News from 2016
Microsoft confident in Windows 10 update lawsuit
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) -- Three Florida residents are suing Microsoft, alleging the software corporation did not inform them of the true nature of a software update, resulting in damages.
California customer targets Uber in suit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- A California woman filed a class action lawsuit, individually and for all affected parties, against the car service Uber Technologies Inc., Oct. 24 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Stockholder alleges Impax Laboratories, board broke federal laws
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A stockholder is suing a California technology company, alleging violation of federal law.
Two consumers accuse Herr Foods of false advertising
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers are suing Herr Foods, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Consumers accuse Japanese tire companies of antitrust violations
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — Three consumers are suing Japanese tire companies, alleging antitrust violations.
Attorney: Plaintiff's reimbursement approach was key to class denial in Chrysler suit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — In a lawsuit against Chrysler, plaintiff Steve Doyle will not be able to certify the suit as class action, and an attorney from Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP provided an explanation for the rejection by the Ninth Court of Appeals.
Judges mentor Montgomery County students on civics at upcoming academy
Maryland judges, attorneys, and justice officials will engage with students to discuss law and society at the Civics and Law Academy in Montgomery County.
Court makes decision on suit alleging false advertising by Gap and Banana Republic online stores
Laurie Munning filed a class action lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on Gap Factory and Banana Republic Factory store websites. The court agreed to some of the charges by Munning and rejected others with and without prejudice.
CFPB alleges Virginia pawnbroker's loans violate federal law
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A federal agency alleges a Fredericksburg, Virginia, corporation failed to disclose certain terms on its contracts.
Alabama couple allege Pella windows are defective and cause wood rot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – An Alabama couple have filed a class action suit against an Iowa window manufacturer over allegations the windows are defective.
Consumer alleges Glade auto air fresheners damage vehicle's interior
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania man has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Glade auto scented oil automotive air fresheners over allegations the products leak and damage a vehicle's interior surfaces.
Consumer alleges Dannon's yogurt is falsely advertised as all natural
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A Minnesota consumer alleges a specific brand of yogurt is falsely advertised as being all natural.
DoJ settles with JPMorgan subsidiary in Hong Kong over corruption allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 17 that JPMorgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited (JPMorgan APAC), a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of multinational bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC), will pay $72 million after allegations of gaining advantages for bank deals by awarding important jobs to relatives and friends of Chinese government officials.
SEC charges Patrick Carter, 808 Renewable Energy Corp. with fraud
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges Nov. 17 against Patrick Carter, the founder and CEO of 808 Renewable Energy Corp., and other individuals over allegations of defrauding investors.
EEOC alleges Spec Formliners paid female sales reps less than male counterparts
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Nov. 17 against Spec Formliners Inc. of Santa Ana, California, over allegations of paying a female sales representative less than a male sales representative.
Washington client accuses Cigna of negligent representation
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — A Washington man is suing Cigna, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Washington consumer accuses health care facilities of delayed claims
RICHLAND, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — A Washington man is suing health care facilities, alleging they have delayed paying a valid claim to him.
Stockholder accuses Alexion, officers of misleading statements
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A stockholder is suing a pharmaceutical company and its officers, alleging violation of federal law.
New York consumer accuses Camille Rose of false advertising
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York consumer is suing a beauty care business, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
California customer accuses Scottrade of negligence
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing Scottrade, alleging breach of contract, negligence and unjust enrichment.