News from March 2020
Federal judge sets August start date for Cabell County, Huntington opioid trial
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has set an Aug. 31 start date for the trial filed by Cabell County and the City of Huntington against the three major opioid distribution companies.At the end of a March 5 status hearing, U.S.
JetSmarter sued for breach of contract after allegedly withholding membership benefits
Breach of contract and fraudulent inducement are just some of the allegations JetSmarter, Inc. (along with Does 1-4) are being sued for in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.
Mormon church accused of embezzling couple's estate
A son is bringing attention to a religious organization that allegedly embezzled his parent’s entire estate.
NLRB takes on Virgin Islands casino commission
A casino commission in Virgin Islands and the government as a whole are being called out for their alleged illegal practices.
Connecticut court tosses defamation case from company that didn't like its Gartner performance report
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - The Connecticut Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court ruling that Netscout Systems is, in fact, a limited-purpose public figure and that it was not defamed by a rival technology services firm in violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA).
Olympic high jumper fighting for $2 million verdict in car-crash lawsuit
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – David A. Smith, a world-ranked Olympic high jumper, is facing a new hurdle as he tries to collect a $2 million damages award from a 2012 auto accident that fractured his left hip.
Court rules against Scottish father-in-law who ran golfer over with cart
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey – A New Jersey man who let his elderly father-in-law take the wheel of a golf cart, which then slammed into another golfer on the course, will have to go to trial in a civil lawsuit, an appeals court ruled.
In pipeline/Appalachian Trail case, law prof tells SCOTUS natural gas is needed to fight climate change
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An abundant supply of natural gas is crucial to the United States' ability to combat the effects of climate change, a leading expert in energy law argued in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Opioid distributors agree to let federal judge rule on two W.Va. cases rather than jury
CHARLESTON – The defendant drug distribution companies have agreed to allow a judge decide the federal opioid cases filed against them by the Cabell County and the City of Huntington.
SCOTUS hears arguments in fight over pipeline under Appalachian Trail; 18 AGs support project
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court last week heard oral arguments over whether a 605-mile natural gas pipeline can be constructed under parts of the Appalachian Trail.
Dismissal hearing for Oakland's lawsuit over Raiders' move delayed
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal court hearing on the NFL's attempt to dismiss the city of Oakland’s lawsuit over the relocation of the Raiders has been delayed until April 16, according to one of the attorneys representing the city.
Third Circuit sends Pennsylvania lead paint litigation to state courts in win for private lawyers hired by counties
PHILADELPHIA – According to a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, public nuisance cases filed by two Pennsylvania counties against manufacturers who provided lead-containing paint for use in housing developments were properly remanded to state court for a lack of jurisdiction.
Fundraiser says Colorado is punishing it for settlement with FTC
DENVER – The Secretary of State of Colorado and Infocision Management Corp. are squaring off over the private company’s right to conduct fundraising activities for charities in the state.
L'Oreal is accused of marketing makeup in lousy containers
SAN FRANCISCO – Two California women filed a class-action lawsuit against L’Oreal USA, claiming the company engaged in deceptive practices when it marketed and sold certain cosmetics.
EvenFlo faces lawsuit over safety of its car seats for kids under 40 pounds
CINCINNATI — A man is suing a children's product company for fraudulently concealing information about a car seat.
Bed Bath & Beyond accused of renewing memberships without permission in lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A San Diego man is suing Bed Bath & Beyond, alleging he was charged a renewing membership program fee he did not consent to for a product he bought in August 2018.
Lawsuit says baby sleepers threaten to suffocate infants
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Baby sleepers produced by Newell Brands DTC Inc. and Graco Children’s Products Inc. are dangerous, according to a class action lawsuit.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Sponsoring Babcphl's Ninth Annual New Jersey Networking Event and Dinner
Pepper Hamilton is a proud sponsor of the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia's (BABCPHL's) Ninth Annual New Jersey Networking Event and Dinner.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Opal Financial Group's Family Office Winter Forum 2020, 'driving Growth With Private Equity and Venture Capital: Deal Structures and Opportunities'
Held in one of the world’s largest financial capitals, this one day event perfectly aligns with the culture of the city that never sleeps.