News from December 2022
Makeup company moves to dismiss class action by woman who wasn't hurt by product
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of eye makeup is calling for a federal judge to toss the lawsuit of a woman who wasn't physically harmed by its products.
Lawsuit alleges Crocs shrink several sizes after water, heat exposure
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Consumers are alleging in a class action lawsuit that Crocs shoes shrink and become unwearable after being exposed to ordinary heat or water.
Shook Antitrust Practice Co-Chair to Present ‘The New Antitrust’ Webinar on December 6, 2022
Antitrust is in the news—FTC and DOJ are aggressively expanding antitrust enforcement, new antitrust legislation is before Congress, and plaintiffs are filing new private antitrust cases almost every day.
Following state appellate ruling involving ADA claims, further relief urged at federal level
With the state Supreme Court declining review of an ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Act case involving website accessibility, an appellate decision on application of California’s Unruh Act will function as precedent, although it doesn’t guard against repeat ADA claims for businesses with physical locations.
Amid growing PFAS regulation, California files suit against chemical companies
A new California lawsuit seeks to hold manufacturers liable for damages allegedly caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – arguing violation of public nuisance and negligence laws.
Court activity on Dec. 5: Joyce Whitfield vs Alberto Reyes Valdez
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joyce Whitfield and Thomas Scales against Alberto Reyes Valdez and Yanet Martinez on Dec. 5: 'Case Management Conference'.
English muffin company wants class action over protein thrown out
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of English muffins at the center of a class action lawsuit says plaintiffs lawyers shouldn't be allowed to proceed with the case.
Shook Senior Counsel Presents Technical Introduction to Blockchains on December 5, 2022
Shook Senior Counsel Roberta Young will present “Technical Introduction to Blockchains for Patent Lawyers, Law Firm Attorneys and In-House Counsel,” December 5 at 9:15 a.m.
Justice Department Secures Agreement With University Of California, Berkeley To Make Online Content Accessible To People With Disabilities
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that the Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California, Berkeley (collectively, UC Berkeley) violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because much of UC Berkeley’s free online content is inaccessible to individuals with hearing, vision, and manual disabilities.
Boot Barn alleges California's ban on certain lizard skin products is unconstitutional
Boot Barn alleges California's ban on certain lizard skin products is unconstitutional
Attorney General Bonta Shares Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Scams and Fraud While Shopping This Holiday Season
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today provided consumers with tips on how to shop safely this holiday season.