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TurboTax allegedly 'diverted' taxpayers from free online filing to paid products
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The developer of TurboTax is facing a suit over allegations it intentionally defrauded lower-income taxpayers into paying for a tax preparation service that it was obligated to offer for free per the Free Online Electronic Tax Filing Agreement with the Internal Revenue Service.
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H Mart faces suit alleging its mochi ice cream products don't have amount, type of vanilla label indicates
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against H Mart alleging its mochi Japanese vanilla ice cream products do not contain the amount, type and percentage of vanilla as stated on the label.
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Lawsuit alleges Whole Foods disguises sugar content in instant oatmeal product
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman alleges Whole Foods is deceiving consumers with its 365 Everyday Value brand organic instant oatmeal and flax product by disguising the sugar content.
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Man claims 7-Eleven's vanilla ice cream product labels are misleading regarding flavoring amount
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man has filed a complaint against 7-Eleven over allegations its 7-Select Go! Yum Brand vanilla ice cream products have false and misleading labels regarding the amount and type of vanilla flavoring used in the products.
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Voters For Animals Rights sues D'Artagnan foods, says ducks mistreated to produce foie gras
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Voters For Animals Rights alleges that D'Artagnan gourmet food products falsely markets its foie gras products as humane when the company allegedly uses inhumane practices such as force-feeding and places the ducks in crowded cages.
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New York City takes legal action against vaping companies that allegedly made sales to underaged residents
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The city of New York is suing several companies for allegedly selling e-cigarettes to New Yorkers younger than 21.
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Consumer alleges Kedem grape juice's 'pure' claims are misleading
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman is suing a juice manufacturer over allegations that she was misled about the ingredients in grape juice.
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Friendly's targeted in suit over flavoring used in vanilla ice cream
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman alleges Friendly's misrepresents the flavor source of its vanilla ice cream.
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American Airlines challenges New York City's Paid Sick Leave Law, says it could affect airline prices, services
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – American Airlines has filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs and its commissioner claiming the city's Paid Sick Leave Law does not apply to its employees and could affect the air carrier's prices and services.
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Journalist alleges Ocasio-Cortez violated Constitution when he was blocked from her Twitter account
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York journalist alleges U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) violated the constitution because he was blocked on Twitter from viewing her account.
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New York complaint alleges Virginia retailer part of scheme trafficking untaxed cigarettes
BROOKLYN – New York City recently filed a federal complaint accusing a Virginia tobacco products retailer and several individuals of trafficking untaxed cigarettes in the city.
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Lawsuit questions how long Chapstick protects you from the sun
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The maker of Chapstick lip balm is alleged to have misrepresented the duration of sun protection on one of its products.
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Customers allege Mott's mislead them about flavors of soft drinks
BROOKLYN — A group of women is suing Mott's, alleging the defendant misled them about the flavors of a number of soft drinks
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Oreo maker facing fraud lawsuit over 'made with real cocoa' statement
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The manufacturer and creator of Oreo cookies, Mondelēz Global LLC, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for its alleged deception in advertising the ingredients in the famous treat.
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Welch's fruit snacks make misleading nutrition claims, class action says
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit has been filed against Welch Foods, alleging the food producer's fruit snacks have deceptive and misleading labels regarding the nutritional value of their products.
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Two Rivers Coffee owners allege they do not owe fees to Texas law firm because it was discharged for cause
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A father and son who own a New Jersey business are making a case for why they don’t owe legal fees to a Texas law firm that represented the business in a lawsuit.
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Tough Mudder faces $4.3 million lawsuit
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A minority shareholder in a company that organizes endurance events alleges he has sustained $4.3 million in losses as a result of the company's refusal to honor its contractual obligations.
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Lawsuit questions the 'aged vanilla' claims of A&W root beer and cream soda
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges that a brand of root beer and cream soda does not contain "aged vanilla" as advertised on their labels.
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Russell Stover Chocolates, Ghirardelli Chocolate allegedly misrepresents quantity of products in package
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A Queens County, New York consumer alleges he purchased chocolates that were packaged in containers with excessive, nonfunctional slack-fill.
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Suit states Walmart's Great Value graham crackers are 'graham-flavored' crackers because of flour content
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges Walmart misrepresents its Great Value brand graham crackers.