News from 2016
Eighth Circuit cites Spokeo ruling in dismissing class action against cable company
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit this month affirmed a federal district court’s ruling, holding that the plaintiff’s allegation was, on its own, insufficient to establish Article III standing. Pointing to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Spokeo v. Robins, the panel said the plaintiff, a former Charter Communications customer, did not allege an injury in fact as required by Article III.
California consumer accuses Sirius XM Radio of breach of contract
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California man is suing Sirius XM Radio Inc., alleging breach of express and implied contract and unfair competition.
Woman files class action against Samsung after dropping phone in toilet
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing Samsung, alleging fraud, false advertising and unjust enrichment.
Stockholder accuses Utah corporation of violating federal law
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) — A stockholder is suing a Utah corporation, alleging negligent misrepresentation and violation of federal law.
San Diego consumer accuses marketing agency of violating TCPA
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A San Diego County man is suing a marketing agency, alleging abuse of telephone technology.
California couple accuse Whirlpool of product liability
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California couple are suing Whirlpool, alleging it sold defective products to consumers.
California consumer accuses GetVisibleWeb.com of unlawful solicitation
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man is suing website platform owners, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Maryland judiciary opens third walk-in center for free civil legal aid
The Maryland Judiciary has inaugurated a new walk-in center in Salisbury to provide free legal assistance for civil cases on the Eastern Shore.
Lawyers at odds over Restatement of Law covering liability insurance
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Insurance and business defense attorneys are sparring with the drafters of a powerful legal document that will influence the outcome of insurance liability cases.
California consumer accuses Internet company of false advertising
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing an Internet company, alleging fraud and false advertising.
SEC announces fraud charges in case involving illegal stock sales for marijuana business
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced fraud charges against William J. Sears, Scott M. Dittman and Cliffe R. Bodden for their alleged scheme involving illegal stock sales and false financial filings of a company that makes containers for growing marijuana.
Security giant Guardsmark to pay $115,000 after discrimination allegations
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that security giant Guardsmark will pay $115,000 after allegations of retaliation discrimination.
Consumer accuses Hewlett Packard of false advertising
SAN DIEGO — A California consumer is suing Hewlett Packard, alleging misleading and false advertising.
Customer accuses Apple of misleading advertising
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A New York City man is suing Apple Inc., alleging misleading marketing practices and unjust enrichment.
EEOC targets Laquila for alleged racial harassment
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against New York excavation and construction company Laquila for allegations of racial harassment.
EEOC announces $81,500 settlement with Mayflower Seafood after sexual harassment allegations
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Mayflower Seafood in Goldsboro, N.C., will pay $81,500 after allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Western Sky's arbitration clause ruled unenforceable
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – An arbitration clause in a payday loan contract came under scrutiny recently when a banking institution appealed a previous court’s ruling that found the provision unenforceable because it required parties to arbitrate in an unavailable forum.
Battle over sale of historic Berkeley main post office sale heads to court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Aug. 22, asserting the city of Berkeley illegally interfered with the sale of its historic main office and property in the city center.
Patient alleges health management company unlawfully filed fraudulent liens
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Legal Newsline) — A Texas man is suing a health care management company, alleging unlawful filing of fraudulent liens.
Court keeps motion in place to ban E-Racer Tech from doing business in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a decision by the Fourth District Court of Appeals that keeps in place Bondi’s motion to enjoin E-Racer Tech LLC and owner James N. Veser from doing business in Florida and freezing assets.