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Rhode Island consumer blames junk mail on Reader's Digest subscription
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) – A Reader's Digest subscriber residing in Rhode Island alleges his information was disclosed to data aggregators without his permission.
Kentucky ambulance service alleged to have submitted fraudulent claims to federal government
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – The federal government alleges an ambulance service in Kentucky submitted fraudulent claims that cost federal health insurance programs thousands.
Jamaican citizens allege Yellowstone Club Operations 'robbed' them of tips during employment
BUTTE, Mont. (Legal Newsline) – Jamaican citizens allege an exclusive golf and ski club in Montana made false representations about employment at the club.
Delta Air Lines alleged to use deceptive practices when selling trip insurance to customers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida woman alleges an airline receives kickbacks from selling trip insurance despite not having a license to broker insurance.
California public employees file suit seeking refund of fees paid to unions
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – Current and former public employees allege their constitutional rights were violated because they "were forced" to pay money to a union.
Nonprofit alleges storm water from New Hampshire facility is polluted with heavy metals
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit organization focused on protecting New England's environment alleges a sand and gravel facility in New Hampshire is unlawfully discharging polluted stormwater.
Comcast Cable Communications alleged to have harassed consumer with 150 calls in a month's time
OCALA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Lake County, Florida resident alleges that a debt collector called him 150 times in 30 days.
Consumer alleges Absorb Health supplement contains banned ingredient
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges she purchased a dietary supplement that contains an ingredient that is banned for commercial sale for human consumption in the U.S.
Kentucky GOP accuses AG Beshear of pay-to-play; Firm awarded contingency contract hosting fundraiser
FRANKFORT- The Republican Party of Kentucky is accusing Democrat Attorney General Andy Beshear of engaging in "pay-to-play" politics in his campaign for governor due to his close ties to a law firm the AG hired on a contingency fee basis to pursue opioid litigation.
U.S. alleges male restaurant supervisor stalked, cornered female employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal agency is suing SOL Mexican Grill over allegations it subjected female employees to lewd comments, stalking and other sexual harassment by a supervisor.
FTC obtains record $1.3 million civil court judgment against AMG Services for alleged payday scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained a record $1.3 billion civil court judgment against AMG Services and its owner who is accused of operating a massive payday lending scheme.
New Jersey company settles FTC charges of false claims regarding mosquito repellent
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a consent order that settles charges against a New Jersey company of using deceptive marketing to allege its products repel mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and other diseases.
U.S. reaches settlement with companies over alleged Privacy Shield violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government has reached a settlement with four companies accused of falsely claiming participation in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, with two of the companies allegedly failing to abide by the Privacy Shield requirements.
EEOC: Truck washing company subjected employee to racial slurs, harassment
HARRISBURG — A company that operates truck washing facilities at truck stops throughout the United States faces charges by the federal government that it subjected an African-American employee to racial slurs, harassment and retaliation.
Tulsa midstream energy provider to pay $25 million civil penalty
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Tulsa midstream energy provider has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty and retire 36 million renewable fuel production credits to settle charges by the federal government that the company violated the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.
Maryland's first court self-help center opens in Frederick
The Maryland Court Self-Help Center in Frederick is set to open its doors with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, October 5.
U.S. government declines to intervene in whistleblower lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – In a notice written to the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, Western Division on Sept. 6, the U.S. government declined the option to intervene in a False Claims Act lawsuit filed on its behalf.
New trial ordered in case over man's skull fracture allegedly caused by bartender's push
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – On Sept. 21, the Supreme Court of the State of Alaska vacated a judgment that prevented a woman from bringing an officer in as a witness in a lawsuit over a man's injuries after he was allegedly pushed by a bartender, ordering a new trial.
California court backs anti-SLAPP motion amid worker's claims about former employer
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The Court of Appeal of the State of California, 4th Appellate District, Division Two sided with a lower court that granted a company’s former employee's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion, or special motion to strike the company’s first amended complaint (FAC) against the worker.