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7-Eleven sued over energy shot ingredients
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Derrik Dildine filed a federal class action lawsuit on October 30 in the Western District of New York against 7-Eleven that says its energy shots do not contain 100% natural flavors.
Fatal accident in Boston leads to lawsuit
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - The Estate of Diane Ly filed a complaint Oct. 13 in Suffolk County Superior Court over a fatal accident in Boston.
Coca-Cola sued over Pina Colada-flavored Fanta drinks
Janie Hawkins, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a federal class-action complaint on October 28 in the U.S.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife sued for black-footed ferret population decline
Wildearth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project and Rocky Mountain Wild filed a federal complaint on October 28 in the U.S.
Woman sues over Sour Patch Kids box not being filled
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - An August class action lawsuit says the maker of Sour Patch Kids is tricking customers with a big box and comparatively few candies.
Couple sue for children's personal injuries on escalator
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Karson and Holly Bethay, as parents and guardians of Savahhan and Karson Bethay, Jr., filed a complaint in Suffolk County Superior Court against Kone, Inc, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and John Doe for negligence and personal injury.
Pan Am Railways sued over former employee's cancer
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Wayne A. Terry, Sr. filed a complaint on September 16 in the Suffolk County Superior Court in Massachusetts against Pan Am Railways f/k/a Boston & Maine Railroad and Springfield Terminal Railway Company for negligence.
Lawsuit says tanker driver fell in pit of sawdust while dumping waste at landfill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Donald Stephens filed a lawsuit on September 27 in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County against Waste Management of Arkansas and affiliated companies.
Civil suit filed over alleged Uber rape in Boston
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A Massachusetts woman has filed a lawsuit in Suffolk County Superior Court against Uber Technologies that alleges driver Michael Squadrito raped her while she was intoxicated and in his car.
Lawsuit blames Airbnb for broken neck after fall down stairs
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A Texas woman is suing Airbnb and the Arkansas rental property she stayed for allegedly falling and sustaining a broken neck.
Lawsuit says owners of pastry business had a problem with Spanish language
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Xenia Hernandez filed a complaint on September 7 in Suffolk County Superior Court against Modern Pastry for discrimination.
Emerson College employee sues for equal pay, end to alleged gender discrimination
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Anna Feder filed a complaint on September 22 in the Suffolk County Superior Court against Emerson College and Brooke Knight for gender discrimination, unequal pay and unlawful retaliation.
Gambler sues casino after losing more than $469K
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Wayne Chan filed a federal complaint on September 24 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Golden Nugget Atlantic City LLC for breach of contract, breach of implied contract, breach of 8implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and unjust enrichment.
Woman sues Dollar General over graham crackers
PEORIA, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Dawn Hauger filed a federal class action complaint on September 23 in the Central District of Illinois against Dollar General Corporation negligent misrepresentation, fraud and unjust enrichment, among other claims.
California Department of Toxic Substances Control sues Chevron, Shell and Atlantic Richfield
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Toxic Substances Control Account filed a federal complaint on September 24 in the U.S.
Lawsuit: Trolley struck woman as she prepared to board
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- A couple are suing after the wife was allegedly hit and injured by trolley in Massachusetts.
Man sues former employer for racial discrimination resulting in wrongful termination
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Tyrone Stokley filed a complaint on September 10 in Massachusetts' Suffolk County Superior Court against Keolis Commuter Rail Services, LLC for race discrimination.
Lawsuit filed over Texas legislation governing online speech
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - NetChoice and the Computer and Communication Industry Association filed a federal complaint on September 22 in the Western District of Texas over House Bill 20.
Lawsuit accuses J&J's Neutrogena sunscreen of causing woman's leukemia
Elizabeth Bodle, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a federal class-action complaint on October 4 in the U.S.
Woman brings $125 million suit against Bill Cosby
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Lili Bernard filed a federal complaint on October 14 in the District of New Jersey against Bill Cosby for assault, battery, intentional inflection of emotional distress, false imprisonment and punitive damages.