News from November 2017
FTC shuts down two alleged tech support scams
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Oct. 26 that the operators of two tech support scams will settle FTC charges of duping consumers into purchasing unnecessary repairs for their supposedly virus-infected computers.
Cohen Milstein claims DuPont, Chemours discharged toxic chemicals in Cape Fear River
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A Leland, North Carolina, citizen has filed a class action lawsuit over allegations that two companies have released toxic chemicals into a river used as a drinking water supply.
Lyft drivers sees damages over allegations employment was misclassified
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Lyft drivers are alleging that they were misclassified as independent contractors and that Lyft unlawfully placed the cost of doing business to its drivers.
Consumer claims Banana Boat Kids sunscreen has SPF of 24, not 100 as advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A consumer has filed a class-action suit over claims that a brand of children's sunscreen does not offer the coverage it advertises.
Cascade Collections alleged to have violated collection laws with letter
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a debt collection letter she received is unlawful.