News from August 2018
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Autonation-Owned Dealerships to Pay $150,000 To Settle EEOC Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
AutoNation-owned dealership, Abraham Chevrolet-Miami, Inc., which does business in Coral Gables, Fla. under the name "AutoNation Chevrolet Coral Gables," will pay $150,000.00 to its former assistant parts manager to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE: Three Indicted for Alleged Scheme to Defraud MassHealth
Three people were indicted in connection with a scheme to fraudulently bill the state’s Medicaid Program (MassHealth) for personal care attendant (PCA) services that were not provided, Attorney General Maura Healey announced.
NEBRASKA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Nebraska Wins Multistate Obamacare Tax Lawsuit
Attorney General Doug Peterson is pleased by announcement of the decision from the U.S. District Court ordering the Internal Revenue Service to repay Nebraska and five other states more than $839 million because of an unlawful Obamacare tax on state Medicaid programs.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Otto Candies to Pay $165,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
Otto Candies, LLC has agreed to pay a former employee $165,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
Home Depot settles allegations it fired employee with irritable bowels for leaving her post
CHICAGO — Home Depot has settled allegations by the federal government that the home improvement retailer fired an employee with irritable bowels and fibromyalgia for leaving her post because she was not provided her disability-related emergency break.
EEOC alleges Stanley Black & Decker fired employee with cancer who needed medical leave
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Stanley Black & Decker Inc., over allegations the company fired an employee with cancer because she needed medical treatment leave.
EEOC reaches settlement with beverage company over alleged sexual harassment
NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reached a settlement with Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc., over charges the company fired a female employee after she complained of being subjected to crude sexual comments and gestures from a male co-worker.
U.S. alleges Florida automotive group failed to promote qualified female employee 9 times
TAMPA — A Tampa automotive group faces a lawsuit from the federal government for allegedly failing to promote a qualified female employee nine times for a management position.
Baltimore Sun seeks access to sealed records in one of 'biggest police corruption scandals' in city's history
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – The Baltimore Sun filed a memorandum of points and authorities in support of its application to access certain sealed court documents regarding a police task force in the Maryland city.
Arkansas attorney general applauds FDA warning on unwashed poppy seeds
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is applauding a recent warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding unwashed poppy seeds and online sales.
Alaska asks U.S. Supreme Court to stop federal government regulation of state's waterways
ANCHORAGE — The state of Alaska has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the court to stop regulation of Alaskan waterways by the federal government.
FTC OKs multinational convenience store operator's divestiture of two Minnesota fuel stations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Canadian multinational convenience store operator, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., (ACT) has reached a settlement and received approval with the U.S. federal government to divest two retail fuel stations in Minnesota.
Texas rehab company to pay $6.1 million for alleged kickbacks to nursing homes, physicians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Texas-based national rehabilitation company has agreed to pay $6.1 million to settle allegations by the federal government that it paid kickbacks to nursing homes and physicians for Medicare patients in violation of the False Claims Act (FCA).
Lawsuit alleging attorney Mikal Watts deceived farmers, badmouthed class actions sent to Syngenta MDL
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – The Multidistrict Litigation Panel ordered that a lawsuit involving Texas attorney Mikal Watts and Syngenta will be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Residents of New York towns file suit over odors from landfill
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Several plaintiffs have filed a suit against the owner of a New York landfill over allegations the odors from the site are disrupting the enjoyment of their property.
Mother alleges Huggies Snug & Dry diapers are defective, caused rash
WHITE PLAINS. N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York mother has filed suit against a diaper manufacturer over allegations the diapers caused her son to develop a rash.
Harbor Freight Tools USA alleged to have sold defective electric chainsaws
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Two California consumers allege a chainsaw they purchased from Harbor Freight Tools has a defective power switch.
Facebook allegedly inflated potential reach of advertisements
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A Kansas business owner alleges Facebook overstates the reach of its advertisements.
Florida pension fund alleges Oracle misrepresented revenue growth
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – One of the world's largest software companies is alleged to have defrauded its investors.
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.