News from September 2014
Company sues Apple over FaceTime technology
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A New York-based company that “builds and protects innovation” has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. over its FaceTime technology.
Michigan AG sues AmeriGas over propane pricing
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schutte reached a settlement agreement with Ferrellgas and also filed a separate class-action lawsuit against propane retailer AmeriGas on Monday following his office's ongoing investigation into hundreds of consumer complaints related to propane pricing and delivery last winter.
Wa. AG first to enforce federal law protecting online shoppers
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against Internet Order LLC and its CEO Daniel Roitman, doing business as Stroll, for alleged violations of the federal Restore Online Shopper’s Confidence Act (ROSCA) and the state’s Consumer Protection Act.
Consumer protection lawsuit filed against Pa. online education company
The Bureau of Consumer Protection filed a lawsuit against a Philadelphia-based online education company based on allegations that its business model is deceptive and harms consumers, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced on Monday.
Class action says 'Blackfish' dropped SeaWorld's stock
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A stockholder is suing SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. after he claims it denied its decline was due to the documentary "Blackfish."
Savory Pie Guy claims Comtec has monopoly, class action claims
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A pie company has filed a class action lawsuit against Comtec Industries Ltd. after it claims Comtec prevented its customers from buying products from its rivals in order to maintain a monopoly.
Backlog of asbestos cases in Madison County will need addressed, attorneys say
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Asbestos plaintiffs attorneys working in Southern Illinois recently said Madison County Circuit Judge Stephen Stobbs’ new approach to trial slots in the asbestos docket is creating a “backlog” of cases that will eventually need to be resolved.
Maryland's chief judge visits Hyattsville District Court
The District Court of Maryland in Hyattsville recently hosted Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera from the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Former Mass. funeral home sued for mishandling human remains and misappropriating consumer deposits
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today a suit against a former South Hadley funeral home and its funeral director alleging the mishandling human bodies and misappropriating consumer deposits for future funeral arrangements.
Florida AG files lawsuit against Genie Pools
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a lawsuit against Genie Pools Florida Inc., and two of its principal owners, Gabriel E. Guardia and Liz M. Guardia, alleging deceptive and unfair business practices.
Millions pour into Iowa U.S. Senate race as candidates remain tied
WATERLOO, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Despite the millions of dollars being spent to persuade voters, the latest poll shows U.S. Rep. and Senate-candidate Bruce Braley still tied with his Republican rival, state Sen. Joni Ernst, a tea party favorite.
IL13 race: New poll shows Davis 19 points up on Callis
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis with a 19-point lead over Democratic challenger Ann Callis.
App lets user boo, high five members of Congress after every vote
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Countable, the political phone app responsible for flooding Capitol Hill with more than 300,000 emails on more than 10,000 pieces of legislation, has a new function allowing constituents to “high five” or “boo” their representatives and senators after every vote they cast.
Illinois ComEd reaches $46 million settlement
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced earlier today a $46.2 million settlement with the Commonwealth Edison in response to two lawsuits filed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan in 2008 and 2010 challenging its rates.