News from February 2015
Ticketmaster to clear up paperless ticket confusion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Ticketmaster reached a deal with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster last week over confusion about restrictions related to the use of paperless tickets to live events.
UPS sued for allegedly shipping untaxed cigarettes
UPS sued over allegations that the package delivery company shipped untaxed cigarettes in New York.
Coldwell Banker settles discrimination allegations with Massachusetts
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage reached a settlement with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on Wednesday over allegations that it discriminated against renters with children.
Attorney points to award structure for rise in TCPA lawsuits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - In the last few years, the number of Telephone Consumer Protection Act lawsuits has increased significantly, and one Washington, D.C., attorney contends it’s the award structure attached to it that attracts many would-be filers.
Coldwell Banker to pay settlement for alleged discrimination
Coldwell Banker reached a settlement over allegations that it discriminated against renters with children.
Advance America to pay $8 million in restitution to PA consumers
The owner of Advance America will pay $8 million in restitution to Pennsylvania consumers
Ticketmaster to clear up paperless ticket confusion
Ticketmaster reaches a deal with Missouri over confusion about paperless ticket restrictions.
Drones, cybercrime among topics at annual AG meeting
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - When the National Association of Attorneys General meets next week for its annual winter meeting, much of the discussion will focus on several new challenges they face as the chief legal officers of their states.
Rice maker Amira Nature sued by shareholder
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - An international rice maker was sued in federal court on Feb. 10 over allegations its executives made false claims on financial filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Pennsylvania women file class action against Kohl's, Capital One over credit card charges
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Three women have filed a class action lawsuit against Kohl’s and Capital One, alleging deceptive tactics in credit card charges.
Law professors: HIPAA ‘not extraordinarily’ protective of personal info, prosecutions rarely occur
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - In recent weeks, it has been widely reported that Dr. Robert Taub will testify in the corruption case against New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Chiquita causing environmental problems in Guatemala, class action says
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A proposed class action has been filed against Chiquita Brands International Inc., one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of fruits and vegetables, for allegedly misrepresenting its environmental and harvesting practices.
W.Va. Senate pondering asbestos trust claims legislation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia group representing trial lawyers says a state Senate bill targeting asbestos bankruptcy trust claims is unnecessary and only will hurt affected residents.
Chevron reaches deal with top funder of Ecuador litigation
SAN RAMON, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Chevron Corp. said Monday it has settled with the principal funder of the fraudulent lawsuit against it in Ecuador.
Maritzmayer Laboratories sued over green coffee bean extract
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California woman filed suit this month against a nutritional supplement manufacturer on claims of breach of express and implied warranty, violation of trade and advertising law and negligence.
MGM Grand condo owners sue over surcharges
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - Three California consumers have sued a group of Nevada hotel businesses, alleging breach of contract and good faith in a property-ownership regulation dispute dating back to 2006.
Rice seller sued over allegations it lied about export revenue amounts
A rice maker was sued on Feb. 10 over allegations its executives made false claims on financial filings
Insurer, plaintiffs in bad faith class action reportedly reach deal
RENO, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - The second phase of a trial to consider punitive damages against an insurer that a Nevada state court jury last week found acted in bad faith by refusing to cover defense costs in a related lawsuit no longer will take place.
Consumer files suit against supplement manufacturer
A California woman filed suit against a nutritional supplement manufacturer on claims of breach of express and implied warranty, violation of trade and advertising law, and negligence.
Condo owners' suit alleges fraud over terms
Three California consumers have sued a group of Nevada hotel businesses, alleging breach of contract and good faith in a property-ownership regulation dispute dating back to 2006.