News from 2016
Campbell's seeks to dismiss suit alleging its gumbo soup is unhealthy
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Campbell Soup Company has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against a California man who alleges the company misleadingly labels and advertises a certain soup.
Caledonia Investment settles allegations of violating HSR with $480,000 civil penalty
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Caledonia Investments will pay $480,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations of violating a premerger notification and waiting period requirement mandated under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) Act of 1976, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced.
Ruling will boost defendants' chances of discovering who is funding litigation against them
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A court in California recently went against the tide and granted a defendant’s motion requiring the plaintiff to reveal the identity of a third party funder, which to date has been protected by confidentiality agreements.
New Jersey consumer accuses Costco of fraud
TRENTON — A New Jersey consumer is suing Costco, alleging false claims regarding the total weight of its chicken breast product.
Consumer accuses sunscreen manufacturer of false advertising
LOS ANGELES — A California woman is suing a pharmaceutical company, alleging false advertising.
Panel selects California federal court for Honest Company MDL
At least six class action lawsuits filed over the eco-friendly company’s products -- and most likely two more -- have been transferred to and consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Hall of Fame Game ticket holders accuse NFL of contract breach
AKRON — Hall of Fame Game ticket holders are suing the National Football League, alleging breach of contract in canceling the game.
Tennessee company alleges Target owes more than $758,000
MINNEAPOLIS — A Tennessee company is suing Target, alleging it owes $758,000 for breach of contract.
Consumer accuses food manufacturer of unfair marketing practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Monroe County woman is suing a food manufacturer, alleging deceptive, unfair and false practices, plus unjust enrichment.
Consumers accuse vacation business of false advertising
SACRAMENTO — Two California women are suing a travel company, alleging negligent misrepresentation in their advertisements.
Appeals court poised to weigh in on class certification criteria debate
?SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Rulings to be made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on cases related to class certification could have a significant impact on a split between federal court stances on how strict the criteria for certification should be, especially for suppliers of dietary supplements faced with lawsuits in California courts.
Proactive HR department leads to dismissal of Autozone sexual harassment case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – A swift response by the human resources department of Autozone has led to the dismissal of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the company by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of three female employees.
Judge rules creditors’ uncompleted phone calls to debtors still considered 'communication'
WOBURN, Mass. (Legal Newsline) — A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled that missed phone calls directed to voicemail where no message is left are considered communication with a debtor.
Montana Supreme Court rules boulder crash into home is considered a landslide
HELENA (Legal Newsline) – The Montana Supreme Court issued a decision July 19 ruling that a boulder that thundered down a hillside and crashed into a house was to be considered a landslide.
Kroger included in tainted peas case
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newline) —Kroger Co. has been listed as a defendant in a recent class action lawsuit filed on behalf of customers who became ill with listeria following the ingestion of vegetables grown by Pictsweet Co. and processed by CRF Frozen Foods.
CMI agrees to commit $143 million to cleanup work at Chevron Questa Mine Superfund site
QUESTA, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — Chevron Mining Inc. (CMI) will pay $143 million in cleanup work at the Chevron Questa Mine Superfund site, the Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced.
FTC announces settlement with Fortiline over price fixing allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that Fortiline LLC will settle allegations of violating federal antitrust laws by inviting a competitor to raise and fix prices.
FTC releases new blog posts to help consumers understand settlement with Volkswagen
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released two new blog posts to help ensure that consumers and businesses know the facts surrounding the agency’s settlement with Volkswagen.
Xerox Healthcare pays $35,000 to settle allegations of violating disability laws
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Xerox State Healthcare LLC (Xerox Healthcare) will pay $35,000 after allegations of violating federal disability laws.
FTC seeks independent compliance auditor to monitor Herbalife compliance
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is taking applications for an independent compliance auditor (ICA) to oversee Herbalife’s compliance with a judicially enforceable stipulated order for permanent injunction and monetary judgment.