News from January 2011
Tenn. AG stops sale of loosies
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee Attorney General Robert Cooper announced on Thursday that two retailers have agreed to stop selling single cigarettes to underage minors.
Trust payments reduce Philly asbestos award
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A Philadelphia judge says the current system of recovery for plaintiffs with asbestos claims can help them recover more than a jury determines they deserve.
Calif. SC sides with appeals court in car insurance issue
Jones SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court has upheld the decision of an appeals court that wouldn't allow state consumers to sue their car insurance companies as a means to challenge their rates.
N.M. group sues over gov's 90-day hold on rules
Martinez SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - A New Mexico environmental group filed a lawsuit this week against Gov. Susana Martinez and other state officials in response to a move that halts printing of adopted greenhouse gas regulation in the State Register.
Koster sues county commission over grant
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Clark County Commission for allegedly violating the terms of a grant.
W.Va. delegate wants action on health care act
Miller CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia delegate says he hopes legislation that would make it illegal for the government to require residents to buy health insurance will get more traction and force Attorney General Darrell McGraw to take legal action.
Two pharma companies settle with Idaho AG
Wasden BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Thursday that he has reached a $750,000 settlement with two pharmaceutical companies that allegedly reported incorrect average wholesale prices to the state's Medicaid program.
Abbott: Medical devices not approved for sale in U.S.
Abbott SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged a medical devices wholesaler with acquiring, stocking and selling products that were not approved for sale in the United States.
AG wants Maine involved in health care reform challenge
Schneider AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - Maine Attorney General William Schneider says the state plans on pursuing a legal challenge to President Barack Obama's health care reform act.
Zoeller supports drug disposal bill
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Monday that he has joined state lawmakers in a legislative proposal to allow citizens to get rid of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs.
Ill. AG concerned with crib bumper pads
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that she has asked the national industry trade group overseeing manufacturers of crib bumpers to join her in the fight to stop the production of harmful bumper pads.
Kroger suing over Johnson & Johnson's 'phantom recall'
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Wednesday that he is suing Johnson & Johnson and two subsidiaries for allegedly delaying the disclosure of a problem with its Motrin product for more than a year.
Mass. SC rules against lenders in foreclosure cases
Gants BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - The Massachusetts Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, agreed with a lower court judge that U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo did not demonstrate they were the holders of two mortgages when they foreclosed on the properties.
Former Mich. AG joins law firm
Cox DETROIT (Legal Newsline) - Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is joining the litigation department of law firm Dykema's Detroit office.
W.Va. SC hears arguments over special gov election
Tomblin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals listened to nearly two hours of oral arguments Tuesday to determine whether a special gubernatorial election should be held in 2011.
Cooper gets default judgment
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced on Monday that he has received a default judgment that will permanently ban an allegedly fraudulent foreclosure rescue company and its owner from operating in the state.
Mo. AG files clean water suit
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a mobile home park who allegedly violated the state's Safe Drinking Water Law.
Suthers, payday lender reach agreement
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Monday that he has reached a $125,000 agreement against a payday lender that allegedly failed to comply with corrective actions put forth in 2009 by the state.
Drug stores: W.Va. AG's case is a class action
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A group of pharmacies is telling a federal appeals court that West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is acting like a class action lawyer.
Another health care challenge coming from Missouri
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (Legal Newsline) - Missouri's House Rules Committee passed a non-binding resolution on Monday that calls for Attorney General Chris Koster to join the multistate lawsuit challenging health care reform or file his own lawsuit.