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Richmond, VA: (Mar-25-08) Attorney General Robert McDonnell brought charges against Auto Cash Title Loans LLC, a Richmond-area lender, alleging that it overcharged customers more than the 12% interest allowed under state law. Sources stated that the company had agreed to a settlement with the Attorney General's office, in which it would pay over $25,000... - Goodyear to pay $25,000 settlement in employment lawsuit.
Phoenix, AZ: (Mar-24-08) Avelina Fitzpatrick, a female police officer, brought charges against the city of Goodyear, alleging that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender. Fitzpatrick filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court in September 2007, claiming that she was arbitrarily removed from a field training officer assignment wit... - Robotic Surgery: Lots of Hype, but Where’s the Proof of Efficacy?
Oct-20-13 Bermuda Dunes, CA When Teresa Hershey of California talked to her doctor about a proposed hysterectomy, the potential for having the surgery undertaken with the aid of a DaVinci surgical robot sounded like a good idea at the time. “It sounded good,” she told Bloomberg News (10/8/13). “[My doctor] sold me on it.” The 41-year-old re... - Tucson College pays $325,000 settlement in advertising lawsuit.
Tucson, AZ: (Mar-19-08) Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard brought charges against Tucson College, alleging that the college engaged in deceptive practices, representations and advertising in connection with the school's criminal justice program. Court documents reveal that between August of 2006 and June of 2007 the college allegedly misrepresented... - Richter pays $7 million settlement in deceptive email lawsuit.
New York, NY: (Mar-12-08) Microsoft Corp. brought charges against Scott Richter, dethroned spam king, alleging that he engaged in sending illegal and deceptive email as part of business practices. The lawsuit was a joint effort of Microsoft and New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who reached a settlement with Richter for $50,000. The suit claimed th... - Former GM to pay $50,000 settlement to end contracts litigation.
Grant County, WA: (Mar-12-08) Grant County PUD brought charges against its former General Manager Don Godard, alleging that he brokered illegal contracts, while at his job with the county. The suit, which sought a $1 million claim from Godard, claimed that the state auditor's office released a draft report listing problems with contracts between Grant PU... - Johnson & Johnson Talc Tribulations Spark ERISA Lawsuit
Mar-28-19 Newark, NJ On January 25, participants in the Johnson and Johnson Savings Plan (the “401k Plan”), filed a class action ERISA lawsuit claiming that the 401k Plan fiduciaries encouraged them to invest imprudently in company stock. The lawsuit, Tarantino v. Johnson and Johnson Pension and Benefits Committee , claims that the value of the stock was... - Arkansas Attorney General Launches Internet Payday Loans Lawsuit
Oct-9-13 Little Rock, AR The battle lines are drawn between the state of Arkansas and the operator(s) of an Internet payday loans organization which, according to its website, suspended operations in late summer. At issue are the provisions of Internet payday loans that have been known to carry interest rates as high as 342 percent, and whether or not the compa... - Family awarded $15 million wrongful death settlement after surgeon dies while trying to land his aircraft
Warren, OH: (Feb-28-08) The estate of Dr. Franklin Rizer, a renowned Warren ear surgeon, brought wrongful death charges against Mooney Aircraft Co. and Mooney Aerospace Group, designer and manufacturer of the aircraft; Honeywell International Inc.; Honeywell General Aviation Business Corp.; Honeywell Business; and Winner Aviation. The surgeon died while pi... - Free Hosiery, HCI Direct Inc. agrees to pay $455,000 settlement for consumer protection law violations
Philadelphia, PA: (Feb-21-08) Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett's office brought a lawsuit against HCI Direct Inc., a hosiery company, alleging that it violated consumer protection laws. The suit claimed that the Bensalem, PA, company offered free hosiery samples by mail and that when people responded to the free offer, they were automatically enro... - Icy Fall, Super Eight Motel pays Horse veterinarian $2 million personal injury settlement
