News from July 2021
Attorney sues after Old Spice deodorant causes severe burns and rashes
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County attorney and former state lawmaker has filed a lawsuit seeking $25,000 after he says Old Spice deodorant caused severe burns, irritation and rashes on his armpits.
5 beers + 6-foot fall = $0 for man who sued his hometown
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A man who fell off a 6-foot retaining wall after a night of drinking in his local tavern lost his bid to win money from the city that built it, as the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a jury verdict rejecting the plaintiff’s public nuisance claim.
Man claims Costco's ice cream bars don't have 'real' chocolate
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit targets Costco over ice cream bars sold at its stores.
Malpractice plaintiff can't reopen case without returning $1.2 million settlement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who settled part of her medical malpractice lawsuit for $1.2 million can’t drag the settling defendants back into the case while refusing to return the money, a Kentucky appeals court ruled.
Attorneys leading federal Roundup cases keep pursuit of 8% from every state court case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs lawyers who made such a bold fees demand that it caused a federal judge to openly plead for clearer rules are now asking an appeals court to OK their request anyway.
Husch Blackwell Taps Custer to Co-Lead Cannabis Team
Husch Blackwell Taps Custer to Co-Lead Cannabis Team.
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Florida court upholds R.J. Reynolds' victory; Plaintiff shredded medical records prior to suing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida appeals court upheld a defense victory for RJ Reynolds in a case where the plaintiff told his law firm he’d shredded his wife’s medical records shortly before he sued the cigarette maker for causing her fatal cancer.
Alleged shakedown lawyer loses another round of litigation with Arizona's attorney general
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - An Arizona appeals court upheld the dismissal of disbarred attorney Peter Strojnik’s lawsuit against Attorney General Mark Brnovich and an order of sanctions against Strojnik for filing more than 1,700 disability lawsuits to allegedly shake down defendants for fees.
Man sues company for labeling items with 'Mexico' in brand name
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A new class action lawsuit alleges a food manufacturer tricks consumers with references to Mexico on its packaging.
Pricey NYC school sued for tuition paid during COVID
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- A father is suing his child's school for tuition reimbursement after the COVID-19 pandemic forced remote learning.
Washington court allows climate protestor to argue it was a 'necessity' to block train carrying oil and coal
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - A climate protester who blocked train tracks to prevent oil and coal from being transported through Spokane, Washington will be able to argue he had no other choice because other efforts to change energy policy failed, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in a decision that could protect other protesters from criminal prosecution under the so-called “necessity defense.”
Final two distributors provide closing arguments as federal opioid trial wraps
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Cardinal Health and McKesson presented closing arguments in hope of convincing U.S. District Judge David Faber the distribution companies should not be held liable for any part in the opioid epidemic.
Apartment complex must fight rape lawsuit as suspect faces trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The owners of an Alabama apartment complex lost their plea to delay a lawsuit over a rape on their premises until after the alleged perpetrator is tried. The Alabama Supreme Court, in a decision that drew a sharp dissent, ruled that a trial court erred by issuing a stay on discovery in the civil case until the criminal case is resolved.
Client sued for $3.5M: Law firm's case will be dismissed, so why keep going?
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Confident in their argument for dismissal, lawyers for defendants sued by the firm Armstrong Teasdale are asking a federal judge to halt other proceedings in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against them.
Failed property deal leads to legal malpractice lawsuit against Fox Rothschild
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- A New York couple are suing after the sale of property fell through due to alleged malpractice of attorneys.
Vizzy Hard Seltzers aren't as healthy as advertised, lawsuit alleges
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiff Joseph Wagner filed a federal class action lawsuit on July 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Molson Coors Beverage Company, claiming its hard seltzer is marketed as healthy but isn't.
Dad: Victim-blaming on display in high-profile case over alleged rape, suicide of daughter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The man accused of raping a University of Alabama student and causing her suicide has hired a psychiatrist to “victim-blame” to help him fight a wrongful death lawsuit.
Plaintiffs, one distributor make their case as closing arguments at federal opioid trial begin
CHARLESTON – After a two-week break, plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell Jr. left no stone unturned as he presented the closing argument at the landmark federal opioid trial.
Troutman Pepper’s Chris Carlson Receives Prestigious Up & Comer Award from ABA Section of State and Local Government Law
Troutman Pepper’s Chris Carlson Receives Prestigious Up & Comer Award from ABA Section of State and Local Government Law.
Addition of Six Construction Litigators in Denver Will Be Catalyst for Future Growth at Dinsmore
Addition of Six Construction Litigators in Denver Will Be Catalyst for Future Growth at Dinsmore.