News from February 2015
2 sue AAA over billing practices
Two California residents sued the American Automobile Association (AAA) for allegedly violating business law in the U.S.
Mo. receives large settlement from Anadarko Petroleum bankruptcy
Missouri will receive $43.9 million as part of bankruptcy settlement involving Anadarko Petroleum
AGs plead with gas station owners to cease the sale of synthetic drugs
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway issued a plea to nine oil companies on Tuesday
Airbag recall lawsuits consolidated, being sent to Fla. federal court
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has decided to consolidate all Takata airbag recall lawsuits that are pending nationwide.
Car dealer settles N.C. discrimination suit
The owner of two Charlotte, North Carolina, car dealerships recently reached a settlement with Attorney General Roy Cooper
Nevada, Washington AGs not proceeding with litigation over grocery chain merger
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - The attorneys general of Nevada and Washington say they have resolved concerns over the acquisition of various Safeway grocery stores in their states.
Anthem, Blue Cross sued over security breach
The nation's second largest health insurance company is at the center of a class-action lawsuit filed on Thursday after a security breach allegedly resulted in the release of customers' personal information.
Community Health sued after security breach
A large hospital organization was sued on Thursday after a security breach allegedly resulted in the release of personal information for 4.5 million customers.
Celiac Disease Foundation doesn't back class action over gluten-free menu at P.F. Chang's
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A national organization that advocates for sufferers of celiac disease does not seem to agree with a recent class action lawsuit filed by one such individual.
IBM files patent infringement lawsuit against Priceline
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Technology giant IBM filed a lawsuit Monday against Priceline to stop the travel website from continuing to use its intellectual property without authorization.
Widow sues Pa. nursing home over alleged negligence
A Blair County, Pennsylvania, woman sued the owners of a nursing home on Thursday alleging they were responsible for her husband’s death while under their care.
Dog owner sues Nestle Purina alleging food harmed pets
A Contra Costa County man filed a class-action lawsuit against a large pet food manufacturer on Wednesday, alleging unsafe pet food manufacturing and distribution, as well as breach of warranty.
Professional solicitor to pay Mass. settlement for allegedly violating charitable laws
Integral Resources, Inc., will pay a $105,000 settlement after the company allegedly solicited Ohio residents with misleading charitable calls, Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Monday.
SEC sues investment firm, alleges misappropriated funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued an investor firm on Wednesday alleging the company paid off the SEC with client funds.
Wal-Mart sued over herbal supplement labels.
A class-action lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on Feb. 2 alleged the company mislabeled its herbal products.
Louisiana AG sues GSK, says it ‘schemed’ to stop generic versions of Flonase
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell has filed a lawsuit in state court against the maker of the prescription nasal spray Flonase for allegedly scheming to keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
Class action filed over herbal supplements against Walmart
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on Feb. 4, alleging unfair competition, false advertising and unfair trade practices related to the sale of herbal supplements.
Ill. AG sues Chicago M&A company, alleges telemarketing violations
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The State of Illinois filed a lawsuit against Kensington Service Group, a Chicago mergers and acquisitions company, on Wednesday alleging the company violated telemarketing laws by calling consumers on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Mo. gas station owner sued over underground tanks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against SRB Energy, LLC on Friday after the company allegedly violated underground storage tank laws at one of its gas stations.
Nexus EnergyHomes sued by Md. attorney general
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Nexus EnergyHomes, Inc. was sued by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Friday after the company allegedly violated consumer laws by accepting deposits to build new homes, but then not beginning or completing construction of the houses.