U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Stockholder alleges Impax Laboratories, board broke federal laws
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A stockholder is suing a California technology company, alleging violation of federal law. -
Makers of Joint Juice accused of falsely advertising product's benefits
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Florida consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a California company alleging its joint health dietary supplement does not perform as advertised. -
California consumer accuses All Market of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing a manufacturer of food products, alleging unfair competition. -
Two federal courts deliver differing decisions in lawsuits with Spokeo defense on same day
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - In October, two U.S. district courts came to opposite conclusions regarding Spokeo’s interpretation regarding the disclosure requirements of proving concrete injury under the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA). -
IMDB sues California over birthday disclosure bill
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Washington business is suing the State of California, alleging free speech violations. -
Warning letters from FDA cited in Ninth Circuit's decision in Dole class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A federal appeals court has allowed a class action lawsuit against Dole over the term "all natural fruit" to proceed. -
Attorney skeptical of securities fraud claim against Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Social media giant Twitter is facing a class action lawsuit regarding its stock prices, but a Texas securities attorney doesn't expect the plaintiffs will have much success. -
PlayStation 4 owner accuses Sony of selling a defective product
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A PlayStation 4 owner has filed a class action lawsuit against Sony, citing alleged fraudulent business practices. -
Class action accuses Uber of taking money from bank accounts
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing Uber, alleging the unauthorized removal of funds from the plaintiff's bank account. -
NY woman claims Golden State Warriors mobile app records conversations without permission
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – An NBA team's mobile app records users' conversations without their consent and violates its users' privacy, a New York woman alleges. -
Nest Labs accused of falsely advertising energy savings with thermostat use
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Los Altos, California, woman alleges a Palo Alto, California company falsely advertised that its thermostats would provide energy savings to consumers. -
California consumer accuses UPS of unjust enrichment
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California man is suing United Parcel Service, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. -
Nevada consumer accuses SunRun of FCRA violations
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Nevada woman is suing a California company, alleging the defendant accessed the plaintiff's confidential information without consent. -
Customers file class action over flight to Iceland
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Two California customers are suing an Icelandic airline, alleging breach of contract. -
Federal judge approves $14.7 billion settlement in Volkswagen emissions class actions
Under the settlement, the German automaker is required to spend up to $10 billion on vehicle buybacks and owner compensation. It also must pay $2.7 billion into a trust to support environmental programs and reduce emissions, and spend an additional $2 billion on investments and promotion of zero emissions vehicles. -
Eight consumers accuse Comcast of misleading them
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Eight consumers from around the country are suing Comcast, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. -
Consumer accuses herbal supplement distributor of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing an herbal supplement distributor, alleging breach of warranties and false advertising. -
New to the U.S., litigation funding company commits more than $1.5 million to class action against Chevron
According to a copy of the litigation funding agreement, Therium Litigation Funding IC currently has $1.7 million invested in the class action lawsuit against the oil giant. Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Chevron Corp.’s motion in August, requiring the agreement be released. -
Bentham legal counsel: Judge’s ruling on funding agreement ‘right,’ but reaction overblown
In August, Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Chevron Corp.’s motion requiring plaintiff Natta Iyela Gbarabe to produce his funding agreement. The plaintiff filed a proposed class action against the oil giant over a January 2012 gas explosion off the coast of Nigeria. -
Stockholder alleges California solar energy business, CEO violated law
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A stockholder is suing a California solar energy company and its officers, alleging violation of federal law.