News from November 2017
Connecticut appellate court sides with law firm in battle over legal fees
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – The Connecticut Appellate Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of Monroe-based law firm Beck & Beck LLC that had filed a lawsuit against James T. Costello to recover unpaid legal fees.
Another natural gas company tries to have lawsuit blaming fracking for Okla. earthquakes heard in federal court
Defendant Devon Energy Production Company LP filed its notice of removal to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma Nov. 16.
Legal battle brewing over CFPB acting director
On Sunday, Leandra English, named the deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by former director Richard Cordray, filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump to block his naming of Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney as the bureau’s acting director.
Use your phone to schedule your DVR? Not anymore, after ruling in patent dispute
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Comcast customers won’t be able to use their cell phones to schedule recordings because of a decision reached Tuesday by the International Trade Commission.
'Sale' price lawsuit against Y.M.I. Jeanswear settled following court denial of defense's motion to dismiss
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California woman's class action lawsuit against a clothing company has been settled after the court denied the defense's motion to dismiss.
Mississippi attorney general's battle with insurance companies over Katrina payments continues
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – A lawsuit that puts the state of Mississippi against two insurance companies over Hurricane Katrina payouts has been sent back to a state court.
California court: 'No reasonable suspicion' to detain police officer trainee
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The First District Court of Appeal in California on Nov. 16 affirmed a trial court decision that awarded more than $575,000 in damages plus attorney fees to a police cadet trainee after he was arrested by officers from his own department.
California appellate court affirms judgment in case involving potential discipline of physical therapist
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – California 4th Appellate District Court of Appeal, Division One on Oct. 16 upheld a Superior Court decision that an Orange County woman who practiced as a physical therapist could be disciplined by the Physical Therapy Board of California for misdemeanor property damage after she had allegedly misused alcohol.
Delaware Superior Court excludes expert testimony in medical negligence case
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware court has granted the defendants’ motion to exclude an expert’s testimony in a case for alleged medical negligence.
Mississippi Supreme Court reverses part of decision on public records case
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – In a decision filed Nov. 4, the Supreme Court of Mississippi has reversed in part a decision made by an appellate court on a Mississippi Public Records Act (MPRA) case.
DynCorp’s suit dismissed as Federal Court rules in favor of AAR
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – On Oct. 31, the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) denied DynCorp International's motion for judgment and its amended motion in a case over a $10 billion government contract.
Zen Magnets seeks relief over Consumer Product Safety Commission final order
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – A Colorado maker of small magnets is seeking a review of an order filed by the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission that ordered a stop sale of the product.
FTC obtains temporary ban against New York office supply scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 8 that a federal court has temporarily halted an office supply scam that bilked small businesses and non-profits out of thousands of dollars.
FTC: Federal court halts Georgia debt collection scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 8 that a federal court temporarily halted a Georgia-based debt collection business from allegedly tricking people into paying for debts they actually did not owe.
FTC: Operators of illegal robocall scheme agree to settle
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 8 that the operators of an allegedly illegal robocall scheme have agreed to a settlement.
Justice Department announces ban on Los Angeles telemarketing scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 8 that three Los Angeles area telemarketing companies and two executives have been permanently banned by a federal court from future telemarketing activity.
Arizona Supreme Court affirms ruling in case regarding expert witnesses
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – The Arizona Supreme Court affirmed a trial court’s decision and denied a motion for a new trial in a case involving whether an expert witness can be excluded from hearing or reviewing the trial testimony of other witnesses.
Ohio attorney general targets auto dealer that sold cars without titles
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Nov. 2 his office has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Koco Jovanovski for allegations of failing to deliver vehicle titles to consumers when operating his Remak Auto Sales business.
Ohio accuses Texas pipeline company of polluting state waters
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Nov. 3 that his office filed a lawsuit against Rover Pipeline LLC of Texas, alleging the pollution of Ohio waters while building a natural gas pipeline across the state.
New Jersey secures $80,000 for steakhouse employees victimized by alleged sexual harassment, racism
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division on Civil Rights announced Nov. 9 that Alexus Steakhouse & Tavern will pay $80,000 to seven employees and an ex-employee after allegations of sexual harassment and racism.