News from May 2018
Woman alleges Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals oils contain synthetic ingredients
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges that she paid a premium for a brand of essential oils she alleges is falsely advertised as natural.
Plaintiffs firm represented whistleblower in secret to avoid paying referral fee from multimillion-dollar case, lawsuit claims
PHILADELPHIA – A Texas personal injury law firm claims it is owed part of $16 million awarded to a corporate whistleblower because colleagues effectively poached the client and represented him in secret.
GOP states, Trump admin and energy sector to ask for dismissal of climate change lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Lawsuits accusing some of the world’s biggest oil companies of causing climate change face a crucial test Thursday, when a federal judge in California hears arguments on whether to dismiss cases brought by the cities of San Francisco and Oakland.
Man alleges late fees charged by Men's Wearhouse for garment rental are 'unethical'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California man alleges late fees charged by formal wear rental businesses are unlawful and unethical.
PETA challenges USDA's renewal of licenses for animal exhibitors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – An animal rights group is challenging the United States Department of Agriculture's renewal of organizations that exhibit animals at roadside facilities.
New guidance for judges handling insurance issues finally passes after resistance
WASHINGTON – New guidance for judges handling insurance issues finally passes after resistance
Global Gold Mining seeks to confirm arbitration award with Caldera Resources
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Two New York corporations allege a Canadian corporation failed to comply with an arbitrator's award.
Long Island University Retirement Plan alleged to have failed to monitor fees
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A current and former employee of Long Island University alleges the institution's retirement plan is paying excessive administrative fees.
Nonprofit alleges Oregon city's facility is discharging polluted effluent into Rogue River
MEDFORD, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – A regional nonprofit organization alleges an Oregon city is damaging a river with discharge from a water facility.
Exxon: Climate change plaintiffs' response to dismissal argument a 'distraction'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – ExxonMobil's motion to dismiss a climate change lawsuit filed against it by two California cities makes a jurisdictional argument while it pursues a possible lawsuit against city officials in Texas.
Preliminary approval granted of $10 million settlement in Outer Banks power outage case; Attorneys get up to $3.4 million
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Several businesses, vacationers, and residents impacted by a major power outage have been granted preliminary approval of a $10 million class action settlement.
Consumers who fell ill after eating romaine allege Taylor Farms Pacific, others falsely advertised products
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Two California residents allege they became ill after consuming romaine lettuce and allege the products were falsely advertised as "ready to enjoy."
Individuals allege fraudulent charges appeared on their cards after Tempur Sealy data breach
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – A Washington State man and a Georgia man allege their personal information was stolen in a data breach.
Man alleges texts from Tampa Bay Rays were unsolicited
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The operator of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team is alleged to have sent unsolicited text messages to consumers in an effort to market games.
Consumer claims CVS sunscreen has SPF of 26, not 100-plus as advertised
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles consumer alleges a pharmacy's brand of sunscreen has an inaccurate and inflated sun protection factor (SPF).
Saks Fifth Avenue, others alleged to have failed to protect private information of consumers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers from New Jersey and Texas allege they were subjected to credit fraud after a data breach at three department stores.
ANHAM alleges penalties imposed by federal departments are 'an abuse of discretion'
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) – An airport free zone company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates alleges several government agencies have erred in imposing penalties on an alleged debt.
Case over allegedly false SPF rating on Banana Boat sunscreens will continue
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A court has denied a motion to dismiss a suit against the producers of a brand of sunscreen over allegations they falsely stated the sun protection factor (SPF) on two types of sunscreen.
Judge denies Kellogg's motion to dismiss suit over alleged artificial flavoring in Pringles chips
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claimed the makers of Pringles failed to disclose certain ingredients in its salt and vinegar-flavored chips.
IRS wins legal fight with Facebook over audit dispute
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Facebook against the Internal Revenue Service for allegedly denying its right to an independent forum.