News from November 2014
Asbestos judge rules plaintiff's evidence 'vague and speculative
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – The asbestos multidistrict litigation judge has granted summary judgment to Nissan North American, Inc., over “vague and speculative” evidence alleging asbestos exposure from its vehicles.
Heidelberg earns summary judgment in asbestos case, alleged insufficient evidence
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – Asbestos multidistrict litigation judge Eduardo Robreno has granted summary judgment for defendant Heidelberg USA, Inc., in an asbestos lawsuit, concluding the plaintiff provided insufficient evidence.
Paul Napoli returns to asbestos litigation after fight with leukemia
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Senior Partner Paul Napoli of the Napoli, Bern, Ripka & Shkolnik law firm has resumed responsibilities in the firm’s asbestos docket after being cleared by doctors from leukemia.
Maryland judiciary hosts essay contest for youth from juvenile facilities
Young individuals from juvenile facilities across Maryland will present their speeches at the Maryland Court of Appeals on November 19.
U.S. PTO to host training week for patent examiners
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office plans to host a special training week for its patent examiners next month.
Former W.Va. AG's lawsuit against Amerisource leads to investigation by class action firm
PITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) - A Pittsburgh law firm is commencing an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duties following a lawsuit filed in West Virginia regarding AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation's violations in that state.
Leahy pushes for patent reform following FTC, MPHJ settlement
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy commended the Federal Trade Commission for its recent settlement with the so-called “scanner troll,” MPHJ Technology Investments LLC, and the company’s law firm, but said reform is still needed.
Businesses making increased use of West Virginia's specialized court
Inside the West Virginia Business Court office
Asbestos firm doesn't want N.C. federal court handling racketeering case against it
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – In a Nov. 3 motion to abstain, the Simon Greenstone law firm asked the North Carolina federal court to abstain from hearing Garlock Sealing Technologies’ racketeering case against it and require the plaintiff to pursue its claims in the state court where the tort settlements at issue were litigated.
Ark. business owner allegedly sold $70 ID cards
A Pulanski County business owner allegedly sold $70 ID cards as legal identification, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday by Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel.
Fullbar sued over '100% natural' claims
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Fullbar LLC after she claims it wrongly labeled its products as "all natural" when they contain synthetic ingredients
Woman sues husband’s alleged mistress; New York Post article ID’s plaintiff as wife of Napoli Bern partner and defendant as Texas attorney
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A woman believed to be the wife of a senior partner at a prominent New York personal injury law firm has filed a lawsuit against her husband’s former colleague and accused mistress, claiming their alleged affair not only caused her to suffer emotionally, but forced her to spend money on a private investigator, legal counsel, marriage counseling and separate residences
Class action filed against Apple over MacBook Pro graphics
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Three MacBook Pro owners have filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. claiming the laptop computer's graphics were not up to par.
Electronic Arts agrees to settle class action brought by athletes
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Electronic Arts Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit against it alleging it violated student athletes' rights.
Summary judgment denied over contradicting evidence on warning labels in asbestos case
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania judge in the asbestos multidistrict litigation court has denied summary judgment on the grounds that sufficient evidence was provided and the parties presented contradicting evidence in regards to military specifications on warning labels.
FTC, ‘scanner troll’ MPHJ reach settlement in patent enforcement dispute
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The so-called “scanner troll,” MPHJ Technology Investments LLC, and its law firm have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they used deceptive sales claims and phony legal tactics in demand letters accusing thousands of businesses of patent infringement.
Maryland Judiciary honors young artists promoting peace through bookmark art contest
Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals will host an event to honor young artists who have used their talents to promote peace.
