News from January 2018
Man files suit against Sessions Firm LLC over collection of alleged debt to Credit One Bank
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida man alleges a New Orleans, Louisiana debt collector is using false representation to collect an alleged debt.
Consumer claims some brands of Horizon milk are not organic as advertised
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California woman alleges a brand of milk products are falsely advertised as organic.
Pro Custom Solar alleged to have invaded man's privacy with unwanted calls
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man alleges a solar panel installation company unlawfully made telemarketing calls to consumers.
Utah Supreme Court rules retailers not immune under Liability Reform Act
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – The Utah Supreme Court has concluded that the state's Liability Reform Act does not create immunity for retailers and has reversed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit.
Consumer alleges Inglehoffer Stone Ground Mustard is falsely advertised
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer claims a brand of mustard is falsely advertised as having no preservatives.
Consumer claims California Baby products are falsely advertised as natural
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of products for children over allegations the products are misrepresented as natural.
Consumer claims Checkers Drive-In Restaurants sent unwanted text messages
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana consumer alleges a restaurant sent her unwanted text message advertisements.
Murphy USA Inc. customers file suit over allegedly improper charging of sales tax
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a retail gas station chain over allegations it improperly charged money from its customers.
Investors file suit against Comerica Bank over fraud allegations
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A group of investors are seeking damages from a Texas-based financial institution over their alleged investment losses.
The Check Cashing Store alleged to have called consumer 100 times after she revoked consent
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida woman alleges a debt collector harassed her with dozens of calls.
LegalForce RAPC World alleges Trademark Engine made false statements in advertising
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California patent and trademark law firm alleges an online service engaged in patent and trademark filing uses false and misleading advertising.
Senior citizens file suit alleging elder abuse against AARP over insurance products
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Three California senior citizens allege AARP and an insurance company illegally advertise insurance services and products to obtain monetary benefit.
Consumer accuses Apple of fraud over alleged slowing of older iPhone performance
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California iPhone user has filed a suit against Apple over allegations it failed to disclose it was purposely slowing down the performance of older iPhone models.
Judge finds PwC liable to FDIC - only the FDIC - over Colonial fraud
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in Washington has found accounting giant PwC liable to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for failing to catch the multibillion-dollar fraud that took down Colonial Bank, even as she rejected similar claims by the bank and its holding company because they were complicit in the fraud.
Utah Supreme Court affirms part of Weber River as 'navigable water'
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – The Utah Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's decision allowing navigable recreational waterway use on the Weber River.
Maryland Judiciary report outlines support for those without legal representation
A new report has been released by the Maryland Judiciary, highlighting the services available to individuals who appear in court without legal representation.
Dino E. Flores named administrative judge for Frederick County
Frederick County District Judge Dino E. Flores, Jr., has been appointed as the administrative judge for District 11, which includes Frederick and Washington counties in Maryland.