News from March 2022
McDonald's sued over hot temperature of tea after customer spills
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - McDonald's, the defendant in the famous hot coffee lawsuit, now faces litigation over the temperature of tea.
Roller-skating rink faces lawsuit over trip on glow stick
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A discarded glow stick tripped up a roller-skater and caused his fall, says a lawsuit against a Florida skating rink.
Lynnette Espy-Williams Named to 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyers List by Savoy Magazine
Lynnette Espy-Williams Named to 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyers List by Savoy Magazine.
Cozen O’Connor’s Katheryn Gettman named to Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Women in Law List
Cozen O’Connor corporate attorney Katheryn Gettman, a member in the firm’s Minneapolis office, has been named by Twin Cities Business Magazine to its 2022 Notable Women in Law list.
Trial set for state legislative districting case in Maryland
The trial regarding the 2022 Legislative Districting of the State is scheduled to commence on March 23 at 10 a.m. It will be held at the Court of Appeals of Maryland, located at 361 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD.
Opioid distributors say illegal drug use was cause of deadly epidemic, ask judge presiding in four-month long trial to dismiss
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys defending three of the country’s biggest opioid drug distributors presented motions on Monday asking the King County Superior Court to dismiss a case alleging the companies caused an overdose epidemic in Washington State.
California city fights excessive force lawsuit, says officers weren't even there
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The California city of Dixon and its police department are wondering why they were included in a lawsuit that alleges Solano County sheriff’s deputies beat a woman unconscious.
Peloton still in class action fight, says new plaintiffs no better than old ones
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New plaintiffs in a fourth try at a class action lawsuit against Peloton admitted they didn’t see the company’s claims at issue when purchasing their bike.
San Jose Sharks sued by former security guard
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League face a class action lawsuit by an employee who alleges the team failed to pay him overtime and minimum wage and didn't provide meal breaks.
Vermont law keeps Bestwall from turning to short-lived $10M policy for asbestos claims
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Georgia-Pacific’s bankrupt Bestwall unit likely won’t be able to cash in on a $10 million insurance policy that was only in effect for 44 days in the early 1980s after the Vermont Supreme Court ruled state law sharply limits the insurer’s exposure to asbestos liability.
Humane society sues dog rescue for defamation; Chihuahua's ownership at issue
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is suing a pet rescue over media coverage of a dog that made its way through both.
Alexis Batten Joins Archer’s Public Finance Group
Alexis Batten Joins Archer’s Public Finance Group.
Protect the Public's Trust tracks ethics of credit union lobbyist, Obama Interior appointee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Two new presidential appointees have been added to the watchdog group Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT)’s ethics waiver tracker.
Stolen police gun used in murder possibly a liability issue for San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – San Francisco could still be held liable for a murder committed with a stolen police gun.
Arizona Supreme Court OKs lawsuits over lack of safety features in cars
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – Trial lawyers are celebrating a recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling that allows certain lawsuits against car-makers to move forward.
After vaccinating son without mom's permission, school and hospital argue for protection from lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana school district and a hospital are fighting a lawsuit brought by a mother upset her son was allowed to be vaccinated against COVID-19 without her permission.
Arkansas hospital accused of causing woman's death after she asked for transfer
CONWAY, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas health care providers face a wrongful death lawsuit after a woman passed in March 2020 just four days after giving birth to her second child.
Ballard Spahr Names David Armstrong Phoenix Office Managing Partner
Ballard Spahr Names David Armstrong Phoenix Office Managing Partner.
Study: More than 200 labor unions received $37 million in PPP funds
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - A new study found that the California Retired Teachers Association received federal pandemic funds even though the union was ineligible to apply.
Maryland Judiciary resumes jury trials with voluntary mask policy
The Maryland Judiciary is set to advance to Phase V of its operations plan on March 7, marking the resumption of jury trials in both criminal and civil cases.