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Rawlings baseball bats weigh 2 ounces more than advertised, lawsuit alleges
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges a sports equipment manufacturer misrepresents the weights of its baseball bats.
Illinois woman alleges LaCroix's all-natural claims are false
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois consumer alleges that LaCroix sparkling water is mislabeled as all-natural.
Orgain's ready-to-drink products contain less than 16 grams of protein, consumers allege
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – An Irvine, California company that makes ready-to-drink protein products is alleged to falsely advertise the amount of protein in the products.
Consumer alleges medication manufactured by Prinston Pharmaceutical, others was contaminated
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida man alleges a generic blood pressure medication he purchased was contaminated by a probable human carcinogen.
Pharmaceutical company SpecGx alleges New York's Opioid Stewardship Act is unconstitutional
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri pharmaceutical company has filed suit in a New York federal court over allegations the state's Opioid Stewardship Act (OSA) is unconstitutional.
Switch Sparkling beverages contain preservatives despite claims, New York consumer alleges
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York resident consumer alleges a brand of sparkling fruit juices misleads consumers into thinking they are purchasing healthier products that are lower in calories.
MobiLoans violated RICO, according to class action lawsuit filed by consumers
RICHMOND — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against MobiLoans, LLC, an Internet lending website, citing alleged unjust enrichment, violations of RICO, 18 U.S.C. § 1962(C) and (D), violations of Virginia Usury Laws, and Indiana Usury Laws.
Starbucks White Chocolate Doubleshot Energy Drink does not contain white chocolate, New York consumer alleges
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a Starbucks drink does not contain white chocolate as advertised and that the labeling is designed to increase sales.
Apple customers allege they were deceived by marketing, sales of TV season pass option on iTunes
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers allege that Apple falsely advertises the amount of television shows available under its season pass option.
Investors in projects at Jay Peak and Q Burke ski resorts allege they were damaged by scheme
BURLINGTON, Vt. (Legal Newsline) – Investors in projects at ski resorts in the state allege they were damaged by a scheme and are seeking to recover their losses.
United HealthCare Insurance Co. and United Behavioral Health accused of inadequate claims reimbursement
OAKLAND — An insured member has filed a class-action lawsuit against United HealthCare Insurance Co. and United Behavioral Health, a health insurance plans claim administrators, citing claims to recover benefits pursuant to ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1132(a)(1)(B), 1132(a)(3)(A), 1132(a)(3)(B) and the Affordable Care Act.
EPA seeks reimbursement for removing lead, toxins from Detroit site
DETROIT — At the request of the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. is suing Federal-Mogul, an auto parts manufacturer, under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
Pet owners accuse Champion of allowing heavy metals, toxins in pet food; Company says it's a copycat of failed lawsuit
CHICAGO — Pet owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Champion Petfoods USA Inc. and Champion Petfoods LP, alleging that they misrepresented and failed to fully disclose the presence of heavy metals and toxins in their pet food.
Consumer files suit over alleged 'camouflaged ink' used on Iberia Foods olive oil product
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a brand of olive oil is marketed in a misleading manner because of the colors of ink used on its label.
Nordstrom alleges Maryland woman's return fraud scheme cost it more than $600,000
GREENBELT, Md. (Legal Newsline) – A retailer alleges a Maryland woman utilized return fraud schemes for financial gain and cost it hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks have artificial flavoring, consumer alleges
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks labels do not disclose that the products contain artificial flavoring.
Westminster Pharmaceuticals, CVS Pharmacy alleged to have injured consumers with sale of adulterated medication
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania woman alleges she was damaged because she paid full price for a prescription that is adulterated.
Homeowner alleges defective NIBCO tubing burst his home, caused more than $30,000 in damages
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York homeowner alleges that defective tubing in his home burst and caused water damages to the property.
Perfect Bar makers omit information regarding added sugar, consumers allege
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California resident and a New York consumer are challenging the health claims of an energy bar maker over allegations the bars have a high sugar content.
Tennessee alleges it incurred at least $225,000 in response costs over site previously owned by Phillips 66, others
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – The state of Tennessee is seeking reimbursement of several hundred thousand dollars it alleges was incurred in response to environmental hazards at a Knoxville site.