News from April 2016
EPA settles with LHP over allegations of violating lead rules
LENEXA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with LHP LLC, a company that owns and rents numerous housing units, after allegations of violating the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
66 companies to contribute to Omega Chemical Corporation Superfund site cleanup
WHITTIER, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Sixty-six companies will work to help clean up contaminated groundwater at the Omega Chemical Corporation Superfund site in Whittier, California, the Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced.
Cardholder accuses UniRush of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A cardholder is suing the sellers of a certain prepaid Visa card, alleging they defrauded cardholders.
California consumer alleges Samsung misrepresents TVs
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing Samsung, alleging it misrepresents certain of its televisions.
Study: Lawsuits down, but non-practicing entities buying patents at ‘steady rate’
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The amount of patent-infringement litigation took a noticeable dip in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time period in previous years, but whether the numbers reflect a true downturn rather than a temporary hiccup remains to be seen - especially considering prospective plaintiffs are still amassing patents at their normal rate.
U.S. SC declines to take up Limelight patent infringement case again
In denying Limelight’s petition this week, the court leaves intact a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In its August 2015 ruling, the Federal Circuit deemed Limelight liable for direct infringement of a content delivery patent asserted by rival Akamai Technologies Inc.
Federal courts can't intervene 'too deeply' in EEOC class actions, attorney says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – After a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, companies facing class action Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints will have a tough time mounting a certain defense, a Charlotte, N.C., attorney says
Consumer alleges CleanWell misrepresented products
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A New York resident is suing a soap and hand sanitizer manufacturer, alleging it misrepresents some of its products.
Attorney backs Emory law prof's study on no-injury class action settlements
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A recent university study offers objective empirical evidence that no-injury class action lawsuits only benefit the attorneys who bring the litigation, leaving little to trickle down to the plaintiffs while raising costs for consumers.
TGI Friday's victorious at appellate level in class action over drink prices
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A March New Jersey appeals court decision in a case involving drink prices at TGI Friday's restaurants raised the evidence bar for plaintiffs, a Philadelphia attorney says.
Alabama attorney general commends EPA decision to withdraw proposed emission rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange recently commented on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to withdraw its proposed emission rule that would have banned the usage of converted street vehicles for off-street racing.
Financial Help Services barred from doing business in Kansas pending lawsuit
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has announced that Financial Help Services Inc. has been barred from doing business in Kansas due to concern over its business practices.
3 truckers allege Go 2 Transportation underpaid owner-operators
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Three tuckers are suing a federally regulated motor carrier, alleging it systematically underpaid owner-operators.
Consumer accuses Burlington Stores of unlawful terms, conditions
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New York woman is suing Burlington Stores, alleging its terms and conditions attempt to absolve it from liability.
Four companies agree to settle case involving alleged false skincare products claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — In a recent deal with the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), four companies that market skin care products,
shampoos and sunscreens have agreed to stop making alleged false claims about
the “all natural” or “100 percent natural” aspect of their products.
Step by Step Senior Care OKs $718,000 settlement after false claims allegations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — Step by Step Senior Care Inc., an Arkansas home health care company, will pay $718,365.74 to resolve allegations of false claims, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced.
New York woman alleges Newark Prudential operators imposed unlawful terms, conditions
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New York woman is suing the operators of Newark's Prudential Center, alleging its terms and conditions unlawfully attempt to absolve itself from any liability.
43 businesses join Massachusetts effort to support anti-discrimination law against transgender people
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced 43 businesses have joined in urging the state legislature to take a favorable vote on legislation prohibiting discrimination against transgender people.
Data breach class action brought against P.F. Chang’s can continue, Seventh Circuit rules
The federal appeals court, citing its ruling last year in the Neiman Marcus data breach class action, said the plaintiffs’ lawsuit against the restaurant chain alleges the same future injuries.
Montana farmers sue company over low-quality bull semen
The Big Horn County residents filed their lawsuit against Genex Cooperative Inc. in state court in February. The company, in a filing this month, requested the lawsuit be moved to federal court.