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Antitrust
Pipe Fittings
Class action alleging that defendants conspired to fix price
of ductile iron pipe fittings that transport drinking water and waste water
under pressurized conditions in municipal distribution systems and treatment
plants. Filed in federal court in Newark NJ.
Hi Line Supply Co. v. Sigma Corp. et al.
District of New Jersey, 2/13/12.
Consumer Fraud / Unfair Trade
Skin Surgery
Class action says defendant refuses to cover
reconstructive surgery after procedure for treatment of obesity. Filed in state
court in Oakland CA. Gallimore v. Kaiser
Foundation Health Plan. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda,
2/7/12.
Homeopathic Medicines
Defendant markets its homeopathic medicines with false claims, according to
class action filed in San Diego federal court.
Allen v. Similassn Corp. Southern
District of California, 2/10/12.
Bracelets and Necklaces
The company run by Hall of Famer George Brett markets its necklaces and
bracelets with false claims about their health-giving effects, according to
class action filed in federal court in Seattle WA.
Carlberg v. Brett Bros. Sports Int'l et al.
Western District of Washington, 2/14/12.
Intellectual Property
Patent
Plaintiff claims defendant's social-networking games, including FarmVille,
violate four patents. Filed in federal court in Marshall TX.
Personalized Media Communications v.
Zynga Inc. Eastern District of Texas, 2/12/12.
Trademark
Plaintiff claims defendant violates its MADD
trademark through use of term MADDSEXY. Filed in Miami federal court.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving v. MADSEXY
Lingerie & More. Southern District of Florida, 2/10/12.
Products Liability
Honda Warranty
In class action, plaintiffs claim that defendant
refuses to honor warranty for defective integrated motor assist system in
2006-08 Civic hybrids. Filed in Los Angeles federal court.
Rego et al v. Am. Honda Motor Co. Central
District of California, 2/10/12.
Electric Seat Warmers
Electric seat warmers in in GM Silverado trucks reach dangerously high
temperatures, according to class action filed in federal court in Eugene OR.
Hedlind v. General Motors. District of
Oregon, 2/15/12.
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