U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
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Association of American Railroads claims Ohio crew size law is unconstitutional
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — The Association of American Railroads is claiming Ohio's newly enacted law requiring at least two crew members for freight railroads is unconstitutional. -
$180 million settlement over FirstEnergy bribery scandal nears final approval
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers are asking for final approval of a $180 settlement over a $60 million bribery scandal at FirstEnergy. -
Sex trafficking victim sues Wyndham, Choice Hotels
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Wyndham Hotels is accused of putting profits over protection for the victims of sex trafficking in a lawsuit filed July 2 in Ohio federal court. -
Kroger takes on class action from woman who didn't enroll in savings club but wants savings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Kroger is fighting a class action lawsuit against it over the prices it charges health insurers for generic drugs by arguing Ohio law has no claim for fraud in the way plaintiffs are pursuing. -
Foreign company stuck in huge PFAS class action lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – The judge overseeing a proposed massive class action that could affect almost every person in America won’t let one company appeal his ruling that kept the case going against it. -
Lawsuit against hand sanitizer complains that killing 99.99% of germs won't prevent disease
The maker of Purell hand sanitizer is misleading the public about the benefits of the product in protecting against the spread of illness, according to a consumer class-action federal lawsuit. -
Consumers allege Macy's inflated thread counts on its bedding, linen products
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Macy's is facing a class action alleging it deceived customers by inflating the thread counts for its bedding and linen products. -
'No injury' PFAS class action asks for a panel to study exposure; Two companies again ask for dismissal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has not yet ruled on a motion filed in October that asks him to reconsider his decision to let continue a PFAS lawsuit that does not allege the chemicals have caused any of the diseases to which they are linked. -
Man with no injury allowed to sue over PFAS in bloodstream, but judge doesn't create national class action - yet
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in Ohio on Monday allowed a firefighter to proceed with his lawsuit against 3M, DuPont and other manufacturers of a class of chemicals known as PFAS, although the judge stopped short of transforming the case into a class action on behalf of virtually every person in the U.S., as plaintiff lawyers want. -
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding, other contractors allegedly entered into agreements to eliminate competition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A woman has filed a suit against several contractors over allegations they unlawfully restrained competition in the market for skilled professionals at an analytic center in England. -
U.S. alleges nationwide shoe retailer subjected former assistant manager to racial discrimination
COLUMBUS — A federal agency alleges nationwide shoe retailer DSW Shoe Warehouse Inc. subjected a former assistant manger to unfair disciplinary action and termination due to race. -
Buckeye Ranch seeks declaration regarding access of records to Disability Rights Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit, private mental health agency in Ohio alleges a nonprofit protection and advocacy system in the state is asking for records without authority. -
Uber alleges Ohio insurance company sent it junk faxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A ride-hailing service company alleges an Ohio-based insurance company sent it junk faxes. -
Federal government seeks more than $150,000 refund from Ohio over motor fuel tax
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – The federal government is seeking a refund of taxes from the state of Ohio over allegations it is not liable for motor vehicle fuel taxes imposed by the state.