News from October 2010
Mo. AG puts pressure on Dish Network over Blues games
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Tuesday that he has contacted Dish Network about discontinuing advertising that it is the "official TV sponsor of the St. Louis Blues," as it has not provided games for almost a month.
Six spending twice as much as opponent, records show
Six TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) -- Democratic attorney general incumbent Steve Six has spent more than $1 million so far to try to retain his Kansas office Nov. 2.
Madigan, other AGs settle with Bayer over vitamin claims
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, in conjunction with state attorneys general in California and Oregon, announced on Tuesday a $3.3 million settlement with Bayer Healthcare for allegedly misleading consumers about its multivitamins reducing risks of prostate cancer.
Iowa AG settles with satellite TV marketer
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Tuesday that he has reached an agreement with a Utah-based satellite television marketing company that allegedly violated Iowa's Consumer Fraud Act.
$11M settlement reached on Wash. pension funds
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that his office, in collaboration with Washington State Treasurer James L. McIntire and the Washington State Investment Board, reached an $11 million settlement with a bank that will return money to the state's pension funds.
Cuccinelli, Allen to gather with Tea Party leaders
Cuccinelli ARLINGTON, Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and former Virginia Gov. George Allen announced Tuesday they will join conservative and Tea Party leaders on election night.
GOP could add six AGs, web site says
Findley MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- Republicans could pick up as many as six state attorney general seats on Nov. 2, according to the editor of a free, online encyclopedia about state politics.
Whitman draws boos over negative ads
Whitman SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman was met with boos when she told an audience of 14,000 Tuesday night she wouldn't end her use of negative campaign ads.
New poll shows Harris with slight lead over Cooley
Harris SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- California's Democratic attorney general candidate, Kamala Harris, is now leading her GOP opponent with less than one week left until the general election.
N.H. Supreme Court upholds drowning dismissal
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court last week affirmed the decision of a lower court dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit against a state agency and hydroelectric facility following a double drowning in a state lake.
Attorney sees asbestos rebound in Madison County
Stengel WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - To attorney James Stengel, Madison County's appeal to plaintiffs lawyers exceeded favorable judges and juries.
Attorney talks controversial Wal-Mart class action
Boutrous WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The attorney representing Wal-Mart in a class action lawsuit that alleges discrimination against women on Wednesday called the suit "extremely adventuresome."
AG Conway trails Rand Paul in poll
Conway FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Republican Senatorial candidate Rand Paul is leading his Democratic opponent, Jack Conway, according to the newest poll results.
Ad company banned from selling to Iowa car dealers
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Monday that he has obtained a judgment against a Louisiana-based advertising company and its president for allegedly violating Iowa's Consumer Fraud Act.
N.Y. court prevents third-party shareholder suits
Read ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York's highest court says it will not broaden the remedies available to shareholders who wish to sue third parties like auditors over the fradulent conduct of companies.
Texas SC: Crown Cork asbestos suit protection unconstitutional
Hecht AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Legislators improperly granted bottle cap maker Crown Cork and Seal retroactive protection from asbestos lawsuits, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled Friday.
Brown, Whitman release new ads
Whitman SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - In the waning days of a heated gubernatorial election, California candidates Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown both have released new television ads.
Cuomo files suit against FedEx
Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo is suing Federal Express' ground package delivery unit, alleging it is violating state labor laws.
Nearly 50 get restitution in McGraw settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virgina Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Tuesday announced the recovery of more than $64,000 for 48 state consumers in cases against three debt negotiation and settlement companies that charged illegal fees.
Cheese a danger, Koster says
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Friday that he is seeking a court order against a dairy to destroy contaminated cheese products.