News from August 2023
California lawmakers poised to extend 'temporary' Covid layoff protections for hotel, restaurant workers forever
Employers say the law would be virtually impossible to comply with, while leaving employers facing potentially massive fines and equally large hits to their reputation, if unions target them for action
Shareholder sues Target over LGBT pride marketing campaign
Brian Craig blames Target's $12 billion loss on LGBT marketing
Lawsuit alleges San Bernardino deputies' excessive force restricted man's airway and killed him
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A mother alleges her son suffered from positional asphyxia and died at the hands of San Bernardino California deputies who illegally detained him without medical care.
Lawyer kicked out of Los Angeles plaintiff attorney group sues, claims anti-Semitism on message board
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - An ex-member is suing the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles for giving him the boot when he says he was just standing up to anti-Semitism and a threat of violence on CAALA's message board.
Widow can collect on lapsed $1 million life policy, court rules
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The widow of a man who stopped making premium payments on a $1 million life insurance policy can collect because the insurer didn’t follow state law before canceling the policy, a federal judge ruled.
Plaintiff who sued because Ana de Armas was cut from the film Yesterday faces motion to dismiss
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The class action lawyer who wants money for fans of the actress of Ana de Armas failed to support his argument, Comcast is arguing.
Tesla owners claim company falsely advertises range on electric vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Tesla owners are claiming the company is falsely advertising the range of its electric vehicles.
Richard “Ricky” Sandy named Frederick County administrative judge
Today, the Supreme Court of Maryland announced that Judge Richard “Ricky” Sandy has been appointed as the county administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Frederick County.
Renowned Tax Advisor Robert Rizzi Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.
Holland & Knight welcomes Robert "Bob" Rizzi as a partner in the firm's Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice in Washington, D.C.
California's Prop 13 doesn't prevent voters from raising taxes on hotels, court rules
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Amendments to the California constitution that limited property tax increases and require a two-thirds majority to pass special taxes don’t apply to voter initiatives, an appeals court ruled, rejecting challenges to a San Diego ordinance raising occupancy taxes.
Teen angst over climate change convinces judge to strike down Montana law
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - A “passionate skier” called “Badge,” named after a popular recreation area and who “feels a part of him is lost” after a devastating wildfire at Badger Two-Medicine. A young woman who believes the deteriorating climate has hurt her ability to play competitive soccer. Another young woman who questions whether having children “is an option in a world devastated by climate change.”
FedEx questions why odometer fraud case filed in New Jersey, asks for dismissal
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - FedEx and its co-defendants have made their arguments for dismissal of a class action lawsuit alleging they engaged in odometer fraud.
Lawsuit: Florida inmate who suffered crushed pelvis waited five days for treatment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A former Florida inmate alleges he suffered a crushed pelvis and was delayed in getting medical treatment.
Florida man sues Walmart, onion distributors after contracting salmonella
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man who suffered from salmonella poisoning from onions is claiming Walmart's and other distributors' negligence.
Troutman Pepper Attorneys Named to 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
A group of 23 Troutman Pepper attorneys have been named to the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the D.C. Access to Justice commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center.
Michigan AG investigation into 2020 voter fraud only now becoming public
MUSKEGON, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - An investigation by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office into voter fraud surrounding the 2020 general elections only recently became public, with a Gateway Pundit report that cites a Michigan State Police record of the investigation.
Children’s Justice Initiative seeks volunteers for child welfare committee
A statewide committee in Minnesota is seeking new members to address foster care outcomes for Black children and youth.
Lawsuit says Taco Bell's real-life crunchwraps fall short of their portrayal in ads
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Taco Bell is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it is falsely advertises the amount of beef and other ingredients in its menu items.
Lead lawyers picked to sue Disney on behalf of shareholders
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The firm Robbins Geller will lead class action litigation against The Walt Disney Company that claims investors were misled by executives' statements about the success of its Disney+ streaming platform.
Ex-Colo. chief justice censured after okaying contract for woman who taped conversation with other justice
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - It's a simple public censure for the former chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court accused of failing to notice a disgruntled former employee had recorded a conversation with another justice before giving her a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract.