News from May 2019
West Virginia, four other states filing suits against Purdue Pharma for opioid marketing
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a lawsuit May 16 against Purdue Pharma and its former CEO for the marketing of opioids. West Virginia is one of five states to sue Purdue for its actions.
Judge tosses North Dakota's opioid lawsuit against Purdue Pharma; Appeal coming
BISMARCK, North Dakota (Legal Newsline) – A North Dakota judge has tossed the state attorney general's claims against Purdue Pharma that blame it for the opioid crisis - a decision that will be appealed.
Protective Life asks court to toss complaint over allegedly inflated charges, claims it is time barred
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – An insurance company is seeking the dismissal of a potential class action over alleged inflated monthly charges being pursued by representatives of a trust formed out of the bankruptcy of a high-profile life settlement company.
House Dems get screening of anti-PFAS movie, seek regulation as trial lawyers and states use litigation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Congressional Democrats launched their latest push for blanket regulations on widely used industrial chemicals by screening a highly critical documentary film the night before, where invited guests included a partner at a law firm that has filed a lawsuit that seeks damages on behalf of every U.S. citizen.
Harford County launches first adult drug treatment court seeking participants
The Circuit Court for Harford County has initiated its first adult drug treatment court, seeking qualified participants to join the program.
Massive Roundup verdict, in wake of EPA ruling, shows how uncertainty and embarrassing emails can trump science
On April 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declared glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used weedkiller Roundup, to be safe. Less than two weeks later, a California jury ordered Bayer AG to pay $2 billion to a couple who blamed their non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Roundup.
Plaintiffs lawyers - and their experts - are gaining power in Michigan on PFAS issue
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs lawyers likely have their eyes on Michigan, as the new attorney general there wants to sue companies over chemicals known as PFAS but doesn’t think her staff will be able to handle it.
Ketone capsules don't help you lose weight, says lawsuit by upset consumer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A man is filing a class action lawsuit against a weight loss product company alleging that the product he purchased has no ability to aid weight loss.
Federal government seeks $4 million in treble damages from JD Equipment de Mexico over fraud claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The United States of America alleges agricultural machinery retailers and exporters defrauded it with the submission of false and fraudulent documents and is seeking $4 million in treble damages.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Attorney Jonathan Schulz Named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Rising Stars for 2019
Bradley Attorney Jonathan Schulz was named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s list of Rising Stars for 2019.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Detroit Office Wins Pro Bono Service Award
Foley’s Detroit office has won the 2019 Detroit Bar Association’s Pro Bono Service Award.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Adds Healthcare Industry Veteran William Vail
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PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Four Lawyers From Pepper Hamilton Named to Delaware Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2019
Pepper Hamilton announced that four lawyers have been named by Delaware Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in the state for 2019.
ISN Software appeals to Delaware high court in case over law firm's $65 million mistake
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A software company that unsuccessfully sued a law firm for allegedly providing about $65 million worth of bad advice during a buyout of stockholders is appealing to the Delaware Supreme Court.
Postmates facing class action over fees
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — An individual is suing Postmates in a class action lawsuit alleging that it charged more than it claimed and failed to uphold its delivery guarantee.
Nature's Path sued over how much acai berry is in toaster pastries
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A woman is suing a food manufacturer via a class action lawsuit alleging that she was misled about the ingredients in toaster pastries.
Lawsuit says J&J puts trans fats in Benecol
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A man is suing Johnson & Johnson via a class action lawsuit, alleging that he purchased a product believing it to be safe for consumption when it was not.
FasTrak mix-up results in class action lawsuit
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A man is filing a class action lawsuit against numerous transportation authorities, alleging that he and other drivers were mailed a letter that advertised toll services.
Companies sue over Baltimore's own version of Clean Air Act
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — A group of companies is suing the mayor and city council of Baltimore, alleging that they are being unfairly limited in their operations by the new Baltimore Clean Air Act.