News from May 2017
New Jersey warns 30 property managers about advertisements
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced April 26 that the Division of Civil Rights has issued a warning letter to roughly 30 property managers in the state about posting advertisements that, he says, discourage applicants from paying with federal Section 8 assistance vouchers.
Washington charges agricultural company with violating discrimination laws
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced April 26 that he has filed a lawsuit against Horning Brothers LLC, a Quincy-based agricultural company, for allegations of violating Title VII of the federal 1964 Civil Rights Act 1964 and the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
Florida targets West Palm Beach mortgage financier for misconduct allegations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Florida Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Drew J. Breakspear announced April 20 a lawsuit against Ocwen Financial Corporation of West Palm Beach and its subsidiaries, Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC and Ocwen Mortgage Servicing Inc., for alleged mortgage servicing misconduct.
Consumer board alleges student loan, mortgage services often violate law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced April 26 that some recent supervisory work revealed some student loan and mortgage services have been violating the law in failing to provide struggling borrowers with legal protections.
D.C. targets real estate company for allegations of property neglect
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced April 25 a lawsuit against the owners and managers of an apartment building at 2724 11th St NW for allegations of neglect and forcing tenants to live in a place with long-term infestations of vermin and mold.
D.C. attorney general targets real estate company for allegedly violating rent control laws
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced April 25 a lawsuit against a real estate company that allegedly circumvents district rent-control laws and operates apartments like hotel rooms.
Wash. state appeals court mostly affirms ruling in class action against armored vehicle company
However, in its March decision, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, reversed a trial court’s award of double damages for meal period violations and its award of prejudgment interest on rest break damages.
Employees who act as managers half the time are exempt from overtime pay, appeals court rules
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Employees who spend more than half their work time carrying out management tasks aren't eligible for overtime pay, a California appeals court ruled earlier this month.
GNC sued over aloe vera gel
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — An Illinois consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against General Nutrition Corp., alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation over an aloe vera product.
Oil well royalty owner alleges Texas business failed to pay
WICHITA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — An oil well royalty owner has filed a class action lawsuit against a Texas business, alleging breach of contract regarding the payment of royalties.
Rockstar sued over amount in cans
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — An Oregon consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against an energy drink business, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unfair competition.
Buffalo Trace: Whiskey drinkers read the label wrong
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Distilleries that have been accused of falsely labeling their products have filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought against them.
Farmers moves to dismiss discrimination suit regarding insurance policies
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys representing Farmers Insurance have filed for the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed in Texas alleging discrimination and violations of Texas Insurance Code.
Cheesecake Factory moves for dismissal in lawsuit over receipts
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys for the restaurant chain Cheesecake Factory Inc. have moved to dismiss a complaint filed by a chiropractor in Florida who maintains a Cheesecake Factory outlet in the state issued him a receipt that put him and thousands of other consumers at risk of identity theft.