News from October 2014
Drug company asks state court to halt Chicago's release of document sought in reporter’s FOIA request
Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago
Woman files another class action lawsuit alleging ADA violations
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) - A woman who has filed at least eight class action lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act has filed a new lawsuit against Kohl's.
All asbestos claims filed after established bar date disallowed in Garlock bankruptcy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – On Monday, bankruptcy Judge George Hodges ruled that any unfiled claims after the approved bar date in the Garlock Sealing Technologies bankruptcy will be disallowed.
East Chicago to receive $154,042 in Second Century Inc. settlement
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller recently reached a settlement with East Chicago Second Century Inc. over allegations the company misused riverboat casino funds meant for economic development.
Maker of popular fishing reel grip suing Walmart for patent infringement
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The maker of the Reel Grip, a popular fishing accessory, is going after mega retailer Walmart for patent infringement.
Chase Bank agrees to settle wage class action
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - JPMorgan Chase Bank has agreed to settle a wage and hour class action lawsuit for up to $12 million to employees in 12 states who allegedly worked off-the-clock.
Dollar General agrees to $4.02 million class action settlement
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Dollar General has agreed to a $4.02 million settlement in a class action lawsuit claiming the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
W.Va. U.S. Senate race: Capito overshadowing Tennant in money raised and in polls
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – In a state predominately Democratic, West Virginians are primed to elect a Republican to the U.S. Senate for the first time in more than half a century.
North County Times settles class action with newspaper carriers for $3.2M
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a settlement in a class action lawsuit against the North County Times by former newspaper carriers.
5,600 Michigan propane customers to receive part of $500,000 Amerigas settlement
After receiving multiple complaints of price gauging from area propane customers last year and conducting a thorough investigation, Attorney General Bill Schuette announced on Wednesday that Michigan consumers will receive more than $500,000 in restitution from Amerigas.
Wisconsin firm must pay $29,444 in hazardous waste case
In a judgment announced by Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on Wednesday, Gary J. Nagy and his company, St. Croix Truck and Trailer Ltd., must pay $29,444 to the state over allegations of hazardous waste violations.
N.Y. AG sues Juice Factory over Bottle Bill deposits
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against The Juice Factory Corp. on Wednesday for allegedly violating New York's Returnable Container Act, also known as the Bottle Bill.
N.J. contractor accused of defrauding consumers
New Jersey Attorney General John Hoffman and the Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit against ShorePro Contractors LLC and its owner, Christopher N. Molosso Sr., on Wednesday for allegedly violating the Consumer Fraud Act and Contractors Registration Act.
N.Y. AG, police department reach language agreement
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Texas company suing Microsoft, Samsung, Sony, others for patent infringement
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas-based company is suing nearly a dozen electronics manufacturers, including BlackBerry, HTC, Microsoft, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony, for patent infringement.
Leahy: Lee is ‘thoughtful,’ ‘respectful’ of patent community
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, whose own patent reform bill failed to make it out of a Senate panel in the spring, says he believes Michelle K. Lee, a former Google executive, is a good choice for the new head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Republican Governors Association accused of improper campaign contributions.
A decision was issued in the Vermont Superior Court to resolve allegations against the Republican Governors Association (RGA) and its acceptance of over $2,000 in contributions to the 2010 campaign fund which violated state law.
NY police department agrees to improved language access services
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman reached an agreement with the Newburgh Police Department on Tuesday to provide improved translation and interpretation services to area residents with limited English proficiency (LEP).