News from 2017
Abelson Legal Search seeks $1M in punitive damages from Baker Donelson firm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – A Philadelphia corporation alleges that it was not paid for its services by a Tennessee law firm.
Roomstogo.com Inc. accused of placing unlawful marketing calls
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida man alleges that a furniture store chain unlawfully contacted him for marketing purposes.
Class action filed over Rolex watches against Nordstrom, HauteLook
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Baltimore consumer alleges a vintage watch she purchased was misrepresented.
Babyganics sunscreen has false SPF number, consumers claim
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Consumers allege that a Babyganics sunscreen misrepresents its protection.
Customer accuses baby products manufacturer of false advertising
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) — A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a baby prodcuts business, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Two customers accuse Kia of warranty breach
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two customers have filed a class action lawsuit against Kia Motors, alleging breach of warranty, fraud and unfair trade practices.
EEOC targets UPS Freight for alleged disability discrimination
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 8 against UPS Freight, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CFPB unveils new Know Before You Owe overdraft disclosure prototypes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Aug. 4 that it has unveiled its new Know Before You Owe overdraft disclosure prototypes, which were created to improve the model form that banks and credit unions already provide to consumers weighing overdraft coverage.
U.S. SC arguments in consolidated cases over arbitration agreements set for October
The Oct. 2 oral argument date means a decision likely won’t be reached in the cases -- Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, Ernst & Young v. Morris and NLRB v. Murphy Oil USA Inc. -- until late this year or even early 2018.
DOL moves to rescind its persuader rule, citing ‘concerns’ raised by courts and need to review
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards published its notice in June, explaining it intends to rescind the rule, first published by the DOL in March 2016. The rule, or Persuader Advice Exemption Rule, effectively eliminates the “advice exemption” under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
Connecticut trial pits trespasser against taxpayer-owned railroad
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – The facts in Colon v. Metro-North Commuter Railroad are as clear as a jolt from a high-tension power line: Plaintiff Omar Milton Colon trespassed on a railroad right-of-way and illegally climbed high on an electrical pole, where he suffered a shock that left him badly burned and with the loss of both legs below the knees.
Eighth Circuit asks for additional briefing in Target data breach class action settlement
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, earlier this year, sent the case back to a Minnesota federal district court to reconsider the objections of class member Leif Olson. In May, the federal court approved certification of the class action for a second time.
Mountain Crest SRL claims Molson Coors, Anheuser-Busch agreement harmed its export sales
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – The owner of Wisconsin's Minhas Craft Brewery alleges that it was damaged by lost export sales to Canada because of an agreement signed by Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch.
Ocean State Job Lot alleged to have falsely advertised 'gray market' batteries
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges that batteries he purchased at a discount store are not meant for the American market and advertising claims of the batteries' life are false and misleading.
Opioid company sued by former employee under False Claims Act
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job with an opioid pain medication pharmaceutical company.
The Advisory Board Co. accused of misrepresenting facts about company
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Stockholders for a publicly traded consulting company allege that they have been damaged because they purchased stock at artificially inflated prices.
Utah files suit over alleged damages caused by Colorado gold mine blowout
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – The state of Utah alleges it has been damaged by a blowout at a former gold mine in Colorado.
Mortgage company to pay $74 million after allegedly violating False Claims Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Aug. 8 that PHH Corp., PHH Mortgage Corp. and PHH Home Loans (collectively, PHH) will pay $74,453,802 to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
EEOC targets AT&T Pacific Bell over allegations of discrimination against deaf employee
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 8 against AT&T Pacific Bell, a telecommunications company in California, for allegations of denying an employee’s request for a sign language interpreter.
Massachusetts contractor to pay $100,000 for alleged wage law violations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Aug. 8 that Wilmington Wiring Corporation (WWC) and owner John Garrett will pay more than $100,000 after allegations of intentionally failing to properly pay employees working on a public project for the city of Worcester to repair streetlights.