News from May 2015
AG Schneiderman sends comprehensive ethics reform bill to state legislature
A bill brought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman would give his office the authority to investigate and prosecute allegations of public corruption, Schneiderman said Wednesday.
Maker of scuba equipment cited over malfunctioning diving computer
The maker of special scuba diving equipment faces allegations that its products can malfunction leading to the possible injury or death of divers.
Class action lawsuit claims maker of whey protein product didn't include advertised ingredients
The maker of a whey protein product is being sued over allegations that its label was misleading to consumers.
Law firm sues website company for sending unwanted fax advertisements in 2011
A law firm filed suit against a website company claiming the company sent it an unsolicited fax in 2011.
Online photo company cited for credit expiration policy
An online stock photo company is being sued over allegations that its policy allowing credits to expire after one year is illegal.
Major magazine publisher accused of selling subscribers' information
A major magazine publisher is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling its subscribers' information to third party data miners without permission.
Gerber sued over claims formula reduces allergy risk in infants
A major baby food maker is being sued over allegations it made about its infant formula.
Proposed class action alleges Etsy misled investors
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in New York federal court against popular e-commerce website Etsy.
Procter & Gamble cited over 'flushable' wipes
A class action lawsuit alleges the maker of wipes markets them as “flushable,” even though the wipes are not.
Preferred Care defendants respond to N.M. AG’s lawsuit, argue it was filed at urging of Cohen Milstein law firm
SANTA FE (Legal Newsline) - Defendants in a lawsuit renewed last month by New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas over alleged lacking nursing services are pushing back, calling Balderas’ claims “unsubstantiated” and the result of outside counsel looking to cash in.
Oil companies say trial bar made 'careful and deliberate' campaign contributions to Louisiana Supreme Court justice
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – Three major and several independent oil companies have asked Louisiana State Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes to recuse himself in a pair environmental lawsuits up for review.
Ohio joins other states to settle with three major credit reporting agencies
Three major credit card companies agreed to a settlement with 31 states to increase its data monitoring, said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.
RadioShack buyer limited in keeping consumer data
Massachusetts has joined 37 other states in a settlement with RadioShack, which will prevent the business from selling some customer data, said Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
West Virginia attorney general seeks withdrawal of proposed EPA rule
West Virginia co-leads a letter signed by 14 states encouraging the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to approved a new law that would address a rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said West Virgina Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Rhode Island attorney general seeks to ban hash oil production
New legislation proposed in the Rhode Island Senate would prevent medical marijuana patients and caregivers from using a flammable liquid to extract THC from marijuana plants, said state Attorney General Peter Kilmartin.
Groups want review procedure bolstered in Senate patent reform legislation
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The Electronic Frontier Foundation and three other public interest groups are urging members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to strengthen inter partes review as part of a Senate-introduced patent reform bill.
Markup of House patent reform bill delayed
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The markup of one of the more aggressive pieces of patent reform legislation has been delayed.
Garlock evidence showed spike in settlements, costs during asbestos bankruptcy wave
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining evidence submitted in Garlock Sealing Technologies’ bankruptcy proceeding that was recently unsealed as a result of Legal Newsline’s legal challenge.
Federal judge certifies class action against J.C. Penney over alleged fake sale prices
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Last week, a California federal judge certified a class action lawsuit alleging retailer J.C. Penney Corp. purposely marked up its original prices to trick shoppers into believing they were getting discounts when the items later were put on sale.