U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York Albany Division
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Judge upholds New York law targeting gun makers with lawsuits
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge upheld a New York law allowing anyone to sue the gun industry for creating a public nuisance, ruling that legislators had successfully drafted the statute to fit within an exception to a federal law that otherwise protects gun makers against liability for the criminal acts of others. -
Gun-makers, New York AG in fight over new liability law
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Gun manufacturers have failed to show a New York law exposing them to liability for shootings is unconstitutional, state Attorney General Letitia James’ office is arguing. -
Albany axe-throwing venue hits snag in lawsuit over COVID restrictions
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – An axe-throwing venue isn’t entitled to preliminary relief in its lawsuit against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state liquor authority. -
Honeywell alleges Citgo should also be responsible for cleanup of New York's Onodaga Lake
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Honeywell is claiming that Citgo is responsible for much of the millions it has spent cleaning up the release of petroleum and related hazardous substances in the land areas around New York's Onodaga Lake. -
New York consumer alleges California Baby Natural Bug Blend Bug Repellent is a 'sham'
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations a brand of insect repellent is "worthless." -
Nonprofits challenging New York law regarding approval of Medicaid program advertising
SYRACUSE, NY (Legal Newsline) – Several nonprofit corporations in New York are challenging the state's requirement that advertisements regarding the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program must be submitted for approval. -
Consumer claims StarKist tuna is misrepresented as healthier because of use of heart mark
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges that seafood product producer misrepresents its canned tuna and causes consumers to believe it is healthier than other manufacturers' products. -
Consumer alleges CVS brand krill oil supplement does not contain amount represented
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A Schenectady, New York consumer alleges a brand of krill oil supplement does not offer the amount of oil advertised.