News from September 2018
Florida targets closed travel agency that owes over $3 million to customers
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has filed legal action against a closed travel agency that still owes more than $3 million to customers nationwide after failing to deliver trips or refunds.
12-state attorneys general coalition seeks to block new association health plans rule
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is the latest to join a 12-state coalition filing an expedited judgment in an effort to block the Trump administration's rule that would allow nationwide employers to group together in Association Health Plans (AHPs).
Arkansas attorney general lauds Trump's rollback of Clean Power Plan
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has praised the Trump administration's recent rollback of the Clean Power Plan, a law aimed at lowering carbon dioxide emissions.
Arkansas circuit court finds auto dealer liable for nearly 60 violations
LITTLE ROCK — A circuit court judge has found an Arkansas auto dealer liable for nearly 60 violations of the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act and $590,000 in civil penalties.
Ohio Supreme Court: Medical malpractice suit against Cleveland Clinic barred by statute of limitations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A medical malpractice suit originally filed in federal court in Indiana is barred by the statute of limitations from being pursued in Ohio, Ohio's Supreme Court has ruled.
Estate claims woman with sordid past drained millionaire's bank account before death, wins summary judgment
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A woman with a criminal record and many aliases has lost her appeal against a partial summary judgment in a suit filed by the administrator of the estate of a one-time millionaire.
North Carolina court remands malpractice case back to trial court, says plaintiff's expert wrongfully disqualified
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – An appeals court has reversed a summary judgment in favor of a hospital in a suit over allegations of medical malpractice and wrongful death.
California Supreme Court upholds ruling in Toyota's favor in vehicle stability control case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Auto manufacturer Toyota won an appeal regarding a safety feature in one of its pickup truck models.
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Lawyer denied access to Calif. State Bar records; He seeks info on race, law schools and test scores
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A group of attorneys seeking access to information about records of admissions to the California State Bar have lost their appeal in court.
Nonprofit alleges Massachusetts resort is discharging wastewater without permit
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit organization concerned with protecting New England's environment alleges a resort in Cape Cod, Massachusetts is discharging pollutants into U.S. waters.
Snowboarder whose leg was amputated after accident with snowcat appeals to California Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Saugus, California, woman whose leg was amputated in an accident while snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes is appealing the loss of her lawsuit.
Woman loses case claiming injuries from yoga assist
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California appellate court has affirmed a lower court's ruling against a woman who alleges a yoga instructor caused her injury.
Audi owner alleges replacement brakes are defective and squeal when applied
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – An Audi owner in New Jersey alleges he and a proposed class paid more than $1,000 for defective replacement brakes that squeal.
Nonprofit alleges Chemours facility in North Carolina is discharging 'toxic' substances in groundwater
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, North Carolina alleges a facility in the state is discharging substances without authorization.