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Local group run by husband of judge in coffee-causes-cancer case no longer a CalChamber member
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Her husband’s group is no longer a member of ours, the California Chamber of Commerce has stated after questions arose whether Judge Kimberly Mueller was able to fairly preside over one of its lawsuits. -
Prop 65 group wants judge DQ'd from coffee case, cites husband's CalChamber ties
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A group heavily involved in California’s notorious Prop 65 litigation wants the judge who refused to impose a coffee-causes-cancer warning label thrown off the case. -
Three women bring suit against Snapple
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Three women claim that after purchasing Snapple "All Natural" labeled beverages, they found on the nutrition label that the drinks were in fact not "all natural." -
Chick-fil-A sued by customers unhappy with delivery fees
Chick-fil-A was accused of deceptive delivery fee practices in a Sacramento County Superior Court lawsuit. -
Nonprofits' lawsuit seeks to impose heavy penalties on Certainteed over emissions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A wildlife rescue, environmental advocates and a group of “irritated residents” are suing Certainteed, claiming it is violating the Clean Air Act at its Chowchilla, Calif., plant. -
Stamina pills make misleading claims, lawsuit says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A man is suing Nucell Labs and Vitacost.com, Inc., alleging their health benefits claims for a product have not been filed with the FDA regulations and that is poses health risks if consumed. -
Private prison firm sues California over law aimed specifically at ICE detention centers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California can’t put extra burdens on the federal government’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities through targeted zoning laws, according to a lawsuit by a private prison contractor. -
California's new standards for light bulbs are challenged in court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and American Lighting Association (ALA) allege a California energy conservation standard for light bulbs conflicts with federal law. -
California made it illegal to import crocodile and alligator meat, but faces legal challenge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Several businesses that are involved in the chain of commerce of crocodiles and alligators are challenging California's pending law relating to the sales of the reptiles. -
California Chamber of Commerce challenges state's cancer warning label requirement for acrylamide
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The California Chamber of Commerce is legally challenging the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA) requirement to provide cancer warnings to consumers about exposure to acrylamide per California's Proposition 65. -
Lawsuit alleges hydraulic fluid sold by Tractor Supply is not suitable for use in tractors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two California men have filed suit against Tractor Supply Co. over allegations it sold hydraulic fluid that was misrepresented as suitable for tractors. -
Trump sues California over law requiring candidates to disclose tax returns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Donald Trump and Donald J. Trump for President Inc. have filed a complaint against California's secretary of state and attorney general challenging the state's recently passed law requiring presidential candidates to disclose five years of previous tax returns in order to be placed on the primary ballot. -
Oil trade association files suit against California over law allowing increased union involvement
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – Oil companies in California want a federal court to strike down state regulations that allow union representatives to be more involved in workplace safety. -
Consumers allege Welspun-made bed linens are not 100 percent Egyptian cotton as advertised
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Three California residents allege they purchased bed linens that were not Egyptian cotton as advertised by the India-based textile manufacturer Welspun. -
California Native American tribes file suit against state over gaming compact
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – Three federally recognized Native American tribes have filed a suit against California and its governor over a gaming compact. -
Teachers, citing religious objection, allege California unions violated constitution rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two public school teachers allege their rights as religious objectors were violated because they were compelled to pay an equal amount to a charity in lieu of a fair share service fee because they did not join a union. -
Consumer alleges Casper Sleep uses wiretaps on website to collect information
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A Dixon, California man alleges his keystrokes and other information were recorded in real time while browsing an online site to shop for mattresses. -
Telecommunications associations seek to enjoin California internet bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Four trade associations are seeking to prevent the state of California from enforcing or giving effect to a senate bill regarding broadband internet access services. -
California public employees file suit seeking refund of fees paid to unions
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – Current and former public employees allege their constitutional rights were violated because they "were forced" to pay money to a union. -
Trump administration files appeal in ongoing case against California over 'sanctuary' laws
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – The United States of America has filed an appeal in federal court in an ongoing case in which it claims that the state of California overstepped its authority in its “sanctuary” state laws and violated the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.