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Ohio appeals court rules PartsSource waived right to enforce arbitration in dispute with former worker
WARREN — An Ohio appeals court judge has reversed a decision in a class-action lawsuit against PartsSource Inc., sending the case back to the Portage Court of Common Pleas.
Indiana Supreme Court doesn't give plaintiffs more time to file product liability cases
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The Indiana Supreme Court has concluded a section of the state code has a time limitation for legal action that can't be extended by post-delivery fixes, refurbishments or reconstruction of the product in question.
Trump campaign wants federal judge to dismiss lawsuit against it over text messages
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — Attorneys for Donald Trump's campaign have asked a federal judge to dismiss, compel arbitration in or stay a lawsuit over text messages it allegedly sent without permission.
Landlord not liable for death of tenant caused by stray bullet
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has affirmed the lower court's decision which found Verdure, LLC, as a landlord, owed no duty to a tenant who was killed by a stray bullet.
Tennessee Supreme Court rules statutory cap on noneconomic damages is constitutional
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The Supreme Court of Tennessee has found the statutory cap on noneconomic damages in the Tennessee Code doesn't violate the right to a trial by jury, the separation of powers, or the equal protection provisions of the state constitution.
Owner of vacant lot wins lawsuit brought by victim of attack
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Feb. 20 declared the owner of a vacant lot has no legal obligation to an assault victim who claimed his assailant came from its property, granting Murphy Oil USA's request for summary judgment.
AstraZeneca beats lawsuit over diabetes drug
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) — A Delaware Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP in a case that alleged personal injury from a woman who had taken their drug Farxiga to treat Type 2 diabetes.
Menards facing lawsuit alleging reduced or non-existent rebates
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) — A home improvement store is being sued by people in six states for allegedly violating the terms and conditions of rebates the company offered.
Sports bettors sue MLB, Astros over sign-stealing scheme
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox claiming he and others were victimized while betting on fantasy baseball by the sign-stealing scheme that involved using technology and trash cans.
Lawsuit against Starbucks complains larger sizes have same amount of caffeine as smaller
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation for what she claims are deceptive business practices.
Judge denies Mountaire Farms' motion to dismiss groundwater pollution lawsuit
A Delaware Superior Court judge has denied Mountaire Farms' motion to dismiss all claims brought against them based on negligence.