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Calif. AG successfully pleads insulin-cost claims to keep suit out of federal court
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta will get his wish that his lawsuit over insulin prices will be heard in Los Angeles state court, rather than federal court.
Class action lawyers put up no fight to dismissal of claims over AriZona fruit snacks
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who sued AriZona over claims its fruit snacks were made with real fruit have seemingly given up on much of their case.
Lawsuit: Vape pen caused severe burns to mouth, throat
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges a defective vape pen caused him to suffer severe burns to his mouth and throat.
Renter claims landlord's failure to fix leak caused mold infestation, children's respiratory issues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A renter alleges her children suffered upper respiratory issues due to mold growth in her Florida apartment.
Blank Rome announces Michael A. Scheffler Presented with Blank Rome’s Edwin P. Rome Pro Bono Achievement Award
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Michael A. Scheffler was presented with the firm’s annual Edwin P. Rome Pro Bono Achievement Award in recognition of his personal commitment to, and leadership in, pro bono work on behalf of asylum seekers.
Appeals panel revives mother's class action over 'unwanted' texts sent to her teen's phone
Ruling holds woman has legal standing to sue as the owner of her son's phone and number
Law lifting statute of limitations doesn't save 50-year-old sex assault case
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A Louisiana law that suspended the statute of limitations for childhood sex-assault plaintiffs didn’t help a man who sued the Catholic Church over abuse he says he suffered in the mid-1960s.
Justices: La. appeals court had no right to reduce sex-abuse verdict
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A Louisiana appeals court abused its discretion when it cut a jury verdict in a sexual assault case by 80%, the state Supreme Court ruled, citing evidence the mentally disabled child’s life was altered by the experience.
Google faces class action over alleged collection of minors' data on Google Play games
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit against Google alleges the company illegally obtained minors' personal information through its Google Play games.
Former Florida A&M track and field director says he was fired for being a man
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges he was fired as the Florida A&M director of track and field due to his gender.
Ballard Spahr LLP announces Ballard Spahr, 14 Attorneys Recognized in 2023 IAM Patent 1000
Ballard Spahr and 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 12th edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP announces Montgomery Mccracken Adds Associate Layal Issa Ramirez in Philadelphia Office
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of Layal Issa Ramirez to the firm’s Philadelphia office.
Cozen O' Connor announces Eight Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property
Eight members of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department, Frank Abramonte, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Gregory Gulia, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller, were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Abramonte, Fisher, Gale, and Marbury were named Patent Stars.
Building owner not liable for lung injuries blamed on 'Draynamite' cleaner
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - A building owner isn’t responsible for an elderly woman’s lung injuries she blamed on a smelly drain cleaner called Draynamite, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled, citing a lack of scientific evidence.
Man who organized cheerleading still faces supervision claims in lawsuit over sexual assaults
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The godfather of competitive cheerleading remains embroiled in a lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse of cheerleaders at a South Carolina gym.
Plumber files suit after chemical burn at Boar's Head facility
FORREST CITY, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — A plumber working at a Boar's Head facility in Arkansas alleges employees' failure to warn him about toxic chemicals caused him to suffer severe burns while attempting to unclog a liquid reservoir.
ConocoPhillips wins case, can keep drilling info from National Petroleum Reserve from competitors
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - ConocoPhillips Alaska is successful in its lawsuit that sought to block the release of information it gathered while drilling the National Petroleum Reserve.
Lawsuit: Switched plates at Disney World restaurant sent woman into anaphylactic shock
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A woman alleges she went into anaphylactic shock at a Disney World restaurant after negligently being served a meal containing peppers, despite her notifying them of her food allergy.
Caucus that challenged South Carolina law wants State to pay its lawyer fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys who succeeded in their lawsuit against South Carolina lawmakers are now seeking to have their fees and costs paid by the State.
Douche-maker defends their use as it fights class action lawsuit over vagina health
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The maker of feminine hygiene rinses, a.k.a. douches, has mounted its defense against a class action lawsuit that says the practice is bad for vaginas.