News from October 2017
California asks DeVos: Don't exempt student loan servicers from state law enforcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 24 that he has joined a coalition of attorneys general in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, urging her to reject attempts by student loan servicers to secure immunity from enforcement and oversight.
California receives $29 million in multi-state settlement with Deutsche Bank
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Oct. 25 that Deutsche Bank will pay $220 million in a multi-state settlement after allegations of fraudulent manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). California will receive about $29 million of the settlement funds.
Arizona alleges Bisbee's plastic bag ban violates state laws
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Oct. 24 that the plastic and carryout bag regulations enacted by the city of Bisbee violate state law.
New Jersey alleges Mahwah Township discriminates against Orthodox Jews
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced a lawsuit Oct. 24 against the Mahwah Township Council and the township of Mahwah for allegations of discriminating against Orthodox Jewish people.
Florida Supreme Court states 5th District erred in applying 'rare' requirement for fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Florida Supreme Court has remanded a case filed by an elderly couple against their insurer back to the 5th District to reinstate an award of attorney's fees.
Dancers at Georgia club allege they were not paid wages
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Former dancers/entertainers at a gentlemen's club in Sandy Springs, Georgia, allege they were not paid wages or compensation.
Former LuLaRoe consultants allege pyramid scheme, seek restitution
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Three Sacramento County residents and former LuLaRoe consultants allege that they were "unknowingly recruited" into a pyramid scheme.
Consumer claims brand of Pampers baby wipes are not 'natural' as advertised
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a brand of baby wipes is deceptively marketing as providing a natural clean.
Pfizer sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged anti-competitive practices
Pfizer’s lawsuit, filed in a Pennsylvania federal court in September, alleges Johnson & Johnson’s exclusionary contracts and other anti-competitive practices have denied U.S. patients access to therapeutic options and undermined the benefits of “robust” price competition in the “innovative and growing” biologics marketplace for patients.
Delaware firm’s former attorney fires back at claims of stealing client at center of Celgene whistleblower lawsuit
Defendants Guttman Buschner & Brooks PLLC and senior founding partner Reuben Guttman filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary judgment Oct. 10. On Friday, the defendants also filed a motion to strike plaintiff Grant & Eisenhofer PA’s complaint in its entirety.
New York contingency fee lawyers not offering discounts, study shows
CLAREMONT, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A trove of data revealing the contingency fees charged by New York City lawyers suggests that in virtually every tort case, lawyers charge the full one-third allowed under state regulations.
Diet Coke ads deceive consumers, class action claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, alleging that Diet Coke is misleadingly marketed as a weight-loss beverage.
Georgia drivers claim parking operators illegally immobilize vehicles
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia citizens have filed a class action lawsuit against Castle Parking Solutions LLC and Beacon Management Services LLC, alleging that they immobilized vehicles in violation of city statutes.
Rhode Island sues companies involved in 2003 oil spill
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The state of Rhode Island and its Department of Environmental Management are suing a vessel owner and its operators over environmental damage stemming from an oil spill.
Diet Dr. Pepper falsely advertised as weight-loss drink, lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Diet Dr. Pepper, alleging that the beverage's manufacturer has engaged in false advertisement and unjust enrichment.
Class action suit calls Diet Pepsi ads false, misleading
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Santa Rosa consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against PepsiCo over its marketing of Diet Pepsi.
Chicago firm sues loan companies over unsolicited faxes
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A professional corporation has filed a class action lawsuit against loan service companies, alleging that it was sent unsolicited faxes in violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Fimd Now Inc. accused of telephone harassment
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)— A Chatsworth woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a lending company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Good Nutrition accused of misleading consumers about sugar in mint bar
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A Riverside County consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a food manufacturer for allegedly misleading buyers about the sugar content of one of its products.
Lawsuit against LuLaRoe says it doesn't provide full refunds
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Several consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a clothing company for alleged fraud and unjust enrichment.