News from October 2018
Allstate alleges it was wrongfully induced into paying $1.3 million in no-fault benefit payments
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Allstate Insurance Co. and related entities allege they wrongfully paid more than $1 million to two medical entities for fraudulent charges.
New York reaches settlement with Buffalo developer who allegedly sold condos with bad pipes
BUFFALO — New York state has reached a settlement with a Buffalo-area developer who allegedly failed to disclose leaking and corroding water pipes to buyers purchasing condos.
New York attorney general: Marathon Petroleum divestiture ensures fair, competitive fuel prices
NEW YORK — Marathon Petroleum Corp. has agreed to divest five of its New York state gas stations after an investigation by the state's attorney general raised concerns over the company's acquisition of several retail fuel stations and its impact on fair and competitive fuel prices in upstate New York's local market.
Massachusetts home health company to pay $272,000 to workers not compensated for travel
BOSTON — A Worcester, Massachusetts, home health company that allegedly failed to pay workers travel time and kept inaccurate payroll records has agreed to a $272,000 settlement with the state.
Illinois bed and breakfast accused of discriminating against gay couple
CHICAGO — An Illinois bed-and-breakfast faces a lawsuit by the state's attorney general after it failed to pay damages to a gay couple who were turned away for their civil union ceremony.
Kansas' litigation over Gitmo detainee transfer dismissed
TOPEKA — Litigation filed by the state of Kansas against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) relating to the potential relocation of Guantanamo Bay detainees to the state's Fort Leavenworth prison has been dismissed, according to the Kansas Attorney General's Office.
Illinois residential mortgage company to pay $1.2 million for alleged fraud
CHICAGO — A $1.2 million settlement between an Illinois residential mortgage company and state Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been reached to settle charges of alleged mortgage fraud.
California attorney general seeks to intervene in challenge to EPA 'compliance holiday' rule
SACRAMENTO — California's attorney general has filed a motion to intervene in a case that challenges the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule allowing cement plant operators to have a six-month "compliance holiday" period involving air compliance requirements.
Idaho Supreme Court uncaps attorneys' fees in gas station cleanup case
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) – The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled a court abused its discretion when it capped attorneys' fees in a breach of contract dispute between two companies over the cleanup of a spill at a Boise gas station in 2014.
Coalition condemns consumer protection board's non-oversight of Military Lending Act
SACRAMENTO — California's attorney general is the latest to join a bipartisan, multistate coalition condemning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) decision to eliminate oversight of lender compliance of the Military Lending Act (MLA).
Delaware court affirms ruling in case over failed sale of home
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – An appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling that a woman must pay for damages over the sale of a home.
Delaware Superior Court rules expert report in Kenneth Lilly defective bolt case inadmissible
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware court has granted a request to have expert testimony dismissed in a case involving a bolt and nut maker.
Colorado Supreme Court rules tort claim not a debt
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court ruling in a lawsuit involving attorneys who represented State Farm in a case.
A Michigan law firm is suing Tennessee law firm
DETROIT — A Michigan law firm is suing Wolff Ardis PC and Patrick M. Ardis, a Tennessee law firm, citing alleged breach of agreement.
Consumers accuse Vital Pharmaceuticals of false advertising
CHICAGO — Vital Pharmaceuticals faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged breach of express warranty, false advertisement and unjust enrichment.
Class action lawsuit filed against Air Industries Group for alleged violations of the Federal Securities Law
BROOKLYN — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Air Industries Group, Michael N. Taglich, Robert F. Taglich et al., citing alleged violations of the Federal Securities Law.
Internet service providers seek to stop two state Senate bills in Vermont
BURLINGTON — Internet service companies have filed a class-action lawsuit against public officials, citing alleged imposition of an unconstitutional state Senate bill in Vermont.
Stockholder claims CafePress merger transaction failed to state all material facts
WILMINGTON — A stockholder has filed a class-action lawsuit citing alleged fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Facebook sued for allegedly over-estimating potential reach of ads
SAN FRANCISCO — Individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Facebook Inc. and Does 1-25, citing alleged breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
MobiLoans violated RICO, according to class action lawsuit filed by consumers
RICHMOND — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against MobiLoans, LLC, an Internet lending website, citing alleged unjust enrichment, violations of RICO, 18 U.S.C. § 1962(C) and (D), violations of Virginia Usury Laws, and Indiana Usury Laws.