News from June 2017
Oklahoma law firms allege other lawyers breached agreement
TULSA, Okla. (Legal Newsline) — A group of Oklahoma law firms is suing other lawyers, alleging breach of contract.
Florida consumer accuses direct marketer of unjust enrichment
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a telemarketing company, alleging breach of warranty and unjust enrichment.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds enforcement of agreement between Calais Co., shareholder
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Alaska has ruled in favor of Alaskan real estate company Calais after a former shareholder alleged that her dissolution dividends were appraised incorrectly.
Judge dismisses claim for punitive damages in false advertising suit against Tradewinds Beverage Co.
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California Philip S. Gutierrez has agreed to dismiss the request for punitive damages in a lawsuit accusing an iced tea maker of false advertising.
Charter Communications seeks to transfer TCPA case from Georgia to N.Y. court
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Charter Communications is asking a federal court in Atlanta to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging it sent junk faxes and transfer the case to the Southern District of New York.
Court rules class action lawsuit against J. Crew website needs to be amended
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit against J. Crew will need to be amended before it will be considered, a recent decision by a U.S. district court judge stated.
Twenty allege Waffle House background checks performed by shady agency
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Twenty consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Waffle House and other defendants, alleging violation of federal law.
Pennsylvania House committee puts off vote on asbestos transparency legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday passed over a scheduled vote on legislation that would require plaintiffs’ attorneys to reveal to a court any claims they intend to make to an asbestos bankruptcy trust involving the same case.
SCOTUS: Mont. SC wrong to take in out-of-state lawsuits against railroad
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court on May 30 reversed the judgment of the Montana Supreme Court decision in a case concerning jurisdiction.
Tennessee man convicted on multiple counts including sex trafficking
Following a two-day trial, a federal jury in the Western District of Kentucky found Portier Q. Govan, 38, from Memphis, Tennessee, guilty on all counts in a five-count indictment.
GNC seeks dismissal of aloe vera product suit, claims consumer fails to state claim
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – General Nutrition Corp. (GNC) wants a class action lawsuit filed by an Illinois consumer, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation over an aloe vera product, dismissed.
Environmental group alleges company pollutes Los Angeles waters
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — An environmental group is suing a California company, alleging violation of federal law.
Customer accuses Merrill Lynch of fraud
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against Merrill Lynch, alleging fraud and negligence.
Maryland agency accuses Department of Education of violations
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — A Maryland agency is suing the Department of Education, alleging violation of federal law.
PhD Fitness seeks dismissal of class action regarding supplement claims
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – A California-based fitness company sued for alleged fraud and negligent misrepresentation has filed a motion to dismiss against the plaintiff over allegations he failed to state a claim for relief.
MGM Resorts, Costco seek to have gift card fee suit tossed
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – MGM Resorts International and Costco Wholesale are seeking to have some claims dismissed in a class action complaint in which the two are accused of slapping consumers with inactivity fees on gift cards purchased for MGM properties.
Judge denies injunctive relief for plaintiff in Newman's Own pasta sauce case
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in New York has come to several conclusions on issues involving a class action suit against the Newman’s Own company alleging deception over its “all natural” pasta sauce labels.
Settlement with Orbit over car seats causes class action to be dismissed
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A man who sued car seat manufacturers, claiming they failed to disclose the amount of harmful flame-retardant chemicals contained in their products, has agreed to voluntarily dismiss the case.
Gel Spice says woman didn't prove loss in tumeric case, files motion to dismiss
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A food manufacturer faced with a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling a highly lead-tainted product filed a motion to dismiss in April.
Haitian berry pickers in Florida claiming discrimination settle with growers; Attorneys seek $120K
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Farm laborers hired to pick blueberries for the agricultural growing company Clear Springs Farming who claimed they were discriminated against because of their ethnicity have reached a new settlement, requesting $132,000 in attorney fees.