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Syngenta, Chevron allege 'brazen ethical breach' after discovering deceased plaintiffs actively litigating paraquat claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – Deceased plaintiffs clutter the docket of national litigation on claims that weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease, according to defendants Syngenta and Chevron. -
Lawyer challenges whether Jimmy Dean sandwiches are whole grain
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit against Hillshire Brands says its English muffins are mislabeled. -
Maune Raichle leveled $402K sanction in Bestwall bankruptcy for pursuing 'egregious' Illinois lawsuit
CHARLOTTE - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laura Beyer laid a $402,817.70 penalty on St. Louis asbestos firm Maune Raichle on Aug. 31, to reimburse a Georgia Pacific entity for defending an Illinois lawsuit the firm filed in violation of an order she entered. -
Woman files lawsuit after buying 'hint of lime' Tostitos, says she expected real lime
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — A woman claims that she bought chips, believing the item to have nutritional value based on the labeling, but once purchased, she found that no such ingredients used in the making of the product. -
Chobani faces suit over alleged false yogurt labeling
BENTON — Chobani is facing a suit alleging its Chobani Complete Greek yogurt does not contain additional probiotics or all natural ingredients as its label claims. Lori Gilker, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated filed a complaint May 16 in the U.S. -
Law firm leases a Tundra, sues Toyota over echo on hands-free phone
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois law firm wants to be the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against Toyota over an alleged echo in its hands-free phone system. -
Suit filed against General Mills claims Fruit Roll-ups 'naturally flavored' label is deceptive
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A woman is suing General Mills over allegations she was misled about the flavorings in a snack product. -
Warrantech, AMT Warranty alleged to fail to honor extended service warranty plans consumers purchase
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A Glen Carbon, Illinois woman alleges a company failed to honor an extended service plan she purchased. -
IHOP restaurant operators file motion to dismiss EEOC's harassment allegations
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Two companies in Illinois that operate IHOP restaurants have filed a motion to dismiss allegations from IHOP employees who claimed they faced sexual harassment at work. -
Amplify Snacks seeks dismissal of class action, says plaintiff knew difference between sugar and evaporated cane juice
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys for a snack food company are asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to dismiss the case against one of two consumers who filed a class action lawsuit against the business over allegations of fraud and negligent misrepresentation. -
Illinois lottery provider responds to lottery losers who sued
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Northstar Lottery Group has filed a motion to dismiss against a class action lawsuit accusing the group of misrepresentation and deception. -
Retailers move for dismissal, say false thread count allegations claims don't hold up
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Popular retail chains sued over the thread counts of bed sheets have filed a motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit filed against them earlier this year. -
Amplify Snack Brands sued over sugar claims
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a snacks business, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation. -
Consumers allege Illinois Lottery fraud
Consumers are suing Northstar Lottery Group LLC, an Illinois business that managed the Illinois Lottery, citing alleged fraud. -
Wishbone dressings use soybean oil despite olive oil claims, lawsuit alleges
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation. -
Six consumers file class action over sheets against TJ Maxx, Macy's, others
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Six consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against textile companies, alleging breach of warranty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation. -
Consumers accuse Inventure Foods of false advertising
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Residents of St. Clair County, Illinois, and St. Louis have filed a class action lawsuit against Inventure Foods Inc., citing alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition. -
Class action alleges Hodgson Mill's buckwheat pancake mix is falsely advertised as all natural
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois woman alleges a pancake mix is falsely advertised as containing all natural ingredients. -
Graduates file class action suit against DeVry alleging they failed to get jobs as promised
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — New graduates have filed a class action lawsuit against DeVry University, Inc., citing alleged false and misleading marketing practices. -
Subscribers allege Yahoo! did not protect personal information
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Subscribers have filed a class action lawsuit against over allegations that a California Web-based service provider failed to protect its users' personal information.