U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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Class of investors established for litigation against Olo over broken Subway deal
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - After denying two motions to dismiss, a New York federal judge has created a class of shareholders claiming they were harmed by wrongdoing at a company that designs online ordering systems. -
RICO lawsuit: Psychiatrist and law firm conspired to swindle defendants in discrimination lawsuits
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A law firm with a history of judicial sanctions against it now faces a proposed class action by alleged victims of a scheme in which the firm paid a psychiatrist flat fees to churn out cookie-cutter reports supporting claims of emotional trauma. -
Class action alleges PFAS in protein powder
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit alleges the presence of chemicals known as PFAS in protein shakes and powders. -
Starbucks can't get out of lawsuit over 'sprouted grain' bagels
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Most of a class action over grains in bagels at Starbucks will get to continue, thanks to a federal judge's ruling on Sept. 12. -
Judge dismisses lawsuit over fees from class action settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal court in New York has no reason to hear a dispute between two plaintiffs firms over fees, considering they were generated elsewhere. -
No insurance for defendant, no money for class members in Facebook Pixel settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers are hoping to claim up to $730,000 in fees from a class action settlement that will offer no money to online visitors of the media outlet The Epoch Times. -
Parent company of Ben & Jerry's defeats class action over Israel boycott
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in New York has thrown out a lawsuit brought on behalf of the parent company of Ben & Jerry's over the ice cream giant's decision to boycott the market in Israeli-occupied territories. -
Shareholders sue AT&T after lead cables uncovered
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — AT&T is facing a class action lawsuit from shareholders alleging it failed to fully disclose environmental and health issues with its lead cables, which caused stock prices to fall. -
Allegations plausible, federal judge says in explaining why shareholder case against Olo will move forward
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has explained his reasoning for letting a proposed class action lawsuit against Olo, Inc., proceed. -
Labaton Sucharow motions to lead post-derailment litigation against Norfolk Southern
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Labaton Sucharow wants to lead class action litigation against Norfolk Southern on behalf of investors who feel misled about safety issues. -
NBA wants fired ref's case tossed; Ref refused COVID-19 vaccine
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The National Basketball Association is fighting the claims of a referee who went from the court to the courtroom after being fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. -
Douche-maker defends their use as it fights class action lawsuit over vagina health
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The maker of feminine hygiene rinses, a.k.a. douches, has mounted its defense against a class action lawsuit that says the practice is bad for vaginas. -
Class action filed against Whole Foods for charging tax on green beans
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York man claims Whole Foods charges sales tax on food items that are exempt according to state law. -
NHL attacks class action over online videos
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The National Hockey League is fighting a proposed class action lawsuit against it by arguing, among other things, one of the plaintiffs lied about signing up for a team newsletter. -
Former NBA ref fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine sues to receive pension benefits
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A former NBA official who was terminated for not taking the required COVID-19 vaccine is suing to receive his retirement benefits. -
Hard Rock casino says class action against it is small change
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers suing over change in casinos can't stack coins not paid to gamblers high enough to meet the standard for suing in federal court. -
Pollution lawsuit filed against Chinese culture compound in New York
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York environmental organization alleges the discharge of pollutants at the headquarters for several Shen Yun music and dance companies in the western part of the state. -
BetMGM says upset gambler not allowed to sue, bring class action
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - BetMGM is fighting a class action lawsuit over free bet offers by pointing to an arbitration agreement to which it says the plaintiff agreed. -
Combos sued over 'real cheese' claim
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer class action alleges Combos stuffed snacks do not contain a significant amount of real cheese as depicted on its label. -
Global law firm faces suit for alleged hacking of opposing attorney-client emails
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A global law firm, Dechert LLP, is being accused of illegally obtaining attorney-client emails from opposing parties in cases involving its clients.