News from 2017
Washington state settles with 2 restaurants that allegedly mislabeled fish in sushi products
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced May 25 that his office has settled with two state restaurants. The restaurants will cease the alleged mislabeling of fish in their sushi products.
Attorney general certifies petition seeking to change Ohio's congressional redistricting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced May 22 that he has certified the petition that seeks to amend the Ohio Constitution and change the congressional redistricting process in the state.
Labor Department joins Pension Benefit Guaranty to recover $1.5 million for 2 participants
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced May 25 that the partnership between its Employee Benefits Security Administration and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has recovered close to $1.5 million for participants in two terminated Chicago-based pension plans.
New York Times alleges Defense Department violated law
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The New York Times and a reporter are suing the Defense Department, alleging violation of federal law.
Oregon counties sue over expansion of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A group of 17 counties in western Oregon is suing the United States, alleging violation of state law.
Commercial spaceflight industry faces uncertain legal, regulatory environment
MIDLAND, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The idea of buying a ticket to space seems like something that would play out in a summer blockbuster movie.
Consumer accuses energy company of inflating prices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York woman has filed a class action lawsuit against an energy company, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Former student accuses education secretary of legal violations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing the U.S. education secretary, alleging violation of civil rights and violation of federal law.
Arkansas couple accuse ministries group of fraud
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas couple have filed a class action lawsuit against a ministries group, alleging fraud.
Customers accuse Hertz of excessive fees
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — Two customers have filed a class action lawsuit against Hertz, alleging breach of contract and unfair competition.
New Mexico accuses California real estate group of fraud
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — New Mexico's attorney general is suing California real estate groups, alleging fraud.
Phoney Lawsuits: Comcast wants access to 'professional' plaintiff's prior testimony
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - On May 16, attorneys for Comcast asked a federal magistrate judge to force a New Jersey plaintiffs firm to hand over transcripts of depositions given by its client, Jan Konopca. Comcast is a defendant in one of 31 lawsuits filed by Konopca in New Jersey federal court.
Alabama Supreme Court sends workers' compensation suit back to court to decide retaliatory discharge claim
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The Alabama Supreme Court remanded a workers' compensation case back to state court to decide if the retaliatory discharge claim, filed by an injured nursing home worker, was covered under her employer’s program designed to compel arbitration.
Alabama Supreme Court sends eight Family Security Credit Union cases to arbitration
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – Eight separate claims filed against a credit union for allegedly failing to perfect its security interest in vehicles before financing the purchasers of the vehicles will head arbitration, according to a court ruling.
Chef Kyle Connaughton's case against Chipotle dismissed
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The New York Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a well-known chef’s case against Chipotle Bar and Grill.
Consumer accuses Johnson & Johnson of negligent misrepresentation
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York City consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Consumers allege cruise company breached contract
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a cruise business, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Consumer alleges pharmaceutical company inflated prices
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Michigan consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies, alleging fraud, unfair competition and violation of state law.
Consumer alleges cheese manufacturer mislabeled products
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Seattle consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Sargento Foods, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Queens property owners allege MTA released hazardous materials
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Queens property owners have filed a class action lawsuit against New York's MTA, alleging negligence caused hazardous materials to be spilled on the plaintiffs' property..