News from August 2017
Amazon.com sued over allegedly defective solar eclipse glasses
Plaintiffs in the proposed class action lawsuit, filed in a South Carolina federal court this week, accuse the online retailer of selling “unfit” glasses and criticize Amazon for its last-minute email recall of the product.
Delaware law firm files suit against former attorney over Celgene whistleblower lawsuit
Plaintiff Grant & Eisenhofer PA alleges in its lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia last week, that one of its former attorneys allegedly breached his duty to the firm and acted unethically. The firm filed a separate but related lawsuit earlier this month, seeking to recover millions in fees and costs it incurred in representing a California whistleblower.
N.J. Supreme Court reinstates claim against township; Business owners claim injuries from next-door dry cleaner
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of New Jersey has reversed an appellate court's decision and reinstated a couple's personal injury claim against a public entity.
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Funding litigation a billion-dollar business
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - It is now estimated to be a billion-dollar business and growing, as third-party funders and investors are becoming more embedded in the litigation game.
North Dakota Workers' Comp ruling leaves company in 'worst of both worlds'
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has answered seven questions in a Workers' Compensation case that one of the attorneys involved says will have a "significant impact" on these types of cases.
Target files motion to dismiss claim regarding biotin supplement
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit over a supplement sold by Target should be dismissed, according to the retailer.
MusclePharm moves to dismiss another Glutamine lawsuit, this time in Michigan
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – Musclepharm, a bodybuilding supplement company currently being sued over allegations of misrepresentation, has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Hanesbrands seeks dismissal of fraud suit over L'eggs 'run resistant' hosiery
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Hanesbrands Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss an amended class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York regarding a brand of hosiery.
Kansas court orders gas well owner's case against Oxy USA to stay in federal court
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – A gas well owner’s class action lawsuit against Oxy USA will stay in federal court despite the plaintiff’s wish that it be remanded back to state court.
California wins $3.2 million judgment against Chinese apparel company
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a default judgment Aug. 22 against Ningbo Beyond, an apparel manufacturing company based in China that operates in California.
Georgia targets automobile dealer that allegedly deceived customers about vehicle titles
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Aug. 18 that his office has filed a lawsuit against the Momentum Group Inc., doing business as Gwinnett Mitsubishi and Gwinnett Suzuki, for allegations of deceptive advertising and sales practices.
FTC reaches agreement with National Association of Animal Breeders on dairy bull fertilization
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 18 that the National Association of Animal Breeders Inc. (NAAB) has agreed to not adopt rules that would have allegedly stifled competition among its members unreasonably.
EEOC accuses Wisconsin residential care provider of pregnancy discrimination
MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 22 against Silverado Menomonee Falls LLC, doing business as Silverado Oak Village, for allegations of firing an employee rather than providing accommodations for her pregnancy-related medical conditions.
Injunction entered against World Patent Marketing
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 24 that a federal court has granted its requested for a preliminary injunction against World Patent Marketing.
Massachusetts dentist to return $500,000 to state Medicaid program after alleged false billing
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Aug. 21 that Dr. Annie Watson and her dental practice, Gentle Smiles LLC, will return $500,000 to the state’s Medicaid program (MassHealth) after allegations of improperly billing the program for some of its services.
District of Columbia obtains judgment against debt relief company that allegedly duped consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Aug. 24 that his office has obtained a judgment against Student Aid Center Inc. and the company’s owners, Ramiro Fernandez-Moris and Damien Alvarez, for allegations of unlawfully marketing student debt relief services to district consumers.
American Express subsidiaries pay total of $96 million in CFPB's discrimination case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Aug. 23 that action against two American Express banking subsidiaries accused of discriminating against consumers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories has resulted in $96 million in relief.
Calif. Lawmakers creating due process concerns, group claims
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The leader of a California legal reform group sees “situational due process” as a growing concern in Sacramento.
Group seeks changes to MDL pleading requirements, cites 'unbalanced litigation environment'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers for Civil Justice, a partnership of corporate attorneys, has submitted a request for amendment to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules earlier this month.
Defendant wants dismissal of case over Onagofly drones
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California will consider a plea to dismiss a lawsuit brought by individuals who ordered drone flying machines and claimed the products were falsely advertised as to their performance capabilities.