News from August 2014
New York AG reaches $2.2 million settlement with nursing home
Story CopyBROOKLYN, N.Y.
Summary judgment reversed in asbestos case; Only one issue raised by defendant
TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A Washington appeals court has reversed a trial court’s judgment in an asbestos case, concluding the defendant only identified one issue in its summary judgment request, which was insufficient.
St. Louis to host HarrisMartin asbestos conference
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – HarrisMartin Publishing is hosting an asbestos conference in St. Louis next month with Madison County’s Judge Stephen Stobbs scheduled to speak about the county’s growing asbestos docket.
Federal Circuit sides with Google, AOL, others in Internet search patent case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Vringo Inc. said Wednesday its wholly-owned subsidiary, I/P Engine Inc., will file a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit seeking an en banc review of a decision the court issued last week.
N.C. U.S. Senate race: Tillis catching up to Hagan in polls, still trailing financially
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Although he continues to trail in money raised, state Rep. Thom Tillis, the Republican challenger looking to unseat U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, is only trailing the Democratic incumbent by four points, the latest poll shows.
Idaho AG reaches agreements with three business owners
Story CopyBOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden reached agreements with three business owners on Tuesday who allegedly misrepresented themselves to consumers and failed to deliver promised services.
Louisiana AG sues State Farm Insurance
Story CopyBATON ROUGE, La.
New York AG orders thrift shops to stop selling dangerous drawstring clothing
Story CopyNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that his office sent cease and desist letters to 46 thrift shops throughout the state ordering them to stop selling children's clothing with drawstrings.
Alaska U.S. Senate race: Former AG secures GOP nomination
JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – The former attorney general of Alaska secured the Republican U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday evening, earning the right to face the incumbent Democrat.
Ala. SC reaffirms decision on ‘innovator liability’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The Alabama Supreme Court has reaffirmed its ruling in a case questioning whether a brand-name drug maker can be held liable for injuries from a generic version.
Claimants' reps ask them to reject Garlock bankruptcy plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The Asbestos Claimants Committee has asked asbestos claimants to reject Garlock Sealing Technologies’ Amended Plan of Reorganization in an objection filed Thursday, calling the plan “unfair” and arguing that it does not ensure full recovery for mesothelioma claimants.
Chicago hires private firm for opioid lawsuit, withholds hourly rates
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The City of Chicago has hired a private law firm to file a lawsuit against five pharmaceutical manufacturers, but it will not disclose the hourly fees the firm submitted or if the contract was ever put out to bid.
Judge won't dismiss former N.Y. bus driver's take-home asbestos exposure case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York judge has rejected a motion to dismiss in a former bus driver’s asbestos lawsuit alleging his wife was injured as a result of take-home asbestos exposure.
Vermont AG reaches $100,000 settlement with Hartford site owner
Story CopyMONTPELIER, Vt.
New York AG reaches $27,000 settlement with auto dealer
Story CopyKINGSTON, N.Y.