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Nevada justices consider attorneys fees under cap law
Nevada Supreme Court building LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline)-A pending Nevada Supreme Court's decision in a case over contingency fees could fundamentally change medical malpractice litigation in the Silver State.
Judge approves Wal-Mart class action settlement with workers
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline)-A final settlement in a major class action against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. received final approval this week in federal district court in Las Vegas.
Montana justices: Workers comp benefits end at retirement age
W. William Leaphart HELENA, Mont.(Legal Newsline)-A state law that says that worker's compensation benefits must end when one reaches retirement age has been upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
Idaho SC vacates $63 million verdict in hospital case
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline)-The Idaho Supreme Court has vacated the largest jury verdict in state history, sending back to trial the case between MRI Associates and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.
Pennsylvania SC race heats up
Jack Panella HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline)-The race for the lone vacant seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat is heating up with Democrat Jack Panella only slightly ahead of Republican Joan Orie Melvin, a poll indicates.
AG Brown to sue major bank over alleged fraud
Jerry Brown (D) OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline)--California Attorney General Jerry Brown today will announce a $200 million lawsuit over fraud the Democrat said a major bank perpetrated against two state pension funds.
Appeals court affirms judgment in supermarket checker case
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline)-The California Court of Appeals has ruled that a trial court was correct in awarding a supermarket employee $200,000 after she was denied a restroom break and urinated on herself.
New trial ordered in case of urine-tinged RV
James Nelson HELENA, Mont.(Legal Newsline)-The Montana Supreme Court says a woman who bought a motor home that at one time had urine-soaked carpet may sue rather than being forced into arbitration.
Brown warns against foreclosure services charging up-front fees
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California homeowners should avoid individuals and businesses that charge up up-front fees for home foreclosure relief services, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Thursday.
Ohio SC fines companies over annuity scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)--The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered two out of state companies -- American Family Prepaid Legal Corp., Heritage Marketing and Insurance Services Inc. -- to pay over $6 million in fines.
Kan. refinery sued over oil spill
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (Legal Newsline)-Three Kansas business owners have filed a lawsuit against Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing, alleging that refinery workers left open an oil tanker valve which created a spill.
Minn. AG sues propane company
Lori Swanson (D) ST.PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline)-The Minnesota Attorney General's office has filed a lawsuit against one of the nation's largest propane energy companies, alleging that they deceived consumers in their ads about their rates and fees charged for propane.
Brown sues alleged document scammers
Jerry Brown (D) SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General has filed lawsuits in San Diego County Superior Court against eitght individuals and six businesses he alleges were scamming companies.
The lawsuits seek more than $3 million.
King asks judges to toss pharmacy lawsuits
Troy King (R) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline)-Attorney General Troy King said Thursday he would like judges in five counties to throw out lawsuits against a group of pharmacies, saying that the suits are frivolous.
Democrats seek to overturn age discrimination ruling
Patrick Leahy (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Legislation pending in Congress would override U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating to age discrimination and the Federal Arbitration Act.
Settlement proposed in Montana Power shareholder suit
BUTTE, Mont. (Legal Newsline)- Montana Power shareholders will receive $115 million under an agreement to settle three lawsuits over the utility's asset sales.
Georgia SC declines to hear power plant case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline)-The Georgia Supreme Court has declined to hear environmental groups' appeal of a planned coal-fired power plant's permit approvals.
Nevada SC: Casino not responsible for bounced guest's injuries
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-- The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled Primadonna Resort, now called Primm Valley Hotel, is not liable for injuries suffered by guest whom had been thrown out of the casino.
Idaho Supreme Court sides with Hanks
Tom Hanks
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline)-The Idaho Supreme Court this week ordered a second arbitration in the construction case actor Tom Hanks and his wife brought against a construction company.
New Jersey justices reject appeal in Vioxx case
TRENTON, NJ. (Legal Newsline)-The New Jersey Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Merck and upheld the $4.5 million award to the widow of a man who had a heart attack and died as a result of using the drug Vioxx.