News from February 2012
Mass. AG wants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to modify home loans
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday that she has sent a letter urging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to engage in principal forgiveness and loan modifications for homeowners.
McGraw gains support for 'junkyard parts' lawsuit
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A group of auto repairers in New York say they support West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's filing of a lawsuit against an insurer and body shop for installing so-called "junkyard parts."
Blog shows trial lawyer group working with four Senate campaigns
Heitkamp BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - A group being funded by trial lawyer heavyweights is working with Heidi Heitkamp, a former North Dakota attorney general, on her U.S. Senate campaign.
Study shows plaintiff bias in Philly courts
Wright PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - For years defendants in tort cases have said that Philadelphia's courts are biased, but little in the way of empirical data was available to substantiate the claims.
Mo. AG says man illegally burning demolition waste
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed lawsuit on Friday against a Dallas County man for allegedly violating Missouri's air conservation laws.
Wetlands settlement reached in New Hampshire
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Thomas Burack of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services announced a settlement on Monday resolving allegations that a marine contractor violated wetlands laws.
Alaska utility reaches agreement with state
Geraghty ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - New Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty announced a settlement on Wednesday with Fairbanks Sewer and Water Inc., resolving a series of three utility rate cases from as far back as 2005.
N.Y. AG says mortgage registry damaged homeowners
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit on Friday against several of the country's biggest banks.
Texas AG supports new redistricting maps
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is pleased with the latest proposed redistricting maps.
Mont. attorney seeking GOP bid for AG
Fox HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - For a second time, Tim Fox is running for Montana attorney general.
W.Va. deputy AG says she has right to defend office
Hughes CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia's chief deputy attorney general has responded to criticisms that she made comments about her boss's Republican opponent in this fall's general election.
Man, startled by bottle rocket shot out of anus, sues frat
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Bottle rockets, a man's anus and a fraternity party has resulted in a lawsuit.
Federal judge tosses 3M blackmail suit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The latest development in the ongoing legal battle between 3M, attorney Lanny Davis and a British investment group has a Washington, D.C., federal judge tossing the blackmail lawsuit 3M filed against Porton for lack of jurisdiction.
Senate votes for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac pay limits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Senate has approved an amendment to end bonuses and to limit the pay of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives.
Fosomax case transferred to N.J. federal court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Judicial Panel for Multi District Litigation has transferred a case about the prescription drug Fosomax.
Real estate agent, mortgage broker found guilty of fraud
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) -- A Las Vegas real estate agent and a mortgage broker have been found guilty in a scheme that netted them nearly $2.5 million in fraudulent loans.
Judge approves $725M settlement in AIG fraud case
Cordray NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has approved a $725 million settlement between plaintiffs and American International Group.
Zoeller says public funds misspent by parks bookkeeper
Zoeller BOONVILLE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit on Monday against an ex-Warrick County parks bookkeeper seeking to freeze her assets in order to recover more than $34,000 in public funds she allegedly misspent.
Fannie Mae offers examples of routine dishonesty in its fight against lenders
Michael Williams, president and CEO of Fannie Mae NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Summaries of 24 mortgage loans paint a heart-breaking picture of routine dishonesty that brought down America's house of cards.
Davis' motion to dismiss 3M defamation suit denied
Davis WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Former Clinton adviser Lanny Davis lost the latest round in the ongoing legal battle he is waging with 3M.