United States of America v. Michaels Stores Inc et al

  1. June 01, 2016

    Michaels Denied 2nd Shot At Nixing Exploding Vase Row

    Michaels Stores Inc. failed to show substantially conflicting rulings on case tolling and cannot appeal the issue in the federal government's consumer protection suit over exploding glass vases sold by the craft supplies retailer, a Texas federal court ruled Tuesday.

  2. March 22, 2016

    Michaels Can't Trim Suit Over Shattering Glass Vases

    The U.S. government didn't wait too long to accuse Michaels Stores Inc. of importing and selling dangerous glass vases that were allegedly prone to shattering, a Texas federal judge ruled Monday, preserving claims for civil penalties and injunctive relief.

  3. April 21, 2015

    CPSC Sues Michaels For Dangerously Defective Glass Vases

    The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a complaint in Texas federal court on behalf of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission against Michaels Stores Inc., accusing the crafts retailer of importing and selling dangerous glass vases that were prone to shattering and injuring customers.