News from April 2017
FTC settles with three affiliate marketers for $500,000 on allegations of deceiving consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 17 that three Florida-based affiliate marketers will pay $500,000 after allegations of using illegal spam e-mail, false weight-loss claims and phony celebrity endorsements to market bogus weight-loss products.
FTC dismisses challenge against Advocate, NorthShore after companies drop proposed merger
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 22 that it has dismissed its case challenging Advocate Health Care Network’s proposed merger with NorthShore University HealthSystem after the two companies abandoned the merger.
Arkansas school district to revise polices related to HIV
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Justice Department announced March 21 that it has reached an agreement with the Pea Ridge School District (PRSD) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, that settles allegations the district violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Sanofi-Pasteur to pay nearly $20 million after allegedly overcharging VA for drugs
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 3 that Sanofi-Pasteur will pay $19,868,194 after allegations of incorrectly calculating drug prices and overcharging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) between 2002 and 2011 for two drug contracts.
EEOC settles class action against Texas Roadhouse for alleged age discrimination
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced March 31 that Texas Roadhouse will pay $12 million after allegations of discriminating against a class of job applicants due to their age.
California consumer accuses ink company of phone harassment
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against an ink company, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Target's supplements questioned in lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Target, alleging unfair competition.
U.S. government alleges merger of organic milk companies would hurt competition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The government is suing two organic milk companies, alleging violation of federal law.
Environmental group files lawsuit against California recycling business
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — An environmental group is suing a recycling business, alleging violation of federal water pollution laws.
Weleda accused of fraud in class action
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a men's products business, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
St. Louis consumer accuses Monsanto of false advertisement
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Beer drinker complains that Asahi not brewed in Japan
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a beer company, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Class action alleges spyware intercepted personal data
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against mobile phone manufacturers, alleging invasion of privacy and unfair competition.
Courting Art Baltimore returns with scholarships for young artists
Courting Art Baltimore is set to host its second annual art contest for local high school students.
Utah-based trucking company continues to fight class action lawsuit filed over alleged fraud
The suit, originally filed in 2011, alleges C.R. England Inc. fraudulently induced thousands of drivers to enroll in its training schools by promising them either employment or the ability to earn desirable income as independent contractors, even though positions with the company were largely unavailable.
Phoney Lawsuits: TCPA defendant awaits application of Pa. decision to N.J. serial plaintiff
TRENTON, N.J.(Legal Newsline) – In a federal court in New Jersey, a company targeted by a Polish immigrant who has filed more than 30 lawsuits is trying to avoid contributing to his apparently growing bank account, as the case draws to a close.
Ohio-based attorney alleges prominent class action firm Hagens Berman breached employment contract, defamed him
Last month, an Ohio federal judge ruled that the lawsuit filed by attorney Van Carter against Seattle-based Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP may continue, but in a Washington state federal court.
Lawsuit: Hanesbrands' hosiery not resisting runs
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Hanesbrands Inc., citing alleged fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Ninth Circuit rules for blind student in spat with school district
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in March has reversed that of a lower court and has clarified the expectation of school districts with regards to individual education program agreements.
Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal, case removal of suit alleging defects in YMC/YMUS motors
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Personal jurisdiction and consumer fraud law played a major part in a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling in favor of a motor company.