News from December 2014
ExxonMobil settlement benefits 6 Brooklyn projects
Six environmental projects in Brooklyn will receive $11 million in grants from the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund, which was established using a $19.5 million settlement received from ExxonMobil by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in 2011.
Student sues University of Phoenix for alleged fraud
A former University of Phoenix psychology student in California sued the college on Friday, alleging that it engaged in fraudulent business practices when it sold her a “pipe dream” of transferable credits and a guaranteed job after graduation.
Samsung sued for alleged patent infringement
Dynamic Hosting Company filed a federal civil suit against Samsung Electronics on Friday, alleging patent infringement involving the company's printers.
Suit seeks to stop ESB Financial, WesBanco merger
A class-action lawsuit was filed on Monday seeking to bar a merger between two banks over allegations that the deal was done by an unfair process.
Former Sony Pictures employees sue over computer breach
Former Sony Pictures employees filed a class-action lawsuit against the company on Monday alleging the recent breach of its computer system released thousands of Social Security numbers and other personal information to the public.
Nifty Home Products sues Big Lots
Nifty Home Products, Inc., a kitchen accessory designer and retailer, sued Big Lots Stores, Inc. on Dec. 12 over allegations of patent infringement.
Dipe n' Go inventor files patent infringement suit
RMI Enterprises, LLC filed a patent infringement suit against J.L. Childress Co., Inc. and Babies "R" Us, Inc. on Dec. 12 in the U.S. District Court of Kansas.
Travelers didn't meet CAFA burden in removing class action, Third Circuit rules
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Travelers Property Casualty Company of America did not establish the Class Action Fairness Act amount-in-controversy in a class action lawsuit against the company.
Federal judge won't dismiss what Twitter calls 'abusive' TCPA class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has denied Twitter's motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the company of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
U.S. PTO issues new guidelines on subject matter eligibility
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week issued new examination guidance on subject matter eligibility, nearly six months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled some software method and systems patents are invalid.
Tough Mudder moves location of Mass. event, sued in class action
WORCESTER, Mass. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Friday against Tough Mudder, Inc. alleges breach of contract after the company moved the location of one of its obstacle course events.
Mold company faces lawsuit for alleged false advertising
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued Mold Foundation Specialist, LLC on Tuesday over allegations the company failed to provide promised services to customers.
Papa John's franchise owners sued for alleged labor law voilations
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued a New York Papa John's franchisee on Tuesday over allegations that it underpaid employees.
Jury rules in favor of Apple in antitrust class action trial
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A federal court jury has ruled that Apple did not violate antitrust laws when it restricted music purchases for iPod users to Apple's iTunes store.
Whole Foods Greek yogurt class actions transferred to MDL
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawsuits involving Whole Foods Greek yogurt have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Verizon, Google sign patent licensing deal
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Verizon has entered into a patent licensing agreement with Google in hopes of heading off patent trolls and unwanted litigation.
Philadelphia law firm facing class action over representation of tax attorney
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit was filed against Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhodes, LLP (MMWR) on Dec. 9 over claims that the law firm represented alleged trust fund embezzlers.
Scottrade accused of kickback scheme in class action
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against financial broker Scottrade on Thursday alleges that the company violated its financial duties by directing customer funds to trading venues that gave Scottrade kickbacks.
Tough Mudder organizers sued
A class-action lawsuit filed on Friday against Tough Mudder, Inc. alleges breech of contract after the company moved the location of one of its obstacle course events.
Company that produced Tupac hologram at Coachella sues over patent infringement claims
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Hologram USA, Inc. sued Vntana 3D, Ashley Crowder and Benjamin Conway on Wednesday for allegedly violating one of Hologram USA's exclusive patent right licenses.