News from July 2018
Moofly Productions, attorney escape further sanctions in long-running copyright infringement case
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A production company and its attorney have successfully appealed against sanctions imposed over the filing of a motion in a copyright infringement case.
California court orders new trial on former AutoZone worker's sexual harassment claims
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A woman who claimed she was sexually harassed while working as an employee with a major auto parts company has been granted a new trial by a California appeals court.
Former L.A. fire captain can lose pension benefits following felony conviction but deserves hearing, court rules
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A former Los Angeles fire captain convicted of running an illegal gambling operation could still lose part of his pension following a California appeals court ruling.
Md. high court affirms statute of repose in wrongful death lawsuit over fall at Chuck E. Cheese
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) – A judge in the Maryland Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of the Court of Special Appeals that the statute of repose extends to the property owner of the shopping center and the other defendants listed in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Former DeVry University students file suit over fraud allegations
SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) – Former students of a for-profit educational institution allege that the university misrepresented the benefits of its degrees.
Feds say proposed merger between Disney, Fox could impact costs of cable sports
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The federal government alleges that a proposed merger between Disney and Fox would result in higher prices for cable sports programming.
Individuals allege Roundup used caused non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Several individuals are seeking damages from Monsanto over allegations its Roundup is dangerous to human health.
Feds say CRH Americas acquisition of West Virginia quarries would 'lessen competition' for aggregate, asphalt concrete in state
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The federal government has filed a civil antitrust action against three companies to enjoin a proposed acquisition of aggregate quarries in West Virginia.
Lawsuits do nothing to stop mass shootings, say those sued over Vegas massacre
Lawsuits won’t prevent mass shootings – they will only create a nanny state that still won’t deter the country’s sickest individuals from carrying out their attacks, says the owner of a Las Vegas resort where dozens were gunned down in 2017.
Trader Joe's named in unjust enrichment suit over alkaline water claims
SANTA ANA (Legal Newsline) – A grocer is alleged to have violated consumer protection statutes with the marketing of its alkaline water.
World Series of Beach Volleyball organizer alleges Otter Pop maker breached contract
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The organizer of the World Series of Beach Volleyball event alleges the owner of the Otter Pop frozen ice bars failed to honor an agreement.
Consumer claims Uber continued to send texts after she opted out
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Pasco County, Florida consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a ride-hailing company over allegations it continues to send unwanted text messages after consumers send opt-out requests.
Consumer challenges no added sugar, no preservatives labeling on Izze beverages
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (Legal Newsline) – The maker of Izze Sparkling beverages is alleged to use deceptive practices in the product's advertising to cause consumers to believe they purchased a healthier, low-calorie product.
Justice Department reaches $8.5 million settlement with Caris Healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $8.5 million settlement with Caris Healthcare LP, along with its subsidiary Caris Healthcare LLC, after a whistleblower alleged the company submitted false claims and retained payments for patients ineligible for Medicare hospice benefits.
Others 0 for 2, but Rhode Island joining climate change litigation anyway
A judge on the other side of the country has ruled that it isn’t an issue for the courts, but that is not stopping Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, and the private lawyers he has hired, from suing the oil industry over alleged effects of climate change.
Texas Supreme Court says it doesn't have jurisdiction in alleged Medicaid fraud case
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Texas affirmed an appeals court's decision in a case involving alleged Medicaid fraud, stating that it does not have interlocutory jurisdiction in the matter.
Texas Supreme Court denies writ of mandamus in Xerox Medicaid case
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Texas denied a petition for writ of mandamus relief in an appeal involving Xerox Corp. and Xerox State Healthcare and allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Justice Department alleges competitive harm in Disney's Fox acquisition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in an effort to block Walt Disney Company's $71.3 billion acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., and also proposed a settlement for the divestiture of 22 regional sports networks (RSNs) by Disney.
Anchor Staffing settles EEOC lawsuit alleging sexual harassment complaint
CHICAGO — A U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit against Chicago staffing agency Anchor Staffing Inc., alleging sexual harassment and retaliation has been settled for $30,000.
