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PFAS case over Simply Tropical tossed by federal judge
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has thrown out a proposed class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola and Simply Orange Juice Company regarding the possible presence of chemicals known as PFAS.
Georgia SC rules for business in wrongful death case; Retaining wall collapsed on man
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A home inspection company with basically a one-year warranty on its work can't be sued after a retaining wall collapsed and killed a client after that timeframe.
Toxic tort lawyers don't have to fork over clients' info after sharing it with expert
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Defendants aren't entitled to certain information from plaintiff lawyers just because they shared it with their experts.
Judge asked to toss case over cashless national parks
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The National Park Service is defending its choice to stop accepting cash as it fights a federal lawsuit alleging it violated the Administrative Procedures Act.
Uber users given fair notice of arbitration clause, court rules in case of paralyzed man
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Uber adequately informed users that any negligence lawsuits against the ride-sharing giant would be sent to arbitration.
Des Moines, facing wrongful death suit, wants police video included
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An amended complaint in a wrongful death lawsuit takes still images from an Iowa cop's bodycam, so the City of Des Moines says the full footage should be viewed.
No decision on climate change appeal from SCOTUS; Biden Admin asked for input
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Rather than grant or reject a petition seeking appeal of a key ruling in a climate change lawsuit against the oil industry, the U.S. Supreme Court has instead asked the Biden Administration its thoughts.
Roofer's records to be inspected by judge as insurer looks for fraud
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida judge will review the records of a roofing company caught up elsewhere in allegations it conspired with lawyers while purporting to be representing customers.
'Poorly reasoned' and 'self-serving': Industry groups attack FTC's ban of noncompete clauses
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Trade Commission's conclusion that noncompete agreements harms employees was no surprise, industry groups are telling the Philadelphia federal judge who has a chance to block the FTC's new rule banning them.
Remand recommended for case of man who died after COVID vaccination
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blaming Walgreens for the death of a man following his COVID vaccination could be on the move.
Shrinking Crocs lawsuit may soon be full-fledged class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - There's a chance the lawsuit alleging Crocs shoes shrink is about to become a big problem for the company.
Defense underway as companies fight benzene claims in acne medicine
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The woman who filed five class action lawsuits in one day over acne medication now faces a dismissal motion in her case against Target.
Acne cases pile up after Valisure study, could be put in an MDL
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - More than 30 lawsuits have now been filed after a controversial drug-testing lab with a mystery government contract claimed acne medicine turns into benzene.
$400K penalty against asbestos lawyers affirmed; Another appeal on the horizon
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - Asbestos lawyers found in contempt for fighting an order requiring them to turn over their clients' exposure histories have lost their latest legal battle.
Judge, Publix turn away class action lawyers
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who frequently team to pursue novel theories of consumer deception at the grocery store have seen their complaint against Publix tossed.
Amazon loses bid to dismiss FTC's lawsuit over Prime memberships
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Trade Commission can continue with one front of its war on Amazon, a Seattle federal judge has ruled in a lawsuit alleging it tricks shoppers into enrolling in its Prime program.
Texas judge moves, grants, moves challenge to CFPB's new cap on late fees
FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas federal judge has now twice transferred the challenge to new federal rules on credit card late fees out of his court - though he also has ruled to block them.
Firms move to lead shareholder litigation against solar power company
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Robbins Geller and Motley Rice have moved quickly in an effort to lead shareholder litigation against a solar power company.
Philadelphia judge has chance to block FTC's new ban on noncompete agreements
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The company challenging the Biden Administration's new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts is asking a federal judge to stay its implementation and issue a preliminary injunction.
Whirlpool notes positive online reviews as it fights class action over refrigerators
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Whirlpool says the overwhelming majority of customers are happy with their refrigerators as it fights a class action lawsuit claiming the wires in them won't bend and instead crack.