News from April 2017
Woman accuses telecommunications company of harassment
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a telecommunications company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
California consumer accuses lotion manufacturer of false advertising
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a moisturizer lotion business, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Illinois consumer accuses dating service business of breach of contract
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — An Illinois consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a Texas dating service business, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Trampoline park wins case over flipping injury
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) – The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a trampoline park in a case filed by a then 17-year-old boy over allegations he was injured while performing a triple front flip.
Confide making false security claims, lawsuit says
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A Michigan consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a communications app business, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Phoney Lawsuits: Settlement cancels fight between company, frequent TCPA plaintiff/lawyer combo
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A lawsuit that once looked destined for a showdown between a prolific plaintiffs lawyer and a defendant accusing him and his plaintiff of manufacturing lawsuits has been settled.
Coke hit with lawsuit over 'no added sugar' claims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Class action takes issue with camera on drones
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against drone manufacturers, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
New York secures $40 million with Harbert Management in tax fraud settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 18 that Alabama-based Harbert Management Corporation and top executives at the firm will pay $40 million for allegedly perpetrating a scheme to avoid paying millions in New York state tax on performance income.
New York settles with 104 auto dealerships that allegedly sold vehicles under recall for defects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 21 that his office has reached settlements with 104 auto dealerships that allegedly sold vehicles to consumers in the state without disclosing that the vehicles were under recall for defective and sometimes dangerous issues.
Oregon public records reform bill advances in state Senate
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced April 18 that her public record reform legislation, Senate Bill 481, was unanimously advanced by the state’s Senate and will go before the House for a full vote.
California targets two charity operators that allegedly use donations for personal use
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 17 that his office has filed a civil lawsuit against two California charities – Wounded Warriors Support Group (WWSG) and Central Coast Equine Rescue and Retirement (CCERR) – for allegations of charitable fraud.
Alaska sues U.S. for ownership of land underneath portions of Knik River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) — Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth announced April 19 that the state is suing the United States to assert ownership of the land underlying portions of Knik River.
New York attorney general releases report detailing work of Health Care Bureau's Helpline
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 19 that his office has released a report detailing the work of the Health Care Bureau’s Helpline.
Alabama attorney general urges consumers affected by Provigil settlement to file claims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced April 18 that he is urging consumers to file claims related to the state’s settlement with the makers of the drug Provigil by June 25.
California joins multistate coalition in defending federal energy-saving light bulb regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 18 that he has joined the California Energy Commission and six attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene in a lawsuit related to energy saving light bulb regulations.
New York attorney general warns consumers about scammers using gift cards to commit fraud
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 21 a consumer alert to warn consumers about scammers that use gift cards to commit fraud, usually against senior citizens.
More than 175,000 Arizonans eligible for refund after Theranos OKs $4.9 million settlement
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced April 18 that Arizonans who purchased a blood test from Theranos Inc. will receive a full refund after a settlement between his office and the company.
Kentucky SC again takes up case over slip and fall in Speedway parking lot, this time reverses appeals court
The Kentucky Supreme Court, in a ruling last month, said the state Court of Appeals read and applied past high court decisions too narrowly. The appeals court had reversed and remanded for entry of a defense judgment, invoking the common law’s “open and obvious” doctrine.
N.J. firm argues for sanctions against accuser; Debt collector says RICO case should proceed
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey firm accused of a “Mafia-style” racketeering enterprise has asked a federal judge to punish the debt collection company that made those allegations.