U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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Sierra Club claims New York facilities are violating Clean Water Act
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Nonprofit environmental organization Sierra Club alleges four facilities in New York are unlawfully discharging polluted stormwater. -
Just Energy Group alleged to charge customers 'exorbitant variable energy rates'
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Two New York consumers allege that an independent energy service company injured them with its deceptive marketing and sales practices. -
Juice Organics products do not repair hair, lawsuit claims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The makers of a hair care line are alleged to have falsely represented that the products can repair damaged hair. -
American Sugar Refining Inc. alleged to have failed to disclose nonnatural ingredient in organic agave nectar
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims that an agave nectar labeled as organic contains nonnatural, nonorganic ingredients. -
SquareTrade appealing to Second Circuit over arbitration clause in terms and conditions of purchase
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – SquareTrade Inc. has filed a motion to appeal a district court's ruling denying the technology company’s request to compel arbitration of a class action lawsuit. -
Hanesbrands seeks dismissal of fraud suit over L'eggs 'run resistant' hosiery
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Hanesbrands Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss an amended class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York regarding a brand of hosiery. -
Man alleges Barclays Center denied employment because of misdemeanor in background check, files class action
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York man alleges he was unlawfully denied employment because of the results of a background screening. -
Gold Peak Tea 'no preservatives' advertising is deceptive, New York consumer claims
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man alleges that a tea beverage manufactured by Coca-Cola is falsely advertised as having no preservatives. -
Taxicab owners allege New York law does not require ride-sharing services to adhere to local regulations
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Taxicab owners have filed a suit against the state of New York over a law regarding ride-share services such as Uber. -
Woman accuses Uber of phone harassment; Texts were without her consent, she claims
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Uber, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Now Health Group sued over liver detoxifier
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A Brooklyn consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a health products company, alleging negligent misrepresentation. -
U-Haul named in class action
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York customer has filed a class action lawsuit against U-Haul, alleging breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition. -
Dunkin' Donuts customer sues chain over steak in sandwiches
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York customer has filed a class action lawsuit against Dunkin' Donuts, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation. -
Gerber seeks to dismiss suit that claimed deceptive marketing of Good Start formula
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Gerber Products Co. and its subsidiary Nestle Nutrition are seeking dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that the company fraudulently advertised a product it claimed would prevent allergies in infants. -
Costco sued over liver pills
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Costco, alleging negligent misrepresentation. -
Judge denies injunctive relief for plaintiff in Newman's Own pasta sauce case
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in New York has come to several conclusions on issues involving a class action suit against the Newman’s Own company alleging deception over its “all natural” pasta sauce labels. -
Queens property owners allege MTA released hazardous materials
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Queens property owners have filed a class action lawsuit against New York's MTA, alleging negligence caused hazardous materials to be spilled on the plaintiffs' property.. -
New York state, commissioner allege company is polluting environment
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York state and the state's environmental commissioner are suing New York companies, alleging violation of federal law. -
Consumer accuses vitamin supplement company of negligent representation
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a vitamin supplement company, alleging negligent misrepresentation. -
Consumer accuses Verizon of fraud
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A Brooklyn consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Verizon, alleging fraud and unfair competition.