News from October 2015
Chipotle faces lawsuit over allegedly false non-GMO claims
A California woman is suing one of the world’s largest Mexican fast food chains over claims of false advertising.
San Diego man sues Sears over claims of fraudulent prices and misleading consumers
A California man is suing one of the world's largest consumer retailers over claims of false advertisement.
Asbestos firm files appeal in effort to dismiss racketeering case against it
On Oct. 1, the Dallas firm Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett filed a notice to appeal a recent decision that denied the firm’s motion to dismiss the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act lawsuit against it. That suit, filed by former frequent asbestos defendant Garlock Sealing Technologies, alleges the firm hid evidence of their clients’ exposures to other asbestos products in order to drive up settlements and verdicts against Garlock.
Missouri to join lawsuit challenging EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Attorney General Chris Koster argues that the federal agency has exceeded its authority in setting new carbon emissions standards and that the cost of compliance puts Missouri’s economy at risk.
General counsel for W.Va. AG to serve as Wisconsin’s first solicitor general
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced last week Misha Tseytlin has been appointed to the new position, focusing on appellate litigation.
Walker appoints state Appeals Court judge to Wis. SC
Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Rebecca Bradley, who decided to run for Justice N. Patrick Crooks’ seat on the high court prior to her appointment, will now serve in the deceased justice’s place until his current term ends July 31, 2016.
Chipotle: Proposed class action over non-GMO products has no merit
The restaurant chain claims that two of the lawsuit's major arguments -- over beverages and animal feed -- are "baseless."
Lawsuit against Facebook without merit, according to Lawsuit Watch Organization
A lawsuit filed against Facebook by a man who doesn’t even have an account with the social media website is a clear example of a frivolous suit and threatening Illinois' economy, according to an organization that fights against lawsuit abuse.
Wells Fargo faces a class action lawsuit for alleged fraudulent practices
A California man is suing one of the world’s largest banks in relations to alleged fraudulent commercial lending practices.
R.J. Reynolds faces lawsuit for Camel Cash program over allegations of contract breach
Three Camel cigarette smokers are suing the tobacco company over the termination of its Camel Cash program, claiming that the termination was a breach of contract.
Man sues Zulily over alleged manipulation of stock holders
A man is suing a popular, large online retailer over claims of deceiving stockholders.
Contractors face lawsuit from the U.S. over fraud allegations
The U.S. government is suing two contractors over alleged false claims of service.
Club Metro faces class action lawsuit over membership contracts
A New Jersey man is suing health club over allegedly violating New Jersey consumer protection laws.
California man sues male enhancement drug manufacturer for allegedly fraudulent product
SAN BERNARDINO (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing a manufacturer of a gender specific product over claims of fraud.
Medical Informatics Engineering sued over allegations that negligence caused data breach
FORT WAYNE (Legal Newsline) - A California man and woman are suing a large medical data base over claims that negligence led to a personal identity leak.
Honest Co. sued over allegations of misleading advertising
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A Los Angeles man is suing a manufacturer of natural products, claiming their all natural claims are misleading.
Sixth Circuit blocks EPA from enforcing 'Waters' rule; W.Va. AG calls decision a 'critical victory'
The federal appellate court on Friday granted a motion that stops the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA from enforcing the new rule, which extends the agency’s authority to almost all bodies of water, no matter the size or frequency.
N.Y. AG announces settlement with Guardian Industries
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the deal will resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act.
Labor union sues pharmaceutical companies for alleged deceptive business practices
The Minnesota Laborers Health and Welfare Fund is suing Allergan, Warner Chilcott, Zydus and Cadila for unjust enrichment in a dispute involving medicine for ulcerative colitis.
Calif. residents sue homeopathic manufacturer, claim products do not work as advertised
The proposed class action was filed last month in federal court against Nutramarks Inc., Nutrapure Inc. and Nutraceutical Corporation.