News from January 2017
N.J. borough alleges it purchased six defective turf fields from Fieldturf USA
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey borough has filed a class action lawsuit against field turf manufacturers over allegations their product is defective.
Students claim Charlotte law school misrepresented that it was ABA-compliant
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Three Charlotte School of Law students allege the school misrepresented the compliance of its law programs.
Consumer claims J.R. Carlson Laboratories aloe vera supplement does not contain aloe
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a nutritional supplement doesn't contain aloe vera as advertised and has filed a class action lawsuit.
Heritage among those facing lawsuit filed by 20 AGs
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – The attorneys general of 20 states filed a lawsuit against Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., Auribindo Pharma USA Inc., Citron Pharma LLC, Mayne Pharma (USA) Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. on Dec. 15, 2016.
Ninth Circuit ruling allows landlords to seek more damages against bankrupt tenants
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will help California landlords seek and claim more damages against tenants who file for bankruptcy.
Honeywell retirees appeal dismissal of lifetime health care benefits suit
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Retirees of Honeywell International Inc. have appealed an Ohio federal judge's ruling that found the company did not need to pay them lifetime health care benefits.
Florida's top court addresses Economic Loss Rule
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – This past December, the legal landscape for manufacturers in contractual privity with another party was altered.
Dollar General among those facing lawsuits over aloe gel
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The Dollar General Corp. is fighting a lawsuit filed on Dec. 13 that alleges its aloe gel is not what it claims to be. In fact, the suit alleges that the product in question is essentially “worthless.”
Class action accuses Dole Foods of fraud over health benefits
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing Dole Foods, alleging breach of warranty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Class action filed against Carrier
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — Six consumers are suing Carrier and other heating and air conditioner suppliers, alleging design defect and product liability.
U.S. government accuses mental hospital of fraud
MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. government is suing a Milwaukee mental hospital, alleging fraud, unjust enrichment and violation of federal law.
California consumer accuses loan company of telephone harassment
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing a loan company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Four consumers accuse glue company of false advertising
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Four consumers are suing a glue business, alleging design defect and product liability.
Stockholder alleges corporation, board violated law
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- A public stockholder is suing a a corporation and its board of directors, alleging negligent misrepresentation and violation of federal securities law.
West Coast 'super tort' against Monsanto could spread to other states
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – A private law firm in line to earn millions representing the state of Washington has been active in recent years donating to candidates for state attorney general.
Calif. Supreme Court: No immunity extension for tribal payday lenders
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Two federally recognized tribes have been denied immunity protections from California payday lender regulations after a recent state Supreme Court decision.
False Claims Act settlement with United Shore can provide guidance, attorney says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that United Shore Financial Services (USFS) will pay $48 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. The agreement was announced on Dec. 28 and was reached after a nearly two-year long investigation.
New FCC rule to add paperwork for TV, radio stations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Broadcasters can add a new regulation to follow when airing political advertisements.
FTC takes action against D-Link for its allegedly insecure wireless routers and internet cameras
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a complaint Jan. 5 against D-Link Corp., a Taiwan-based computer networking equipment manufacturer with a U.S. subsidiary.
EPA reaches agreement with Smith Cove for cleanup of Callahan Mine Superfund Site
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Jan. 6 that a settlement has been reached to facilitate cleanup of the Callahan Mine Superfund Site in Brooksville, Maine.