News from September 2010
Conn. AG announces multi-state drug settlement
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Thursday said Connecticut is part of a $422.5 million multi-state settlement with a pharmaceutical corporation that allegedly engaged in off label drug marketing and kickback schemes.
Whitman calls allegations 'a political smear'
Whitman SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) -- California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, in a news conference Thursday afternoon, denied allegations she had received a letter from the U.S. Social Security Administration in 2003, questioning her former housekeeper's citizenship.
S.D. SupCo affirms statute of limitations ruling
Zinter PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court's ruling that the statute of limitations has expired in a medical malpractice case involving the placement of a birth control device.
Cordray looks into airline merger
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Tuesday that he will begin a preliminary review of a proposed airline acquisition.
Brown, Whitman spar at debate
Brown DAVIS, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - In their first face-to-face debate on Tuesday evening, California gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman spent most of the time questioning each other's ability to lead the state.
Coal loan dispute must be arbitrated, Ky. SC says
Abramson FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - The Kentucky Supreme Court has ordered that two coal companies, arguing over who should pay a $6.3 million loan, must arbitrate.
Maine SC sides with grocery store in security breach suit
AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - The Maine Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has ruled that a group of consumers do not need to be compensated for time and effort they put into cleaning up the damage caused by data thieves.
Asbestos defendants face two trials same day, same court in Illinois
Modesitt BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Judges in McLean County plan two asbestos conspiracy trials at the same time against the same defendants.
Class action suit against AIG advances
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced on Tuesday that a national class action securities fraud lawsuit is moving forward with Michigan serving as lead plaintiff.
Tenn. plaintiffs can suggest amount for non-economic damages
Lee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - The Tennessee Supreme Court has remanded a medical malpractice case after holding that state law prohibits a plaintiff from disclosing the amount of damages he or she is requesting in pleadings.
McKenna settles with online auction site
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Tuesday that he has reached a settlement with an Internet auction house that allegedly used shill bids to drive up prices on its penny auctions.
Van Hollen obtains default judgment
Van Hollen RHINELANDER, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that a default judgment has been granted against two Illinois residents who allegedly were in violation of Wisconsin's waterway and wetland protection laws.
Mass. bikers to receive refund checks
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Tuesday that Massachusetts motorcyclists have begun getting their refund checks as part of a $7.4 million settlement she reached with a motorcycle insurance company earlier this year.
Judge: West Virginian shouldn't be representing Michigan
Brian Glasser GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - The state of Michigan's interests won't be served by a West Virginia whistleblower and a West Virginia law firm in a lawsuit against prescription drug retailers, a Michigan judge has ruled.
Pig farmer owes $78K in overdraft fees, N.D. SC concludes
Kapsner BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - The North Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed a summary judgment ruling by a lower court in favor of a bank that claims it is owed more than $70,000 in checking account overdrafts.
McKenna settles campaign contributions lawsuit
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Friday that he has reached a $584,000 settlement with the Building Industry Association of Washington's Member Services Corporation.
NFIB backs Bondi for Fla. AG
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The National Federation of Independent Business announced Monday it has endorsed Republican attorney general-nominee Pam Bondi.
Blumenthal seeks foreclosure info from company
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Monday that his office is looking into the actions of a mortgage company that allegedly filed defective foreclosure documents.
King allowed to dismiss DAs' drug-pricing suits
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The Alabama Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to grant a notice dismissing the prescription drug-pricing lawsuits filed by five district attorneys, as requested by state Attorney General Troy King.
Brown holds lead over Whitman in latest poll
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown has a narrow lead over his Republican opponent, Meg Whitman, according to a poll conducted by the Los Angeles Times and University of Southern California's College of Letters, Arts & Sciences.