News from 2017
Law firm drops suit against pissedconsumer.com over user reviews about 'sexual dalliances'
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A consumer website has filed a memorandum in opposition to a law firm’s defamation complaint and request for injunctive relief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Junior Mints box has 43 percent empty air and is deceiving, consumer alleges
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newline) – A consumer alleges she was deceived by a candy manufacturer because it misrepresented the amount of candy consumers were purchasing.
Just Energy Group alleged to charge customers 'exorbitant variable energy rates'
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Two New York consumers allege that an independent energy service company injured them with its deceptive marketing and sales practices.
Man alleges Sav-On Pharmacy harassed him with calls about prescription pickup
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A San Diego County individual alleges a pharmacy has harassed him with robocalls.
Consumer claims pura d'or shampoo is not 100 percent natural as it claims
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio consumer alleges an anti-hair loss shampoo marked by a California company is not 100 natural as its label claims.
Maryland alleges EPA failed to act on petition on electric generating units
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – The state of Maryland alleges that the U.S. EPA failed to act on a petition it sent regarding electric generating units in neighboring states.
Lawsuit claims Proganix hair care line is falsely advertised
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a line of hair care products falsely represents that it can repair damaged hair.
Facebook sued over birthday reminder texts
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Facebook over allegations it sent text messages without his consent.
Consumers claim Bluegreen Corp. falsely advertises timeshares
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a Florida timeshare company over allegations that the company used misleading business practices to sell the vacation properties.
Nonprofits seek to enjoin tour operations over Hawaii national parks, allege FAA failed to develop plan
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit alliance of local, state and federal resource professionals and a nonprofit coalition of homeowners in Hawaii allege that the noise from air tour operators is disrupting activities.
Ocwen Financial on CFPB suit: Complaint 'riddled with pleading deficiencies,' should be dismissed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A mortgage company under fire for its loan practices has filed a motion to dismiss, alleging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has abused its authority in filing the suit.
Judge rules against Ferrara Candy Co.'s motion to dismiss class action suit over slack-fill claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit against an Illinois candy company will continue after a U.S. district court judge ruled against a motion to dismiss July 25.
New Mexico cab company claims Uber, Lyft operated in area unlawfully
ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (Legal Newsline) – A New Mexico cab company alleges it has been damaged by the purportedly unauthorized service provided by ride-sharing companies.
Consumer claims Fruit Bliss date product packaging contains nearly 80 percent empty space
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a food distributor over allegations that the packaging on a nour date product is misleading.
Gatorade's settlement over anti-water videogame could be problem for comparative advertising
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A videogame promoted by Gatorade encouraged users to pass up water in favor of its product, but the company's settlement with a state prosecutor could be a sign that companies should avoid similar marketing.
North Dakota Supreme Court dismisses appeal by woman whose car was repossessed
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of a woman who filed a class action lawsuit after her car was repossessed in 2007.
Two wrongful termination claims against UC San Diego reinstated
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California appellate court recently overruled a lower court's decision to grant summary judgment against a woman suing the University of California San Diego for wrongful termination, though it did order several of her claims dismissed.
Former Gonzaga employee who complained about lack of padding on basketball court can't sue for wrongful termination, court rules
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a man who claims he was wrongfully terminated by Gonzaga University was upheld by the Washington Court of Appeals in an opinion that was released Sept. 7.
Delaware court rules mall owner not entitled to insurance coverage in fraud case
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – In a class action lawsuit involving alleged overcharging for electricity at a Florida mall, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware has ruled that the mall owner and real estate management company are not entitled to insurance coverage in a fraud case filed by a hair salon and other tenants.
Father can't sue N.H. town after son injured trying to touch person on rope swing
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) – The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently ruled that the town of Chester was not liable for the injuries caused to a boy swimming at a pond on city property.