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Louisiana, federal government allege Shell is liable for damages from Gulf oil spill
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The federal government and Louisiana are seeking damages from an oil production company over a 2016 pipeline leak that discharged several thousand gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
Georgia corporations alleged to have submitted fraudulent Medicaid claims
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Legal Newsline) – Three Georgia corporations are alleged to have submitted false Medicaid claims.
Feds say CRH Americas acquisition of West Virginia quarries would 'lessen competition' for aggregate, asphalt concrete in state
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The federal government has filed a civil antitrust action against three companies to enjoin a proposed acquisition of aggregate quarries in West Virginia.
Trader Joe's named in unjust enrichment suit over alkaline water claims
SANTA ANA (Legal Newsline) – A grocer is alleged to have violated consumer protection statutes with the marketing of its alkaline water.
World Series of Beach Volleyball organizer alleges Otter Pop maker breached contract
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The organizer of the World Series of Beach Volleyball event alleges the owner of the Otter Pop frozen ice bars failed to honor an agreement.
Consumer challenges no added sugar, no preservatives labeling on Izze beverages
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (Legal Newsline) – The maker of Izze Sparkling beverages is alleged to use deceptive practices in the product's advertising to cause consumers to believe they purchased a healthier, low-calorie product.
California resident alleges My Pillow fails to disclose it records customers' calls
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California resident alleges that a Minnesota corporation fails to disclose to consumers that it records calls to its customer service line.
Consumers claim Tommy Hilfiger outlet store prices are misleading
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Two California residents allege that Tommy Hilfiger outlet stores' comparative pricing is false and misleading.
Customer alleges Immaculate Baking Co. uses deceptive packaging for cake mix
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man alleges a brand of cake mix is packaged in a box with more than 50 percent nonfunctional slack-fill.
Consumer alleges Comcast opened Xfinity Mobile accounts without authorization
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois internet subscriber alleges a global telecommunications conglomerate unlawfully opened mobile accounts for cable and internet customers without their knowledge or consent, subjecting them to fraud.
Raritan Baykeeper alleges metal scrap yard in New York is discharging polluted storm water without permit
BROOKLYN, NY (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit alleges that metal scrap yard in New York is unlawfully discharging polluted storm water that eventually dumps into the Jamaica Bay.
Greenbrook Sports & Fitness alleged to have sent unwanted text messages to consumers
TRENTON, NJ (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey resident alleges a fitness center in the state sent him text messages for marketing purposes without his permission.
Tennessee Gas Pipeline challenges Connecticut pipeline tape regulation
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – A Houston company is seeking relief from a regulation in Connecticut regarding subsurface tap on a gas pipeline.
Investor alleges PG&E Corp., executives violated federal securities law
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A stockholder of a San Francisco-based public utility company alleges he purchased stock at artificially inflated prices.
Natrol alleged to have failed to disclose two studies cited on supplement were retracted
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri resident alleges a supplement manufacturer uses unlawful merchandising practices regarding a product.
Customer alleges Ulta Beauty resells used products as new
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Florida woman alleges a beauty store chain unlawfully resells partially used products.
Hobby Lobby Stores alleged to misrepresent prices of merchadise
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges that an arts and crafts store chain advertises discounts that were not actually provided to customers.
Woman alleges firework from Black Cat Marketing, Dave's Wholesale Fireworks exploded prematurely, injured hand
HANNIBAL, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Colorado woman alleges a firework she purchased exploded prematurely and caused the amputation of fingers on one hand.