News from July 2015
Amazon eBook customers receive credits from 2013 settlement with state AGs; private lawyers earned more than $11M in case
Class counsel, including plaintiffs law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, received more than $11 million in fees and expenses as part of deals made with five publishers
ESPN sued for allegedly violating fantasy sports company's patent
Company claims in federal lawsuit that network's 'Gridiron Challenge' is the same format
Schneiderman: New York restaurant allegedly withheld tips from waitstaff
Manhattan fine dining restaurant Per Se will pay waitstaff $500,000 following AG's investigation
Maker of diet pill lied about potential weight loss, lawsuit alleges
Company claims its supplement is a 'miracle pill,' blocks carbohydrates
Brand management company sued for allegedly withholding information from investors
Federal lawsuit claims Iconix wasn't forthcoming about its acquisition costs
South Carolina landlord company sued over alleged illegal pest control fees
Federal lawsuit claims fees must be included in lease agreement for tenants to be legally charged
Maker of almond milk misrepresented amount of almonds in product, lawsuit alleges
The maker of Silk-brand almond milk is being sued in federal court over accusations that its milk contains only 2 percent milk
Lawsuit claims surcharge by money transmission company violates state law
A fund transmission company is being sued over allegations that its surcharge for processing credit card payments for Florida residents violates state law.
Loan company sued for allegedly sending illegal fax messages
A business loan company is the subject of a class action lawsuit the claims the business illegally sent unwanted fax messages soliciting its services.
Bank of America sued for allegedly manipulating foreign exchange market
Bank of America is being sued over allegations that the bank manipulated foreign exchange markets.
Eighth Circuit rules Missouri state senator’s case over contraceptive mandate can continue
Federal appellate court cited U.S. Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision in remanding case
Indiana, N.C. agency join nine-state coalition fighting EPA water rule
Federal judge granted 11-state coalition's request for a preliminary injunction
W.Va. ethics commission dismisses complaint filed against state Supreme Court Justice Davis
Judicial Investigation Commission found 'there is no evidence' justice violated judicial code with jet deal
Packaging of Mentos gum brand deceives customers, lawsuit says
The maker of a popular breath mint and gum brand is being sued in federal court over allegations that the company uses a packaging that is too large for the amount of product contained inside.
Hershey sued over packaging of its Ice Breakers gum brand
A major candy company is being sued in federal court claiming the packaging of its gum contains unneeded space and is deceiving to customers.
Indiana sues makers of vehicle electronic harness systems over alleged price-fixing scheme
The state of Indiana is suing the makers of electrical distribution systems for vehicles claiming the company conspired to fix the prices of the products.
Calif. judge rules that insurer at center of class action over skin removal surgeries must broaden coverage
Doctors can decide whether weight loss surgery patients qualify for a referral, state court tentatively ruled last week
House vote on Innovation Act could be delayed until after August recess
Patent reform bill was expected to be voted on by the House last week
Hewlett Packard sued over printers
A customer is suing a major technology company, alleging its printers don't operate as advertised.
Wis. SC orders prosecutors to drop ‘John Doe’ investigation
Court majority says in ruling that special prosecutor was the 'instigator of a perfect storm of wrongs' in probe of Gov. Scott Walker and his recall campaign