News from August 2021
Woman sues Walmart for suffering third-degree burns on cart
TEXARKANA, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- A Texas woman is suing Walmart in Arkansas for allegedly suffering third-degree burns getting on a motorized cart.
K&L Gates Welcomes Litigation and Dispute Resolution Partner in Wilmington
K&L Gates Welcomes Litigation and Dispute Resolution Partner in Wilmington.
Morrisey leads 20-state push against rewrite of federal gun laws
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich are leading a 20-state coalition in arguing against the Biden administration’s proposed regulation of firearm parts.
Dismissal of negligence claim in Nunes v. WaPo not surprising, legal expert says; But judge does allow defamation claim to go forward
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Last week a federal judge sided with the Washington Post’s motion to dismiss a negligence claim by Congressman Devin Nunes (R-California), but not its motion to dismiss a defamation claim by the congressman.
Maryland judiciary staff required to vaccinate or undergo weekly testing
In Annapolis, Maryland, Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals has announced a new administrative order aimed at addressing COVID-19 concerns.
Morrisey sues Biden administration over 'Remain in Mexico' policy to stop fentanyl trafficking
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration caiming it is refusing to stop deadly fentanyl from flowing across the nation’s southern border.
No money for woman who sued La Quinta over smelly room
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - A woman who sued La Quinta Inn & Suites after staying in a room she claimed was polluted with the smell of dog urine and cigarette smoke failed to provide any evidence the room made her sick, a Texas appeals court ruled.
Bail bondsmen avoid liability after fatal shootout with family
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A couple who sued a bail bonding company over the shooting death of their son during a chaotic arrest attempt lost their chance at winning compensation after an Indiana appeals court upheld a jury verdict for the defense.
Twitter defeats lawsuit that alleged it had an alliance with Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Twitter has defeated a lawsuit brought by a journalist and dissident from Saudi Arabia who was upset his account was suspended.
Son sues nursing home for wrongful death of father who spent 13 days there
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- A son is suing an Arkansas nursing home for the alleged wrongful death of his father.
Woman's minister husband was sleeping with other men and gave her HIV, but she can't sue the church
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – A Mississippi woman can’t sue her church because it failed to discover her husband was cheating on her with other men and those extramarital activities led to her contracting HIV.
Judge refuses to stop New York AG's COVID lawsuit against Amazon
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Amazon will have to shift its focus in its battle with New York Attorney General Letitia James.
School district not to blame for student shooting his girlfriend off campus
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - An Arizona school district and its employees aren’t liable for a tragic incident in which a student shot his girlfriend and killed himself at a friend’s house after school, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled.
Paraplegic sues Six Flags for injury on 'The Joker'
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A paraplegic says he was injured on a ride at a Six Flags theme park in New Jersey and is suing for compensation.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Robotti Joins Ballard Spahr
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Robotti Joins Ballard Spahr.
Paralegal Nathan Chase joins TOPDOG Legal Marketing team
TOPDOG Legal Marketing has issued the following press release:
Lack of transparency in DOI ethics waiver query is concerning, GOP congressman says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) is voicing concern after emails obtained by Freedom of Information (FOIA) litigation suggest that a "backdoor workaround" approach was used to approve an ethics waiver for Interior Department senior counselor Elizabeth Klein, whose recent work history includes controversial climate activism efforts.
South Carolina Supreme Court rejects key argument for asbestos defendants, affirms $16M verdict
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – An asbestos defendant hoping to invoke the Workers’ Compensation process in South Carolina has failed and will instead be on the hook for a $16 million verdict.
Judge: Dominion's defamation case against Giuliani, Powell and MyPillow is just fine where it is
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell and a pillow company will have to face litigation that alleges they defamed the company that provided voting machines during the 2020 Presidential election.
Georgia tort reform law not entirely helpful to lone defendants
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The resolution of confusion in the wording of a Georgia tort reform law means lone defendants won’t be able to argue they weren’t wholly at fault for a plaintiff’s alleged injuries.