News from 2017
Spanish speaker alleges Solarcity Corp. did not provide translation of contract
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California woman alleges a solar company misrepresented its goods and that she has not received the energy savings promised to her.
Consumer claims Starbucks Doubleshot drink doesn't contain two shots of espresso
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man claims that Starbucks Doubleshot beverages do not contain two shots of espresso based on the drink's caffeine content.
American Sugar Refining Inc. alleged to have failed to disclose nonnatural ingredient in organic agave nectar
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims that an agave nectar labeled as organic contains nonnatural, nonorganic ingredients.
Fitness 19 Redlands alleged to have made bank account withdraws without permission
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims a gym automatically withdrew fees from his bank account without authorization.
Company seeks injunction against city of St. Louis to build communications tower
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri company is seeking an injunction to allow it to construct a wireless communications tower in St. Louis.
Delaware court dismisses Martha Stewart shareholder challenge
The court, in its Aug. 18 opinion, ruled that the 2015 sale of Stewart’s merchandising company to Sequential Brands Group Inc. -- worth more than $350 million -- included the appropriate protective measures.
Court affirms request for logs in Riddell football helmet case
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California Appeals Court ruling has affirmed that a trial court correctly granted a request to compel a football helmet maker to produce privilege logs previously withheld.
Rockstar fighting lawsuit over the amount of Roasted in can
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – An energy drink company is fighting an Oregon consumer’s allegations that the company falsely advertised how much liquid was in a can of its beverage.
SquareTrade appealing to Second Circuit over arbitration clause in terms and conditions of purchase
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – SquareTrade Inc. has filed a motion to appeal a district court's ruling denying the technology company’s request to compel arbitration of a class action lawsuit.
Target data breach settlement needs subclasses, group argues to Eighth Circuit
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A group objecting to a $10 million class action settlement stemming from a 2013 Target data breach has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to vacate the class certification order.
EEOC seeks reparation for employees allegedly discriminated against by Hawaii blood bank
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 6 against the Blood Bank of Hawaii for allegedly refusing reasonable accommodations for firing employees who needed additional leave for disability reasons.
Washington targets St. Joseph Medical Center for alleged charity violations
TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit Sept. 5 against St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma for allegations of violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act by withholding charity from tens of thousands of low-income patients.
Georgia comments on court decision to invalidate U.S. overtime rule case
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced a statement Sept. 5 following the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas summary judgment in the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Overtime Rule case.
Dell subsidiary to pay $110,000 after alleged discrimination toward transgender employee
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Sept. 1 that EMC Corporation, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies (collectively, Dell EMC), will pay $110,000 after allegations of discriminating based on sex and gender identity.
U.S. settles for $58.65 million with Novo Nordisk over alleged violations for Victoza drug
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 5 that Novo Nordisk Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, will pay $58.65 million after allegations of failing to comply with the FDA-mandated risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for its Type II diabetes medication Victoza.
EEOC opens pay discrimination case against Kansas pizza restaurant
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 1 against the former operators of a Pizza Studio in Kansas City, Kansas, for allegations of withdrawing job offers from two teens after the woman complained about being offered less pay than her male friend.
U.S. settles with St. Vincent, CHRISTUS after allegations of violating False Claims Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 7 that CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center (St. Vincent) and its partner, CHRISTUS Health (CHRISTUS), will resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Delaware accuses pawnshop of racketeering scheme
DOVER, Delaware (Legal Newsline) — Delaware Attorney General Matthew Denn announced a lawsuit Sept. 5 against a pawnshop in Middletown for allegations of selling stolen goods and running a criminal enterprise under the state’s racketeering statutes. Denn seeks $6.5 million in civil penalties.
Judge says plaintiffs didn't prove they were harmed by Ross Stores' pricing; Appeal in works
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California federal judge has ruled that a class action plaintiff can't prove he was misled by price tags at Ross Stores, helping the company to avoid having to settle the lawsuit - if the decision is affirmed on appeal.
Appellate court orders San Diego Union Tribune carriers' $10M award to be recalculated
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The California Court of Appeal, Fourth District has affirmed most of a ruling in favor of delivery drivers of the San Diego Union Tribune in an employee classification case, but has asked the trial court to recalculate damages and attorneys fees.