News from February 2018
Johnson & Johnson, facing meso claim in New Jersey, points to plaintiff's childhood home, schools
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers for a non-smoker who are alleging Johnson's Baby Powder created his mesothelioma will face a defense strategy that says the man's childhood home, as well as the schools he attended, could have caused the illness.
New York federal court uses "settlement week" to ease backlog
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York recently tried an innovative approach to expediting cases and taking on a backlog of litigation.
Maryland Judiciary unveils redesigned website enhancing accessibility
The Maryland Judiciary has launched a redesigned website to enhance user experience and align with current technology trends.
New Jersey to back out of multi-state lawsuit against EPA's Clean Power Plan
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced Jan. 30 that the state will withdraw from West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
New Jersey AG: Livingston broker defrauded elderly couple out of $280,000
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Bureau of Securities within the Division of Consumer Affairs announced on Feb. 1 that Michael Alan Siegel, a Livingston broker, has had his agent registration revoked after allegations of defrauding an elderly couple out of at least $280,000.
Rabbit owner files suit against Manna Pro Products LLC over alleged corn in feed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California woman alleges the ingredients in a brand of rabbit feed were falsely advertised.
Service Corp. International alleged to have deceptively marketed funeral services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California woman alleges the largest death care services provider in the country deceptively and misleadingly markets its funeral services.
Consumers file suit against makers of All Day Energy Greens alleging fraudulent concealment
BROOKLYN (Legal Newsline) – A group of consumers allege a dietary supplement contains toxic ingredients and is deceptively marketed.
Consumer alleges financial injuries over alleged slack-fill in 50-cent box of Sixlets candy
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations she was financially injured after purchasing a 50-cent box of chocolate candy because she did not receive the quantity she paid for and was promised.
Best Hires LLC seeks order for GoDaddy to remove alleged predatory website
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) – A Nevada company that hosts job fairs alleges GoDaddy refused to take down a predatory website that is injuring its reputation.
U.S. Supreme Court denies Pennsylvania GOP's request to consider congressional redistricting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court has an answer for Pennsylvania Republicans who wanted the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s decision to redraw its congressional districting map: “No.”
Consumer claims Takis chips bags contain nonfunctioning slack-fill
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims a brand of tortilla chips bags are filled with mostly air.
The Apple & Eve juices' labels are misleading, consumers claim
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers claim a brand of juice's labeling deceives consumers into thinking they are purchasing a healthier product.
DeVry University students allege school misrepresented employment, income rate of graduates
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Legal Newsline) – DeVry University students allege they were misled by the school's advertising and are seeking restitution.
Lawyer alleges Morelli Ratner Law Firm PLLC still owes $200,000
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A lawyer alleges that his former employer has defaulted on a written agreement.
Consumer claims 22 Days Nutrition Plant Power Protein Powder container has nonfunctional slack-fill
WHITE PLAINS, NY (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims a brand of protein powder is packed with nonfunctional slack-fill.
DOJ facing broad challenge to anti-sanctuary city policy, prosecution advocate says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A U.S. Department of Justice policy that ties federal funding to immigration-based requirements is being challenged nationwide, a prosecution advocate and former assistant U.S. attorney for California and Maryland said during a recent interview.
Viber Media alleges NxtGn owes more than $500,000
WHITE PLAINS, NY (Legal Newsline) – Two Florida companies are alleged to have failed to pay legal fees.
Midwest Research Laboratories CEO alleges identity was used to promote Innovus Pharmaceuticals product
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A chief executive officer of a research laboratory in Illinois alleges his identity was used to advertise a topical cream without his authorization.
Goodwill honors Wicomico County's adult drug treatment court program
The Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s Lower Shore Career Development Center has recognized the adult drug treatment court program for Wicomico County Circuit Court.