News from June 2017
Baltimore celebrates drug treatment court graduates' new beginnings
The Baltimore City Circuit Court recently celebrated the graduation of seven participants from its Adult Drug Treatment Court program.
FTC OKs final order settling anti-competitive charges against dialysis chain DaVita
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced June 14 that, following a public comment period, it has approved a final order settling charges that outpatient kidney dialysis chain DaVita Inc.’s $358 million acquisition of competitor Renal Ventures Management LLC would be anti-competitive.
New York targets local contractors for allegedly defrauding consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a lawsuit June 15 against Tri-State Paving and principals Richard Attenborough, III and Stevee Paige Castle-Lagerquist for allegations of defrauding homeowners.
Attorney general urges Kansas Supreme Court to approve new school finance plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced June 16 that he has urged the state’s Supreme Court to move quickly and approve the new school finance plan that Gov. Sam Brownback recently signed into law.
Consumer board seeks comment on proposed updates to prepaid rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced June 15 that it is seeking comment on proposed updates to its prepaid rule.
EEOC targets operator of a KFC in Georgia, alleging disability discrimination
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 12 against Hester Foods Inc., a company that operates a Kentucky Fried Chicken facility in Dublin, Georgia, for allegations of discriminating against an employee because of her disability.
D.C. attorney general supports fiscal year 2018 budget
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced June 14 that the district council has unanimously passed a fiscal year 2018 (FY18) budget for the district that that includes more funds for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
New York settles with health industry support company after massive data breach allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced June 15 that CoPilot Provider Support Services Inc. (CoPilot), a company providing support services to the health industry, will pay $130,000 and improve its legal compliance program after allegations of violating the state’s General Business Law.
EEOC: Growers subjected female employee to sexual harassment
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 13 against Stemilt Growers, the largest organic tree fruit grower in the United States, for allegations of subjecting a Latina tractor driver to sexual harassment and then retaliating against her after she reported the abuse.
Orlando staffing company settles EEOC allegations of religious discrimination
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 14 that HospitalityStaff, a staffing company in Orlando that focuses on Central Florida’s massive hospitality industry, will pay $30,000 after allegations of religious discrimination.
California objects to EPA administrator's decision to deny ban on pesticide chlorpyrifos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced June 6 that he has joined with the attorneys general of New York, Massachusetts, Washington, Maine, Maryland and Vermont in submitting legal objections to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt’s decision to drop a proposed ban on chlorpyrifos.
Jury convicts psychologist in alleged social security scam
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced June 12 that a federal jury has convicted clinical psychologist Alfred Bradley Adkins for his role in an alleged social security disability fraud scheme.
Washington joins multistate coalition challenging Trump administration delay of new energy standards
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced June 13 that he is suing the Trump administration along with 10 other state attorneys general over allegations the administration is delaying new energy efficiency standards that will result in consumer savings and a reduction in pollution to the environment.
Supreme Court: Claims from out-of-state plaintiffs shouldn't be filed in California
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned rulings made by three California courts that concluded they had specific jurisdiction over lawsuits brought by out-of-state residents against a company not incorporated or headquartered there.
Employee blames Family Dollar for injuries sustained during robbery
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — An employee is suing Family Dollar Stores, alleging liability and negligence led to her being beaten by a masked assailant.
Oregon consumer accuses drone manufacturer of false claims
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — An Oregon man has filed a class action lawsuit against a drone manufacturer, alleging unfair competition.
Shareholder alleges Panera Bread violated law
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) — A shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit against Panera Bread and company officials, alleging violation of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act.
Advocates sue FDA over Nutrition Labeling Rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Two advocacy groups are suing the FDA and government officials, alleging violation of federal law.
Class action filed against Ecodesignz over hoodie
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Florida consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a California clothing corporation, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Costco sued over liver pills
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Costco, alleging negligent misrepresentation.