News from June 2015
Jawbone files patent infringement lawsuit against Fitbit over wearable fitness trackers
Jawbone argues in its complaint, filed in a California federal court this month, that Fitbit infringes on three patents.
Asbestos claimants committee calls proposed trust amount in Garlock bankruptcy ‘unfair’
The Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants, referred to as the ACC, submitted its preliminary objections to the confirmation of the debtors’ plan in April.
GOP state senator to run for Pa. AG
John Rafferty made his announcement Wednesday.
Pharmaceutical company allegedly sent illegal fax advertisements
A pharmaceutical company is accused of violating federal law by allegedly sending unwanted fax messages soliciting services.
'All natural' label on Capri Sun products puts Kraft Foods in court
A major food company is accused of mislabeling some of its popular juice brands as “all natural.”
Chipotle sued over using consumer reports to hire employees
A popular Mexican restaurant is being sued over allegations that it illegally used background checks to determine whether to hire certain people.
Patent law firm alleges company hasn't paid fees
A national law firm is suing a company it agreed to represent, alleging failure to pay legal fees associated with the representation.
Hertz charged 'unethical fees,' class action says
A major rental car company is facing accusations in a class action lawsuit that it charged customers “unethical fees” to rent their vehicles.
Sears allegedly performed illegal background checks
A Missouri man is suing a major retailer for allegedly improperly using consumer reports to determine employment for applicants.
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.
Colorado joins more than two dozen states in enacting patent troll legislation
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper this month signed into law a bill aimed at combating so-called patent “trolls.”
Companies file lawsuit against Bed Bath & Beyond over Bunch O Balloons patent
TYLER, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Bed Bath & Beyond, along with the popular direct television marketing company, Telebrands Corp., is being sued in a Texas federal court.
Calif. jury awards $4.5 million to plaintiff in case against hip implant maker
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Last week, a California jury awarded the plaintiff in the first Wright Medical hip implant lawsuit to go to trial $4.5 million.
Bank of America sued for allegedly manipulating foreign exchange market
The bank is being accused of manipulating rates and affecting the future market prices in a class action lawsuit.
3D printing company misled investors, shareholder says
3D Systems Corporation is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit.
Class action lawsuit claims body imaging center illegally solicited services through phone calls
A class action lawsuit claims a center in California illegally contacted people through their telephones.
Walmart reaches settlement in class action lawsuit over cornstarch label
A class action lawsuit has been settled with Walmart over the labeling of one of its cornstarch products, said law firm DLA Piper LLP.
Children's National Medical Center paying $13M False Claims Act settlement
A Washington, D.C.-based pediatric care center will pay the United States $12.9 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the center of filing false claims with the Department of Health and Human Services, said Benjamin Mizer, principal deputy assistant attorney for the U.S.
Calif. AG announces new debt relief tool for former Corinthian College students
Students who went to the now closed college received an interactive tool from the state Attorney General's Office.
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.