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News from August 2014

Quaker Oats agrees to reformulate products in transfats settlement

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The Quaker Oats Co. has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement in a class action lawsuit claiming it mislabeled its products as transfats free when they weren't.

Class action filed against Washington Metro over background checks of African Americans

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2014

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has been named in a lawsuit after the class members claim its background check policies are unfair.

IL13 race: Former Madison County judge slams Boehner fundraiser for Davis

By David Yates | Aug 6, 2014

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Former Madison County judge and current congressional candidate Ann Callis is criticizing House Speaker John Boehner for headlining a fundraiser for Rep. Rodney Davis in Illinois’ 13th District.

Ill. legal reform group launches 2014 judicial candidate survey

By David Yates | Aug 6, 2014

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A state legal reform group has launched its 2014 judicial candidate evaluations, seeking to keep voters informed of the men and women who “can have a tremendous impact on the daily lives of the citizens of Illinois.”

Oklahoma AG, 11 other states sue EPA

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 6, 2014

Story CopyOKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced on Tuesday that Oklahoma and a coalition of 11 other states filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking the invalidation of a 2011 settlement.

Attorneys to receive $4.75M in Red Bull class action settlement

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2014

FOLEY SQUARE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Red Bull has agreed to a $13 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that came about from its allegedly false advertising of Red Bull having more benefits than coffee.

Second Circuit affirms $500M Travelers Insurance settlement over coverage of Johns Manville

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Aug 6, 2014

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a $500 million settlement agreement against the former insurance company for Johns Manville in an asbestos case that has been tossed back and forth between three New York courts several times.

GOP Senator fends off Kan. tea party challenger

By David Yates | Aug 6, 2014

TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., earned the right to run for a fourth term Tuesday, defeating his tea party challenger.

Wisconsin AG obtains $300,000 judgment against dairy producer

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 6, 2014

Story CopyMADISON, Wis.

Hatch says federal patent reform among his ‘top priorities’ next year

By Jessica M. Karmasek | Aug 7, 2014

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The push for federal patent reform may have slowed, but it has not died.

Twelve states sue EPA over power plant regulations

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 7, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced on Tuesday that Oklahoma and a coalition of 11 other states filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency seeking the invalidation of a 2011 settlement.

Wis. dairy farm ordered to pay $300K

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 7, 2014

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Sears agrees to $5M settlement in wages class action; Attorneys to seek $1.66M

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 7, 2014

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Sears has agreed to a $5 million settlement in a class action alleging it misclassified workers in order to not pay them overtime pay.

Fla. governor race: Raising minimum wage part of Crist’s job creation plan

By David Yates | Aug 7, 2014

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – By raising minimum wage and pumping more money into education, Charlie Crist, the Democratic candidate for Florida governor, believes he can create more jobs.

Another ADA class action filed in Pittsburgh federal court

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 7, 2014

PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) - Another Americans with Disabilities Act class action lawsuit has been filed in Pittsburgh federal court, this one against Bob Evans Farms Inc.

Kansas AG joins lawsuit against EPA

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 7, 2014

Story CopyTOPEKA, Kan.

Pfizer agrees to $35 million multi-state settlement

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 7, 2014

Story CopyFRANKFORT, Ky.

New Jersey AG recovers $843,000 from Pfizer multi-state settlement

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 7, 2014

Story CopyTRENTON, N.J.

Class action filed against NHL for allegedly concealing concussion dangers

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 7, 2014

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit has been filed against the National Hockey League after a former player claims the NHL concealed the dangers of concussions and did not pass rules designed to reduce the risk of brain injury until recent seasons.

Virginia AG reaches agreement with Uber and Lyft

By Bryan Cohen | Aug 7, 2014

Story CopyRICHMOND, Va.