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San Antonio public pension fund sues Dentsply, alleges executives cooked books to boost pay
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Shenanigans by executives at Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products, have led to a lawsuit by shareholders over a drop in the company's stock value.
Adidas faces lawsuit claiming authentic jerseys are poorer quality than what NHL teams wear
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Adidas' "authentic" hockey jerseys it sells to fans are more like replicas, a new class action lawsuit says.
Other firms follow class action over protein in Beyond Meat
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - More lawyers are targeting Beyond Meat, claiming the amount of protein it advertises in its products is wrong.
$50M fee for lawyers in FirstEnergy settlement draws criticism
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A proposed $180 million settlement that nets lawyers almost $50 million has drawn some objections as a federal judge decides whether to accept the agreement, which would end a lawsuit over a $60 million bribery scandal at FirstEnergy.
Judge rejects lawsuit over fudge on Flipz
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Another federal judge has rejected a proposed class action lawsuit brought by a lawyer who demands the literal from food companies.
Jury rules for gun-maker in case of alleged misfire into man's leg
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) – A federal jury has rejected a lawsuit that said a gun made by SIG Sauer, Inc., went off without the trigger being pulled and sent a bullet through its owner’s leg.
Lawsuit: Protein-maker promises gluten-free but doesn't deliver
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Ambrosia Nutraceuticals faces a class action lawsuit that alleges its "gluten-free" marketing of Planta protein is deceptive.
Lawyer has problem with marketing of graham crackers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Honey-flavored graham crackers are tricking snackers, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
New York AG's lawsuit over 'ghost guns' sent to federal court
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A group of firearms retailers have removed a lawsuit filed against them by New York's attorney general to federal court.
Lawsuit: Montana election officials misled, punished Michigan PAC
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - A Michigan political committee says Montana's confusion with its own rules caused the group to be punished.
Burger King says PFAS in packaging allowed, aims to defeat class action
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Burger King has hit back against a class action lawsuit over the presence of chemicals known as PFAS, arguing federal law allows it to use them in its packaging for Whoppers and French fries.
Lawsuit over sugar in V8 juices still a failure, motion argues
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The maker of V8 juices facing a class action lawsuit over their sugar content says a second attempt by plaintiff lawyers fares no better than the first.3
USC removes class action over late fees to federal court
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The University of Southern California has transferred a class action lawsuit over late fees it charges when students don't pay for classes by the deadline it imposes.
Port of Seattle sues Boeing, alleges millions spent fighting PCB pollution
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - The Port of Seattle has sued Boeing in federal court, seeking compensation for what it has spent on contamination in the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site in King County.
AriZona argues for dismissal of class action over sugar in fruit snacks
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – AriZona and Hornell Brewing have filed a motion to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit brought by a woman who was surprised their fruit snacks were high in sugar.
Sun Belt wins dismissal of claim brought by former chief compliance officer
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The Sun Belt Conference has successfully defended itself in federal court from certain claims advanced by its former its former chief compliance officer.
Lawsuit says Handi-foil lies about products being made in America
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Handi-foil is facing a class action lawsuit that complains its aluminum products are not made in the United States, as the company represents.
Lawsuit says calves taken from mothers at Organic Valley farm
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Organic Valley milk is not produced through humane methods, a recently filed class action lawsuit says.
Company that sold pool fails to win dismissal of lawsuit over 2-year-old's death
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – The seller of an above-ground pool will face wrongful death allegations, as a St. Louis federal judge has rejected the company’s motion to dismiss.
Lawyers compete to lead class action against Pegasystems over $2 billion verdict
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers are trying to convince a Virginia federal judge to pick them to lead a securities class action lawsuit against Pegasystems.