News from June 2015
Walmart to pay $98,000 for violating New York runoff law
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with Walmart over alleged violations of the state law to reduce water pollution.
Tennessee bank to pay $212M for violating federal housing law
A Tennessee bank agreed to pay $212.5 million to the federal government for violating the law and approving loans that didn't meet federal requirements.
Arkansas car dealership sued for violating state constitution on interest rates
An Arkansas car dealership is facing a class action lawsuit over claims the interest rate it charged violated the state constitution.
California clothing store cited for 'false' pricing
A California clothing store has been sued over allegations it falsely advertised the pricing of its merchandise.
Major pharmacy company subject of class action lawsuit over flushable wipes
A major pharmacy is facing a lawsuit over its own brand of flushable wipes, and alleged damage the wipes cause to plumbing and sewer systems. Steven and Ellen Palmer filed the lawsuit in United States District Court in New York on May 20 against CVS Health and Nice-Pak Products Inc. claiming the flushable wipes sold under the CVS name are not actually flushable.
Money transfer company cited by stockholders
A money transfer company has been sued by stockholders over a sale of stock in March 2014, alleging the company made false and misleading statements to investors.
Plaintiffs attorneys say La. SC justice they donated $775K to shouldn't recuse himself from legacy lawsuits
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A group of plaintiffs’ attorneys who helped bankroll the election of Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes are opposing a motion to recuse him from their cases currently being considered by the state’s high court.
Class action says Sears lawnmower has faulty fuel line
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Sears is facing allegations that one of its lawnmower brands has a faulty fuel line that potentially can catch fire.
Judge limits recovery in class action against Rite Aid to actual damages
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia federal judge has dismissed a portion of a class action lawsuit filed against Rite Aid over its practice of conducting background screenings on new hires.
Roman Catholic dioceses of Pittsburgh, Erie petition U.S. SC over contraception mandate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and Diocese of Erie have filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court over the contraception requirement of President Barack Obama’s federal health care law.
Senate panel to hold markup of PATENT Act; some groups continue push for additional IPR reform in bill
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A Senate-introduced patent reform bill is set for markup by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.
Sears cited in lawnmover fuel line defect
Sears faces allegations that one of its lawnmower brands has a faulty fuel line that potentially can catch fire.
Newspaper: N.J. AG needs to be elected, not appointed
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - At least one New Jersey newspaper is calling for a change in how the state’s attorney general is selected.
Texas patent holding company files 49 lawsuits in a week, isn't listed on own office building's directory
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas-based company filed nearly 50 lawsuits against insurers, airlines, grocers and various other companies in just seven days, claiming they are infringing on two of its patents.
Webinar offered to help educate patent attorneys on demand letters
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - One of the nation’s leading continuing education providers is offering a webinar to better educate attorneys on how to handle patent infringement letters.
Car equipment maker sued over alleged price-rigging scheme
The maker of automobile equipment is facing a class action lawsuit over an alleged price rigging scheme to control the prices of the market.
Republican state senator to run for N.C. AG
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - GOP state Sen. Buck Newton announced Monday he is running for North Carolina attorney general in 2016.
Florida law firm sues Illinois firm for fees in class action lawsuit
An Florida law firm is suing an Illinois law firm for failing to pay it a fee for joining in as counsel on a class action lawsuit in Florida.
International energy company faces stockholder lawsuit amid scandal
A multinational energy corporation faces a lawsuit over an alleged massive corruption scheme at the company and in the Brazilian government.
Ala. AG's office re-deputized private firm to avoid legal challenge from BP, has always intended to use firm for trial
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The State of Alabama has always intended to use private attorneys for a trial in its case against BP over a 2010 oil spill and has been working with a member of a politically connected firm who is on a leadership committee representing private parties, even after the firm saw its initial contract with the State cancelled.