News from 2017
Federal court permanently bars defendants involved in alleged adulterated drug sales scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on June 15 that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Stratus Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Miami; Sonar Products Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.; and individuals Alberto Hoyo and Juan Carlos Billoch.
Customer accuses Chipotle of failing to prevent data breach
A customer has filed a class action lawsuit against Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., citing alleged breach of contract, breach of duty and negligence.
Unnamed plaintiffs say they were victims of human trafficking, suing Backpage.com
Unknown individuals are suing Backpage.com LLC, Carl Ferrer, Michael Lacey and James Larkin for allegedly facilitating their sexual exploitation.
DeckCover not durable, lawsuit against Home Depot, Behr says
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Behr Process Corp., Behr Paint Corp., Masco Corp., The Home Depot Inc. and Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Man accuses Trump campaign, Maryland State Police of defamation
An individual is suing Donald J. Trump for President Inc. and the Maryland State Police Department for alleged defamation.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accuses Seila Law of failing to comply with investigation
A government agency is suing Seila Law LLC, a law firm, for alleged violation of federal law.
Employees accuse Simon & Partners LLP of breach of contract
Employees are suing Bradley D. Simon and Simon & Partners LLP for alleged breach of contract and breach of duty.
Move Free Products at center of class action lawsuit
Consumers are suing Reckitt Benckiser LLC, a New Jersey business, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Haagen-Dazs named in lawsuit over text messages
A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Company Inc., Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream Company, Nestle USA Inc. and Does 1 through 50 for allegedly violating telephone harassment statutes.
Consumer accuses Diet Works LLC of negligent misrepresentation
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Diet Works LLC, a New Jersey company, citing alleged fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Federal Trade Commission bureau directors weigh in on North Carolina legislation on real estate appraisers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on July 6 that the directors of the Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Policy Planning, Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Economics have issued a comment on the competitive impact of proposed legislation that would affect compensation for real estate appraisers in North Carolina.
DOJ secures settlement from Michigan credit union for allegedly repossessing vehicles of servicemembers
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 6 that COPOCO Community Credit Union in Bay City, Mich. will settle allegations of illegally repossessing four servicemembers’ vehicles.
Massachusetts construction company $160,000 for wage violations on nine public projects in state
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced on July 12 that a New Hampshire-based construction company will pay roughly $160,000 for allegations of failing to pay employees the proper prevailing wage and overtime for nine public works projects completed between 2014 and 2015.
EPA reaches agreement with pharmaceutical company over allegations of violating hazardous waste regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 13 that it reached an agreement with Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. after allegations that the company had violated hazardous waste regulations at its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Salisbury, Md.
California AG decries U.S. Department of Education for new proposal related to deceptive practices in education
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced on July 13 that he criticized the U.S. Department of Education for its proposal setting forth a new rulemaking process for deceptive practices in education. The process would replace two rules that protect students.
New York announces penalties for medi-van company charged with Medicaid fraud
BINGHAMTON, New York (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced July 13 that Kenneth Cohn and Sharon Cohn and Yellow Medi-Van and Taxi Inc. have been convicted on Medicaid fraud and related charges.
U.S. secures $35 million settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer over oxycodone allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced July 11 that Mallinckrodt LLC, a pharmaceutical company that manufactures generic oxycodone, will pay $35 million after allegations of violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Massachusetts AG leads coalition against Remington in defective rifle trigger case
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced on July 7 that her office is leading a coalition of 14 attorneys general in attempting to hold Remington responsible for harm caused by the company’s allegedly defective rifle triggers.
Florida AG secures settlement with Avis over alleged hidden charges to consumers
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on July 11 that Avis Budget Car Rental System LLC, which owns the Avis, Budget and Payless car rental companies, has settled a case involving add-on fees for cashless tolls in Florida and other related add-on charges.
DOJ closes case examining possible Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times merger
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division released a statement on July 12 after closing its case examining the potential acquisition of the Chicago Sun-Times by tronc Inc., the owner of the Chicago Tribune.