News from 2017
Florida seeks to secure $200,000 for consumers victimized by alleged air conditioning scam
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Oct. 23 that her office is seeking refunds of more than $200,000 for consumers victimized by an alleged air conditioning sales scam perpetrated by Complete Eco Home Services LLC, doing business as the Green Club Home Services LLC.
EPA: Macy's to pay $375,000 to resolve hazardous waste violations
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 25 that Macy’s Retail Holdings Inc. (Macy’s) will pay $375,000, correct violations and develop an environmental training program for employees after allegations of hazardous waste regulation violations.
District of Columbia targets abusive employers who fail to pay minimum wage
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Oct. 24 that his office is launching a comprehensive plan to hold abusive employers accountable for the wages they owe employees.
California asks DeVos: Don't exempt student loan servicers from state law enforcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 24 that he has joined a coalition of attorneys general in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, urging her to reject attempts by student loan servicers to secure immunity from enforcement and oversight.
California receives $29 million in multi-state settlement with Deutsche Bank
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 25 that Deutsche Bank will pay $220 million in a multi-state settlement after allegations of fraudulent manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). California will receive about $29 million of the settlement funds.
Arizona alleges Bisbee's plastic bag ban violates state laws
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Oct. 24 that the plastic and carryout bag regulations enacted by the city of Bisbee violate state law.
New Jersey alleges Mahwah Township discriminates against Orthodox Jews
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced a lawsuit Oct. 24 against the Mahwah Township Council and the township of Mahwah for allegations of discriminating against Orthodox Jewish people.
Florida Supreme Court states 5th District erred in applying 'rare' requirement for fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Florida Supreme Court has remanded a case filed by an elderly couple against their insurer back to the 5th District to reinstate an award of attorney's fees.
Dancers at Georgia club allege they were not paid wages
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Former dancers/entertainers at a gentlemen's club in Sandy Springs, Georgia, allege they were not paid wages or compensation.
Former LuLaRoe consultants allege pyramid scheme, seek restitution
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Three Sacramento County residents and former LuLaRoe consultants allege that they were "unknowingly recruited" into a pyramid scheme.
Consumer claims brand of Pampers baby wipes are not 'natural' as advertised
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a brand of baby wipes is deceptively marketing as providing a natural clean.
Pfizer sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged anti-competitive practices
Pfizer’s lawsuit, filed in a Pennsylvania federal court in September, alleges Johnson & Johnson’s exclusionary contracts and other anti-competitive practices have denied U.S. patients access to therapeutic options and undermined the benefits of “robust” price competition in the “innovative and growing” biologics marketplace for patients.
Delaware firm’s former attorney fires back at claims of stealing client at center of Celgene whistleblower lawsuit
Defendants Guttman Buschner & Brooks PLLC and senior founding partner Reuben Guttman filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary judgment Oct. 10. On Friday, the defendants also filed a motion to strike plaintiff Grant & Eisenhofer PA’s complaint in its entirety.
New York contingency fee lawyers not offering discounts, study shows
CLAREMONT, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A trove of data revealing the contingency fees charged by New York City lawyers suggests that in virtually every tort case, lawyers charge the full one-third allowed under state regulations.
Diet Coke ads deceive consumers, class action claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, alleging that Diet Coke is misleadingly marketed as a weight-loss beverage.
Georgia drivers claim parking operators illegally immobilize vehicles
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia citizens have filed a class action lawsuit against Castle Parking Solutions LLC and Beacon Management Services LLC, alleging that they immobilized vehicles in violation of city statutes.
Rhode Island sues companies involved in 2003 oil spill
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The state of Rhode Island and its Department of Environmental Management are suing a vessel owner and its operators over environmental damage stemming from an oil spill.
Diet Dr. Pepper falsely advertised as weight-loss drink, lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Diet Dr. Pepper, alleging that the beverage's manufacturer has engaged in false advertisement and unjust enrichment.
Class action suit calls Diet Pepsi ads false, misleading
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Santa Rosa consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against PepsiCo over its marketing of Diet Pepsi.
Chicago firm sues loan companies over unsolicited faxes
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A professional corporation has filed a class action lawsuit against loan service companies, alleging that it was sent unsolicited faxes in violation of telephone harassment statutes.