News from June 2011
Calif. bill targets lawsuits against property owners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Legislation introduced in California's Senate this week may provide some relief for residents from abusive disabled access lawsuits.
Dow suing travel company owner again
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced on Wednesday the filing of a second lawsuit against a travel company owner who settled a previous multimillion dollar lawsuit in February.
AGs, FTC team up against immigration services companies
Madigan WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) - As part of a nationwide crackdown, several attorneys general filed lawsuits Thursday against immigration services companies for accepting money but failing to help consumers with their immigration statuses.
N.Y. AG upset with gas stations
Schneiderman WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Several Watertown gas stations have been issued cease and desist letters by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday over alleged false advertising of prices.
Calif. court rules on toxic chemical list
Brown SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California's First District Court of Appeals said in a ruling Monday that a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity must be updated by a specific method set forth in state code.
Groups want Biden to penalize Massey for mine explosion
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Two groups are asking Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden to take steps toward revoking the corporate charter of Massey Energy, the owner of a mine where 29 workers died in an April 2010 explosion.
Rapid Refund case back before Pa. SC
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has again agreed to hear an appeal in a long-running class action lawsuit against H&R Block Inc.
Arguments heard in health care challenge
Clement ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals heard arguments Wednesday in the 26-state lawsuit that challenges federal health care reform signed into law last year.
Ala. SC rules on statute of limitations issue
Murdock MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The Alabama Supreme Court has overruled one of its previous decisions, instead confirming that claims of wantonness are subject to the two-year statute of limitations found in state code.
Iowa AG reaches agreement with Yellow Page ad marketer
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announces on Tuesday that he has reached an agreement with a company soliciting "Yellow Page" advertising to cease marketing to Iowa residents.
Car dealer faces civil suit, criminal charges
Schneiderman BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday that he was suing the owner of a now-defunct car dealership that allegedly ripped off customers.
Phone company banned in Oregon
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced an agreement on Wednesday that bans a California-based long distance telephone company from doing business in Oregon.
N.J. SC: Lawsuits against bars can deter drunk driving
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The New Jersey Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, upheld an appellate court's decision to permit persons convicted of a DUI offense to sue restaurants for injuries they cause to themselves.
Intermediary doctrine not appropriate in asbestos case, Tenn. SC says
Lee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - A trial court erred in ruling that the seller of asbestos-containing products could not be held liable for a man's injuries if a jury found his employer knew the risks, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
S.C. AG pens op-ed on labor issue
Wilson COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a guest column for The State last week, called the National Labor Relations Board's recent actions against Boeing and state labor laws "politics as usual."
Mich. AG files suit over generic drug prices
Schuette LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said Monday his office has filed a lawsuit against a national pharmaceutical wholesaler and a drug pricing publisher for civil penalties.
Coalition says Mont. AG not representing its interests
Bullock HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - A coalition of non-profit groups and state lawmakers filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit before the Montana Supreme Court that looks to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
D.C. AG goes after councilmember
Nathan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - District of Columbia Attorney General Irvin Nathan announced Monday the filing of a civil enforcement action by the District against D.C. councilmember Harry L. Thomas Jr.
Contractor in violation of N.C. court order
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that a contractor has been found in contempt for violating a court order.
Jepsen seeks info on hospital merger
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - On Friday, Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen asked that two hospitals proposing a joint venture submit a detailed application for state review and approval.