News from December 2018
Major construction company settles Illinois allegations of minority-owned business fraud
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois has reached a $2 million settlement with a multiregional construction company over claims of minority-owned business fraud, according to the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
2 New York Internet providers OK $174.2 million settlement to resolve claims of defrauding customers
NEW YORK — Two Internet providers accused of defrauding their subscribers have agreed to a $174.2 million settlement with the state of New York.
5 companies reach settlement with New York over security of app user information
ALBANY — Five companies facing allegations by the New York state attorney general that their apps did not keep user information such as passwords, Social Security numbers, credit cards and bank accounts secure and left users vulnerable to being compromised have reached a settlement.
Pennsylvania court rules state's suit against student loan provider can move forward
HARRISBURG — The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has ruled the state's lawsuit against a student loan servicer, which alleges improper lending practices, will move forward after a motion to dismiss was turned down.
Google, Facebook reach settlement over Washington state campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Google and Facebook have settled lawsuits filed by Washington state alleging the companies did not keep political advertising information according to state campaign finance law.
Quality Inn, Country Inn & Suites, Ramada franchises settle FLSA violation charges
NEW YORK — Three New York hotels will pay more than $500,000 in back wages, damages and civil penalties over allegations of not paying overtime, time-and-one-half wages and for false employee pay record keeping.
North Carolina rehab center settles U.S. allegations of firing employee due to illness
RALEIGH — A North Carolina rehabilitation and health care center has settled a lawsuit filed by the federal government, alleging the company discriminated against and then fired an employee due to her autoimmune disorder and rheumatoid arthritis.
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT: Judges, Legislators honored at Recovery Court Conference
Two judges who have been leaders in the struggle to rescue lives and communities affected by substance abuse were among the honorees at the Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals’ 14th Annual Recovery Court Conference, held recently in Murfreesboro.
WASHINGTON STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Google, Facebook to pay more than $400K to Washington State in Campaign Finance Cases
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that Google will pay $217,000 and Facebook will pay $238,000 over allegations the companies failed to maintain legally required information for Washington state political advertising placed on their online platforms since 2013.
Sunoco (R&M) allegedly failed to provide contracted amount of fuel to Phillips Energy
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Miramar Beach, Florida company alleges that a Pennsylvania company was unable to provide a contracted amount of motor fuel.
Investors seek damages from National Securities over alleged loss of investment in Beamreach Solar
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against a broker-dealer corporation over allegations their investments in a solar energy company were a total loss.
Arkansas Times allege state's Act 710 regarding Israel is unconstitutional
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – A newspaper company has filed a suit to enjoin enforcement of an Arkansas law regarding Israel over allegations it is unconstitutional.
Bojangles' stock owner alleges proxy statement filed over Walker Merger Sub merger is incomplete
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A common stock owner in a North Carolina company alleges that an incomplete and misleading proxy statement was filed regarding a proposed merger.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO: Solon man sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in conspiracy to defraud the Cleveland Clinic out of $2.7 million
A Solon man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the Cleveland Clinic out of more than $2.7 million.
Eden Environmental Citizen's Group alleges California facility violates Clean Water Act
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – An environmental group in California alleges a Redwood City, California facility lacks an adequate storm water pollution treatment plan.
BLANK ROME: Blank Rome Welcomes New Litigation Associate in Princeton
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Michael R. Darbee has joined the Firm’s General Litigation group as an associate in the Princeton office.
ARCHER & GREINER: Steven Mignogna named to Board of Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Steven K. Mignogna, a Partner in the firm’s Haddonfield office, has been named to the Advisory Committee of the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning.
Victor PestChaser ultrasonic pest control device does not repel rodents, Ohio consumer alleges
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Pennsylvania maker of rodent control devices over allegations an ultrasonic device does not work as advertised.