News from December 2014
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.
Injunction prevents N.Y. landowner from diverting stormwater to cemetery
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman received a court-ordered injunction on Wednesday that will stop a landowner from diverting stormwater off his property after he allegedly flooded a nearby cemetery and State Route 281.
Toyota, Lexus dealerships sued for allegedly refusing to fix heat damaged cars
A class-action lawsuit filed in Texas on Friday 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.
Mo. sues Calif. marketing company for alleged telemarketing law violations
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued a California marketing company on Tuesday for allegedly violating the state's Telemarketing and No Call laws.
Online furniture store to pay settlement for allegedly not delivering goods
The office of 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.
N.Y. beverage company ordered to remit unpaid bottle deposits
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.
Mass. environmental services company to pay settlement
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.
Suit alleges Bud Light's Lime-A-Rita not low in calories
A class-action lawsuit was filed against a popular beer maker on Thursday alleging the company was deceptive in labeling its light beer products.
Nintendo facing patent infringement lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware company Round Rock Research LLC is suing Nintendo, the world's largest video game company, for allegedly infringing its patents.
Computer mouse company says Dell infringed on its patent
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A computer mouse company has filed a lawsuit against computer company Dell on Wednesday alleging patent infringement.
Seat heaters in Mercedes Benz vehicles will overheat and possibly catch fire, class action says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - William and Elizabeth Callaway filed a class action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel on Thursday for allegedly failing to disclose safety defects in its cars' seat heaters.
Florida AG sues firm for allegedly defrauding investors
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi sued David Gothard and the companies he created on Monday for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from people nationwide using an illegal investment scheme.
Colorado firms face suit for allegedly violating foreclosure law
Two firms that focus on foreclosure law were sued on Monday by Colorado Attorney General John Suthers for allegedly inflating the cost of foreclosure proceedings.
Aspen Dental to pay $1 million settlement for alleged false advertising
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley reached a settlement on Monday with Aspen Dental Management, Inc. and Aspen Dental Associates of New England, P.C. for alleged misleading advertising and marketing practices.
Mercedes-Benz under fire for alleged seat heater defects
William and Elizabeth Callaway filed a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel on Thursday for allegedly failing to disclose safety defects in its cars' seat heaters.
Round Rock alleges Nintendo violated patent
Round Rock Research LLC sued Nintendo Company Ltd. and Nintendo of America on Wednesday over allegations of patent infringement.
Computer mouse company alleges Dell infringed on patent
A computer mouse company filed a lawsuit against computer company Dell on Wednesday alleging patent infringement.
Chinese beauty products company accused of misleading investors
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against a Chinese online beauty product company on Dec. 12 alleged the company misled investors by shifting its focus away from the marketplace to merchandise sales.
Saks Fifth Avenue facing class action over return policy
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit was filed by Jennifer Shaouli last week against Saks Fifth Avenue, Inc. over allegations that the retailer violated California’s False Advertising Act and Consumers Legal Remedies Act.
T-Mobile reaches $90M settlement with state AGs, FCC
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - More than 240,000 T-Mobile USA, Inc. customers in Arizona will receive a portion of a $90 million settlement over allegations that the cell phone company charged consumers for unauthorized third-party services, state Attorney General Tom Horne announced on Friday.