News from 2017
Workers' Comp claimant's doctor didn't provide credible report, Minn. SC court says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a medical opinion that helped an injured worker vacate a Workers' Compensation settlement lacked foundation.
California appeals court overturns ruling in SpaceX case; Plaintiff allowed to file new complaint
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – California’s Second District Court of Appeal on June 13 overturned a lower court’s ruling that would prevent an unlicensed contractor from suing to recover payment on contracts for services that did not require a contractor's license.
Ark. SC makes decisions on immunity defense by state employee
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled on the appeal of a public official sued by her former employee over racial discrimination allegations.
Democracy Partners says Project Veritas, of ACORN notoriety, illegally filmed it last year
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A Democratic consulting company is suing Project Veritas Action Fund, Project Veritas, James O'Keefe, Allison Maass and Daniel Sandini, alleging they recorded them without their knowledge.
Affeld Grivakes says outdoor advertising group swindled it out of over $600,000
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California law firm is suing David Seyde, Brian Kennedy, Edge Outdoor Advertising LLC, Edge Outdoor Media LLC, Zoomkube LLC and Kennedy Outdoor Advertising LLC, alleging breach of contract.
Center for Biological Diversity sues EPA head Scott Pruitt for failure to respond
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Nonprofit environmental corporations are suing Scott Pruitt, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, citing alleged violation of federal law.
Nissan sued over paint job on Infiniti
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Nissan North America Inc., a vehicle manufacturer, alleging product liability.
Class action alleges J. Crew Factory misrepresented discounts in stores, on website
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against J. Crew Inc., Chinos Holdings Inc. and other related entities alleging that the clothing manufacturers misrepresented the price of their products.
Oklahoma police pension system says Jagged Peak, multiple banks misrepresented financials
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — A pension system has filed a class action lawsuit against Jagged Peak Energy, Citigroup Global Markets, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) and other financial institutions, alleging liability and negligence.
EEOC alleges that Nebraska-based bank violated equal pay laws
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit June 12 against Heritage Bank for allegations of paying women and men unequally for substantially equal work.
Residents of Oklahoma town say Michelin, B.F. Goodrich plant polluted area
TULSA, Okla. (Legal Newsline) — Dozens of residents of Ottawa County, Oklahoma, are suing Michelin North America Inc. and B.F. Goodrich Company, alleging liability and negligence for pollution in their community.
Banks say Burger King fudged Central American expansion prospects to get loans
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — A group of banks from Central America and the Caribbean is suing Burger King Corporation, based in Florida, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation regarding loans.
Lydia E. Lawless named new bar counsel for Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission
Lydia E. Lawless has been appointed as the new Bar Counsel for the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland, with her role commencing on July 1.
Supreme Court on Microsoft case: plaintiffs cannot voluntarily dismiss to appeal class certification
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court recently addressed a legal loophole in which a plaintiff denied class certification could voluntarily dismiss the claim with prejudice, and then appeal the adverse judgment against class certification.
Fla. Supreme Court rules caps on damages in medical malpractice lawsuits violate state constitution
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Florida has backed a lower court’s ruling that caps on personal injury non-economic damages in cases of medical malpractice violate the Equal Protection Clause of the state constitution.
Fourth Circuit finds in favor of coal miner in 'mark of the beast' case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court in Virginia has affirmed a $586,861 jury award handed to a man who says he was forced to retire from his mining job when religious principles prevented him from using a biometric hand scanner.
Appellate court rules class action against China Agritech Inc. was not untimely
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling, finding that plaintiffs are not time-barred from bringing a class action lawsuit under the Securities Exchange Act.
Kan. SC overturns decision on contingency fee; Terminated lawyer entitled to percentage of recovery
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – A Kansas appeals court ruling in a dispute over a fee from a personal injury lawsuit has been overturned by the state Supreme Court .
Phoney Lawsuits: House subcommittee holds hearing on TCPA 'lawsuit abuse'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - As courts are asked to provide guidance on the future of a federal telemarketing law that was written before the cell phone era, a House subcommittee is hearing suggestions on how to modernize it.
Panel explores overlapping criminal enforcement actions against companies and how penalties are determined
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Insight into the process of crafting of financial penalties for companies alleged to have engaged in corporate misconduct was a prominent topic of discussion in a recent seminar held June 7.