News from May 2018
California attorney general leads coalition trying to protect CFPB's investigative authority
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 26 he is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in protecting the investigative authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
New Jersey secures $499,000 from construction company that underpaid workers
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and U.S. attorney Craig Carpenito announced May 2 that Ranco Construction will pay $499,000 after allegedly paying its workers below the standard hourly minimum for work done on public construction projects.
Justice Department: Cigarette manufacturers must post 'corrective statements' to their websites
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 1 that cigarette companies in the U.S. will need to start posting “corrective statements” on their websites June 18 that address the effects of cigarette smoking.
New Jersey alleges auto group used used 'bait-and-switch' tactics against consumers
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a lawsuit May 1 against 21st Century Auto Group Inc. and owner Dmitry Zeldin for allegedly deceiving consumers despite already settling an agreement not to do so.
Connecticut rehabilitation center allegedly violated False Claims Act, to pay nearly $1.4 million
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced April 27 that New Era Rehabilitation Center and its co-founders and owners, Dr. Ebenezer Kolade and Dr. Christina Kolade, will pay $1,378,533 after allegations of false claims.
SEC: Panasonic bribed government official, to pay $143 million in penalties
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 30 that Panasonic Corp. will pay more than $143 million after allegations of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by engaging in bribery.
Lawmakers group discusses controversial liability insurance restatement; Parts of project called 'litigation fuel'
MANASQUAN, N.J. – Mere weeks away from the American Law Institute’s Annual Meeting in Washington D.C., where the group’s proposed Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance will once again be up for approval, speakers invited by the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) voiced their thoughts on the proposal in a recent teleconference call.
Howard County District Court holds adult drug and DUI court graduation
Eleven individuals are set to celebrate their achievements in sobriety and the successful completion of a rigorous court-monitored program at the Howard County District Court.
Florida retirement system alleges it was damaged by price fall of Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. stock
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A retirement system for employees of a Florida city allege that a New York company omitted and/or misrepresented facts about the company, which impacted stock prices.
Mom of victim: Ultimatum from lawyer, paternity test led to regrettable settlement with Tony Stewart
PORT LEYDEN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The mother of a race car driver killed nearly four years ago by famed NASCAR driver Tony Stewart says she felt cornered into settling her wrongful death lawsuit by her high-profile lawyer who threatened to abandon the case if it went to trial – an allegation disputed by the attorney.
Better Than Sex mascara alleged to not provide the 1,944 percent more volume as advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Two California individuals allege a mascara did not provide the lash volume as advertised.
Consumer alleges Puracy products are advertised as 'natural' but contain synthetic ingredients
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A brand of skin care, cosmetic and in-home care products are alleged to be falsely advertised as natural.
Consumer alleges L.L. Bean's changes to guarantee breached contract with customers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts resident alleges that L.L. Bean customers who purchased products before the company changed its guarantee did not receive what they bargained for.
Entities under Nebraska Native American tribe challenge tobacco agreement
OMAHA, Neb. (Legal Newsline) – Two entities established under Native American law allege that a state's Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement cannot be enforced against it.
PHI Air Medical alleges New Mexico office is 'misinterpreting the insurance laws'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) – An aero-medical transportation service is seeking declaratory judgment regarding billing for its services.
Four Seasons Hotels customer alleges he was damaged by data breach
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles, California individual alleges his personal information was hacked after a data breach at a hotel chain.
Syracuse University students suspended over 'roast' video file suit against school
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Five Syracuse University students have filed a suit against the university and officials after a video of a fraternity "roast" was allegedly disseminated without their consent.
Massachusetts dental practice alleges Yelp caused it to lose clients, profits
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts dental clinic alleges Yelp "intentionally resurrected plaintiff's sole one-star review" after it declined to purchase advertising on the site.
TC Plus alleged to not provide live tennis content advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims that the Tennis Channel Plus streaming service does not provide the live content as advertised.
Florida individual alleges GoHealth, Norvax unlawfully contacted him to sell health insurance
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A St. Petersburg, Florida resident alleges that several entities engaged in an illegal telemarketing scheme to sell health insurance.