News from 2018
Airport ground handling company to pay $12.3 million for alleged kickbacks for JFK contracts
NEW YORK — An airport ground handling company has reached a $12.3 million settlement with the state of New York to resolve charges the company made "kickback payments" in order to leverage contracts for JFK International Airport and other airports across the U.S.
Colorado food truck fabricators allegedly delivered inoperable trucks
DENVER — Two Colorado food truck fabricators have received an injunction from the U.S. District Court, District of Colorado after allegations by the state's Attorney General's Office that the company made false promises regarding delivering finished food trucks to purchasers, causing financial harm.
New York alleges Target, Walmart sold toys with toxic lead levels
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state of New York has filed a lawsuit against the Target and Walmart, as well as LaRose Industries, alleging the sale of lead-contaminated toys with nearly 10 times more than legal level of lead allowed by federal standards.
Washington Supreme Court affirms lower court was right to enjoin safe injection site initiative from ballot
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Washington has affirmed a lower court's ruling that the King County Council overstepped its authority with a ballot initiative involving funding for safe injection sites throughout the county.
Washington Supreme Court revives Microsoft employee's retaliation case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A former employee of Microsoft Corp. has been granted a reversal in her retaliation case against the tech giant.
Maryland shifts attorney reporting requirements to fiscal year cycle
The Maryland Court of Appeals has introduced new regulations aimed at simplifying the compliance process for attorneys regarding annual reporting and payment requirements through the Attorney Information System (AIS).
Aetna agrees to behavioral health care coverage changes after alleged violations in Massachusetts
BOSTON — An investigation by the state of Massachusetts into Aetna Health Insurance Company's coverage of behavioral health care for its members has led to a settlement between the insurer and the state's attorney general's office, which includes changes to mental health care access.
EEOC alleges North Dakota restaurant fired server due to pregnancy
BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota restaurant faces a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleging the restaurant fired a server after she disclosed her pregnancy.
Washington state residential care facility owes $2.79 million for alleged false Medicaid claims
SEATTLE — A former Washington state residential care facility has been ordered to pay $2.79 million after a lawsuit filed by the state's attorney general alleges the company submitted close to $1 million in false Medicaid claims.
Inland Products ProHT power banks have lower capacity than advertised, consumer alleges
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges the manufacturer of the ProHT power banks misrepresents the product's capacity.
Maryland doctor to pay more than $3 million for alleged fraudulent Medicare, Medicaid claims
BALTIMORE — A Maryland doctor with practices in two states, has reached a $3.07 million settlement with Maryland over allegations of submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
Consumer files suit against Aurobindo Pharma, others over allegedly contaminated medication
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A DuPage County, Illinois resident has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations a prescription drug was contaminated with a probable human carcinogen.
Coalition urges EPA to stop proposed rollbacks of power plant, car emissions
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has joined a 29-state, county and city coalition, urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend its proposals that would decrease some environmental pollution rules designed to limit power plant and car emissions.
Lawsuit claims Yeti Rambler Colster does not securely hold drinks
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Three consumers allege a Yeti product does not securely hold cans and bottles in place as advertised.
New York consumer alleges California Baby Natural Bug Blend Bug Repellent is a 'sham'
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations a brand of insect repellent is "worthless."
Marriott customer files class action over data breach
GREENBELT, Md. (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against a hospitality company over a data breach announced last month.
Nuts 'N More White Chocolate Peanut Spread has no white chocolate, alleges New York consumer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York citizen alleges a nut spread is advertised in a way that it misleads consumers into thinking it contains white chocolate.
Consumers allege Canary Connect breached implied contract with paywall
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Consumers are seeking damages from a New York company after it put features of its home security systems behind a paywall.
Spear Pharmaceuticals alleges Mylan Pharmaceuticals failed to comply with purchase agreement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A Florida corporation and a New Jersey corporation allege a West Virginia corporation failed to comply with a $27.1 million asset purchase agreement.
Royal Fund, Stephenson Ventures allege CarePayment Holdings notes were sold in violation of Oregon law
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Two limited partnerships based in Nevada are seeking to recover losses they allege were the result of a scheme.