News from August 2015
JPMorgan Chase Bank and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett sued over allegations of fraud, negligence
An Alabama employee retirement system is suing a large banking corporation and law firm over claims of negligence resulting in the plaintiff's loss of security interest.
Medical Informatics Engineering sued over allegations of negligence
Three Indiana residents are suing a health software and systems company Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) over claims it unlawfully failed to properly safeguard its clients' personally identifiable information.
49ers and Ticketmaster sued over claims of monopolizing ticket sales
A Santa Clara man is suing a professional football team and a ticket-selling corporation over claims they participated in anticompetitive practices to monopolize and restrict ticket sales.
Department of Justice obtains permanent injunction against Iowa Select Herbs
The U.S. Department of Justice obtained a court-ordered injunction against Iowa Select Herbs that will prevent distribution of alleged dietary supplements, said principal assistant attorney general Benjamin Mizer on Aug. 17.
Battle over Va. SC justice continues; McAuliffe says he plans to reappoint Roush
GOP lawmakers tried to vote in their own pick, but failed, during a special session Monday.
CFPB sues Citizens Bank for allegedly keeping funds from citizens
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against Citizens Bank for allegedly failing to credit customers the full amounts they were owed in their accounts, said CFPB Director Richard Cordray Wednesday.
Pennsylvania sues Sell House in 1 Hour for alleged false advertising
Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Sell House in 1 Hour, LLC for allegedly misleading consumers through its advertisements, said state Attorney General Kathleen Kane on Monday.
Mercy Health Springfield Communities to pay $5.5M for alleged improper financial relationship with physicians
Mercy Health Springfield Communities and its affiliate Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities will pay $5.5 million to settle a lawsuit with the U.S.
Florida sues EPA over new Clean Air Act rule
Florida is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency over a rule requiring the state to revise its plan on governing carbon emissions from power plants, said Florida Attorney General Pan Bondi on Aug. 11.
Texas non-practicing entity files patent infringement lawsuits against 25 banks in two days
The company, which filed as a LLC in March, alleges the banks are illegally using its patent for verifying sales transactions.
Defunct boiler maker, crippled by asbestos claims, files for bankruptcy again
Company submitted documents showing Weitz & Luxenberg has filed the most claims against it. Funds from a settlement with three insurers will help create the bankruptcy trust for current asbestos claimants.
Illinois' professional regulator relinquishes state's grip on mobile payment processor Square
SPRINGFIELD – Chief financial regulator Bryan Schneider welcomes mobile payment businesses that the previous administration treated like criminals.
Three consolidated trials planned in NYCAL
Citing data showing they face higher verdicts when it happens, defendants claimed consolidating separate plaintiffs' lawsuits into one trial is unfair. The judge said that isn't the case, but refused to grant request for eight- and five-plaintiff trials.
Kazakh businessmen lose case after docs found to be forgeries; Defense attorneys say the two are abusing U.S. court system
A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court’s ruling last month, saying the “wheels have completely come off” Devincci and Issam Hourani’s RICO claims against economist Alexander Mirtchev and Krull Corporation. The Houranis claimed Mirtchev and his firm were in cahoots with the daughter of Kazakhstan’s President.
Porsche sued over alleged dashboard defect
Roy Jones and Alyce Rubinfeld are suing Porshe over claims it concealed information regarding defective beige dashboards.
Tremco Inc., other companies sued over allegedly defective roofing materials
Slippery Rock Area School District is suing building materials manufacturers for selling allegedly defective materials.
Puerto Rican class action filed against Johnson & Johnson over alleged false advertising claims
Christian Garcia-Catalan is suing Johnson & Johnson, a large consumer health care products company, over claims its Bedtime baby products are falsely, deceptively, or misleadingly advertised.
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Maryland sued over alleged security breach
Blue Cross Blue Shield is being sued over an alleged breach of security that led to the release of patients' personal information.
District court judge selected to fill vacancy on Nebraska SC
Judge Stephanie Stacy will replace Justice Kenneth Stephan, who retired from the state’s high court in July.
Head of Arkansas SC announces his resignation
Chief Justice Jim Hannah said he will step down Aug. 31 due to health issues.