News from August 2015
Priceline, Hilton face allegations of deception
A New York man is suing a hotel booking service and a large hotel chain corporation, alleging illegal and deceptive operations regarding the "Name Your Own Price" booking service.
Idaho collects $24 million in penalties, costs in fiscal year 2015
Idaho collected more than $24 million in penalties and costs during fiscal year 2015, said Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden on Aug. 10.
Wisconsin targets federal nutrition officials
The state of Wisconsin is suring federal food and nutrition officials in a controversy involving drug testing of welfare recipients.
Virgin Mobile takes Indiana to court
Virgin Mobile is suing the state of Indiana after the state amended a law that Virgin Mobile says will charge additional fees to a program that assists low-income telephone customers.
Neiman Marcus argues Seventh Circuit is wrong to reverse dismissal of data breach lawsuit
The department store has asked the federal appeals court for a full rehearing, arguing that the panel’s opinion conflicts with other court decisions.
CVS Pharmacy allegedly overcharged for generic prescriptions, lawsuit says
A national pharmacy chain is accused of intentionally overcharging for generic prescription drugs, a federal lawsuit said.
Apple faces allegations it violated AppleCare agreement
Apple is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly not providing costumers with new or equivalent replacement phones according to its protection plans.
Experian sued for allegedly selling information to identity thief
A top credit score reporter is being sued for allegedly selling personal information to an identity thief.
Woman sues food company, says hummus isn't all-natural
A New York City woman is suing Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc., alleging its hummus was falsely advertised as all-natural.
Man claims Target, Applebee's and others conspired to fix alcohol prices
A Eden Prairie, Minn. man is suing several large retail corporations over claims of alleged price-fixing for alcoholic beverages.
Women sue over alleged Tide Pod defects
Three women are suing Procter & Gamble over claims of design defects in the company's Tide Pods detergent product.
Los Angeles County residents sue Microsoft and HelloWorld for allegedly spamming cellphones
Two Los Angeles County residents are suing Microsoft and HelloWorld, alleging unlawful text message marketing practices.
Maine SC tells governor that bills he tried to veto have become law
The state’s high court ruled that Gov. Paul LePage missed the 10-day window in which he could return 65 bills.
Class action filed over CedarMAX Siding
A Maple Grove couple is suing two home exterior companies, alleging they sold defective siding.
Women sue Kohl's over allegedly false advertising
Two Chula Vista women are suing Kohl's for false advertising of its exclusive brand and private label products.
Woman sues Blue Buffalo over allegedly misleading product information
A Louisiana woman is suing a pet food distributor over its promise of only using the finest natural ingredients.
Security breach produces court action against software business
A San Diego woman is suing a health software and systems corporation, alleging it negligently handled a security breach, resulting in compromised personal information stored in its databases.
Seafood product corporations sued for alleged collusion and price-fixing
A New York grocery cooperative is suing the three largest producers of packaged seafood products in the U.S. over claims that the trio fixed, raised, maintained, and stabilized prices of seafood products.
U.S. PTO issues another round of guidance on subject matter eligibility
The office has published its guidance for patent examiners three times since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International last year.
McCormick sued over allegedly misleading pepper packaging
Several men are suing a large retail spice company over misleading packaging of its ground pepper.