News from July 2011
Maine SC affirms restitution in AG's case
Mills AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) - The Maine Supreme Court sided last week with the state Attorney General's Office in an appeal by a fuel delivery business for its failure to fulfill its prepaid delivery contracts.
Doctor wins lawsuit brought by homeless woman
Jones BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a jury verdict in favor of a doctor sued for his treatment of a patient.
Mass. couple will pay $58K
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that a Sharon, Mass., husband and wife will pay more than $58,000 in restitution and fines for various alleged labor violations.
Coakley, Walgreens settle for $2.8M
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement on Thursday with a national pharmacy chain that will pay the state $2.8 million.
Conn. AG probes coupon company
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Thursday that he has written a letter to the chief executive of a Chicago-based coupon company for more information about its business practices.
Civil penalty entered against pharmaceutical company
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Wednesday that a Sioux County judge has assessed a $20,000 civil penalty against a pharmaceutical company for alleged wastewater violations.
Calif. SC OKs city's ban on plastic bags
Corrigan SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- The California Supreme Court, in a ruling Thursday, said the City of Manhattan Beach does not have to prepare a special report before implementing a ban on plastic bags.
Convenience store liable in fatal drunk-driving wreck
Thompson ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The Georgia Supreme Court last week ruled that the state's dram shop statute does apply when a convenience store sells closed or packaged containers of alcohol to a noticeably intoxicated adult.
Brief urges appeals court to uphold Chevron injunction
Kaplan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Washington D.C.-based legal foundation is urging a U.S. appeals court to uphold an injunction that prevents a group of Ecuadorian plaintiffs from trying to collect a multibillion dollar judgment against Chevron Corp.
N.M. AG sees problem with state contract given to firm
King SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - New Mexico Attorney General Gary King, in an advisory letter issued last month, said a State Investment Council contract with a law firm "has problems."
W.Va. SC lawyer wants spot on its bench
Loughry CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - An author and law clerk for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is seeking a seat on the bench as an "independent voice."
Del. SC shoots down take-home asbestos theory
Steele DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Because DuPont had no "special relationship" with the wife of a former worker, it had no legal duty to protect her from asbestos carried home by her husband, the Delaware Supreme Court has ruled.
Audit of GCCF part of legislation
Feinberg WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner's request that the Justice Department begin the process of an impartial audit of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility has been included in legislation approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee Wednesday.
Paradigm settles with Tennessee
Cooper NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) -- Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper and U.S. Attorney Jerry Martin announced Wednesday that the state will receive $112,000 as part of a civil fraud agreement with two Florida-based providers of mental health services.
Motel not liable for man's death
Hines ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The Georgia Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, said the state Court of Appeals did not err in concluding that a hotel had no duty to comply with a woman's requests to try to rescue her husband from "medical peril."
Schneiderman questions $8.5B BoA deal
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NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, as part of his own ongoing investigation into the mortgage industry, now is questioning an $8.5 billion deal between Bank of America and more than a dozen investment firms.
Ill. AG testifies about 'cramming'
Madigan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan testified on Wednesday before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee and called for a nationwide ban on phone bill "cramming."
Joplin landlord sued by Mo. AG
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Wednesday that his office has filed suit against a Joplin, Mo., landlord for price gouging and other violations.
Brief calls for review in W.Va. AG's case against pharmacies
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Washington Legal Foundation claims West Virginia Darrell McGraw is acting like a class action lawyer and a decision saying otherwise should be reviewed.
Juneau's smoking ban stands in private clubs
Fabe JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - The Alaska Supreme Court, in a ruling last month, said a citywide smoking ban does not violate a fraternal organization's First Amendment or privacy rights.