News from 2017
N.J. court affirms dismissal of False Claims Act lawsuit against credit card processors
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey appeals court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a man who alleged credit card processors had evaded state fees and violated the state’s False Claims Act.
Calif. court sinks marine mechanic’s negligence lawsuit against container terminal company and its contractors
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – On July 20, a California appeals court upheld a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of Evergreen Container Terminal and two of its contractors in a negligence lawsuit filed by a marine mechanic allegedly injured while performing maintenance at a marine container terminal leased by the company.
Indiana court denies liquor license to company that already has beer license
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – On July 21, the Indiana Supreme Court, citing anti-monopoly liquor licensing statutes, overturned a trial court ruling granting Spirited Sales LLC a wholesale liquor license.
Kansas court defines 'cargo' in Midwest Crane & Rigging appeal of fine
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a crane permanently bolted to a truck chassis does not qualify as cargo, nor does it make the truck a commercial motor vehicle under the Unified Carrier Registration Act.
Va. high court: Woman filed frivolous lawsuits, wasted judicial resources
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – On June 8, the Virginia Supreme Court imposed an injunction against Dora Adkins, who has filed 41 lawsuits over eight years.
Senate Obamacare repeal failures warning sign for business and banking communities on rescinding anti-arbitration rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Business and banking interests are working to ensure that an upcoming Senate attempt to rescind the Consumer Financial Bureau Protection’s (CFPB) anti-arbitration rule plays out differently than repeated failures by Senate Republicans to repeal any or all of Obamacare. And they are enlisting help on the state level to do it.
Brian D. Shockley named administrative judge for Worcester County
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has announced that Judge Brian D. Shockley will assume the role of Administrative Judge for the Worcester County Circuit Court starting August 6, 2017.
EEOC targets Delaware nonprofit, alleging disability discrimination
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 17 against Connections CSP Inc., a non-profit company providing health care, housing and employment opportunities, for allegations of denying reasonable accommodation to a class of employees with disabilities.
House Republicans vote to repeal CFPB rule that was called gift for class action lawyers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Two weeks after a federal consumer protection agency took steps to finalize a controversial rule regarding class action lawsuits, the U.S. House of Representatives has disapproved by acting to kill it.
Consumer files suit against Keller Williams Realty over allegedly unlawful solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles County individual alleges that a real estate company unlawfully contacted her.
Virginia Supreme Court rules Atlantic Coast Pipeline's notice to landowners did not satisfy code
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – On July 13, the Virginia Supreme Court issued a decision in an appeal involving a property survey notice provided by a natural gas company.
General Motors files motion to dismiss class action suit over allegedly defective engines
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A hearing was held on July 6 before Judge Edward M. Chen to review a motion to dismiss filed by General Motors in a class action lawsuit led by Monteville Sloan Jr. against the vehicle manufacturer.
Texas Supreme Court overturns trial court ruling, denies same sex-couples equal state benefits
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Texas Supreme Court recently affirmed a temporary injunction that prevented the City of Houston from furnishing benefits to the same-sex spouses of its employees.
Illinois Supreme Court rules in favor of Union Pacific in closely watched case of injured worker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling came down in favor of the defense in construction accident cases when it ruled that Union Pacific Railroad was not liable for the injuries suffered by a subcontractor while demolishing a railroad bridge in Chicago in 2006.
Snap Fitness member files class action over allegations of an unlawful fee
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio man alleges that a fitness club is unlawfully charging its members a fee.
Snackers claim Pringles' Salt and Vinegar chips are falsely advertised
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California couple are alleging that the makers of Pringles chips falsely advertise the ingredients for a particular flavor of chips.
Woman claims Express Scripts' fee is excessive, files class action
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida woman is alleging a pharmacy benefit management service charged an excessive fee for her health records.
Individual claims injuries after Washington State University data breach
TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A Seattle man alleges he has suffered fraud as a result of a university's data breach.
Gold Peak Tea 'no preservatives' advertising is deceptive, New York consumer claims
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man alleges that a tea beverage manufactured by Coca-Cola is falsely advertised as having no preservatives.
Cash Fund sued in TCPA lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California individual has filed a class action lawsuit against an online business loan company over allegations it contacted her without her permission.