News from December 2014
Verizon to pay settlement for allegedly overbilling on Massachusetts contract
A large cell phone provider will pay settlement to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after allegedly overcharging for services under the contract the two parties had, according to an announcement by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
7 companies face suits for allegedly violating Iowa One Call law
Seven companies face lawsuits after the companies violated an Iowa law that requires companies to call and notify a call center when excavating near a gas pipe, according to an announcement today by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.
North Carolina works out settlement with U.S., tobacco company
A Florida tobacco company will pay a settlement via the United States government, according to an announcement by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper.
Real estate investment company faces lawsuit for misstating financial information
A real estate investment trust is facing a lawsuit from a group of investors after a motion was filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, according to announcement today from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Class action alleges water hose 'exploded' while in use
A class action lawsuit filed against a manufacturer of a popular water hose alleges the product is defective, and did not perform as advertised.
New Jersey lawmakers introduce state’s first lawsuit lending bill
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - In the next year, New Jersey will join states like Indiana and Missouri in their attempts to regulate the lawsuit lending industry.
Litigation funding company sues mass tort lawyers, says more than $32M is owed
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey company that funds litigation is claiming class action lawyers owe it more than $32 million as a result of it financing “high stakes” lawsuits against prescription drug manufacturers.
CPAP maker wins patent infringement lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - ResMed, one of the largest developers and makers of sleep disorder breathing devices, has won a patent infringement lawsuit against a Chinese medical device manufacturer.
Multiple New Jersey contractors may have to pay restitution
Multiple contractors have violated New Jersey consumer laws and will be forced to pay back thousands in restitution to New Jersey consumers, according to an announcement today by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Uber faces class action suit over background checks
A class action lawsuit alleges a popular riding service performed background checks that weren't as extensive as advertised.
Report: N.Y. Assembly speaker under federal investigation over law firm income
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A prominent New York politician is reportedly under investigation by federal authorities, not for his long-secret earnings from a major asbestos plaintiffs firm but for payments made to him from a small tax firm.
Five-day asbestos exposure could have been substantial cause of asbestosis, La. appeals court rules
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana appeals court ruled that an asbestos claimant provided sufficient evidence that his five-day asbestos exposure could have been a substantial contributing factor to his asbestosis.
N.Y. asbestos judge refuses to change controversial punitive damages order
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Days after receiving a lot of heat for her punitive damages order in the New York City Asbestos Litigation court, Judge Sherry Klein Heitler denied several motions opposing her April decision to allow punitive damages in asbestos cases.
U.S. SC to hear patent infringement case against Cisco
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court this month agreed to review a federal appeals court ruling that threw out a $63.8 million patent infringement verdict against Cisco Systems Inc.
Class action filed over damage caused to Lexus, Toyota vehicles by hot weather
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed in Texas on Nov. 6 against three car dealerships and a major auto manufacturer alleges they refused to repair damage to Lexus and Toyota vehicles that was caused by hot weather.
Class action takes on Anheuser-Busch over Bud Light Lime-A-Ritas
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit was filed against a popular beer maker on Nov. 12 alleging the company was deceptive in labeling its light beer products.
Mass. AG's False Claims Act lawsuit against cleaning company results in $650K settlement
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMC) agreed to pay a $650,000 settlement after it allegedly submitted false bills and records on municipal contracts, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday.
Juice company ordered to pay $80K in N.Y. Bottle Bill lawsuit
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman received court judgment against The Juice Factory Corp., a beverage company, for allegedly failing to follow the state's Returnable Container Act.
Furniture store owner to pay $15K in settlement with Pa. AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane settled a lawsuit with a furniture company owner on Tuesday over allegations that the company failed to deliver furniture purchased by consumers on its website.
Mo. AG sues California company, alleges telemarketing law violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued a California marketing company on Tuesday for allegedly violating the state's Telemarketing and No Call laws.