News from November 2016
Macy's Inc., Citibank accused of telephone harassment
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Florida consumer alleges two debt collectors harassed her with calls that were made without her consent.
Physicians organization alleges California governor violated federal law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A physicians organization is suing the governor of California, alleging violation of federal law.
California consumer accuses Monsanto of false advertising
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing Monsanto, alleging breach of implied warranty and negligent misrepresentation.
Massachusetts attorney general cites M&G Drywall for allegedly failing to pay employees
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week that M&G Drywall Corp. and owner Miguel Guzman of Brockton were cited $22,875 for failing to pay their employees.
Consumer alleges Ace Hardware violated return policy
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles woman is suing Ace Hardware, alleging the defendant deceived consumers regarding its 60-day return policy.
Class action filed over Hertz unpaid toll fee
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — An Ohio consumer and business are suing Hertz, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Class action accuses Uber of taking money from bank accounts
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing Uber, alleging the unauthorized removal of funds from the plaintiff's bank account.
California couple accuse Diamond Resorts of false advertising
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California couple are suing a resort, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Okla. consumer alleges energy companies failed to pay royalties in class action
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (Legal Newsline) — An Oklahoma man is suing two energy companies, alleging failure to pay royalties to him and a prospective class.
Bayer CropScience to pay $75,000 after allegations it misled consumers about pesticides
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week that Bayer CropScience, the world's largest agrochemical company, will pay $75,000 and change advertising practices after allegations it misled consumers about the potential risk its pesticides pose to bees and the environment.
Class action filed over MGM gift cards
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — A Washington state consumer is suing MGM Resorts and Costco, alleging breach of contract regarding gift cards.
California couple file class action over Autozone rewards program
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California couple are suing Autozone, alleging the defendants made false claims to consumers regarding its awards programs.
Shareholder alleges Sanderson Farms, officers violated securities laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A shareholder is suing Sanderson Farms, alleging violation of federal law.
Investment firm defamed pharma company to drive down stock price, lawsuit says
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — A $20 million lawsuit involving a pharmaceutical company and the investment firm with a stake in the company is a battle for control, a University of Toledo professor says.
Nationwide data breach class action to continue after Sixth Circuit ruling
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) -- A panel of judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has declared the victims of a data breach suffered by Nationwide Insurance no longer need to establish their standing to prove that they are in danger.
Attorney: Don't reject applicants' requests or you could face legal trouble
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — McDonald's has agreed to pay more than $56,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and create more accommodations for disabled applicants.
NY woman claims Golden State Warriors mobile app records conversations without permission
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – An NBA team's mobile app records users' conversations without their consent and violates its users' privacy, a New York woman alleges.
State of California accuses T.RAD of alleged price manipulation of auto parts
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – California recently filed a lawsuit against a Japanese company over allegations of competition suppression in the auto parts industry.
Nest Labs accused of falsely advertising energy savings with thermostat use
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Los Altos, California, woman alleges a Palo Alto, California company falsely advertised that its thermostats would provide energy savings to consumers.
Illinois law firm alleges Hotwire sent out junk faxes for advertising
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Flossmoor, Illinois, law firm alleges a San Francisco-based discount travel site sent out junk faxes advertising its services.