News from May 2015
Bill targeting asbestos litigation abuse passes House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Legislation designed to promote transparency in asbestos litigation passed the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Former Federal Circuit judge: Patent licensing ‘best practices’ are well-intentioned, though unrealistic
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Though well-intentioned and commonsensical, companies adopting and adhering to a list of “best practices” is not the answer to the ongoing patent reform debate, one former federal judge contends.
Plaintiffs in anti-genetic engineer lawsuit appeal injunction denial
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to stop Vermont's law the requires genetically engineered food to be labeled has asked the federal appeals court in New York City to block the law, said Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell.
Tinder sued over subscription services
A popular smartphone dating app is being sued after it introduced a paid version of its app.
AstraZeneca sued by Louisiana claiming it created a monopoly over a drug
The State of Louisiana is suing the maker of a congestive heart failure medication over allegations that the company prevented generic versions of the drug from going to the market.
FanDuel sued over 'Welcome Bonus' for new members
A popular fantasy sports gaming website is being sued over allegations that it falsely advertised a promotion for new members online.
Former employee of spinal treatment company sues for wrongful termination
A former employee of a company that manufactures devices for spinal diseases claims she was wrongfully terminated after she exposed deficiencies in some of the company's devices.
California water resource company facing lawsuit over unviable project
A California land and water resource development company is facing a federal securities class action lawsuit over allegations it filed false statements with the U.S.
Wis. SC justice wants federal judge to step in, take control of ‘chaotic’ court
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin Supreme Court justice wants a federal judge to take control of the now “chaotic situation that exists” on the state’s high court.
California AG Harris sued by law firm for asking for list of donors
California Attorney General Kamala Harris is being sued in a civil lawsuit over claims she is violating the U.S.
U.S. Sen. Capito introduces bill to roll back EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia’s U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has introduced legislation aimed at rolling back President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
Ford cited for allegedly not turning over vehicle title to owner
A customer has sued Ford Motors for allegedly not releasing security interest for his purchase of one of its vehicles.
Class action targets Nestle's alleged deceptive selling of trans fat creamer
A class action lawsuit targets Nestle's use of trans fat in its products and its allegedly deceptive advertising campaigns that have promoted its creamers as being healthy.
Class action alleges pharmaceutical firm illegally inflated worth
A Florida couple has filed a class action suit against a pharmaceutical company they allege violated federal law governing stocks.
Class action alleges company violated law by splitting in two
A class action in Florida aims to recover damages from a securities separation that allegedly didn't pay off for stockholders.
Class action seeks recovery of stockholder damages
A class action suit seeks damages from a company that allegedly used underhanded tactics to inflate its worth.
Maryland real estate company, employees to pay state for kickback program
A real estate settlement company agreed to a settlement with the Maryland Attorney General's Office last week over allegations that its principals and mortgage loan officers engaged in a kickback scheme, said state Attorney General Brian Frosh.
Class action aims to recover losses from allegedly bad Pathfinder transmissions
A class-action lawsuit seeks restitution for an allegedly faulty transmission in some recent models of the Nissan Pathfinder.
Once hailed as victory, Texas man's asbestos case was used against plaintiffs firm
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.
Quicken Loans sued by United States over federally insured mortgages
The United States has filed a lawsuit against Quicken Loans for allegedly filing false claims over federally backed mortgages.