MARYLAND NEWS

The Maryland Attorney General today joined 18 other attorneys general in urging 3M to do more to combat inflated prices of N95 respirators and other desperately needed personal protective equipment. ..The attorneys general ask 3M to take the following actions, in addition to the steps they have already taken,.

-Continue to publish policies prohibiting price gouging by its distributors and cease doing business with those distributors who violate them;

-Create a database of 3M’s inventory of N95 respirators for government officials and healthcare providers; and,

-Make transparent how inventory is being distributed and how orders are being filed.

Source: Maryland Attorney General

The federal government has begun making payments...Unfortunately, there are also unscrupulous people taking advantage of these payments to try to scam others out of money or personal information. By understanding some basic information about these payments,the Attorney General's office hopes to help you avoid scammers and fraudsters.Source: Maryland Attorney General

(Anthony) Robinson contended that fraudulent student loans had been taken out in his name, and that the DOE had not properly investigated his claims. The district court dismissed Robinson’s lawsuit against the DOE, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit upheld that dismissal. It ruled that provisions in the FCRA that allow consumers to sue any “person” who violates the FCRA did not clearly waive the federal government’s immunity from suit, even though the definition of “person” includes “any … government or governmental subdivision or agency.” Robinson appealed to the Supreme Court, which today denied his petition. Source: SCOTUSblog.com

Those claims are now all but certain to be litigated publicly...The class action plaintiffs originally filed suit in October 2018, alleging the Trump family members and their family-owned business promoted and endorsed a multi-level marketing, or pyramid, scheme known as ACN Opportunity, LLC...Count 5 asserts unfair and deceptive trade practices under Maryland law. Source: Law & Crime, A Dan Abrams Production

Pugh, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion and fraud in the Healthy Holly children’s book scandal, asked for the delay so that she can “resolve” her state perjury charge as the coronavirus pandemic has led to the closure of courts.

Source: WJZ, CBS-13

Be Skeptical of Calls, E-mails, or Websites Requesting Personal Information or Banking Information. Source: U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland

Maryland’s Economic Loss Doctrine states that a party cannot sue for economic fraud, negligence or other infractions when they do not have a contractual relationship. (A federal judge)...found this doctrine inapplicable, however, due to the public-safety exception. Source: Courthouse News Service

“Do not share any personal information over the phone, via text message or email” the Comptroller said. Source: Comptroller of Maryland

Coalition of AGs Urge Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Craigslist, and Walmart to Monitor for Compliance with State Laws. Source: Maryland Attorney General

Law Enforcement Remains Active and Committed To Protecting the Public. Soiurce: DOJ, District of Maryland