Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Coverage of Consumer Legal Remedies Act in the Nexus archive.
- DraftKings dodges most class claims — except for likely death knell in California
A federal judge dismissed most claims against DraftKings in a California class action lawsuit, including recovery of gambling losses and RICO claims, but allowed injunctive relief under California consumer laws. The court acknowledged the legal ambiguity around daily fantasy sports in California and ruled plaintiffs could pursue claims based on deceptive advertising and fraud.
- Judge urged to keep trimming claims in case of shrinking Crocs
Crocs is seeking to dismiss claims in a class-action lawsuit alleging its shoes shrink when exposed to heat or sunny weather, arguing the shoe size is accurate at purchase and the case should focus on implied warranty. A federal judge previously dismissed fraud and express warranty claims, and Crocs' attorney claims plaintiffs still lack evidence to support their allegations.