News from February 2016
California woman blames data breach on Web.com Group
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California woman is suing a web services provider, alleging its negligence caused a data breach.
South Dakota customer alleges Seagate sold defective hard drives
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A South Dakota man is suing hard drive manufacturer, alleging it has repeatedly failed to sell non-defective hard drives.
Investor alleges Cigna violated Securities Exchange Act
HARTFORD, Connecticut (Legal Newsline) - An investor is suing Cigna and certain of its top officials, alleging they made false statements to investors about the company's business.
Washington attorney general comments on Arlene's Flowers Supreme Court case
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has released a statement following Arlene’s Flowers response brief for the state Supreme Court after allegations it discriminated against gay and lesbian customers.
Alabama attorney general leads coalition opposing Persuader Advice Exemption Rule
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has announced his state is spearheading a coalition that involves 12 other states in opposing the Obama administration’s proposed Persuader Advice Exemption Rule.
Federal judge rejects push for new lead counsel in GM ignition switch litigation
Judge Jesse Furman said the motions, filed days after one of the lawsuits was dismissed amid fraud claims, equated to “Monday morning quarterbacking.”
SEIU 925 to pay $31,715 regarding allegations of campaign finance law violations
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Service Employees International Union Local 925 (SEIU 925) will pay the state of Washington $31,715 due to allegations it improperly reported in-kind and cash campaign violations, the state has announced.
California man alleges Bose violates credit card law
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing Bose, alleging it wrongfully records personal identification information at point-of-sale.
Customer alleges McDonald's misrepresents mozzarella sticks
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California customer is suing McDonald's, alleging misrepresentations of its mozzarella sticks.
Washington state attorney general takes action against Facing East Restaurant
OLYMPIA, Washington (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced his office has filed charges against Yu-Ling Wong, owner of the Facing East restaurant, alleging Wong hid cash transactions and pocketed tax money from patrons.
Stays lifted on evaporated cane juice class actions due to delay of guidance from FDA
Stays of three class action lawsuits have been lifted because of continued delay of Food and Drug Administration guidance, according David Biderman, a partner in Perkins Coie's San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.
Three plaintiffs, two firms bringing bulk of certain ADA cases in Arizona
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Since the beginning of 2015, three plaintiffs have brought more than 200 lawsuits against Arizona hotels, retailers and restaurants alleging American with Disabilities Act accessibility violations.
U.S. SC sides with states, halts EPA’s Clean Power Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the high court’s decision to stay the agency’s new rule, calling it a “major victory” for Americans. The White House disagreed with the court’s order, but said it is confident the agency will prevail in the court challenge.
California man alleges Adobe kept calling him without consent
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing Adobe, alleging it kept calling his phone without his consent.
California residents allege pricing scheme against Wayfair
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Two California residents are suing a home products company, alleging it engaged in false former pricing schemes.
Telephone service providers want Ga. counties’ lawsuits against them removed to federal court
The pair of providers argue the lawsuits over unpaid 911 fees don’t belong in state court. One of the providers contends the lawsuit should be dismissed altogether, saying it’s being penalized simply for under-billing customers.
Sale Slash to stop alleged use of fake claims in sale of weight-loss pills
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — As part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), California-based Sale Slash will stop the alleged use of spam emails and fake news websites with phony celebrity endorsements and unsupported efficacy claims to promote its weight-loss products.
Greyhound to implement sweeping reforms after allegations of violating ADA
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Legal Newsline) — Greyhound Lines Inc., the nation’s largest provider of intercity bus transportation, will need to implement a series of reforms to resolve allegations it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) under a consent decree filed by the Justice Department.
FTC settles with Vulcan for allegedly placing apps on consumer devices without permission
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with technology company Vulcan that will resolve allegations the company unfairly placed apps on consumers’ mobile devices without permission.
Mattuchio Construction agrees to $72,000 settlement over alleged illegal dumping
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has reached a settlement agreement with Mattuchio Construction Co. Inc. for $72,000 over alleged illegal waste dumping.