News from November 2015
Federal judge dismisses class action against Apple over company’s ‘bag checks’
Judge William Alsup said in an order last week that the class -- Apple store employees -- could have avoided the company-required searches if they didn’t bring any bags to work.
Boeing agrees to settle class action over alleged 401(k) fees for $57 million
Class counsel in the long-running class action lawsuit, filed in 2006, seeks close to $21 million in fees, costs and expenses.
Baltimore court expands veterans treatment docket to meet growing demand
The District Court in Baltimore City is expanding its Veterans Treatment Docket to accommodate more veterans.
Arkansas Attorney General voices concerns about proposed BLM oil and gas rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a letter to the director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Neil Kornze voicing concerns over proposed rules for onshore oil and gas operations.
Attorney says New York Times report ‘unfairly portrayed’ arbitration clauses
The attorney, who was featured in the newspaper’s investigative piece, said he is disappointed in the article and contends the Times left out key information he provided about class action litigation and a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau study.
Company's defamation claim against whistleblower proceeding in Ala. court
Whistleblower protections are not extended to an employee who was fired after attempted to deliver a letter complaining about workplace conditions, according to the ruling of a Montgomery Circuit Court.
Federal judge dismisses class action over food pouch labeling
Judge William Alsup said in his order last week that a “reasonable consumer” would not be deceived by the Plum Organics labels at issue.
The end to Google and Microsoft's patent dispute is good for consumers, expert says
After a five-year long feud concerning patented video and communication technology, two of America’s leading technology companies have finally come to an agreement.
Lawsuit targets Jani-King in Massachusetts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A number of people who did cleaning work for a company in Massachusetts are suing the business, alleging misrepresentation and violation of wage laws.
ACT Mouthwash maker allegedly misrepresented product
GREENVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A dental product company is being sued over allegations that its mouthwash does not rebuild tooth enamel as it promises.
Apple's Wi-Fi Assist not very helpful to two customers
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Two residents of Edgewater, Florida are suing Apple over its Wi-fi Assist app.
Makita's power tool batteries allegedly defective
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – A power tool manufacturer is being sued over allegations that its batteries are defective.
Causation standard in Newport News asbestos cases draws attention to court
A defense attorney at a Washington, D.C., firm says the causation standard in Newport News asbestos cases is too low, but a plaintiffs attorney practicing there claims that isn't the case.
Consumer board wants for-profit colleges accreditor to cooperate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A federal consumer bureau is requesting that a court force an accreditor of for-profit colleges to comply with an investigation.
Webimax accused of phone spamming
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) — A Houston, Texas man is suing a website design and optimization company, alleging the company partook in illegal telephone spamming.
Newspaper calls out binding arbitration, but forces clause on its own consumers
The New York Times investigation, the first part of which was published Saturday, found that in 2014, alone, judges upheld class action bans in 134 of 162 cases.
NIBCO plumbing products allegedly causing leakage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – A number of homeowners alleged in a recent class-action suit that defective plumbing products damaged their homes.
GNC accused of selling products with harmful ingredients
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — The state of Oregon says a nationwide health and nutrition chain store sold dietary supplements containing harmful ingredients and lied about it.
Calif. woman wants federal court to take up class action over no!no! hair removal product
The plaintiff claims the makers of the product -- often seen on television infomercials -- denied her request for a full refund and engaged in false and misleading advertising.
AMD faces suit over alleged misrepresentation of new CPU
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — One of the world’s largest computer chip manufacturers is facing a lawsuit over allegations of deceptive marketing.