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Operator of Zales jewelry stores asks court to dismiss class action over diamond guarantee
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The operator of Zales jewelry stores is asking a federal court in California to dismiss a class action claim over allegations of false advertising.
Nestle seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging Coffee-mate contains trans fat
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Nestle has asked a California court to dismiss a class action lawsuit claiming that the company knowingly sold a brand of coffee creamer containing trans fat to consumers.
Consumer alleges Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels don't provide faster relief
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A Moreno Valley, California, man has filed a class action lawsuit against the maker of Tylenol alleging that the company misleads consumers about the effectiveness of its rapid-release acetaminophen.
Plaintiffs file racketeering suit against Resolvly, others over student loan debt resolution program
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A proposed class action suit has been filed against several companies and attorneys for allegedly targeting people who owed student loans in an alleged student loan debt resolution scheme.
General Mills fights lawsuit over empty space in Annie's Frosted Oat Flakes
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – General Mills has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed in a California court over the amount of cereal in the box of one of its brands.
Washington Supreme Court affirms lower court was right to enjoin safe injection site initiative from ballot
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Washington has affirmed a lower court's ruling that the King County Council overstepped its authority with a ballot initiative involving funding for safe injection sites throughout the county.
Washington Supreme Court revives Microsoft employee's retaliation case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A former employee of Microsoft Corp. has been granted a reversal in her retaliation case against the tech giant.
Virginia Supreme Court reverses ruling regarding dentist's request over redacted records
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Virginia's Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling denying a dentist's request to compel a city to limit the scope of redaction in certain billing records he requested in connection with a lawsuit.
Vermont Supreme Court reverses ruling over MyWebGrocer phantom shares
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Vermont has reversed a trial court ruling in a dispute between a man and his former employer over the payment of phantom shares.
Fla. SC rejects Daubert standard in $8M mesothelioma case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Florida Supreme Court has quashed an appellate court's ruling in a mesothelioma case and recommended that a final judgment issued by a trial court be reinstated.
Delaware judges grants and denies motions in Sprint, RadioShack suit
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware court has ruled both in favor of and against motions filed by both parties in a dispute involving the former RadioShack and Sprint.
Ind. SC rules for FanDuel, DraftKings in lawsuit by college athletes seeking money
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Legal Newsline) – The Indiana Supreme Court has answered a question submitted to it by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in a case between fantasy sports operators and the use of personalities of former collegiate athletes.
Delaware vice chancellor stays he 'cannot approve' Goldman Sachs settlement
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A proposed settlement between Goldman Sachs Group and a shareholder received an unfavorable opinion from a Delaware vice chancellor.
Calif. court: Property owner's loss of ability to operate as nightclub after shooting is property damage
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California appeals court has reversed a previous decision in an insurance claim involving the owner of the property that housed the former El Sombrero nightclub in Colton, California.
Alabama Supreme Court affirms ruling expert was not qualified in malpractice case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Alabama has affirmed a trial court's ruling in a medical malpractice case against an internist regarding the admission of expert testimony.
Delaware court affirms ruling in case over failed sale of home
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – An appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling that a woman must pay for damages over the sale of a home.
Delaware Superior Court rules expert report in Kenneth Lilly defective bolt case inadmissible
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware court has granted a request to have expert testimony dismissed in a case involving a bolt and nut maker.
Colorado Supreme Court rules tort claim not a debt
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court ruling in a lawsuit involving attorneys who represented State Farm in a case.
California court rules state board must revise waiver in water code regarding agriculture discharge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A group of environmental entities has won an appeal in a case involving the state of California's water code.
Woman loses case claiming injuries from yoga assist
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California appellate court has affirmed a lower court's ruling against a woman who alleges a yoga instructor caused her injury.