News from April 2023
Anne Arundel County court hosts educational program for high school students
The District Court in Anne Arundel County is set to host the Schools in the Court program, aimed at educating high school students on the consequences of poor decision-making.
No appeal for left-handed woman who accused martial-arts gym of discrimination
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who says a mixed-martial arts training gym discriminated against her for complaining about a comment one of the instructors made about left-handed people has no further avenue for appeal after a district court rejected her claim, Maryland's highest court ruled.
Worker fired after texting all-caps F-bomb to boss loses wrongful termination lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - A meatpacking plant worker who texted a profane insult to his boss but later claimed he meant it for a friend can’t sue for age discrimination and wrongful dismissal, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled, affirming the burden-shifting framework for proving workplace discrimination.
Legal marketing firm fights class action over alleged AOB scheme run by Houston firm
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The man suing a Houston firm for allegedly secretly representing him in dealings with his insurance company fails to allege a legal marketing company's connection to what he calls a "vast scheme."
Suit: Trident chewing gum label falsely depicts real mint ingredients
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer lawsuit alleges Trident chewing gum lacks real mint ingredients as depicted on its label.
Lawsuit filed over sugar in Ensure drinks
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Abbott is facing a lawsuit alleging it falsely represents Ensure Nutrition Drinks are healthy despite their high added sugar content.
Blank Rome announces Mirlande Telfort Named a 40 Under 40 2023 Award Recipient by Secured Finance Network
Blank Rome partner Mirlande Telfort was named a 40 Under 40 2023 award recipient by the Secured Finance Network ("SFNet"). In receiving this award, Mirlande joins fellow Blank Rome attorneys Jillian Zvolensky, Samir Ahuja, Shadi Enos Jahangir, Heather Sonnenberg, and Kevin O’Malley, who are all past 40 Under 40 honorees and were recognized as the “future of the secured finance community.”
Ballard Spahr LLP announces Securities and Commercial Litigator James Masella Joins Ballard Spahr in New York
James V. Masella III—a trial and appellate attorney with deep experience in securities litigation and commercial litigation matters—has joined Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department and Securities Enforcement and Corporate Governance Litigation Group, firm chair Mark Stewart announced today. He will be resident in the firm’s New York office.
Amerisource Bergen attacks 'profoundly flawed' DOJ opioid lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Amerisource Bergen asked a federal judge to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit accusing it of filling hundreds of thousands of suspicious opioid orders, saying the government is seeking billions of dollars in fines for violating “hopelessly vague” rules it refuses to identify with any specificity.
Experts in SIG Sauer case unreliable; Company wins another accidental discharge case
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Gun-maker SIG Sauer has defeated another lawsuit alleging its P320 went off without the trigger being pulled.
Surprise! Watchdog finds out FEC tried to start probe of pro-Trump group
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A pro-Donald Trump political group has defeated a watchdog's lawsuit thanks to the discovery of two Federal Elections Commission votes previously not disclosed.
Timber company faces wrongful death claim after worker suffered head injuries
CAMDEN, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — The estate of a timber company worker who allegedly died from head injuries is claiming wrongful death in an Arkansas court.
Suit: Boston hotel guest injured after shower glass door shatters
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A guest at a Boston hotel is alleging negligence after the shower glass door on a guest room suddenly exploded and shattered.
Man alleges defective Smith & Wesson went off without warning
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man alleges his brand new Smith & Wesson was defective, which caused the gun to go off without warning and nearly blow off one of his fingers.
Shanelle Booker appointed acting U.S attorney for Georgia's middle district
A new chapter begins for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Georgia as Shanelle Booker steps into the role of Acting U.S. Attorney.
Montana completes remediation obligations at Stucky Ridge and Mount Haggin
The Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) has fulfilled its commitments under the 2008 Clark Fork River Consent Decree.
Lawyers defeat class action over $195 fee for clients
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas personal injury firm has defeated federal class action claims brought by clients who claim they were ripped off via a $195 administrative fee.
Pickle company wants class action over preservative thrown out
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Pickle-maker Arkk Food Company wants a federal judge to toss a proposed class action that argues its Wahlburgers dill spears and chips contain sodium benzoate despite being marketed as all natural.
Lawsuit says Splunk inflated value of company, gave out $39M compensation package
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A North Miami police officers and firefighters retirement plan alleges a data management company's intentional false statements led to a more than 20% stock decline and its economic damages.
Lawsuit filed over Ana de Armas' appearance in 'Yesterday' trailer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — An Illinois woman alleges Comcast fraudulently led moviegoers to believe a well-known actress was in a film when she actually had no role in the movie.