News from September 2018
New York accuses 9 student debt loan relief companies of running scam
NEW YORK — The state of New York has filed a lawsuit against nine student debt loan relief companies along with their financing company and two of the companies' leaders, alleging they defrauded thousands of consumers nationwide.
Massachusetts home care company reaches settlement for allegedly failing to pay for overtime, travel
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has reached a settlement with a home care company, which her office charges failed to pay 175 employees for overtime and travel time for three years.
Massachusetts reaches settlement with health care systems accused of exposing personal information
BOSTON — A consent judgment has been filed in Massachusetts' Suffolk Superior Court to settle claims by the state Attorney General Maura Healey that two health care systems' data breaches resulted in exposing 15,000 Massachusetts residents personal and health information.
Louisiana attorney general alleges governor's bid to appoint commission member is unlawful
SHREVEPORT — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is alleges the state's gubernatorial changes relating to filling vacancies on the Red River Waterway Commission are unlawful and could be subject to a challenge.
Illinois approves settlement regarding WeWork's non-compete agreements
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois has reached a settlement with a company providing a network of shared spaces for rent and associated services to clients across the globe to resolve allegations of the company's use of overly broad and unfair non-compete agreements.
Illinois accuses event promoter of taking sponsorship money for fake events
CHICAGO — Illinois has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging an event promoter requested upfront money from sponsors for fake concerts, parties and other events and defrauding people out of nearly $40,000.
California, New Mexico fight proposed repeal of Waste Prevention Rule
SACRAMENTO — California's attorney general, the state's Air Resources Board and New Mexico's attorney general have joined to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its attempt to repeal the Waste Prevention Rule, which requires oil and natural gas producers to cut leakage of methane on federal and tribal lands.
Maryland Judiciary invites student artwork for conflict resolution contest
The Maryland Judiciary is calling on students to contribute to the 13th annual Conflict Resolution Day Student Bookmark Art Contest.
Mississippi high court affirms ruling against daughters who sued hospital over mother's fall
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – The Mississippi Supreme Court recently found that the plaintiffs in a medical malpractice suit against a Gulfport hospital failed to prove that the hospital was negligent.
Johnson & Johnson seeks dismissal of class action over 'hypoallergenic' baby wash
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over the use of the word "hypoallergenic" on baby wash are asking a federal court to deny the company's motion to dismiss their complaint.
Nevada Supreme Court: Workers' Comp only recourse for Harrah's employee who suffered stroke
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of the State of Nevada upheld a ruling by the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County that granted a summary judgment in favor of Harrah’s Las Vegas LLC and Caesars Entertainment Corp. in a lawsuit filed by an employee who suffered a stroke on-the-job at Harrah’s, according to a Sept. 13 opinion.
Motion filed to certify class action against Nordstrom, HauteLook over alleged misrepresentation of Rolex watches
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A motion to certify a case as a class action suit was filed in a federal court on Aug. 31 against Nordstrom Inc. and HauteLook Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting the condition and the worth of vintage Rolex watches they sold between 2013 and 2017.
Florida residents allege Get Together sent unwanted texts soliciting app
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Two Florida residents allege a mobile application company sent them spam text messages without their consent.
SodaStream share owner files suit relating to company's proposed merger with PepsiCo
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – An owner of SodaStream shares alleges the company issued a false and misleading proxy statement regarding the proposed merger with PepsiCo.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Mariscos Altata To Pay $220,000 To Settle EEOC Sexual And Age-Based Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
Phoenix restaurant Francisco Fine Foods LLC, doing business as Mariscos Altata, agreed to pay $220,000 and furnish other relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson PLCC adds four attorneys to Louisville Office
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of four respected litigators to the firm's Louisville office.
EEOC alleges New York manufacturing company manager used racist, sexist remarks to employees
NEW YORK — The U.S. government is suing an upstate New York porous materials business, over allegations its plant manager used racial slurs and sexist remarks against employees.
EEOC, major milk producer settle discrimination claim regarding reserved parking spaces
BALTIMORE — A major milk producer in the Baltimore-Washington area, has agreed to a settlement that resolves charges by the federal government that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by prohibiting disabled employees to park in spots reserved for them.
MedStar accused of refusing to accommodate worker who suffered on-the-job injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is suing Washington Hospital Center Corporation DBA MedStar Washington Hospital and MedStar Health, Inc., (together MedStar) for allegedly refusing to accommodate an employee who suffered a knee injury while on the job.