News from January 2015
Ford sued over alleged engine problems that cause power loss while driving
A class-action lawsuit filed against Ford Motor Company on Jan. 21 alleged that some its vehicles had defects that resulted in the loss of power and other problems.
FACT Act of 2015 introduced in U.S. House
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – On Monday, U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, introduced the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015 in the U.S. House of Representatives, where it was then sent to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.
Retired wrestlers claim WWE execs concealed dangers of head trauma
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - As thousands of retired players await final approval of its settlement agreement with the National Football League over health coverage for the long term effects of severe head trauma they received while punishing their bodies on the gridiron, a pair of former professional wrestlers has filed a class action lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment.
Class action filed by former employees of janitorial service company
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) - Former employere of a janitorial cleaning service company filed a lawsuit on Jan. 15 against the business alleging they were owed overtime pay.
Mo. AG files lawsuit against cemetery, alleges excessive fees to move deceased
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against the owner of Oak Grove Mausoleum Company and Oak Grove Cemetery Association on Tuesday after receiving more than 45 complaints about the care of the cemetery and the mausoleum.
Riders Wholesale ordered to pay $400K in reimbursement
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - Mooser Moto, LLC has been banned from doing business in North Carolina after it allegedly failed to provide vehicles to consumers who either paid for the vehicles upfront or provided substantial deposits, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday.
Ind. contractor facing ban, allegedly owes back taxes
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller received a temporary restraining order against a contracting company and its owners on Friday that prevents them from doing business in the state until they pay the company's back taxes.
Ind. contractor banned until back taxes paid
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller received a temporary restraining order against a contracting company and its owners on Friday that prevents them from doing business in the state until they pay the company's back taxes.
Riders Wholesale banned from doing business in N.C.
Mooser Moto, LLC has been banned from doing business in North Carolina after it allegedly failed to provide vehicles to consumers who either paid for the vehicles upfront or provided substantial deposits, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday.
Oak Grove Cemetery owner sued for alleged unkept facilities
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against the owner of Oak Grove Mausoleum Company and Oak Grove Cemetery Association on Tuesday after receiving more than 45 complaints about the care of the cemetery and the mausoleum.
Suit alleges oil well operator overcharged for expenses
An energy corporation sued a gas and oil drilling company on Jan. 20 for allegedly overcharging for expenses to operate oil wells even when the wells weren't producing.
ACE Hardware, Sengoku sued over allegedly defective heater
A Pennsylvania couple filed a suit on Jan. 20 against the manufacturer of a kerosene heater and the store where they purchased it alleging the heater was defective and caused a fire in their home.
Former employees sue janitorial service for overtime pay
Former employers of a janitorial cleaning service company filed a lawsuit on Jan. 15 against the business alleging they were owed overtime pay.
Walgreen's accused of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO - Two California men filed a lawsuit Friday against Walgreen Company, alleging the national drug store retailer made misleading claims and falsely advertised a wellness product.
'Natural' cleaning products contain synthetic substances, class action complains
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Jan. 14 against a cleaning product company alleges its “natural” products contain some un-natural ingredients.
California men file suit against Walgreen's alleging false advertising
Two California men filed a lawsuit against a large, national retailer, after the retailer allegedly made misleading claims and falsely advertised, according to claims in the lawsuit, which was filed Jan. 23 in United States District Court in the Northern District of California.
Army sergeant says Bank of New York sold home while in Afghanistan, files class action
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) - A U.S Army sergeant filed a class action lawsuit against the Bank of New York on Jan. 15 after it allegedly foreclosed and sold her home while she was serving overseas.
Mo. AG settles with bar, party bus
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of Whiskey Wild Saloon and Columbia Party Bus, LLC recently settled a lawsuit filed by Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster over allegations that he failed to provide party and transportation services after taking upfront payments from customers.
Bar, party bus owner to pay settlement for allegedly not delivering paid services
The owner of Whiskey Wild Saloon and Columbia Party Bus, LLC recently settled a lawsuit filed by Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster over allegations that he failed to provide party and transportation services after taking upfront payments from customers.
Prison sued after inmate attacked by another prisoner
A Philadelphia man sued a firm that owns a private prison on Jan. 14, alleging negligence after a fellow inmate beat him with a pipe.