Laura Castro

April 09, 2014 | National Law Journal

A federal appeals court has dismissed a defective design claim brought against Taser International Inc. by the mother of a Missouri man who died of cardiac arrest after being shot in the chest with the device.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

April 07, 2014 | National Law Journal

A federal appeals court has reversed a Texas district court's dismissal of Stephanie Odle's individual sex discrimination claims against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., finding that the former Lubbock Wal-Mart employee's suit can move forward because it was filed in a timely manner.

By Laura Castro

3 minute read

April 03, 2014 | National Law Journal

A Maryland consumer has filed a class action in a California federal court against the maker of a "new generation," wireless thermostat that allegedly fails on its promise to save energy and money.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

April 03, 2014 | National Law Journal

Whole Foods Market California Inc. has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by allegedly conducting background checks and obtaining credit reports on potential employees without valid authorization, a federal class action lawsuit claims.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

April 02, 2014 | National Law Journal

A federal appeals court has ruled that Katrina insurance lawsuits severed from a class action against American National Property and Casualty Co. (ANPAC) belong in federal court, not state court.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

April 01, 2014 | National Law Journal

A dozen women are suing Sterling Jewelers Inc., the largest specialty jeweler in the United States and parent company of Kay Jewelers, for alleged sex discrimination in its pay and promotion practices since 2003.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

March 28, 2014 | National Law Journal

A group of cabbies sued four of Chicago's largest taxicab companies in a federal class action that claims they misclassify drivers as independent contractors when they should be considered employees under Illinois wage law.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

March 28, 2014 | National Law Journal

A federal district judge in California has denied General Mill's motion to dismiss a proposed class action that alleges the term "100% Natural" on its Nature Valley products is deceptive and misleading because they contain genetically modified organisms and other synthetic ingredients.

By Laura Castro

3 minute read

March 27, 2014 | National Law Journal

A dog treats manufacturer has removed to New Jersey federal court a proposed class action that claims the company marketed and sold Chinese-imported duck jerky products that caused severe illness and death in dogs.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read

March 27, 2014 | National Law Journal

Several Texas businesses and individuals suffering damages after the March 22 collision of two vessels and resulting oil spill in have filed a class action in Texas federal court against the vessels' owners.

By Laura Castro

2 minute read