News from 2016
California attorney general supports EPA's New Source Performance Standards
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has joined eight other states and the city of Chicago in a motion to intervene in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New Source Performance Standards.
Ex-pro wrestler alleges WWE failed to pay royalties
Woodstock, Georgia resident accuses World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. of failure to pay royaltiesHARTFORD U.S.
Medicaid recipient accuses bill collector, health care providers of false practices
LITTLE ROCK (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas woman is suing bill collectors for health care providers, alleging unjust enrichment and deceptive business practices.
WLF to Arkansas federal court: U.S. Department of Labor’s ‘persuader rule’ is too ‘aggressive,’ should be struck down
The Washington Legal Foundation, a D.C.-based public interest law firm, recently filed an amicus brief in Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas v. Perez. The foundation, citing a recent Texas federal court ruling, argues the new Persuader Advice Exemption Rule violates First Amendment protections.
New York consumer accuses data storage providers of overcharging
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York consumer is suing data storage providers, alleging deceptive and misleading business practices.
Citrus and Allied to pay $59,472 after allegations of hazardous waste violations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced Citrus and Allied Essences Ltd. will pay $59,472 to resolve allegations of hazardous waste regulations at a facility in Belcamp, Maryland.
EPA announces decision in Bayer CropScience facility explosion case
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced Bayer CropScience LP will pay $5.6 million for penalty and safety improvements after allegations it violated federal chemical accident prevention laws. The alleged violations occurred in 2008 at Bayer’s facility in Institute, W. Va., where an explosion killed two people.
Consumers file suit against Spotify after allegedly being automatically charged for a monthly service without prior knowledge
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Spotify USA Inc. and Does 1-10, citing alleged fraud and unfair competition after they claim they were unknowingly charged a monthly renewal rate once their free trial to Spotify had ended.
Dish Network alleges Tribune Broadcasting aired defamatory content
DENVER — A Colorado company has filed suit against Tribune Broadcasting Co. LLC, claiming that the broadcasting company allegedly made defamatory content about the plaintiff and broadcast it via its channels and various websites.
Individual alleges violation of Freedom of Information Act against federal agency
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — An individual is suing the United States Office of Special Counsel, claiming the agency violated the Freedom of Information Act when the plaintiff requested documents that were withheld from him by the defendant.
New Yorker claims alleged breach of contract against former employers
WHITE PLAINS — An individual has filed suit against her previous employer, Talisman, Delorenz & Pinnisi P.C., Talisman & Delorenz P.C., Steven J. Delorenz and Kimberly Delorenz, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Illinois company files class-action lawsuit against California corporation for breach of contract
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — An Illinois company has filed a class-action lawsuit against a California corporation for allegedly breaching a contract.
New York consumer accuses coffee company of fraud
NEW YORK — A New York consumer is suing a coffee company, alleging false claims regarding the total net weight of its products.
Consumer accuses drink tablet manufacturer of false advertising
BROOKLYN (Legal Newsline) — A New York woman is suing a manufacturer of drink tablet products, alleging false advertising.
Legal wrangling over Wis. DA’s probe into Walker recall campaign continues; nonprofit targeted by investigation files class action against prosecutor
The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, one of the targets of Milwaukee County District Attorney Mike Chisholm’s “John Doe” investigation, claims the district attorney, his employees and some state board staffers illegally seized the institute’s digital records during the now-stalled criminal probe that alleged “illegal coordination” of campaign funding by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and 29 independent nonprofits.
Tenn. senator: Former prosecutor Haag overzealous in failed case against FedEx
While the U.S. Attorney’s Office has said its internal review of the FedEx case isn’t meant to assign blame, attorneys for FedEx contend U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors ignored evidence that the company tried to cooperate with the federal agency.
Consumer accuses pasta manufacturer of deceptive acts
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York woman is suing the makers of Ronzoni pasta, alleging deceptive advertising.
Panel selects Pa. federal court for MDL against generic drug makers
The six-member U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation selected the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to handle the lawsuits against defendants Allergan, Impax Laboratories, The Lannett Company, Mylan, Par Pharmaceuticals and West-Ward. Providence's class action against the drug manufacturers are among the cases being consolidated.
Consumer accuses tobacco company of false claims
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A San Diego man is suing a tobacco company, alleging false advertising regarding the amount of nicotine in its products.
Federal court rejects proposed class action settlement in Similasan case
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that a federal court agreed with the state’s brief, rejecting the proposed class action settlement in the Similasan Corporation case.