disabilities.
Maryland county settles EEOC allegations of pay discrimination
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 5 that Prince George’s County, Maryland, will pay $145,402 after allegations of federal pay discrimination.
Passenger accuses airline company of contract breach
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — A Florida passenger has filed a class action lawsuit against an airline company, alleging breach of contract.
New Jersey consumers accuse baby products manufacturer of fraud
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Two New Jersey consumers are suing a baby products manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Consumers accuse medical treatments business of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a California medical treatment business, alleging negligent misrepresentation.