News from October 2015
New judges appointed for Fourth Judicial Circuit and Allegany County
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has announced the appointment of two new administrative judges.
NYCAL judge consolidates eight cases into three trials
On Oct. 2, Justice Cynthia Kern ordered three trials for eight plaintiffs represented by the firm Belluck & Fox, which asked for the consolidations. Two sets of plaintiffs allegedly contracted mesothelioma from asbestos exposure, while the third alleges lung cancer.
Wholes Foods faces lawsuit over claims it deceived stockholders
A Boston-based pension group is suing Whole Foods for allegedly lying about their products and businesses to stockholders.
Excellus Health Plan Inc., Lifetime Healthcare Inc. face lawsuit over hacking incident
A New York couple are suing the state's largest nonprofit health insurance plan over data breach, claiming the company was negligent in preventing such an attack.
MacPro faces lawsuit over phone spamming claims
A California woman is suing a business over claims of telephone spamming.
Brazilian electric company faces lawsuit over allegations of corruption and bribery
WHITE PLAINS (Legal Newsline) - A Rhode Island city has filed a lawsuit against a large international energy corporation over claims of massive corruption.
Costco faces a lawsuit over allegations of slave labor used for farming shrimp
A California woman is suing one of the nation’s largest wholesale retailers over allegations that slave labor is used in farming for one of its products.
Providence files another antitrust lawsuit -- this time over U.S. Treasury securities
The city alleges that nearly 25 banks have colluded in auctions of Treasury securities, injuring it and “at least thousands” of others similarly situated.
CALA says courts should be used for justice, not greed in case against Twitter
Members of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse in Texas work to raise awareness about the negative impact of lawsuit abuse – that courts be used for justice, not greed.
Firefighter retirement plan files suit against banks over alleged manipulation, conspiracy
A firefighter retirement and pension group is suing several large banks and securities companies over alleged violations of antitrust laws.
Law professor: Antitrust lawsuits over ‘pay-for-delay’ settlements on the rise
An antitrust expert says lawsuits over generic drug delays, like those filed by the City of Providence, are becoming more prevalent following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that held such deals are subject to antitrust scrutiny.
Large cat food manufacturer faces lawsuit over claims of slave labor
Several California residents are suing the makers of a popular cat food brand over allegations of slave labor.
Mother and daughter pair files lawsuit against Google for alleged breach of contract
A mother and daughter are suing one of the world’s largest technology companies, claiming the company won't honor California law in regards to gift cards.
Several banks, securities groups face antitrust lawsuit
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - An employees retirement group is suing several large banks and securities companies over alleged violations of antitrust laws.
Stockholder sues Zulily over claims of stock manipulation
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - A large online clothes retailer is facing a lawsuit over claims of deceiving stockholders.
Alabama’s $1B settlement with BP over 2010 Gulf oil spill 'officially approved by all parties'
Earlier this month, the federal court overseeing the case entered documents with the final details of the settlement, which includes an additional $10 million to the Attorney General’s Office for legal fees.
Potential Libertarian, Green Party presidential nominees file lawsuit over exclusion from presidential debates
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein, along with the Libertarian National Committee and the Green Party of the United States, filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Commission on Presidential Debates, the Republican National Committee, the Democratic National Committee and the 2012 GOP and Democratic presidential candidates, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.
Maxpoint Interactive Inc. faces class action lawsuit for allegedly lying about IPO
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A man is suing a technology advertising service business over allegations of falsifying its initial public offering.
Man sues Buy Buy Baby over text spam claims
FORT LAUDERDALE (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man is suing a children's retail business over claims of spamming his phone.
Mass. roofing company sued by law firm over unsolicited fax claims
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A Cook County law firm is suing an Essex County, Mass. roofing company over alleged unsolicited faxing.