News from February 2018
Consumer claims 5-Hour Energy products should disclose alleged artificial flavoring
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims a brand of energy shot drinks are misbranded and unlawfully labeled because the products do not disclose that they are artificially flavored.
Texas man alleges United Health Group Inc., others wrongfully denied coverage for daughter's in-patient treatment
SHERMAN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A Van Zandt County, Texas father has filed a suit against his insurers over their denial of coverage for his daughter's in-patient treatment.
Consumer claims 29Studios.US illegally contacted him via text message
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a seller and marketer of credit services over allegations it illegally contacted him.
Illinois woman injured in Paris terrorist attack files suit against social media giants over ISIS use of sites
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois citizen is suing social media websites for allegedly "aiding, abetting and knowingly providing support and resources to ISIS," the complaint states.
Investor claims Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. securities prices were artificially inflated
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A stockholder alleges he and other class members purchased Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. securities at artificially inflated prices.
Montana, Wyoming oppose Washington state's proposed ' carbon tax'
HELENA — Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and Wyoming Attorney General Peter Michael are opposing Washington state's recently proposed "carbon tax" legislation, (https://dojmt.gov/attorneys-general-fox-michael-raise-concerns-carbon-tax-legislation/), citing conflicts with the Federal Clean Air Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Constitution.
Final judgment reached after Kilgore ISD taxed citizens more than legal amount
AUSTIN — A final judgement has been reached allowing a Gregg County court's grant for relief in a homestead exemption case that involves the Kilgore Independent School District (ISD) taxing citizens at least $4 million more than the legally permitted amount.
Plaintiffs attorneys want too much from IKEA phone survey settlement, group claims
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The Competitive Enterprise Institute says plaintiffs lawyers have taken too large a chunk out of a proposed class action settlement featuring XPO Logistics.
'Ginger Ale devotees' continue to press class action against Canada Dry over 'real ginger' claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Whether it's "real ginger" that goes into cans and bottles of Canada Dry Ginger Ale is at the heart of a class action lawsuit against the beverage's maker, Dr. Pepper, currently making its way through U.S. District Court for California's Northern District.
Freedom Mortgage Corp. alleges competitor accessed computers without authorization
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey mortgage company alleges a direct competitor solicited, diverted or attempted to divert customers through unlawful means.
Montana attorney general seeks to halt OxyContin manufacturer from marketing in state
HELENA — Montana Attorney General Tim Fox has filed a motion in Montana District Court requesting a preliminary injunction to stop OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharmaceuticals' ongoing marketing campaign in the state.
Massachusetts: Dealer sold unapproved handguns, will pay $7,000 penalties
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Feb. 22 that Outback Arms, a gun dealer, and its owner Gene Steve Beliveau, will pay $7,000 to resolve allegations of selling handguns that are not listed on the approved roster for Massachusetts. Outback Arms also agreed to come into compliance with state law.
Coalition of 23 attorneys general seeks to block rollback of net neutrality
NEW YORK — A coalition of 23 attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in an attempt to block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recent rollback of net neutrality.
Mississippi attorney general secures additional $750,000 in prison bribery case
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) — Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announced Feb. 22 that CGL Facility Management LLC will pay $750,000 for its alleged involvement in the MDOC prison bribery scandal.
California attorney general announces new Bureau of Environmental Justice
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Feb. 22 the establishment of the Bureau of Environmental Justice (Bureau) within the environment section at the California Department of Justice.
New Jersey joins 20-state coalition urging Education Department to deny accreditation for ACICS
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced Feb. 20 that he has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Education to deny an application for accreditation by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Michigan joins multistate settlement with TK Holdings in airbag safety case
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Feb. 22 that TK Holdings Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Takata, will settle multistate allegations of concealing safety issues with airbag systems that were installed in numerous vehicles sold to U.S. consumers.
Louisiana attorney general, governor plan legal actions against opioid manufacturers
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Feb. 20 they will coordinate efforts in pursuing opioid manufacturers for their alleged role in the opioid crisis.
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U.S. settles with vacation management company that allegedly failed to offer communications to the deaf
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 20 that Atlantis Events Inc. (Atlantis), a cruise and resort vacation company, will pay $10,000 in civil penalties and $9,000 in damages to the complainants after settling allegations the company failed to provide individuals who are deaf with effective communication on a cruise.
With judge's approval, insurers are looking for double-dipping in case they're forced to pay for asbestos claims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Insurers looking for evidence of double-dipping in the asbestos recovery system won a legal battle earlier this month when a federal bankruptcy judge refused to strike the subpoenas they issued to the body that processes asbestos personal injury claims.