U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Individuals challenging California highway project over allegations of harm to redwood trees
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Individuals allege that a proposed highway project in California is threatening old-growth redwood trees. -
Diet Coke ads deceive consumers, class action claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, alleging that Diet Coke is misleadingly marketed as a weight-loss beverage. -
Diet Dr. Pepper falsely advertised as weight-loss drink, lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Diet Dr. Pepper, alleging that the beverage's manufacturer has engaged in false advertisement and unjust enrichment. -
Class action suit calls Diet Pepsi ads false, misleading
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Santa Rosa consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against PepsiCo over its marketing of Diet Pepsi. -
The Gap, Banana Republic accused of using fake base prices
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against owners of The Gap and Banana Republic stores for alleged fraud and unjust enrichment based on -
FTC has claims against D-Link dismissed, given chance to amend
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – New developments in a legal dispute between the Federal Trade Commission and the company D-Link Systems has the data security community intrigued. -
Consumer claims Ghirardelli packages contain one less chocolate than advertised
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A San Diego consumer alleges a chocolate manufacturer underfills its packages. -
Consumer claims Vitafusion Extra Strength Biotin Gummies does not support healthy hair, skin
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class action plaintiff alleges a biotin supplement alleged to support healthy hair, skin and nails does not perform as advertised. -
Judge rules against Ferrara Candy Co.'s motion to dismiss class action suit over slack-fill claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit against an Illinois candy company will continue after a U.S. district court judge ruled against a motion to dismiss July 25. -
Calif. federal court dismisses alleged ‘professional spammer’ from lawsuit over unsolicited emails
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted defendant Panda Mail’s motion to dismiss. -
Kiss My Face seeks dismissal of 'natural' class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Cosmetics company Kiss My Face (KMF) has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the company of falsely advertising some of its cosmetics as “natural.” -
Former 49ers cheerleader appeals loss in wage conspiracy lawsuit against NFL
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader identified in court papers as Kelsey K. is appealing the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s order to dismiss her case against the National Football League. -
Upper rack assembly in KitchenAid dishwashers is defective, consumers claim
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsine) – Two California consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against KitchenAid over allegations that certain models of dishwashers are defective. -
Consumer claims Tesla used personal information for marketing purposes
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California individual alleges that a car manufacturer is "surreptitiously acquiring consumers' private information from state-issued driver's licenses, then storing, using and disclosing the same for unpermitted marketing and sales purposes without the consumers' consent." -
Class action suit filed against Apple over Powerbeats headphones
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Consumers allege that Apple has "defrauded the public" with the sale of its Powerbeats headphones, which they allege contain a defect that affects battery life. -
Calif. court shapes class action against Gel Spice, Big Lots over lead content
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered to grant in part and deny in part a motion to dismiss and strike filed by Gel Spice Co. Inc. and Big Lots Stores Inc. over the allegedly high lead content in turmeric products. -
Former sales rep for software maker claims company ‘stonewalling’ case over commission practices
The plaintiff, who in February filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Oracle America Inc., alleges the technology giant now is obstructing the arbitration process. -
Sargento seeks dismissal of suit over 'natural' label
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Sargento Foods Inc. filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit on Sept. 1 that claims it mislabeled products as "natural." -
LensCrafters Accufit measuring system the subject of new lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims LensCrafters' Accufit measuring system "does not deliver what it promises." -
N.J. woman Credo Beauty's Rahua Shampoo was not 100 percent natural as advertised
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey woman alleges a shampoo she purchased was misleadingly advertised as 100 percent natural by a San Francisco company.