U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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Long Island University Retirement Plan alleged to have failed to monitor fees
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A current and former employee of Long Island University alleges the institution's retirement plan is paying excessive administrative fees. -
Consumers claim Town Sports International charged for gym memberships after receiving cancellation requests
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Former members of a gym allege the owners engaged in the fraudulent practice of charging membership fees after they gave notice of cancellation. -
Raritan Baykeeper alleges New York facility doesn't have permit for polluted stormwater
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit corporation alleges a ready-mix concrete facility in New York is discharging polluted stormwater. -
Investor claims Foot Locker stock prices were artificially inflated
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A purchaser of Foot Locker common stock alleges that prices were artificially inflated. -
Federal judge: Cryptocurrencies are commodities subject to regulation
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has ruled that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are commodities that can be regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). -
Maker of Himalayan Glow lamps seeks dismissal of class action
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man suing a manufacturer over allegations of breach of implied warranty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment is fighting a motion to dismiss his case. -
Consumer claims fish oil sold at Costco does not contain the amount of fatty acids advertised
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims Kirkland Wild Alaskan Fish Oil does not contain the amount of Omega fatty acids as advertised. -
Consumer claims Enzymatic Therapy products cannot detoxify, cleanse liver
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims two products advertised to remove toxins and cleanse the liver are falsely advertised. -
Consumers file suit against makers of All Day Energy Greens alleging fraudulent concealment
BROOKLYN (Legal Newsline) – A group of consumers allege a dietary supplement contains toxic ingredients and is deceptively marketed. -
The Apple & Eve juices' labels are misleading, consumers claim
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers claim a brand of juice's labeling deceives consumers into thinking they are purchasing a healthier product. -
Consumer claims Scarpetta sauces are not preservative free as advertised
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer claims a brand of sauces is falsely advertised as containing no preservatives. -
If you don't want to tip 15%, an NYC lawyer will help you sue Applebee's
NEW YORK CITY (Legal Newsline) – Customers suing Applebee's after eating at two Times Square locations would apparently rather hire an attorney than add a few bucks when tipping their servers, and the owners of those restaurants are telling a federal judge that the plaintiffs have no case. -
Injunctive relief debated as parties in liver detoxifier lawsuit plan for motion to dismiss
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – As a class action lawsuit over an allegedly bogus liver detoxifier, the two sides have written a federal judge about the prospect of injunctive relief. -
Class actions over Gerber Good Start baby formula roll on
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A hearing is scheduled later this winter in two class action lawsuits that each claim Gerber Good Start baby formula makes health claims unsupported by science. -
Intel Corp. computer processor alleged to have security flaws
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a computer processor has security flaws. -
Consumer alleges Inglehoffer Stone Ground Mustard is falsely advertised
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer claims a brand of mustard is falsely advertised as having no preservatives. -
McDonald's sued over chicken fillet; Plaintiff says they are not 100% breast meat
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer claims that he paid a premium price for a chicken product at McDonald's that is misrepresented as being 100 percent chicken breast. -
Lyft drivers sees damages over allegations employment was misclassified
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Lyft drivers are alleging that they were misclassified as independent contractors and that Lyft unlawfully placed the cost of doing business to its drivers. -
Welch Foods wins motion to move deceptive marketing case to New York
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- Welch Foods Inc. has been given permission by a New Jersey federal court to move a case involving alleged deceptive marketing to New York, where a similar lawsuit had been filed against the corporation. -
Consumers claims Atkins Nutritionals misrepresents net carbs on products
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a low-carbohydrate lifestyle company falsely advertises the amount of carbs in its products.