News from 2016
Universities in the cross-hairs of million-dollar lawsuits
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Three prestigious universities have been the targets of lawsuits filed earlier this month regarding their retirement plan fees. The lawsuits seek millions of dollars in damages.
California man alleges Target Advance invaded his privacy
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man is suing Target Advance LLC, alleging unlawful invasions of his privacy.
Texas attorney hit with unsolicited call from firm over IVC litigation files class action
Plaintiff John R. MacLean filed his lawsuit against defendants Arentz Law Group and The Johnston Law Group in Texas federal court last week. He contends the firms are ignoring laws on soliciting clients.
Judge won't certify class in lawsuit against New York home health provider
BROOKLYN ( Legal Newsline) -- Magistrate Judge Steven Locke of the Eastern District New York, recently denied conditional certification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the Cowell v. Utopia Home Care case.
California Supreme Court rules retirement is the same as quitting when it comes to a final paycheck
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- A retiring employee is considered to be quitting, the California Supreme Court has ruled in McLean v. State of California.
TransAm Trucking denied appeal in alleged retaliation case
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has denied a trucking company's request to overturn a decision that said it retaliated against a former employee who left a trailer on the side of the road.
Fresno artist whose Civil War painting was banned challenges California's Confederate flag law
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- A Fresno man created a Civil War painting and exhibited it at his county fair this year, but the painting prompted fair officials to contact the office of California Attorney General Kamala Harris because of concerns about it containing a Confederate flag.
Florida consumer accuses telemarketer of telephone harassment
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida woman is suing a New Hampshire telemarketer, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
New York City real estate developers settle case involving Martin Act allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Real estate developers Jeshayahu Boymelgreen, Itzhak Katan, and Domenick Tonacchio and several of their entities have agreed to settle allegations of Martin Act Violations, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
Massachusetts woman sues to stop proposed merger between Aegerion and QLT
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts woman is suing to halt a pharmaceutical merger, claiming the merger is illegal and in violation of laws enacted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Pilot alleges United Airlines failed to give him sick leave benefits while he was deployed
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing United Airlines for not giving him proper benefits when he was on assignment with the U.S. Air Force.
Walgreens accused of false advertising of aloe vera product with no actual aloe vera
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois woman is suing Walgreens for allegedly selling an aloe vera product that contains no actual aloe vera.
Class action against Samsung claims defective washers 'explode' during spin cycle
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Three women have filed a class action suit against a South Korea company alleging that it manufactures and distributes washing machines that are defective in nature and explode during normal use.
Kentucky man claims Cabela's repeatedly called him to collect alleged debt for another person
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – A Kentucky consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a sporting goods provider over collection calls he kept receiving for another party.
EPA and NHTSA release standards for heavy-duty trucks to reduce carbon pollution
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have released finalized standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in order to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon pollution.
New York woman alleges General Mills is harming consumers through deceptive advertising
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman is suing General Mills Inc. claiming the company’s products are falsely advertised and harmful to consumers.
Eighth Circuit dismisses privacy class action against video game retailer
The federal appeals court agreed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota in granting GameStop’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, brought over an alleged breach of its privacy policy.
District court sides with Texas attorney general in fair housing case
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a federal district court ruling that states the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) complied with the Fair Housing Act concerning distribution of low-income housing tax credits.
Snapchat defends procedures after facial recognition class action
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The popular social media platform Snapchat faces allegations by two Illinois users that it stores information that makes them susceptible to identity theft.
Conn. dentist settles for $1.3 million after allegations of violating state laws
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has announced Dr. Jesus Villegas and his pediatric dental practices – Fairfield Pediatric Dentistry LLC in Milford and Haven Pediatric Dentistry LLC in West Haven – will pay $1,367,466 to resolve allegations of violating sate laws.