News from June 2015
Class action targets GE over defective microwave ovens
Three consumers are suing General Electric, alleging it sold defective microwave ovens.
New York alleges Indiana-based company falsely advertised nursing degrees
New York state is suing an Indiana company that allegedly convinced prospective nursing students that it offered nursing programs in New York when it didn't, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Miss. SC denies utility’s request for rehearing on refund ruling
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday denied Mississippi Power Company’s and the state Public Service Commission’s rehearing requests after the court decided earlier this year that customers should be granted refunds.
Goodlatte’s Innovation Act passes House committee, with some tweaks
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Members of a House panel on Thursday approved one of the more aggressive pieces of patent reform legislation floating around Congress, the Innovation Act.
Maryland introduces uniform subpoena form accessible statewide
On July 1, 2015, Maryland will implement a new uniform subpoena form that will be used statewide.
Telehealth company files patent infringement lawsuit against competitor
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Telehealth company American Well this week filed a lawsuit in federal court against competitor Teladoc for patent infringement.
Georgia hospital to pay nearly $1M for defrauding state Medicaid
A Georgia-based medical facility will pay nearly $1 million to the state for allegedly filing false Medicaid claims, said Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens on Thursday.
Dover apartment tenants to receive $75,000 in restitution for broken pool
More than 700 tenants at two Dover apartment complexes are to receive about $75,000 in restitution after the complexes advertised an amenity that wasn't available, said Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn on June 9.
Rhode Island Senate OKs e-cig bill requiring child-resistant packaging
The Rhode Island State Senate passed a bill that requires child-resistant packaging for electronic cigarettes, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said.
Florida real estate companies allegedly defrauded customers
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is filing a lawsuit against real estate companies for allegedly defrauding its customers out of thousands of dollars.
Court action targets Arkansas grocery store's discount program
Three Arkansas consumers are suing a major grocery store in Arkansas court, alleging its rewards shopper card violated state law.
Chinese solar energy company sued over misleading investors
A Chinese solar energy company is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it made false statements about the viability of its business.
Television jewelry company sued for falsely advertising discounts on products
A jewelry company that marketed its products on television, sometimes at steep discounts, is being sued over allegations that it falsely advertised discounts for some of its items. Lianna Kabbash and Angela Hovind filed the lawsuit on May 28 in United States District Court in California against The Jewelry Channel claiming the company advertised “false former prices, false price discounts, and false retail values” in order to sell the items. The lawsuit claims the company misrepresents the a
Class action alleges Blue Moon not a craft beer
A class action lawsuit alleges a major beer company falsely advertises that one of its beers is craft brewed and charges a premium price for the product.
Maker of vehicle parking heaters sued for price fixing
The maker of vehicle parking heaters is being sued in federal court over allegations the company conspired to fix the prices of its products.
Colorado Springs convenient store to pay $1M for selling synthetic marijuana
A Colorado Springs convenience store and its owner will have to pay a record $1 million civil penalty for selling synthetic cannabinoids, said Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman on Wednesday.
Data shows uptick in patent infringement lawsuits brought by NPEs
SAN JOSE (Legal Newsline) - Recent data from a group whose self-described goal is “reducing the number of non-practicing entity assertions” shows that the number of patent infringement lawsuits brought by NPEs -- dubbed “trolls” by the group -- grew last month.
Ford to Pa. SC: Unfair consolidation of three cases led to $1M Philadelphia asbestos verdict
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – For years, the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas employed an improper practice of mandatory consolidation in asbestos cases despite restrictions being in place on the process, an asbestos defendant hit with a $1 million verdict is arguing.
Wells Fargo still trying to overturn certification in 14-year-old class action
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Wells Fargo is facing trial in an Illinois class action 14 years old and can’t gain appellate review on its own as it could in a case with shorter history.
Telehealth company files patent infringement lawsuit against competitor
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Telehealth company American Well this week filed a lawsuit in federal court against competitor Teladoc for patent infringement.