News from June 2017
Orrick firm alleges client owes $1.5 million
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California law partnership is suing a Florida client, alleging breach of contract.
Md. lead paint lawsuit can proceed after reversal; Dissent says bar for proving causation might be lowered by decision
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) – The Maryland Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court's summary judgment in a lawsuit over injuries allegedly caused by exposure to lead paint.
Arizona court rules that patient owes a duty of reasonable care to caregivers
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that former caregiver Jeanette M. Sanders, can proceed with her lawsuit against a former client, a disabled elderly man named Francis Alger she claims caused serious injuries after he neglected her warnings and fell on her.
Ohio targets pet adoption agency that allegedly misled, defrauded clients
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced June 2 that his office has filed a lawsuit against European Adoption Consultants and owner Margaret Cole for allegations of misleading clients and taking payment for adoption services never performed.
Consumer board encourages credit card companies to use more transparent promotions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced June 8 that it has sent letters to top retail credit card companies encouraging them to consider using more transparent promotions.
Customers accuse Hyundai of unjust enrichment
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai, alleging breach of warranty, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Shareholder sues Neurotrope, alleges stock was artificially inflated
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit against a supplier of medical treatments, alleging violation of federal law.
Charles County Circuit Court celebrates Family Recovery Court program's impact
The Circuit Court for Charles County is set to hold a celebration for its Family Recovery Court program on Friday, June 16.
First-of-its-kind trial goes plaintiff's way; Winn-Dixie ordered to update website for the blind
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - In what is believed to be the first lawsuit of its kind to go to trial, a Florida federal judge has ruled for a blind man who has filed nearly 70 lawsuits alleging that various companies’ websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Nebraska beef group accuses state agency of violating law
OMAHA, Neb. (Legal Newsline) — A Nebraska beef association is suing a state agency and official, alleging violation of federal law.
Detainees allege company violated civil rights
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — Two San Diego County men have filed a class action lawsuit against a Tennessee corporation, alleging negligence, unfair competition, unjust enrichment, violation of civil rights and violation of state law.
Appellate court upholds $6.8 million penalty against Overstock.com
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – California’s First District Court of Appeal, Division Four has upheld a trial court’s judgment finding an online retailer had conducted false advertising and engaged in unfair business practices.
Idaho Supreme Court rules against man injured in smock accident during Mormon cleanup project
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Idaho has affirmed a ruling for the Corporation of President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a case of a Mormon man who sued the church over his knee injury, incurred when his smock caused him to fall down a hill during a cleanup project.
Idaho Supreme Court affirms malpractice decision, clarifies statute of limitations rule
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) – Earlier this month, the Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court decision on a legal malpractice case in favor of a lawyer.
Rhode Island Supreme Court sides with Wells Fargo in foreclosure case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) – The Rhode Island Supreme Court on May 25 upheld a lower court's ruling that cleared Wells Fargo Bank of any wrongdoing in a home foreclosure that began in 2009.
Hit by foul ball in dugout, high school baseball player sees verdict overturned
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Six years after getting hit in the head with a foul ball at a high school baseball game, Spencer Ludman’s case was deemed worthy of a new trial by the Iowa Supreme Court on June 2.
Connecticut dentist barred from Medicaid participation for 10 years
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced June 6 that a Stamford-based dentist, Georgy Betser, his wife, Irina Betser, and their companies will forfeit $755,956.30 and be excluded from participation in the state's Medicaid program for 10 years after False Claims Act violation allegations.
EPA settles with petroleum marketing company involved in 2016 California oil spill
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced June 7 that the SoCo Group Inc., a petroleum marketing and distribution company based in Carlsbad, has agreed to pay $59,400 and resolve allegations related to its 2016 oil spill in San Diego.
Maryland judiciary expands electronic case filing across Southern Maryland
The Maryland Judiciary has expanded its electronic case filing system, known as the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC), to include Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties.
Florida reaches settlement with Panama City Beach vehicle rental company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced June 7 that her office has reached a settlement with Classy Cycles Inc. and owners Colleen Swab and Rich R. Roof after allegations of charging consumers for damage that did not occur.