News from 2013
White lead not from Sherwin Williams, historian testifies
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- Historian Dr. Colleen Dunlavy testified Wednesday in Santa Clara County Superior Court that if someone has white lead carbonate on their California painted wall it did not come from a Sherwin Williams product.
Kellogg wants proposed class action over Super Mario fruit snacks to be dismissed
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- Lawyers for Kellogg Co. Inc. are asking a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit against the company over its Super Mario fruit-flavored snacks.
Bayer wants federal judge to toss class action over its probiotic products
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) -- Bayer Healthcare LLC, in a filing Tuesday, asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed against the company over its probiotic products.
Illinois AG files lawsuit against Chicago-area roofer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a home repair contractor for allegedly defrauding Chicago-area consumers, including a church, out of more than $150,000.
Arkansas AG announces $1.2 million court order against owners of adoption agency
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on Tuesday that the former owners of an adoption agency were ordered to pay more than $1.2 million in penalties and restitution for defrauding Arkansans.
N.C. AG opposes Duke Energy request for rate increase
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper filed a brief Tuesday opposing Duke Energy's latest request for higher electricity rates.
Minn. AG gets order to stop Delaware company from patent trolling
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced a court order on Tuesday against a Delaware company to stop the company from engaging in the practice of patent trolling.
Arkansas AG announces default judgment against ID card seller
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced a court ruling on Tuesday against a Las Vegas company that allegedly sold invalid international driver's licenses and identification cards.
There's no lead paint 'public nuisance,' spokeswoman says
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- Proving that lead paint manufacturers created a public nuisance in 10 California cities and counties is difficult for plaintiffs on a number of fronts, according to former Iowa attorney general and spokeswoman for paint manufacturers Bonnie Campbell.
Idaho judges: Federal courts facing an 'unparalleled' financial crisis
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) -- Two Idaho federal judges, in a letter last week to the state's congressional delegation, say the courts are facing a financial crisis "unparalleled" in the state's 150-year history.
Mo. SC: Insurer is liable for damages agreed to in settlement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) -- The Missouri Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, said an insurer is liable for the damages that were agreed to in a settlement of a junk fax lawsuit between an insured and a class of plaintiffs.
W.Va. AG: Abortion rights groups have a right to express their opinions at rally
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is questioning the policies and practices of the state's abortion clinics, said he encouraged abortion rights groups to express their opinions at a rally Tuesday.
Lead paint defense witness attacks plaintiffs witness' research
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- Defense witness Dr. David Garabrant on Tuesday continued to try to discredit research conducted by a key plaintiff witness in the lead paint public nuisance trial now into its sixth week in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Third Circuit remands class action against oil, gas company to Pa. court
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit last week remanded a class action against an oil and gas company to a Pennsylvania court.
Wall Street Journal rips judge in Garlock trial
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- The Wall Street Journal says a federal judge in North Carolina is helping the plaintiffs bar keep information about asbestos trusts secret.
N.Y. AG announces $10.25 million settlement with for-profit education company
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $10.25 million settlement Monday with a for-profit education company that allegedly inflated its graduates' job placement rates to attract more students.
Ohio AG teams with Jason Foundation to prevent youth suicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Independence) announced a partnership Tuesday with the national Jason Foundation to help prevent youth suicide.
South Carolina SC favors landfill in lawsuit over odors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) -- The South Carolina Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, sided with a mega landfill in a case brought against it by residents who complained of its odors.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against Branson-area promoter
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a lawsuit Tuesday against a travel and entertainment promoter who allegedly made misrepresentations about an event she claimed to be organizing in Branson.
Wisconsin AG announces $48,959 judgment against gas station owner
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a $48,959 judgment Monday against a Kenosha County gas station owner for allegedly violating state environmental laws regulating underground storage tank maintenance.