News from January 2015
Direct Buy Auto Warranty to pay settlement, close N.J. business
New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman reached a $810,000 settlement with Direct Buy Auto Warranty over allegations that it misled consumers who purchased vehicle service contracts and then didn't provide the promised services.
Main Street Power Mail settles suit with Vt.
Main Street Power Mail, Inc. will pay a $90,000 settlement to Vermont for allegedly violating direct mail marketing laws, Attorney General William Sorrell said on Thursday.
LeapFrog sued over alleged securities fraud
A man brought a class-action suit against LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. on Jan. 23 alleging securities fraud due to misleading or false statements.
Bottles of Now Vitamin C only half-full, class action says
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A class action suit filed on Jan. 21 alleged a supplement manufacturer deceived customers by only filling one of its products halfway, but still charging a premium price.
American Eagle sued over text messages
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A California man brought a class action lawsuit against American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. on Jan. 21 alleging the clothing retailer sent out unsolicited text messages.
Extra charges on P.F. Chang's gluten-free dishes violate disability law, class action says
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A California woman recently filed a lawsuit charging a restaurant chain with discrimination and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
SEC files insider trading suit against credit card company employees
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against two former credit card company employees on Jan. 21 over allegations that they were involved in insider trading.
Suit alleges supplement maker deceived consumers with half-full bottle
A class-action suit filed on Jan. 21 alleged a supplement manufacturer deceived customers by only filling one of its products halfway, but still charging a premium price.
New Orleans-based biotech firm Renaissance Rx hit by layoffs, future of company in question
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – Months after announcing a large investment from a private equity firm and a huge expansion partially funded by taxpayers, a Louisiana biotech lab is facing serious financial issues.
Gluten-free patron charges discriminatory restaurant pricing
A Santa Clara County, CA woman filed a lawsuit charging a restaurant chain with discrimination and possible violation of the ADA in the U.S.
Class action says Ford vehicles lost power
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against Ford Motor Company on Jan. 21 alleges that some its vehicles had defects that resulted in the loss of power and other problems.
NourishLife sued over claims dietary supplements could help children with autism
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Jan. 22 against NourishLife, a company selling dietary supplements, alleged the business falsely advertised that its products could help children with autism.
Class action filed over United's 'low fare guarantee'
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A Peoria County, Ill., man sued United Airlines on Jan. 21, alleging misrepresentation of its online fare prices, wrongful conduct and deceptive practices.
CVS settles New Jersey's lawsuit
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. recently settled a lawsuit filed by New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman after two of its stores in the state allegedly sold medicine and infant formula left to sit in the heat for days when their air conditioners broke.
Consumer sues clothing retailer for unwanted texts
A California man brought a class-action lawsuit against American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. on Jan. 21 alleging the clothing retailer sent out unsolicited text messages.
Koster settles with Fawe Enterprise
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement with air purification company Fawe Enterprise, LLC on Wednesday over allegations it violated Missouri's no-call law.
Airline customer sues United for alleged fraudulent pricing
A Peoria County, Illinois, man sued United Airlines on Jan. 21, alleging misrepresentation of its online fare prices, wrongful conduct and deceptive practices.
Koster reaches settlement with air purification company over no-call complaints
Attorney General Chris Koster announced a settlement with air purification company Fawe Enterprise, LLC on Wednesday over allegations it violated Missouri's no-call law.
CVS pays fines for selling overheated medication, infant formula
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. recently settled a lawsuit filed by New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman after two of its stores in the state allegedly sold medicine and infant formula left to sit in the heat for days when their air conditioners broke.
Children's dietary supplement maker named in false advertising suit
A class-action lawsuit filed on Jan. 22 against NourishLife, a company selling dietary supplements, alleged the business falsely advertised that its products could help children with autism.