Norwich, CT: (Feb-20-07) Michael Bowman, a Kentucky horse veterinarian, brought a lawsuit against Super Eight Motel, a Waterbury facility, after he broke his ankle in an icy fall in 2002. The suit claimed that Bowman broke his ankle in three places when he fell on ice outside the hotel. Records show that Bowman stopped outside the Super 8 Motel at 91 Scott... - Probation User Fees, Clark County Council pays $1.1 million settlement after misappropriating funds
Clark County, IN: (Feb-16-08) Clark County judges brought a lawsuit against the Clark County Council, after it appropriated probation user fees (PUF) in the 2005 budget to fund supplemental probation services, such as court reporter and bailiff salaries. The lawsuit stated that the judges objected to the use of PUF funds to pay for services that are suppos... - City of Lanesboro pays $225,000 settlement after police chief sets fire to girlfriend's apartment
Lanesboro, MN: (Feb-01-08) Several plaintiffs brought a civil suit against the city of Lanesboro and its former police chief John Tuchek, alleging that Tuchek started a fire behind Little River General Store. The suit claimed that testimony given during Tuchek's arson trial showed he had started the fire behind Little River General Store as "hero fire," so... - Deceptive Advertising, Ashley Furniture Homestore pays $400,000 settlement for late deliveries and defective products
Phoenix, AZ: (Jan-28-08) The state of Arizona brought charges against Ashley Furniture Homestore, alleging that the company had deceptive advertising. The suit was filed after Attorney General's Office received numerous complaints about furniture deliveries that were extremely late and/or the furniture delivered was defective. The complaint filed by the At... - Visa USA Inc. and MasterCard International Inc. agreed to pay $12.1 million settlement for forcing merchants to accept both credit and debit cards
Charleston, WV: (Jan-15-08) The State Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office brought charges against Visa USA Inc. and MasterCard International Inc., alleging the two credit card companies engaged in illegal conduct. The suits were filed in October 2003 in Ohio County, charging the companies with violations of the state's antitrust and consumer protectio... - Roof Repairs, Eeman & Blinn, Inc. agrees to pay $290,000 settlement for installing a faulty high school roof
Ripley, OH: (Dec-27-07) The Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Board of Education (RULH) brought charges against architectural engineering and design firm Eeman & Blinn, Inc., alleging that the firm installed a faulty roof at RULH High School more than 15 years ago. The suit, filed in 2004, stated that Eeman & Blinn, Inc. was responsible for the roofing flaws... - Pristine Land, Developer George Johnson to pay $12 million settlement for building on state trust lands without permits
Phoenix, AZ: (Dec-27-07) The state brought a lawsuit against developer George H. Johnson, alleging that Johnson and several of his contractors harmed pristine state trust lands without permits. The suit, filed in 2005, saw the founder of the Johnson Ranch file a countersuit against the state and Attorney General Terry Goddard for alleged slander. Records s... - Marketing Fraud, Thermal Advantage Inc. must pay $50,000 fine for deceptive advertising
Denver, CO: (Dec-19-07) Colorado Attorney General John Suthers' office brought charges against Thermal Advantage Inc., alleging that the home improvement company engaged in deceptive advertising. Thermal Advantage, formerly known as T.A. Empire Inc., was accused of intentionally deceiving and financially injuring Colorado consumers. The company and Eugene... - Retailer Fraud, Former Boston Baby president pays $41,000 settlement to employees for back pay and vacation time
Boston, MA: (Dec-17-07) The Attorney General's Office brought charges against Harvey Slobodkin, the former president of retailer Boston Baby, claiming that he owed money to a dozen employees for back pay and unused vacation time. Another case filed against Slobodkin on behalf of nearly 1,000 former customers, following the retail chain's sudden closing in... - Credit Union Excessive Overdraft Fees Lawsuit News & Legal Information
Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations run cooperatively by members. They are different from banks in how they are run, but may still face many of the same legal issues as banks, including claims about mismanagement, consumer fraud and overdraft fees. Credit union lawsuits can be filed by members whose credit unions have not been properly managed or...