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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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Tea has more sugar than company claims, lawsuit says

By David Beasley | Feb 25, 2020

The maker of Steaz iced tea misleads consumers about the sugar content of its products, according to a class-action lawsuit.

Almond milk uses fake vanilla, lawsuit says

By David Beasley | Feb 25, 2020

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Orgain Inc. misled consumers by labeling its almond milk drinks as “vanilla” when they were actually flavored with non-vanilla ingredients, according to a class action lawsuit.

Contractor can't be added to New Jersey slip-and-fall case

By Karen Kidd | Feb 25, 2020

TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A woman who sued a pharmacy store chain in New Jersey over her slip-and-fall injuries in 2014 won't be allowed to add a Georgia-based general contractor to her already arbitrated case, a state appellate court recently ruled.

Lawsuit over Gold Peak tea argues 'slightly sweetened' causes drinkers to think it is 'low sugar'

By David Beasley | Feb 25, 2020

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) Coca-Cola misleads consumers about the sugar content of its Gold Peak brands of iced tea, according to a class action lawsuit.

Does Ninth Circuit's 'Kids Climate Case' ruling apply to Rhode Island's global warming lawsuit?

By Karen Kidd | Feb 25, 2020

BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Energy companies sued in Rhode Island's climate change lawsuit are pointing to the dismissal of the "Kids Climate Change" lawsuit that made headlines last month, saying it has relevance to their defense.

Kellogg's sued over vanilla flavoring in granola

By David Beasley | Feb 25, 2020

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit claims cereal maker Kellogg misleads consumers that one of its products is flavored exclusively with vanilla beans.

Curves franchisees file suit over collapse of company

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Feb 25, 2020

WACO, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A group of former franchisees of the fitness chain Curves has filed a lawsuit against the parent company, alleging breach of contract as the franchise chain collapsed.

EPA says Guam power company is polluting the air

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Feb 25, 2020

The Guam Power Authority is facing a federal lawsuit after the U.S. government accused the utility of violating the Clean Air Act.

BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Trey Hill Named to List of Nation's Key Influencers

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Bradley attorney Trey Hill was named to the “Influencers: People We’re Watching in 2020 List,” which is produced by The Business Journals and spotlights executives poised to be in the headlines locally and perhaps nationally in the months ahead.

PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Investment Management and Private Funds: What's Happening Now? - February 27, 2020

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Join your host, Pepper partner Gregory J. Nowak, for a series of candid, interactive discussions on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers.

FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley/Deloitte Compliance and Privacy Officer Roundtable

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Foley & Lardner LLP and Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory invite you to join us for the 2020 Compliance and Privacy Officer Roundtable.

FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Former SEC Official and Prominent Securities Enforcement Attorney Joins Foley in Denver

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Thomas Krysa has joined the firm’s Denver office as a partner in its Litigation Department and Securities Enforcement & Litigation Practice Group.

PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Lend360's Online Lending Legal and Policy Issues Forum

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Pepper Hamilton is proud to sponsor LEND360's first annual Online Lending Legal and Policy Issues Forum.

Court: Post-9/11 Port Authority raises don't count for pensions

By David Beasley | Feb 24, 2020

ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Raises given to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executives after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks can’t count toward their pension benefits, New York’s highest court has ruled.

RICO lawsuit filed against Mormon church

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Feb 24, 2020

At issue: a $100 billion, tax free investment account controlled by the church. Three former members say the church diverted their offerings illegally to amass wealth.

Lawsuit against hand sanitizer complains that killing 99.99% of germs won't prevent disease

By David Beasley | Feb 24, 2020

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.

Maker of cholesterol drug escapes shareholder lawsuit over stock drop

By David Beasley | Feb 24, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware’s Chancery Court has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit that alleged executives and board members of Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. misled investors about the development of a new drug to treat high cholesterol.

Media groups support lawsuit that says PACER is too expensive

By Karen Kidd | Feb 21, 2020

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A federal program that's supposed to provide public access to court records at the lowest cost necessary but instead hides them behind pay walls and charges more than required is acting illegally, according to a recent amicus brief filed in a class action to stop it.

Iowa legislation targets asbestos lawyers who blame more defendants than they can prove

By Legal News Line | Feb 21, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs claiming injuries from asbestos and silica would have to establish a basis for suing each defendant under a bill the Senate Judiciary Committee passed on Feb. 18.

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From Penn Record

Supreme Court says tort reform law doesn't apply to asbestos lawsuits

By Nicholas Malfitano | 5 days ago

HARRISBURG – According to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the state’s Fair Share Act is not supposed to apply strict liability lawsuits such as asbestos cases, so verdicts will be evenly divided among multiple defendants rather than split according to the percentage each defendant is found liable.