News from October 2018
Blind man's lawsuit will continue; Case alleges repeated attacks on his guide dog by trucking company's guard dog
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The case of a blind man and his guide dog repeatedly attacked by a Bell Gardens, California truck hauling company's guard dog is headed back to a Los Angeles court after a three-justice appeals panel found earlier this month that a demurrer should not have been sustained.
Consumer files suit over alleged 'camouflaged ink' used on Iberia Foods olive oil product
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a brand of olive oil is marketed in a misleading manner because of the colors of ink used on its label.
Nordstrom alleges Maryland woman's return fraud scheme cost it more than $600,000
GREENBELT, Md. (Legal Newsline) – A retailer alleges a Maryland woman utilized return fraud schemes for financial gain and cost it hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Vascular Access Centers to pay $3.8 million to resolve alleged kickbacks, false Medicare billing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $3.8 million settlement has been reached between the federal government and Philadelphia-based Vascular Access Centers LP, over allegations the company engaged in a referral kickback scheme and false Medicare billing.
Chevron to make safety improvements, pay $2.95 million penalty for Clean Air Act violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chevron USA Inc., (Chevron) will pay nearly $150 million for safety improvements as well as a $2.95 million civil penalty and $10 million in community environmental projects as part of a settlement with federal agencies over Clean Air Act violations.
U.S. alleges Michigan company fired employees for reporting, corroborating sexual harassment
DETROIT — A Michigan company faces a federal lawsuit for allegedly firing four employees for reporting and corroborated sexual harassment allegations.
EEOC alleges New Orleans towing company breached mediation agreement
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says a New Orleans towing company did not respond to a lawsuit filed by the agency, alleging breach of a mediation agreement over allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
Upstate New York health facilities to pay $465,000 for alleged discrimination against employees
BUFFALO — A family of nursing and health care facilities in upstate New York has agreed to pay $465,000 to settle claims by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of discriminating against pregnant employees and those with disabilities.
EEOC: Texas county health department paid male physician $34,000 above female doctor's salary
DALLAS — Denton County of Texas has reached a settlement with the federal government to resolve a lawsuit alleging the county's health department paid a female doctor less than a male doctor.
More info on Donziger released; Lawyer gained multibillion-dollar verdict against Chevron through fraud, judge has ruled
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys for Chevron on Oct. 24 asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to hold disbarred attorney Steven R. Donziger in contempt for his alleged continued efforts to personally profit off a pollution scam in the South American country of Ecuador.
Critics: Computer era 'intruding' on bail decisions, producing 'devastating results'
As the use of risk assessment to make pre-trial decisions like bail increases across the country, concerns over the tools used and their potential to hinder judicial discretion and perpetuate racial biases have also grown among criminal justice researchers, leaders and organizations.
Verizon Wireless claimed to have unlawfully contacted consumer regarding alleged bill
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey resident alleges Verizon Wireless has unlawfully contacted him regarding an alleged bill.
Consumer alleges Rite Aid Day Logic sunscreen has SPF of 22, not 85 as advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles County resident alleges that a brand of sunscreen sold by Rite Aid falsely advertises the protection it offers.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Denton County to Pay $115,000 After Judgment in EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit
Denton County will pay $115,000 to a female former county doctor after a federal court entered judgment in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a pay discrimination lawsuit (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Absolut Care to Pay $465,000 To Settle EEOC Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination Suit
Absolut Facilities Management, LLC, doing business as Absolut Care LLC, a family of nursing and health care facilities in upstate New York, will pay $465,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: 15 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 15 attorneys included in the 2018 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers.
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Named Employment Litigation Powerhouse in BTI Litigation Outlook 2019
"We are honored to again be recognized by BTI for the eighth consecutive year,” said Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino.
EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN: Four Attorneys Named to 2018 Connecticut Super Lawyers List
The national law firm of Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that four attorneys in the firm’s Stamford office have been selected for the 2018 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. These attorneys join colleagues in the firm’s Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, New York, Princeton, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, offices, who were selected for other regionalSuper Lawyers and Rising Stars lists earlier this year.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Twenty-Seven Holland & Knight Massachusetts Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2018
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 19 attorneys in the firm's Boston office have been named Massachusetts "Super Lawyers" and 8 named "Rising Stars" for 2018 by Super Lawyers.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Cyber and IP Lawyer Mark Francis Joins Holland & Knight in New York
Cybersecurity, data privacy and intellectual property lawyer Mark Francis has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in the firm's New York office.