News from 2009
Brown: California is over-regulated
Jerry Brown (D) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-Sounding more like a Libertarian than a Democrat, California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Wednesday said the state's regulatory framework "burdens" businesses and the courts.
Shurtleff announces Zyprexa settlement
Shurtleff SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Legal Newsline) - Eli Lilly & Co. is paying $24 million to settle Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff's Zyprexa lawsuit, leaving seven states with claims against the prescription drug giant.
Obama pick confirmed for 4th Circuit
Obama RICHMOND (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama's pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Relief coming to more than 8,000 Mass. homeowners
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - An agreement between Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's office and the Texas-based American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., will provide benefits to approximately 8,200 Massachusetts borrowers with loans originated by Option One Mortgage Corp., and H&R Block Mortgage Corp.
Vermont landlord to pay for violations of state lead law
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A Vermont landlord will pay the State $10,000 in civil penalties as part of a settlement for filing a false lead compliance document for a Lyndonville property.
Texas A.G. begins legal action against alleged foreclosure scheme
Abbott DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has begun legal action against two unlicensed Dallas-based businesses to obtain restitution for victims of an alleged fraudulent mortgage rescue scam.
Toshiba settlement foundation funds $40 million in social services; $20 million in tech grants
Newton BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Ten years ago, Toshiba made headlines across the country when it reached a shocking $2.1 billion settlement in a class action lawsuit filed against it in 1999.
San Francisco court plans to create asbestos docket
Stephen Tigerman SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-With an exploding number of asbestos-related lawsuits being filed in San Francisco, court officials here are planning the creation of a single department where the often-complex cases will be heard.
Lawyer blasts judge for tossing Obama citizenship question
Orly Taitz SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-The Southern California attorney who has challenged U.S. President Barack Obama's qualifications to be president filed a blistering motion Tuesday to have her federal lawsuit reinstated.
Target agrees to settlement in N.J.
Milgram NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The Target Corporation has agreed to a $375,000 settlement with New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram to resolve a lawsuit alleging that infant formula and non-prescription drugs were sold beyond their expiration dates.
Blumenthal will file brief in layoffs case
Blumenthal BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge is allowing Connecticut Attorney General to file an amicus brief in a lawsuit brought against a company that is moving 1,000 jobs out of the state.
CVS agrees to settlement with Cuomo
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has reached a settlement with a national retail pharmacy chain to end its alleged sale of expired products.
Madigan files suit against telemarketers
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit that targets an alleged telemarketing scam promising consumers immediate reduction of credit card interest rates.
U.S. Supreme Court hears jurisdiction case
U.S. Supreme Court building WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument in a case that could change the way a company's principal place of business is determined, and thus where lawsuits against it are litigated.
Cuomo settlement changes colors
Cuomo BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A western New York gas provider alleged to have used deceptive tactics has agreed with state Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo to amend a 2008 settlement to change how it does business.
Nonprofit hit with $2.5M lead paint verdict
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Rather than punishing a paint manufacturer for alleged lead poisoning, a Baltimore City Circuit Court jury has handed down a $2.5 million verdict against a nonprofit that it says sold lead-based paint.
Va. AG finds new gig
Mims RICHMOND (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims will leave public service in January when the state's new attorney general takes over.
Toshiba 10 years later: A look back at Texas-sized settlement
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline)-- It's been 10 years since Toshiba settled what is probably the largest recovery ever obtained in a class action lawsuit for economic damages.
Group of AGs noticeably missing from anti-preemption letter
Rob McKenna (R) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A group of 13 state attorneys general are absent from a sign-on letter sent last week to congressional leaders urging them not to preempt state consumer protection statutes.
Calif. insurance commissioner rejects workers' comp. increase
Steve Poizner (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Citing California's weak economy, state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner on Monday rejected an industry request that he back an increase in workers' compensation premiums.