News from October 2017
Rhode Island settles with U.S. after 2014 suit regarding Department of Corrections entrance exams
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin and A.T. Wall, director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (DOC), announced Sept. 19 that the state has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over a 2014 Justice Department lawsuit regarding DOC entrance exams.
Abbott Labs, Alere to divest rights to 2 product lines, continue $8.3 billion acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Sept. 28 that Abbott Laboratories and Alere Inc. will divest two point-of-care medical device product lines after allegations Abbott’s proposed $8.3 billion acquisition of Alere could harm competition.
EEOC secures $25,000 for applicant allegedly denied job because of diabetes
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Sept. 26 that Aldonsa Inc., doing business as Oilfield Instrumentation USA Inc., will pay $25,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
Maryland courts honored for innovative electronic land records system
The Maryland Judiciary has been recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Association for Court Management (MAACM) for its advancements in modernizing the land records recording process.
EEOC accuses Dollar General Stores of discriminatory hiring practices
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Dolgencorp LLC, doing business as Dollar General Stores Inc., for allegations of rescinding job offers from applicants after learning they had disabilities.
Massachusetts helps draft legislation to better protect consumers from data breaches
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Sept. 25 that her office has updated legislation to better protect consumers from data breaches like the recent one at Equifax.
California attorney general leads coalition against Trump's bid to repeal 2015 Clean Water Rule
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Sept. 28 that he and eight other attorneys general submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers opposing the Trump administration’s attempt to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule.
Buffalo waste management workers to receive $69,000 for alleged living wage violations
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Sept. 27 that Allied Waste Services of North America LLC (Allied), a company that provides commercial waste management services, will pay $69,000 after allegations of failing to pay the city’s living wage to employees.
Justice Department: Parker-Hannafin acquisition of Clarcor could be anti-competitive
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 26 it has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Parker-Hannifin Corporation, alleging its $4.3 billion acquisition of Clarcor Inc. could harm competition in markets for aviation fuel filtration products.
FTC secures $7 million from operators who allegedly defrauded schools, child care centers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Sept. 25 that Telestar Consulting Inc. and owner Karl Wesley Angel will pay $7 million to settle allegations of tricking child care centers, schools, and police and fire departments into buying products that were not ordered.
Washington state attorney general alleges Purdue Pharma fueled opioid epidemic
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit Sept. 28 against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, for allegations of fueling the opioid epidemic through a deceptive marketing campaign.
EEOC: North Dakota health care company allegedly fired employee because of pregnancy-related disability
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Trinity Health in North Dakota for alleged pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC: BlueCross/Blue Shield of Texas allegedly discriminated against deaf job applicant
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 26 against BlueCross/Blue Shield of Texas for allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC: Mississippi restaurant chain allegedly rescinded job offer over religious belief accommodations
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against the restaurant chain Georgia Blue LLC for allegations of rescinding a job offer over an applicant’s religious beliefs.
EEOC: Gulf Logistics allegedly fired employee because of perceptions about disability
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 21 against Gulf Logistics, an oil and gas vessel company, for allegations of firing an employee because of perceptions about his disability.
Alabama Supreme Court upholds summary judgment rejection in wrongful death lawsuit
The Alabama Supreme Court concluded the Dallas Circuit Court was correct when it denied a motion for summary judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit against Terrence Venter and the city of Selma.
Lawyers awarded $100K for their work on historic verdict; Winn-Dixie appealing
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - What’s it worth for plaintiffs attorneys suing companies over their websites on behalf of blind clients to take the case to trial? In the only example, those lawyers have been awarded more than $100,000 for their efforts.
Attorney: Lakers' TCPA lawsuit coverage appeal loss likely won't affect future filings
In an Aug. 23 split decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a district court order dismissing a case filed by Los Angeles Lakers Inc. against Federal Insurance Co. when the team attempted to obtain insurance coverage in defense of a Telephone Consumer Protection Act lawsuit.
Washington state for-profit hospital allegedly denied charity care to low-income patients
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Sept. 22 that his office has filed a lawsuit against Capital Medical Center in Olympia for allegations of withholding charity care from select patients.
Jones Act claim not precluded by LHWCA settlement, Washington court decides
A Washington appellate court has reversed a superior court’s decision in a case questioning whether a man with a settled claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) can pursue new claims under the Jones Act.