News from April 2023
OneWheel electric skateboard user alleges defect caused his injuries
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The manufacturer of the OneWheel electric skateboard is facing a claim from a user who says the product's defect caused his injuries.
BakerHostetler announces BakerHostetler Continues Strategic Growth, Adding a Multi-Partner Insurance M&A and Regulatory Business Group Team
With combined experience of more than seven decades, Roehl, Bibb and Holahan have extensive knowledge advising on corporate and regulatory matters, M&A, and other strategic transactions for clients spanning all aspects of the insurance industry, including insurance companies, agents, managing general agents, captive insurance programs and insuretechs.
Lawsuit over allegedly harmful eye makeup fails
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A woman not hurt by eye makeup that allegedly contains harmful color additives has lost her proposed class action lawsuit.
RJR, others appeal after flavored-tobacco ban upheld
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Tobacco companies are appealing a decision that rejected their challenge to California's ban on the flavored products they make.
Families of U.S. Military personnel, contractors sue over Iran's role in EFP attacks
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The families of U.S. Military personnel and contractors are suing the Islamic Republic of Iran over its material support of attacks in Iraq.
Class action alleges Southwest Airlines' failure to correct software issues led to travel disruptions
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — Southwest Airlines is facing a class action over its cancellation of more than 15,000 flights that alleges the airline failed to correct known software issues.
Man wins $5,000 for eating crab-stuffed fish he thought was hash browns
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - A man who claims he had a severe allergic reaction from eating crab-stuffed cod he thought was hash browns will have to live with $5,000 in damages, not the $50,000 he was seeking, after a Missouri appeals court upheld a jury verdict finding him 90% at fault for his own injuries.
Reed Smith announces Stacy Marcus, Edward Shapiro star in Hollywood Reporter's top lawyer issue
Global law firm Reed Smith partners Stacy Marcus and Edward Shapiro have been named to the Hollywood Reporter’s annual listings of leading entertainment lawyers
Arbitration for lawsuit over LG's burner knobs; Appeal filed
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers hoping to pursue a class action lawsuit against Samsung are appealing a federal judge's decision to send their case to arbitration.
Arbitration clause at boot-up sends class action over Acer hinges out of court
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Computer-maker Acer has successfully moved a proposed class action lawsuit to arbitration thanks to a policy presented to customers when they first turn on their laptops.
Arkansas Public Broadcasting employee alleges retaliation for reporting illegal activity
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas state employee alleges she was terminated for reporting misuse of grant funds and other illegal activity within the Arkansas Public Broadcasting Service.
Suit: Lack of security at Florida apartment complex caused shooting death
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The owner of a Florida apartment complex is facing a claim that lack of security caused the fatal shooting of an invitee on the premises.
Merck must pay Dr. Scholl's talc lawsuit costs, despite selling in 2014
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Merck is stuck with mounting costs from lawsuits over Dr. Scholl’s foot powder, which plaintiff lawyers claim can cause cancer, even though it sold the division containing that business to Bayer for $14 billion nearly a decade ago, a Delaware judge ruled.
Amundsen Davis announces Charles Polk Selected for 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Award
Congratulations to Charles Polk for being selected by Wisconsin Defense Counsel's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and the Awards Committee for the 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Award!
McDermott Will & Emery hosts Going Green: Environmental and Sustainability Risks and Opportunities for Alcohol Companies on April 19, 2023
In recent years, environmental and sustainability concerns have become increasingly important across the economy.
Lawsuit over prep time for Velveeta microwave mac & cheese is ridiculous, Kraft argues
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit complaining microwave macaroni and cheese takes longer than 3 1/2 minutes to prepare "stretches the bounds of plausibility well past the breaking point."
Olo's dismissal motion fails in stockholder lawsuit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A company that designs online ordering systems for restaurants will face a shareholder class action lawsuit after a drop in its stock price.
Shake-maker defends itself against bacteria claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The maker of a popular "all-in-one" meal product is fighting back against a lawsuit alleging it should have disclosed to customers it contains a certain bacteria.
Boston health inspector alleges white males given preferential treatment
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A City of Boston health division worker alleges she suffered discrimination and harassment due to her sex.
Lawsuit against Disney: Eye injuries from Lightsaber
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The parents of a minor who suffered damage to his eye from a Lightsaber toy is claiming Disney's negligence.