News from May 2018
Two counts of fuel charge suit against Sysco Corp. filed by restaurant owners dismissed
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge partially granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against Sysco Corp. over an alleged fuel surcharge.
East West Tea Co. says deficiencies in suit over kombucha are 'significant,' seeks dismissal
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A tea company filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misled customers with its Yogi Green Tea Kombucha.
HSN asks why it's being sued if woman bought My Little Steamer at Bed, Bath and Beyond
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Companies associated with the My Little Steamer product allege an amended complaint over the product's alleged defects is “fatally defective” and requested the court reject it with prejudice.
Macy's wonders how plaintiffs figured out thread count of sheets was inaccurate
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – Macy’s Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two customers who allege the thread count of the bedding they purchased from the store was less than what was advertised.
Sirius XM says 'same lawyers' are bringing 'same suit,' ask judge to dismiss TCPA class action
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Sirius XM Radio Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that it says "epitomizes abusive class action litigation."
Companies in immigration bond business seek summary judgment in CFPB suit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Two Virginia companies that are attempting to block an investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have filed a motion for summary judgment.
Weinstein Co. seeks to dismiss RICO suit over sexual harassment allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A major film studio has requested a lawsuit against it related to sexual harassment in Hollywood be dismissed.
U. of Denver owes $2.66 million after alleged pay discrimination
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 17 that the University of Denver will pay $2.66 million after allegations of pay discrimination based on sex.
EEOC accuses manufacturer of disability discrimination
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit May 17 against Cooper Machine Company Inc., a seller and manufacturer of equipment for the sawmill industry, for allegedly firing an employee because of her disability.
California court inclined to deny motion to dismiss class action complaint over Flintstone vitamins
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has issued an order saying he is inclined to deny Bayer Healthcare’s motion to dismiss a class action complaint brought by a customer who claims Flintstone Gummies vitamins aren’t a “complete” supplement as labeled.
Discrimination case filed by transgender woman against Phillips 66 Co. dismissed
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit in which a transgender woman claimed she was discriminated against based on her sex.
Consumer alleges thread count on sheet sets purchased at Ross Stores were inflated
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A consumer claims that the thread counts of bedding and linen products sold at Ross stories were inflated.
South Carolina county alleges telecommunications companies failed to bill for 911 charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – A South Carolina county alleges several telecommunications companies failed to collect 911 charges.
Man alleges L.L. Bean's updated guarantee rescinds what company promised
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Berkeley, California man alleges he has been injured by L.L. Bean's reversal of its "100 percent satisfaction guarantee."
Skechers alleges Adidas made improper payments to athletes to use products
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A footwear company is seeking damages from Adidas over allegations it made "illicit' payments to athletes into wearing or endorsing their products.
California Sportfishing Protection Alliance alleges site in state is unlawfully discharging contaminated stormwater
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit benefit corporation alleges that a site that handles the recycling or disposal of public and commercial solid waste is unlawfully discharging contaminated stormwater.
Hospital operator alleges California attorney general violated its constitutional rights
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The operator of a California hospital has filed a suit against the state's attorney general over allegations its constitutional rights have been violated.
Trump: Climate change lawsuits interfere with policy, should be dismissed
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The Trump administration disapproves of climate change litigation initiated by cities and counties in California and the private attorneys they hired on a contingency fee.
Consumers claim Town Sports International charged for gym memberships after receiving cancellation requests
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Former members of a gym allege the owners engaged in the fraudulent practice of charging membership fees after they gave notice of cancellation.
Trader Joe's sour candy allegedly fails to disclose artificial flavor on package front
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges a brand of candy is falsely advertised in California because an artificial flavor is concealed from consumers.