News from June 2017
D.C. and Maryland AGs sue President Trump for alleged violations of Emoluments Clauses
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine and Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced June 12 that they are suing President Donald Trump for allegations of violating the Constitution’s Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses.
EPA proposes two-year stay on certain requirements of 2016 New Source Performance Standards
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The EPA announced June 13 that it will ensure portions of the agency’s 2016 New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas industry do not take effect until after a reconsideration process.
Massachusetts AG cites three staffing agencies for role in Unwrapped wage scheme
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced June 12 that her office handed out $80,000 in citations to three staffing agencies that supplied workers to a reusable bag factory in Lowell.
Connecticut AG joins bipartisan coalition evaluating drug makers' role in opioid crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced June 15 that he is working with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general to determine whether pharmaceutical manufacturers engage in unlawful practices while selling prescription opioids.
Brooks Brothers allegedly shared customer data without permission
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Brooks Brothers Group, alleging breach of contract, fraud and invasion of privacy.
Atlanta firefighters' pension fund says Synchronoss made false statements about its business
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — A firefighters' pension fund has filed a class action lawsuit against Synchronoss Technologies Inc. and its executives, alleging violation of federal law.
Woman files class action over New York & Company pricing practices
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against New York & Company, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Class action claims GM sold Cadillacs with defective headlights
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against General Motors, alleging breach of warranty, liability and negligence.
N.J. judge dismisses lawsuit over J.Crew's receipts
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey federal judge on June 6 dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against retailer J.Crew was for lack of proof that the plaintiff experienced any concrete harm as a result of J. Crew’s alleged actions.
Company seeks dismissal of class action over Real Ham Bone for Dogs product
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A pet products company is seeking to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by a consumer alleging she was misled into buying the company's Real Ham Bone for Dogs product.
Eddie Bauer files motion to dismiss Veridian class action over security breach claims
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – On June 15, Eddie Bauer filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit by Veridian Credit Union claiming a data breach at the retail chain was caused by a lack of adequate security measures.
Carrington Tea Co. seeks to dismiss suit alleging 'unhealthy' coconut oil
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Carrington Tea Co. has filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court of Southern District of California to dismiss a lawsuit against it over claims that it misleads consumers with the label on coconut oil products.
Majority of Ark. SC affirms $10K sanction against Little Rock; Hart files strong dissent
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – On June 8, the Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a $10,000 fine assessed to the city of Little Rock by a circuit judge.
Workers' Comp claimant's doctor didn't provide credible report, Minn. SC court says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a medical opinion that helped an injured worker vacate a Workers' Compensation settlement lacked foundation.
California appeals court overturns ruling in SpaceX case; Plaintiff allowed to file new complaint
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – California’s Second District Court of Appeal on June 13 overturned a lower court’s ruling that would prevent an unlicensed contractor from suing to recover payment on contracts for services that did not require a contractor's license.
Ark. SC makes decisions on immunity defense by state employee
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled on the appeal of a public official sued by her former employee over racial discrimination allegations.
Democracy Partners says Project Veritas, of ACORN notoriety, illegally filmed it last year
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A Democratic consulting company is suing Project Veritas Action Fund, Project Veritas, James O'Keefe, Allison Maass and Daniel Sandini, alleging they recorded them without their knowledge.
Affeld Grivakes says outdoor advertising group swindled it out of over $600,000
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California law firm is suing David Seyde, Brian Kennedy, Edge Outdoor Advertising LLC, Edge Outdoor Media LLC, Zoomkube LLC and Kennedy Outdoor Advertising LLC, alleging breach of contract.
Center for Biological Diversity sues EPA head Scott Pruitt for failure to respond
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Nonprofit environmental corporations are suing Scott Pruitt, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, citing alleged violation of federal law.
Nissan sued over paint job on Infiniti
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Nissan North America Inc., a vehicle manufacturer, alleging product liability.