News from February 2013
Hawaii AG's suit against credit card issuers stayed pending Ninth Circuit review
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge has granted a motion by Hawaii Attorney General David Louie, allowing him to file a proposed interlocutory appeal in a lawsuit against a group of credit card issuers.
Fla. AG announces $6.4M settlement with law book publisher
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $6.4 million settlement Tuesday with a law book publisher to resolve allegations of automatic subscription renewals without adequate disclosures.
N.J. AG gets judgment against prom dress company
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced a final default judgment Wednesday against a North Jersey dress shop that allegedly failed to deliver prom dresses to consumers who paid in advance.
Texas AG supports law to strengthen right-to-work
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott joined Senator Kel Seliger and Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson on Wednesday in expressing support for legislation to strengthen the state's right-to-work laws.
Bankruptcy court denies motion for summary judgment by firm at center of asbestos fraud case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- A U.S. bankruptcy court has denied a motion by a Houston firm -- alleged to have made inconsistent claims about the origins of a client's mesothelioma -- for summary judgment in its favor.
Ecuadorian plaintiffs say Chevron withdrawing 'sham' litigation claim; company denies move
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- Pointing to a federal court filing last month, the Ecuadorian plaintiffs suing Chevron Corp. contend the oil giant is withdrawing its claim that an $18 billion-plus judgment against it was the result of "sham" and "objectively baseless" litigation.
N.Y. AG announces results of homeowner protection program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the results Tuesday of the Homeowner Protection Program, an initiative to support legal services providers and housing counselors working with struggling homeowners.
Ala. AG files gaming suit against tribe
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to stop the allegedly unlawful operation of slot machines.
Former W.Va. AG sued Nationwide on last day in office
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Another lawsuit filed by former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw during his time as a lame duck has been removed to federal court.
Feds in filing: Eight states joining Dodd-Frank challenge lack standing
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The federal government is claiming the eight state attorneys general that last week joined a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act lack the standing to do so.
U.S. SC hears arguments over farmer's use of Monsanto's genetically modified seeds
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in agribusiness giant Monsanto Company's patent infringement case against Indiana soybean farmer Vernon Hugh Bowman.
Brand-name drug makers ask Ala. SC to rehear case over 'innovator liability'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- One of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling it made last month, holding that a brand-name drug maker can be held liable for injuries from a generic version.
Calif. SC sides with Apple in customer info ruling
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court has ruled that Apple's solicitation of the addresses and phone numbers of customers purchasing iTunes' downloads is not prohibited under the state's Credit Card Act.
Citgo to pay N.H. $16 million to settle pollution lawsuit
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney's office will be in charge of distributing the funds from a recent $16 million settlement with petroleum company Citgo that resolves allegations of groundwater contamination.
Indiana AG gets court order against child care operator
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a court order Friday against an unlicensed child care business following the death of an infant last month at the Carmel-based in-home day care.
Ill. AG files suit against Ky. marketer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Thursday against an Edgewood, Kentucky-based marketing firm that allegedly conned small businesses in southern Illinois into paying for advertising in unauthorized basketball promotional materials.
CVS, Indiana AG announces $400K settlement
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a $400,000 Medicaid settlement Wednesday with CVS Stores to resolve allegations of illegal billings for prescriptions to Medicaid for reimbursement.
Toyota agrees to $29 million multi-state settlement
WASHINGTON, DC (Legal Newsline) - Toyota Motor Corporation and its related North American entities agreed to a $29 million multi-state settlement Thursday to resolve allegations that the company concealed safety issues.
Report: Ark. senator considering run for AG's office
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- An Arkansas lawmaker -- once rumored to be a potential gubernatorial candidate -- is reportedly considering a run for attorney general in 2014.
