News from November 2017
Fired Tim Horton's employee who refused to wear pants for religious reasons gets $22K settlement
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – An employee who was fired by a Tim Horton's Cafe and Bake Shop in Romulus, Michigan has been awarded more than $22,000 in a settlement over a religious discrimination complaint.
Illinois federal judge preliminarily OKs $295 million settlement in Stericycle class action
The lawsuit, filed in 2013, alleges the medical waste disposal company misled its customers, including veterinary clinics, medical clinics and medical labs, regarding pricing.
Watchdog group sues DOL for records related to rollback of fiduciary rule
American Oversight, which was formed in March to serve as a check on the Trump administration, claims the U.S. Department of Labor has failed to respond to a July Freedom of Information Act request.
Total Outdoor, others alleged to have violated Detroit's sign ordinance
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – Several entities and individuals have filed a lawsuit over alleged racketeering activity regarding Detroit's sign ordinance.
Speedy Cash alleged to have solicited consumer registered on Do-Not-Call list
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles man claims that a loan company unlawfully called him to solicit its services.
Consumer claims Merchants' Credit Guide Co. collection letter failed to identify creditor
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – An Atlantic City, N.J., woman alleges a debt collector sent her a letter that violated federal collection laws.
My Little Steamer alleged to leak water during use
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims the My Little Steamer appliance does not work as advertised.
Target Up & Up product causes allergic reactions, class action claims
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A consumer has filed a class action against Target after a makeup remover product allegedly caused an allergic reaction.
Couple at center of alleged PTSD attack denied damages over former defense attorneys’ alleged conflict
In Arden v. Forsberg & Umlauf P.S., the Washington State Supreme Court rejected the insureds’ attempt to collect damages for breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice from their former insurance defense counsel.
Details of new Rhode Island sick leave law will leave employers scratching heads, attorney says
PROVIDENCE, R.I (Legal Newsline) – The Rhode Island Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act was signed into law in September with the intent of giving employees more paid time off, but some attorneys feel the new law is confusing and will cause more headaches for employers.
Ninth Circuit gives employers more flexibility to fight 'day-of-rest' claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- A federal appeals court based in San Francisco recently bucked California's pro-plaintiff trend by dismissing a class action lawsuit against Nordstrom, a Sacramento attorney says.
Virginia high court affirms ruling that former Community Management Corp. CEO is barred from seeking attorneys fees
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing a woman’s efforts to recoup legal fees incurred in defending a prior action against Community Management Corp.
New Jersey court rules that legal malpractice suit is barred by entire controversy doctrine
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey malpractice action is barred by the entire controversy doctrine, according to the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division.
Virginia labor union to pay $30,000 to settle race discrimination charge
RICHMOND, V.A. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 23 that Local 100 of the United Labor Unions, a multi-state service workers’ union, will pay $30,000 after allegations of face discrimination.
Kaiser Aluminum reinstates job offer after disability discrimination settlement
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 24 that Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, the United States’ leading producer of fabricated aluminum, has agreed to pay $175,000 and reinstate an offer to a worker after allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC targets dental surgery practice over alleged company-mandated retirement age
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 25 against Professional Endodontics P.C., a dental surgery practice with headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, for allegations of firing an employee because of her age.
Ruby Tuesday in Florida pays $45,000 to resolve alleged age discrimination
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 26 that Ruby Tuesday Inc., a corporation with headquarters in Georgia that does business in South Florida, will pay $45,000 after allegations of age discrimination.
Michigan joins bipartisan coalition urging health care companies to help curb opioid addiction
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Oct. 20 he has joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general in drafting a letter to health care companies with pharmacy benefit management (PBM) programs, urging them to take steps to curb prescription opioid abuse.
Washington state continues fight against campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Oct. 27 that his office has filed a complaint against the Clark County Republican Central Committee for alleged campaign finance violations.
FTC details decline in U.S. cigarette sales
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Oct. 25 that it released a report detailing a decline in the number of cigarettes sold by major wholesalers and retailers from 253.8 billion in 2014 to 244.2 billion in 2015.