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South Florida pension fund sues FIGS for disappointing financial performance
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A South Florida police officers and firefighters retirement trust alleges a health apparel company misled its stockholders in violation of federal securities laws. -
Suit: Sony's camera lens serial numbers fade, leaving consumers without warranty, product support
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man has instituted a class action lawsuit against Sony alleging its camera lens serial numbers wear off, leaving customers without product support, service and warranty coverage. -
LAPD sued by company hired for security services
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The Los Angeles Police Department is bullying and harassing employees of a security company that it contracts with, a new lawsuit alleges. -
Maker of Altoids faces class action over lack of cinnamon
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A new class action lawsuit complains that there is no cinnamon in cinnamon-flavored Altoids. -
Lawsuit: Bob's Discount Furniture's Goof Proof plan cheats customers
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Bob's Discount Furniture faces a class action lawsuit that targets its "Goof Proof" protection plan. -
Malaysian company seeks to recoup $750 million investment in Fox World theme park
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Malaysia gaming company is seeking damages from several entertainment companies over the construction of a theme park in Malaysia. -
Consumer claims CVS sunscreen has SPF of 26, not 100-plus as advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles consumer alleges a pharmacy's brand of sunscreen has an inaccurate and inflated sun protection factor (SPF). -
Skechers alleges Adidas made improper payments to athletes to use products
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A footwear company is seeking damages from Adidas over allegations it made "illicit' payments to athletes into wearing or endorsing their products. -
Hospital operator alleges California attorney general violated its constitutional rights
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The operator of a California hospital has filed a suit against the state's attorney general over allegations its constitutional rights have been violated. -
Dispute over asbestos lawsuit fees to continue; Calif. lawyer is suing Paul Napoli and his former partner
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A dispute among attorneys over fees generated by asbestos litigation can proceed, a federal court has ruled. -
Turner Entertainment Network files suit over funds for halted 'Who Rules the World?' project
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Georgia-headquartered media and entertainment services company has filed a suit against a production services company and the man behind "Super Size Me" over funds placed in an account for a halted project. -
Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange user files fraud suit against owner, Mizuho Bank
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A bitcoin user alleges the owner of a bitcoin exchange is responsible for the loss of more than $400 million from users "through either gross negligence or outright theft." -
Ozzy Osbourne alleges commitment to play both London, Los Angeles arenas harms artists
LOS ANGELES – The lead singer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath has filed suit against a live entertainment company and its affiliate over the conditions required by artists who wish to perform at London's O2 Arena. -
Redbox goes on offensive against Disney in debate over DVDs, digital codes
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Redbox has sued Disney as the two companies argue over DVDs and digital codes, but its petition has been consolidated with Disney's earlier lawsuit against the movie-rental company. -
Much on the line as Disney seeks injunction against Redbox
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Mickey Mouse will likely prevail in a lawsuit against Redbox if he can obtain the preliminary injunction he's asking a federal judge for, according to entertainment law attorney Jody Simon. -
Insurance agents file racketeering lawsuit against Nationwide
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Three Insurance agents are suing their former employers, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment occurred as a result of their being enrolled in the companies' "business ownership" programs. -
FDA action becomes issue in class action against maker of CoolSculpting System
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The defendant in a class action regarding a “cool sculpting” product supposed to reduce body fat is seeking dismissal of the suit. -
Brooks Bros. seeks dismissal of suit over security breach, alleges plaintiff has no 'viable claim'
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – On Aug. 30, Brooks Bros. filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed in June that alleged the New York-based clothing retailer had compromised private customer information, including credit cards, during a security breach. -
Coconut water maker stands behind 'no sugar added' label, files motion to dismiss complaint
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – ZICO Beverages has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a customer alleging the company mislabeled a coconut water drink that claimed “no added sugar.” -
CEO of startup says texting lawsuit 'meritless'
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey-based online event and ticketing company is contending a class-action lawsuit filed against it May 12 is without merit.