News from November 2014
Credit score company reaches settlement for misleading advertising
A Texas-based credit score business has reached a $22 million settlement agreement in a national case filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
DOJ receives more than $24 billion in civil, criminal case funds
The United States Department of Justice collected more than $24 billion during the 2014 fiscal year, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Wednesday.
NYC landlord, developers agree to $460,000 settlement
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman reached settlement agreements on Wednesday with a New York City landlord and three developers who received tax incentives under the city's 421-a program.
Start-ups, small tech firms now can buy insurance against patent trolls
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A San Francisco-based provider of patent risk management services is now offering what it describes as “cost-effective” patent insurance for small and emerging growth companies.
Lucky Dog Rescue shut down for illegal fundraising
An unregistered dog shelter that allegedly illegally raised funds has been shut down by an order of the Supreme Court of Oneida County, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday.
Class action lawsuit claims debt collector revealed personal information
Professional Claims Bureau, Inc. is the defendant in a class action lawsuit claiming it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by revealing debtor information.
11th Circuit remands class action against MetroPCS
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled that because MetroPCS failed to establish the minimum amount in controversy, a class action lawsuit against it should be remanded back to state court.
Gateway settles LCD monitor class action; Attorneys seeking $620K
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Gateway has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit against it claiming one type of its LCD monitors provided sub-par performance.
Cal. jury returns defense verdict for John Crane Inc. in $13M asbestos trial
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – On Monday, a California federal jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in an asbestos wrongful death case in favor of defendant John Crane, Inc.
Lawsuit alleges Whole Foods misled consumers on yogurt's sugar content
A California man is suing Whole Foods over its Greek yogurt brand, alleging it is sold with nutrition labels listing sugar levels that are considerably lower than the product's actual sugar content.
Engineers union files class action against Impax Laboratories
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A local chapter of an engineers union has filed a verified shareholder derivative complaint for breach of fiduciary duty against Impax Laboratories Inc., its board of directors and current and former members of its executive team.
Man says he was fired over False Claims Act complaint, disability
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California man recently accused his former employer of discrimination and harassment over his disability.
Lee: PTO ‘making great strides’ in expanding pro bono legal assistance for inventors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is working to provide pro bono representation to inventors in all 50 states.
Class action firm seeks $50M in suit against Starion Energy
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The law firm Sanford Heisler has filed a class action lawsuit against Starion Energy for allegedly participating in bait-and-switch tactics that led consumers to believe they would be saving money.
N.Y. firm files class action against Rayonier, alleges financial results were misrepresented
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A securities class action lawsuit was recently filed against Rayonier Inc. and members of its executive team alleging the company misrepresented its financial results between January and November.
Barrett Business Services hit with shareholder class action
TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit has been brought against a workplace safety company alleging it understated Workers' Compensation reserves by at least $80 million.
California man sues company over disability discrimination
A California man is accusing his company of discrimination and harassment over his disability.
Union local files verified shareholder derivative complaint against Impax Laboratories
The local chapter of an engineers union has filed a verified shareholder derivative complaint for breach of fiduciary duty against Impax Labarotories, Inc., its board of directors and current and former members of its executive team.
Connecticut-based energy company faces $50M lawsuit
The law firm Sanford Heisler filed a lawsuit against Starion Energy for allegedly participating in bait-and-switch tactics that led consumers to believe they would be saving money.