Tosses

Court Tosses Oklahoma Education Department’s Lawsuit Against Freedom From Religion Foundation Over Student Prayer Case

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, marking a significant development in a legal battle that began earlier this year. The lawsuit arose after the foundation sent a cease-and-desist letter to a local school that had permitted a student to pray over the intercom. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced its decision on the grounds that the state lacked legal standing in the case. According to court documents, the state was unable to … Read more

Court Tosses Ex-Janitor’s Claim to Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Fame in Legal Showdown

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LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit filed by a former janitor who claimed to have invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos was dismissed by a judge, bringing to a close a high-profile legal battle that captured the attention of snack enthusiasts and the business community alike. Richard Montañez, who previously served as an executive at Frito-Lay, asserted in his 2021 autobiography that he developed the popular spicy snack while working at a California plant in the late 1970s. Montañez’s claim posited that he created the seasoned snack as a way to cater to the tastes of Hispanic consumers. … Read more

U.S. Court Tosses Class-Action Bid to Overhaul Junior Hockey Draft System, Citing Jurisdictional Limitations

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A U.S. District Court in Seattle has dismissed a class-action lawsuit aimed at abolishing the entry draft system used in major junior hockey. The ruling, made by Judge Tana Lin on May 23, was based on jurisdictional concerns, as much of the relevant activity takes place in Canada. In her ruling, Judge Lin highlighted that the majority of the alleged conduct occurred outside the United States. She noted, “Asserting jurisdiction for a small group and allowing the small group to potentially upend the conduct of business that mostly occurs in another country would be like … Read more

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Over Lead in Stanley Tumblers, Plaintiffs Given Renewal Chance with Amendment

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Seattle, WA — A U.S. District Judge recently dismissed a class action lawsuit brought against Pacific Market International (PMI), the parent company of the popular drinkware brand Stanley, over allegations of undisclosed lead in the bases of their tumblers. Judge Tana Lin ruled on Jan. 17 that the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient evidence of harm caused by the lead presence, effectively halting the lawsuit although leaving the door open for its revival. The suit, consolidated from multiple class action cases, accused PMI of concealing the use of lead in the sealing agent at the … Read more