News from April 2011
Keker firm representing Intel in N.Y. AG's antitrust case
Van Nest NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will have to deal with the firm of one of the country's most prominent trial lawyers in the State's case against Intel Corp.
Insurer had authority to settle malpractice case over doctor's wishes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - The Rhode Island Supreme Court says an insurance company "fully performed its duties" by defending, and settling quickly, a medical malpractice lawsuit against its insured doctor.
Plane maker not liable for fatal crash in Mexico
Madsen OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - The Washington State Supreme Court, in a ruling earlier this month, said a trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of an aircraft manufacturer.
No new trial in $5.9M rollover case against BMW
Pickering CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - The Nevada Supreme Court last week reversed a district court's order granting a new trial in a case against car manufacturer BMW.
Convicted drug traffickers' federal law claim against hospital dismissed
AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - The Maine Supreme Court said a lower court did not err in dismissing a couple's Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, claim against a hospital.
Schneiderman settles auto loans suit
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Friday that his office has reached an assurance of discontinuance agreement with a Buffalo auto dealership that allegedly issued loans.
Ohio lawmakers ask AG to tackle oil and gas rights
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A group of Ohio lawmakers are asking state Attorney General Mike DeWine to determine if energy companies are fraudulently persuading property owners to sign leases selling off their oil and gas rights.
Report: Utah AG planning BCS lawsuit
Shurtleff SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says he plans to file a lawsuit in federal court against the Bowl Championship Series, alleging it has incurred serious antitrust violations.
Okla. AG seeks separate mortgage settlement
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is reportedly working on his own settlement with the mortgage servicers at the center of a nationwide investigation.
Discovery dispute delaying theft case against Motley Rice
McConnell CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The court battle over the alleged theft of confidential documents by plaintiffs firm Motley Rice is stagnant as Sherwin-Williams attempts to make the firm respond to its discovery requests.
Koster settles over up-front fees
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster said Wednesday that Florida-based debt settlement firm Vortex Debt Group Inc. will refund fees paid by Missouri consumers and cease operating in the state.
Calif. AG says "Tax Lady" shredding her documents
Harris SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday asked a Sacramento County Superior Court to hold "Tax Lady" Roni Deutch in contempt of court.
Ark. SC weighs in on class action case
Danielson LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The Arkansas Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, favored a group of plaintiffs who allege car dealers were charging them an illegal fee for preparing certain documents.
ARS settlement worth $338M
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Thursday that the state has signed final consent orders with two investment firms to repurchase over $338 million in auction rate securities.
Ill. AG sues over discharge
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a complaint on Thursday against the owner of a dairy farm that is under construction that allegedly discharged liquid into a nearby river.
Van Hollen wins case against developer
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a summary judgment on Wednesday against a Waukesha County developer that allegedly failed to implement erosion controls.
Magistrate to rule on firm's remand motion in drug-pricing case
Brian Glasser MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A federal magistrate judge must decide if a West Virginia law firm's request to remand a drug-pricing case to Minnesota state court was done within a "reasonable" time frame.
Florida won't sue Transocean over oil spill
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott says his state will not join other Gulf Coast states in a federal lawsuit against Transocean over last year's oil spill.
Former U.S. Rep. running for Pa. AG
Murphy PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania is eyeing the state Attorney General's Office.
Ark. SC reverses $3M verdict
Danielson LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The Arkansas Supreme Court last week reversed a $3 million jury verdict against a medical testing company.