News from June 2018
California Communities Against Toxics, Mattco Forge reach settlement over polluted storm water allegations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California company alleged to have released polluted storm water into Los Angeles waterways has reached a settlement with the environmental group that filed a lawsuit against it.
Lawsuit over Benecol's 'no trans fat' label will continue after judge's ruling
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A food company’s motion to dismiss a suit over its allegedly misleading “no trans fat” label was denied.
Pizza Refiners Corp. alleged to have continued to use Little Caesar's mark after agreement was terminated
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – A New York corporation is alleged to have unlawfully continued to use the Little Caesar's marks after its franchise agreement was terminated.
Hobby Lobby Stores alleged to misrepresent prices of merchadise
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges that an arts and crafts store chain advertises discounts that were not actually provided to customers.
Woman alleges firework from Black Cat Marketing, Dave's Wholesale Fireworks exploded prematurely, injured hand
HANNIBAL, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Colorado woman alleges a firework she purchased exploded prematurely and caused the amputation of fingers on one hand.
Two alleges injures from shingles vaccine Zostavax
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Two Florida women allege they contracted shingles after receiving a vaccine to prevent the disease.
Honeywell International alleges other companies also liable for New York lake cleanup
SYRACUSE, NY (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey corporation alleges that other corporations have also contributed to the contamination of a New York lake and should also be responsible for remediation costs.
Women file RICO suit against Harvey Weinstein, others over assault allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Three women working in the film industry have filed a racketeering suit against Harvey Weinstein and other companies.
Teachers allege California Teachers Association unlawfully collected fair share services fees
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Six current, former and retired teachers allege the California Teachers Association union collected fees from them without their consent.
Whistleblower alleges Smith & Wesson Corp. terminated him in retaliation
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A former employee for a Massachusetts-based company alleges he was terminated in retaliation for whistleblower complaints.
Woman alleges Neil Armstrong gave her vial of moon dust and that she, not NASA, is rightful owner
KANSAS CITY (Legal Newsline) – A woman is seeking declaration from a federal court that a vial allegedly containing moon dust rightfully belongs to her.
Nebraska Beef Producers Committee's suit over state's Livestock Brand Act tossed by judge
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) – A beef producer’s ongoing complaint has been dismissed because of a lack of merit, according to an opinion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Nissan appeals to Seventh Circuit seeking arbitration in Infiniti peeling paint class action
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A major car company accused of selling vehicles with defective paint appealed the denial of its motion to compel arbitration in an ongoing class action lawsuit against it and a dealership May 16.
Magistrate judge says class action plaintiff and his attorney used shady doctor, might not have bought product at issue
A federal judge has raised serious questions over the actions of a plaintiff and his attorney in a class action against a major retail pharmacy chain that has since been dismissed.
Calvert County drug treatment court to hold fifth graduation ceremony
Ten individuals are set to celebrate their sobriety and the successful completion of a court-supervised program at the fifth graduation ceremony of the adult drug treatment court in Calvert County.
Unbeaten at trial, Bayer and Janssen say cycle of Xarelto lawsuits 'needs to be stopped'
Early returns haven't been positive for plaintiffs attorneys, so Xarelto liability theories have been mutating, defense says
Oregon consumer alleges Walgreen is unlawfully charging bottle deposit on exempt beverages
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – An Oregon consumer alleges a pharmacy chain is charging a bottle deposit for beverages that cannot be refunded.
New York attorney general: CityMD to pay $883,000 to resolve false claims allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced June 5 that City Practice Group of New York LLC (CityMD) will pay $883,000 after allegedly submitting false claims to New York’s Empire Plan, which covers local and state government employees and their dependents.
Texas secures $15.2 million from companies that allegedly conspired to defraud Medicaid
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced May 30 that six individuals and four companies have agreed to pay a total of $15.2 million after allegedly violating the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act.
New York settles with health care company that misled men about low testosterone diagnoses
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced June 1 that Ageless Men’s Health P.C. has agreed to settle allegations it misled consumers about the way it diagnosed and treated low testosterone in men.