News from November 2022
Former Nike employees sue over COVID-19 vaccine mandate despite calls for amnesty
Nike sued over its employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate by three former employees
Some nurses not covered by New Jersey medical-malpractice reform
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A tort-reform law requiring plaintiffs to submit an affidavit supporting their case before suing medical professionals covers registered nurses but not licensed practical nurses, a New Jersey appeals court ruled, suggesting state lawmakers should amend the statute if they disagree.
D.C.'s 'disinformation' lawsuit against Big Oil sent back to original court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge remanded the District of Columbia’s lawsuit against four major oil companies back to one of the district’s own courts, ruling he had no jurisdiction over D.C.’s claims that a corporate “disinformation campaign” had caused “existential” environmental damage to the 68-square-mile urban area.
Suit: St. Louis university fraudulently told students program was accredited
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline)— A St. Louis private university is facing a claim it fraudulently told students its masters of counseling program was nationally accredited.
Class action alleges Huggies 'Natural Care' baby wipes contain synthetic ingredients
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman has filed a class action against Kimberly-Clark alleging Huggies "Natural Care" baby wipes don't contain plant-based ingredients as labeled.
Dykema Names Sherrie L. Farrell Chief Diversity Officer
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm has named Sherrie L. Farrell as its Chief Diversity Officer. Farrell will officially step into the role on January 1, 2023.
Robbins Geller asks to lead class action against Palantir
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys representing California's public pension want to lead a shareholder class action lawsuit against Palantir Technologies, an intelligence community software company that suffered a stock drop in May.
Walmart attacks class action lawyer's huge track record in fight over coffee creamer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Walmart is pointing at the impact a prolific class action lawyer has made on the federal court system, figuring he's filed hundreds of dubious cases around the country.
Donald Trump claims Jan. 6 Select Committee lacks authority to issue him subpoena
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Donald Trump is claiming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the January 6th Select Committee lack the authority to issue him a subpoena to testify.
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce
Greenberg Traurig Named 2022 New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year by The American Lawyer
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year at The American Lawyer (Am Law) Industry Awards held Nov. 10. Greenberg Traurig New Jersey, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was recognized for litigation victories achieved for a wide range of clients.
Court: AG Paxton doesn't need to testify in abortion case
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shouldn't be deposed in a lawsuit brought by pro-life groups over the enforcement of anti-abortion laws in the state.
Prisoners sent to solitary can't pursue class action lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld the denial of a class action on behalf of thousands of state prisoners subjected to solitary confinement, saying the wide variety in housing conditions and length of stay prevented a court from deciding one single issue for everybody.
PFAS case over Burt's Bees won't be heard in federal court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - An advocacy group suing Burt's Bees over the presence of chemicals known as PFAS will be able to pursue their case in the court of its choosing.
Quaker's 'Simply' granola products don't contain simple or clean ingredients, lawsuit claims
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Quaker is facing a consumer class action lawsuit alleging the company's marketing of its "simply" granola products gives the false belief they contain only simple and clean ingredients.
Lucchesi Joins HeplerBroom as Associate
Anthony J. Lucchesi has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the firm’s Springfield office. Lucchesi focuses his practice on civil litigation and appellate work.
Nonprofit denied access to New Jersey voter list manual
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The Public Interest Legal Foundation will be denied access to New Jersey voter registration records it sought in a lawsuit but can continue to pursue other potential documents, a federal judge has ruled.
Cybersquatting 'investor' loses rights to Mississippi lottery domain names
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A man who registered some 60 website names containing the words “Mississippi” and “lottery” shortly before the state announced its first lottery in 2018 was rightfully stripped of the domains, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled.
SCOTUS asked to address 'dangerous trend' by state attorneys general
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Out of options after California’s highest court rejected its appeal, Johnson & Johnson has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a $344 million judgment based upon what it called unconstitutionally vague state consumer protection laws.
Lawsuit alleges Winchester rifle's defective design caused explosion
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — A Maryland man alleges manufacturing defects on a Winchester XPR rifle caused him to suffer serious injuries after it exploded on the gun range.