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Riverside County sued after inmate allegedly beaten to death
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Riverside County faces a civil lawsuit over the murder of an inmate in its custody. -
Lawsuit says Whole Foods lies about beef being antibiotic-free
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A nonprofit is suing Whole Foods, claiming the grocery chain's promise that its beef doesn't contain antibiotics is false. -
Judge issues preliminary injunction for California's newly enacted dialysis reimbursement law
SANTA ANA (Legal Newsline) – A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction against the California's Assembly Bill 290, which regulates and caps dialysis reimbursement, stating there is "significant public interest" in enjoining the law while it is being litigated. -
California agency alleges property owner has refused to pay any portion of $2.2 million in cleanup costs
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California agency is suing the owners of a Los Angeles property over allegations the site contains hazardous substances that the state has spent more than $2 million on for cleanup efforts. -
Lawsuit alleges Merit Medical Systems stock traded at artificially inflated prices
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The Bucks County Employees Retirement Fund has initiated a suit against Merit Medical Systems alleging the company made false statements regarding its operation and sales that caused artificially inflated stock prices. -
California drivers are suing, claiming they were charged with criminal infraction for toll violation
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The Orange County Transportation Authority and others are facing a lawsuit from drivers who allege they have been wrongfully accused of a criminal infraction for not having an account while accessing the county's "pay-by-plate" express lanes. -
Dialysis companies allege newly enacted California law will harm patients, medical providers
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The operators of several dialysis clinics and kidney care facilities in California and throughout the U.S. are challenging the state's newly enacted Assembly Bill 290, which regulates dialysis reimbursement. -
Tesla accused of lying about battery mileage
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California man who purchased a used Tesla vehicle has filed a class action suit claiming the car manufacturer falsely advertised the maximum miles the vehicle's battery will run on a full charge and that the company is denying battery replacement under the car's advertised warranty. -
Lawsuit: 'No such thing' as Amazon Energy's claims of 'clean caffeine'
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges the maker of Amazon Energy drinks makes misleading claims about the beverages regarding characteristics they do not have. -
Ford Motor Credit, dealership sued by customer over lease's $4,500 early termination penalty
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges an auto dealership and Ford Motor Credit Co. engaged in a fraudulent scheme with the terms of its lease agreements and an early termination penalty. -
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. -
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks have artificial flavoring, consumer alleges
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks labels do not disclose that the products contain artificial flavoring. -
Consumers allege US-Mattress advertises in-home trial for mattresses and fails to honor it
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two California consumers allege a bedding company falsely advertises an in-home trial and fails to honor it. -
Wachtel Missry law firm alleges Colorado man owes more than $120,000 for services
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A law firm alleges a Vail, Colorado resident owes more than $200,000 for legal fees. -
Trader Joe's named in unjust enrichment suit over alkaline water claims
SANTA ANA (Legal Newsline) – A grocer is alleged to have violated consumer protection statutes with the marketing of its alkaline water. -
Teachers allege California Teachers Association unlawfully collected fair share services fees
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Six current, former and retired teachers allege the California Teachers Association union collected fees from them without their consent. -
WildWater Express Carwash customers allege they were unlawfully charged for monthly plan
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers allege that a car wash service company in Los Angeles and Orange counties charges customers for a monthly plan when they purchased a single wash. -
Herbal supplement maker accused of cheating Vietnamese
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a dietary and herbal supplement manufacturer over claims it exploits the lesser-educated Vietnamese population with its advertising. -
Consumers claim Behr's DeckOver product is defective, caused damages to deck
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers residing in Michigan and Oregon allege that a product they purchased to resurface their decks is defective. -
Lipitor mass action not subject to CAFA
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney has granted plaintiffs' motion to remand their claims against a global pharmaceutical company to a state court after the defendant had removed it to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act.