News from 2017
Florida man alleges Hydro Mousse lawn seeder did not grow grass
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida consumer alleges that a brand of liquid lawn seeder does not perform as advertised.
Crane Fortune Inc. challenges disqualification of participating in SNAP
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Houston vendor alleges it was wrongfully disqualified from participating in the food stamp program.
Branch Banking and Trust Co. of Virginia consumers alleged they were charged unnecessary fees
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Virginia consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a bank over allegations that they were victims of illegal predatory lending schemes and that the bank assessed unnecessary fees.
Former LuLaRoe consultants allege pyramid scheme, claim they lost thousands
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Former fashion consultants of LuLaRoe have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that they lost thousands to a pyramid scheme.
Search Engine Listing alleged to have solicited consumer registered on Do-Not-Call list
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Studio City, California individual has filed a class action lawsuit against an online marketing company over allegedly unlawful calls to solicit its services.
Bob Evans Farms stockholder alleges incomplete proxy statement was filed
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Bob Evans Farms stockholder has filed a class action lawsuit against it and the company's board of directors over allegations of a failure to disclose information.
Maryland circuit courts to hold adoption day events across counties
Judges across Maryland's Circuit Courts are set to oversee numerous adoptions and host family celebrations in recognition of National Adoption Day on November 18.
EEOC appoints two career federal employees to key legal and data roles
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 30 it has appointed two career federal employees to major managerial positions within the agency.
EEOC secures $45,000 for employee at California company after alleged pregnancy discrimination
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 31 that Peninsula Packaging, a packaging production company for consumer goods with headquarters in Exeter, California, will pay $45,000 and provide other relief after allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC accuses major Georgia hospital of disability discrimination
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Nov. 1 against Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for allegations of discriminating against an employee who requested leave due to a medical condition.
EEOC launches online portal to sign, file discrimination charges
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) announced Nov. 1 that it has launched an EEOC Public Portal that will provide individuals inquiring about discrimination with online access to information.
Consumer claims Coppertone spray sunscreen has lower SPF than advertised
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois consumer alleges a brand of sunscreen spray has a lower sun protection factor than what is advertised.
Minn. judge issues injunction against DOL’s fiduciary rule, also grants stay
Judge Susan Richard Nelson for the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, in her order last week, said an “actual, ongoing controversy” exists between plaintiff Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Three Californians allege home energy company violated TCPA
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — Three California consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a home energy company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Legal reform group: Allowing class actions in Mississippi a 'solution in search of a problem'
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – As the Mississippi Supreme Court decides whether to allow class action lawsuits in state courts, a legal reform group has filed its opposition.
New Chicago ordinance requires hotels to equip employees with panic buttons
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A new city ordinance passed Oct. 11 by Chicago City Council will equip hotel workers with portable emergency contact devices in an effort to eliminate instances of sexual harassment or assault.
No vicarious liability for Ind. Pizza Hut over death allegedly caused by one of its drivers
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The Indiana Supreme Court has refused to hold a pizza place liable under certian claims for a fatal crash allegedly caused by one of its delivery drivers - a basic and logical decision that prevents turmoil for employers, an attorney for the restaurant says.
Miss. justices split on holding hospital accountable for death of man who was stabbed
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – Three Mississippi Supreme Court justices objected to the high court's recent change of mind about whether to hear an appeal of a medical malpractice case against University of Mississippi Medical Center over the 2010 stabbing death of a 19-year-old man.
State of Utah files for dismissal of suit over state guardianship law, says plaintiffs don't have a claim
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – The state of Utah has filed a motion for dismissal of a discrimination suit that has been filed against it regarding H.B. 101 in federal court.
EEOC targets Chicago staffing agency after alleged sexual harassment, retaliation
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) —The U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Nov. 2 against Anchor Staffing, an agency in Chicago, for allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.