News from May 2017
Fuel transport company to pay $65,000 EEOC penalty for alleged disability discrimination
AMARILLO, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 26 that Flying Star Transport, a fuel transport company in Texas, will pay $65,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
Unilever sued over moisturizers' natural claims
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two California consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Unilever, alleging negligent misrepresentation of its body lotions and moisturizers.
Stockholder alleges RetailMeNot, board members violated law
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) — A common stockholder has filed a class action lawsuit against a Texas corporation and its board, alleging violation of federal law.
Tabatchnick sued over all-natural claims on label
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a food business, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Everalbum sued over text messages offering services
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a San Francisco company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Garden of Light Inc. files motion to dismiss Missouri woman’s granola lawsuit
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Garden of Light Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri brought by a woman who alleges the packaging of its granola snack is deceptive and misleading.
California SC: Provision in predispute arbitration agreement ‘contrary’ to public policy
In 2011, plaintiff Sharon McGill filed a class action lawsuit against Citibank N.A. based on its marketing of a “credit protector” plan and the handling of a claim. Pursuant to an arbitration provision, Citibank petitioned to compel McGill to arbitrate her claims on an individual basis.
Settlement reached with Texas company after allegations of white hoods
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 26 that Downhole Technology LLC will pay a $120,000 settlement after allegations of retaliatory discrimination.
North Carolina construction company to pay $35,000 after racial harassment allegations
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 27 that Hiatt & Mason Enterprises Inc., a structural steel erection services company, will pay $35,000 after allegations of racial harassment.
U.S. settles with contractor for $4.6 million after alleged False Claims Act violations
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 24 that Energy & Process Corporation (E&P) of Tucker, Georgia, will pay $4.6 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
California joins coalition opposing Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 26 that he has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging Congress to protect critical ozone air quality standards.
Environmental groups sue Army Corps of Engineers over Chattohoochee issues
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Environmental groups are suing the the U,S. government, alleging violation of federal law.
Stockholder accuses financial business, board of violating law
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A stockholder has filed a class action lawsuit against a Rhode Island financial company and its board, alleging violation of federal law.
Lyft driver alleges Uber used spyware
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California driver has filed a class action lawsuit against Uber, alleging unfair competition and violation of federal law.
TCPA case filed against Flash Advance
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against a Florida company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Subscriber accuses Carbonite of renewing subscription without consent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A subscriber has filed a class action lawsuit against a California company, alleging unfair competition and violation of state law.
Three consumers accuse Tesla of making false claims about vehicles
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Three consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla Motors, Inc., alleging fraud and unjust enrichment.
Lawsuit accuses MDLive of sending user info to third parties
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — A Utah consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a health information service, alleging breach of contract.
Federal court orders Commercial Recovery Systems president to pay $2 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 24 that a federal court, per an FTC request, has ordered Timothy L. Ford to pay $2 million in civil penalties for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Ford is the president of Commercial Recovery Systems Inc. (CRS).
SEC settles for $400,000 with former Magyar Telekom executives for alleged violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 24 that the two former executives at Hungarian-based telecommunications company Magyar Telekom will a pay a total of $400,000 to settle allegation of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).