News from December 2018
Victor PestChaser ultrasonic pest control device does not repel rodents, Ohio consumer alleges
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Pennsylvania maker of rodent control devices over allegations an ultrasonic device does not work as advertised.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Sherman Appointed to United Medical Center Board
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed Dinsmore’s William A. Sherman, II to serve on the board of directors for the United Medical Center (UMC).
NELSON MULLINS: Six Nelson Mullins Attorneys Selected for 2019 Maryland 'Super Lawyers' List
Six Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys were selected to the 2019 list of Maryland "Super Lawyers."
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Louisiana Credit Union to Pay $110,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit Charging Retaliation
A Louisiana credit union has agreed to pay a former branch manager $110,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Wilmington Trust Corporation to Pay $700,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
Wilmington Trust Corporation, a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation, which is based in Buffalo, N.Y., has agreed to pay $700,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Maritime Autowash Will Pay $300,000 in EEOC Race and National Origin Discrimination Case
Maritime Autowash (later known as Phase 2 Investments, Inc.) will pay $300,000 in monetary relief and furnish equitable relief to settle a federal race and national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Judd Harwood and Jennifer Commander Join PARCA Leadership
Bradley is pleased to announce that Judd A. Harwood and Jennifer L. Commander, attorneys in the firm’s Birmingham office.
MORGAN LEWIS: Corporate Counsel Rank Morgan Lewis Among Top Client Service Leaders in 2019 BTI Report
Morgan Lewis is one of just three firms to have achieved the highest overall scores every year since the survey's inception in 2002.
Opioid judge rejects dismissal plea, orders first lawsuits to trial
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Opioid manufacturers and distributors lost their long-shot bid to end more than 1,000 lawsuits against them as the federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation rejected their motions to dismiss and ordered the first cases to trial next year.
Operator of Zales jewelry stores asks court to dismiss class action over diamond guarantee
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The operator of Zales jewelry stores is asking a federal court in California to dismiss a class action claim over allegations of false advertising.
Westgate Resorts seeks to dismiss suit over timeshare sales
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – Westgate Resorts has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint made against it by 39 plaintiffs, some of whom bought timeshares for the company’s resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Robins Kaplan representing woman suing Napoli Shkolnik; She says her case against Toyota was botched
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The mother of a 6-year-old who died following an auto accident involving a Toyota Camry is suing a law firm over allegations of negligence and breach of duty in the handling of her case against the auto manufacturer.
Sierra Club challenges DHS waivers for border wall as unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Two organizations, one environmental and another that advocates for the southern border communities, are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen over waivers of laws in regard the construction of a wall on the country's southern border.
Maryland courts announce holiday closures for Christmas Eve and Day
All courts and related offices in Maryland will be closed on December 24 and 25, 2018.
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies.
Consumer alleges Kellogg fails to disclose two products contain or likely contain herbicide
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A San Diego consumer alleges Kellogg Co. fails to disclose on two products that they contain or likely contain an herbicide.
SheIn customer alleges data breach led to unauthorized charges on credit card
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles, California customer of e-commerce fashion retailer SheIn alleges a data breach caused $10,000 worth of unauthorized charges on her credit card.
Doctor alleges Montefiore Health System retaliated against him over fraud complaints
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A doctor alleges he was compelled to resign his position because of retaliation over his complaints of alleged fraud and patient harm and abuse.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Rocco’s Pub to Pay $15,500 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
Rocco's Pub, a Jasper, Ga., restaurant and bar operated by Ciorrocco's, Inc., will pay $15,500 to settle a pregnancy discrimination charge brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE: Used Auto Dealership in Westport Agrees to Pay $450,000 for Selling Defective and Unsafe Vehicles
A Westport used auto dealership and its former owner will pay $450,000 in restitution and penalties to resolve allegations that the dealership sold unsafe and defective used vehicles and violated Massachusetts laws relating to used auto sales.