News from August 2018
Excelsior College nursing students seek $10 million in punitive damages over fraud allegations
BROOKLYN. N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Students of a New York institution allege the school defrauded consumers with the untrue claims of its associate degree in nursing program and are seeking $10 million in punitive damages.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Home Depot to Pay $100,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Home Depot, the large national home improvement retailer, has agreed to pay a former employee $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL JOSH HAWLEY: AG Hawley Announces Medicaid Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea in DeBrodie Case
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced that a joint- state and federal investigation led to the guilty plea of Melissa Denise DeLap, 49, of Columbia, Mo. DeLap plead guilty in federal court to health care fraud.
MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL JOSH HAWLEY: AG Hawley Files Lawsuit Against the St. Louis Housing Authority
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley filed a lawsuit against the St. Louis Housing Authority and McCormack Baron Management, Inc., challenging the conditions of the Clinton-Peabody Housing Complex in St. Louis.
Greyhound Friends reaches agreement with Massachusetts over alleged financial mismanagement
BOSTON — Massachusetts-based Greyhound Friends Inc. (GHF) has reached an agreement https://www.mass.gov/news/greyhound-friends-in-hopkinton-to-institute-governance-reforms-additional-monitoring-to with state Attorney General Maura Healey to resolve allegations of financial mismanagement.
Illinois attorney general: Trucking company's diesel fuel leak contaminated soil
CLINTON, Ill. — The state of Illinois has filed a lawsuit against H&M Trucking Co., alleging the company's 4,000-gallon diesel fuel spill caused contamination of soil and waterways near its Clinton, Illinois, trucking terminal.
Illinois attorney general: Trump Tower illegally sends millions of gallons of water into Chicago River
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against Trump International Hotel & Tower (Trump Tower) in Chicago, alleging its operations violate environmental laws through its release of millions of gallons of water into the Chicago River.
New Illinois law prevents state from revoking professional licenses of student loan borrowers
CHICAGO — A new Illinois state law will prevent student loan borrowers from losing their professional license as a result of falling behind on payments, according to the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
Georgia reaches deal with title pawn business that allegedly illegally sued customers
ATLANTA — A Georgia title pawn business has reached a settlement with the state resolving allegations that it sued customers for outstanding loan principal, interest and fees in violation of state law.
Lawyers for Texas counties in opioid cases may not have valid contracts
Some lawyers and Texas counties who have teamed to sue the opioid industry have not received the required approval from a state official.
Judicial Data Center plans maintenance outage on August 26
The Judicial Data Center will undergo scheduled system maintenance on Sunday, August 26, 2018.
Jeunesse distributor alleges company operates illegal pyramid scheme
LOS ANGELES – A California woman alleges she gave thousands to a skin care and dietary supplements company she alleges operates an illegal pyramid scheme.
New York consumers name pharmacies, drug manufacturers in suit over alleged contaminated medication
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Two New York consumers allege medication prescribed to them was contaminated with a carcinogen.
Flavors of Clif, Luna bars alleged to not contain white chocolate as advertised
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The maker of two brands of nutrition bars is alleged to have misbranded two flavors as containing white chocolate.
Massage Envy Franchising alleged to have raised membership fee without consumers' consent
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a massage clinic raised the cost of its monthly membership fee without the consent of the consumer.
Tesla shareholder files suit alleging stock prices were artificially inflated
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A shareholder of electric car maker Tesla alleges tweets from the company's CEO this month caused stock prices to artificially inflate.
Former AFSCME union member alleges dues violated rights
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – A former union member alleges that her rights were violated because she was compelled to pay money to the union as a condition of her employment.
EEOC settles with Southeast Food Services/Wendy's over discrimination rights allegations
KNOXVILLE — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled its retaliation charge against Southeast Food Services, a franchisee formerly operating more than 30 Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger restaurants.
Appellate panel upholds $1.3 million award for North Dakota, settling long legal battle
BISMARCK — An appellate panel has upheld a $1.3 million award for the state of North Dakota that helps close a seven-year legal battle between the state and Minnesota relating to restrictions on rural electric utilities and energy companies serving the Upper Midwest.
