News from June 2015
MDL panel decides to consolidate Lumber Liquidators class actions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation last week decided to consolidate at least 10 actions filed over a line of Chinese wood flooring sold by Lumber Liquidators that plaintiffs allege emit “excessive levels” of formaldehyde.
MDL established for Anthem data breach class actions
SAN JOSE (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has decided to consolidate more than a dozen actions related to the Anthem medical data breach that occurred earlier this year.
One class action against AAMCO dismissed, under mediation while another remains
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against a well-known transmission-repair franchisor, certain affiliates and its executives has been dismissed and is under mediation.
La. AG's antitrust suit against Pfizer relying on private attorneys, campaign donors
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office has again hired a list of political allies for help with an antitrust lawsuit brought against Pfizer which mirrors similar actions taken against several other pharmaceutical companies.
Chinese digital media company sued over making false financial statements to investors
A Chinese digital media company is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations the company made false statements to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission when it went public in the United States.
Class action filed over label on Roundup
The maker of a popular weedkiller is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations of misleading and false advertising on the effectiveness of its product.
Class action against Hertz says company violated FCRA
A California man is suing a company over allegations they violated federal law when they denied him employment at one of its business.
Wyndham sued over allegedly violating federal law
A class action lawsuit claims a debt collector violated federal law when it attempted to call cell phones looking to collect on debt owed. Barry Gray filed the lawsuit on June 8 in United States District Court in California against Wyndham Vacation Resorts claiming the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when it used an automatic telephone dialing system.
Candidate for rental car job sues over denial of employment
A Florida woman is suing a major car rental company over allegations they violated federal law when they denied her employment.
Former employee sues treatment center over wrongful termination
A former employee of a methadone treatment center is suing the company for wrongful termination.
N.M. AG defends decision to pursue nursing service providers, use outside counsel
SANTA FE (Legal Newsline) - New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is firing back at claims that his office filed and has continued to pursue a lawsuit against nursing service providers at the urging of outside counsel.
N.J. lawmakers argue role of AG is ‘important’ one, needs to be elected
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Two New Jersey lawmakers continue to push for an elected attorney general.
Software company claims Microsoft continues to infringe on ‘out-of-band’ patents
EDISON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey-based software company has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft Corp., alleging the computer giant is infringing on three of its patents.
Mortgage lending company sued by stockholders over failing to comply with the law
A mortgage lender is being sued over allegations the company gouged consumers and illegally enhanced profits.
Citigroup sued for scheming foreign exchange rate, collecting millions
A major national bank is facing allegations that it deducted fees from customers' accounts without disclosing that it was doing to charge the customers.
Pennsylvania electric supplier faces legal action over solicitation pieces
An electric generation supplier is facing legal action from the State of Pennsylvania over allegations that they misled customers, said state Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
California alleges Wells Fargo impersonated account holders on company computers
The state of California is suing a major bank, alleging it used illegal tactics on customers to maintain a high level of sales.
Former Idaho coin dealer to pay $578,000 back to customers
A former Coeur d'Alene coin dealer will pay $578,000 in restitution for taking money from customers but never delivering the coins that were purchased, said Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
Supreme Court denies Maine governor's health care case
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear arguments on a case brought by Maine Gov. Paul LePage looking to drop MaineCare coverage for 19- and 20-year-olds, said Maine Attorney General Janet Mills.
Pennsylvania debt collector targeted for allegedly coercing debtor relatives
A Pennsylvania-based law group faces a civil lawsuit from the state over allegations it targeted relatives of individuals who owed money and coerced them into paying the debts they weren't responsible for, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane.