1. Introduction In a case that underscores the dangerous underbelly of corporate negligence, the Town of Wappinger, New York has filed a lawsuit alleging extensive misconduct by numerous telecommunication giants, including Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T, Frontier, and more. At the…
In March 2023, a United States district court confirmed that two key executives—Burton Katz and Brent Levison—were liable, alongside their company On Point Global, for orchestrating an elaborate scheme that deceptively promised critical government services. Rather than providing real license…
1. Introduction Some of the most damning evidence of corporate misconduct often comes through small details in administrative documents. In the case of Jupiter 120 LLC, such evidence emerged from a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) filed by the…
1. Introduction On the surface, Caterpillar Inc. is a household name recognized around the globe for its heavy machinery, engines, and industrial equipment. Yet in a recently published Consent Agreement and Final Order stemming from a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
1. Introduction According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accused a cluster of entities—collectively referred to as Elegant Solutions, Inc. —of illegally marketing and selling student loan debt relief services. The sheer scale of consumer harm was over $27.5 million…
1. Introduction For decades, the public has been told that mining companies operating under modern environmental regulations abide by stringent protocols aimed at preserving water quality and safeguarding local communities. Yet, allegations in a recently released U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
On March 25, 2024, a “secret shopper” survey of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s published provider directory revealed that only 7 out of the first 100 listed mental health providers could actually offer a timely, in-network appointment. Nearly every other…
1. Introduction On November 5, 2024, a lawsuit was filed against Earth Rated, claiming its “plant-based” dog wipes are not actually plant-based. Instead, the product allegedly contains several non-plant-based and synthetic ingredients—such as propylene glycol, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, sodium…
Few threats to public safety are as unsettling as the possibility of a large-scale chemical release. With modern manufacturing sites often sitting side by side with residential areas, the dangers of an accident or leak loom over communities that may…
Introduction The most damning evidence of corporate misconduct in the lawsuit Bentley-Nehrhood et al. v. Airbnb Insurance Agency, LLC and Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch) appears right in the opening paragraphs. According to the legal complaint, these powerful companies…