News from 2017
EEOC announces $118,000 judgment against debt collector for alleged pregnancy discrimination
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 2 that a federal judge has entered a $118,483 judgment against Receivable Management over allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC settles for $45,000 with two Arizona companies over drug policies
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 8 that two Scottsdale, Arizona, companies will pay $45,000 after allegations of disability discrimination involving pre-employment drug testing policies.
EEOC targets Big Lots for alleged disability harassment
ELKINS, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 6 against national retailer Big Lots Stores Inc. for allegations of condoning disability harassment and punishing an employee without disabilities for associating with a co-worker with disabilities.
Maryland county settles EEOC allegations of pay discrimination
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced June 5 that Prince George’s County, Maryland, will pay $145,402 after allegations of federal pay discrimination.
Passenger accuses airline company of contract breach
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — A Florida passenger has filed a class action lawsuit against an airline company, alleging breach of contract.
New Jersey consumers accuse baby products manufacturer of fraud
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Two New Jersey consumers are suing a baby products manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Consumers accuse medical treatments business of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a California medical treatment business, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
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.
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.