News from April 2014
Judge rules for defendant in asbestos case on product identification grounds
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - After a five-year summary judgment battle in a federal asbestos Multidistrict Litigation court, Judge Eduardo Robreno has granted a defendant's move for summary judgment based on the bare metal defense and poor product identification.
Ariz. AG warns of scammers claiming to be utility companies
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne warned consumers on Wednesday about multiple scams related to local utility companies, including Tucson Electric Power, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project.
Braley to rub shoulders with New York trial lawyers
NEY YORK (Legal Newsline) - Even with the fallout from his "farmer" gaffe still haunting him, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, has committed to another speaking engagement with trial lawyers, this time in New York.
Asbestos defense attorneys publish article to clear up 'every exposure' confusion
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) - The "every exposure" theory used often in asbestos litigation was rejected in Pennsylvania in 2012 and has been the subject of several appeals within the last year. Now, two defense attorneys concerned with the application of opinions rejecting the theory have shed some light on the complicated matter.
Diamond Pet Foods agrees to class action settlement
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging Diamond Pet Foods manufactured and distributed certain pet food products that allegedly led to illness and death in some animals that consumed them.
Voters giving Obama low marks on key issues, Quinnipiac poll shows
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Americans are split on President Barack Obama's job performance, a new poll shows.
RNC announces next phase of 2016 convention site selection
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday the Republican National Committee voted to narrow the list of sites in contention for the 2016 Republican National Convention from eight to six cities.
Ark. AG files petition against CMCS Services
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a petition on Tuesday seeking to compel a Fort Worth, Texas-based credit repair company to respond to his requests for information about the company's business practices.
Ohio AG sues car dealer
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Court order filed against N.Y. used car dealer
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The future of asbestos litigation in Madison County
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Ford drivers who haven't experienced sudden acceleration can't pursue unjust enrichment claims
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia federal judge has granted in part and denied in part Ford's motion to dismiss in a class action lawsuit filed by consumers who claimed their Ford vehicles are vulnerable to sudden unintended acceleration.
Trader Joe's settles class action over 'natural' claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Trader Joe's has agreed to a proposed $3.375 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over alleged misuse of "natural" claims.
Aggregate campaign contribution limits do not prevent corruption, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Citing corruption as a non-issue, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down overall campaign contribution limits.
Tucson to receive $5.5M in Grace & Co. settlement
TUCSON, Ariz. (Legal Newsline) - The City of Tucson, Ariz., will get $5.5 million in a settlement with W.R. Grace & Co. after a 12 year legal battle.
National Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off for 2014
ARLINGTON, Va. (Legal Newsline) - While people across the country were busy tricking family, friends and co-workers with April Fools pranks on Monday, those affected by asbestos diseases began a week dedicated to prevention of asbestos-related illnesses as part of the National Asbestos Awareness Week 2014.
'Super genius' registers to take on Gov. Brown in Dem primary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - From self-professed geniuses to golf course operators, and even a notable political activist named Cindy Sheehan, the field of gubernatorial candidates encompasses an array of Californians this election year.
N.Y. AG sues FedEx for $70M over shipment of cigarettes
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $70 million lawsuit on Monday against Federal Express Corporation for allegedly shipping close to 80 million contraband cigarettes illegally to consumers throughout the state.