News from August 2023
Shareholders sue AT&T after lead cables uncovered
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — AT&T is facing a class action lawsuit from shareholders alleging it failed to fully disclose environmental and health issues with its lead cables, which caused stock prices to fall.
Foley Earns High Marks in IJ Global’s Power & Renewable Project Finance Rankings
Foley & Lardner LLP earned high rankings in IJGlobal’s League Tables: H1 Americas Power and Renewables Legal Advisers.
Class action lawyers win judge's respect - and $266 million
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Securities class action lawyers are rejoicing at a recent ruling that gives them 26.7 % of the largest cash recovery in the history of the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Michigan PFAS limits struck after 3M's challenge successful
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A Michigan appeals court has struck down the state's limits on chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water, finding regulators failed to show how much it would cost businesses to comply.
Judge's recusal doesn't offer new shot for lawyer crying foul on arbitration proceeding
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Despite a switch in judges, the federal court in San Francisco won't interfere with state court proceedings in which a personal injury lawyer says court officials have improperly aligned with an insurance company he sued.
Class action: Kosher ice cream contains ingredients that causes bacterial illness
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit alleges Real Kosher Ice Cream does not disclose its products contain ingredients that increase risk of bacterial illnesses.
Man sues Fla. sheriff's deputies after chase leads to broken arm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges that he was assaulted by Florida sheriff's deputies and denied medical care for a broken arm.
Maureen Coghlan, Debra Rosen and Richard Wells Recognized by NJLJ 2023 New Jersey Legal Awards
Archer is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized for their efforts by the New Jersey Law Journal this year in the publication’s annual awards.*
South Carolina to pay $79K after legislative caucus wins case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A caucus of South Carolina lawmakers will have their legal fees paid by the State after successfully challenging a prohibition on its activities.
Connecticut Supreme Court decides when COVID immunity from lawsuits applies
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A pair of rulings from the Connecticut Supreme Court will give guidance to health care providers hoping to use the immunity afforded them during the COVID pandemic to fight lawsuits.
Those who think cough drops are permanent cures won't be part of class action after early individual settlement
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- A proposed class action lawsuit brought on behalf of consumers who think cough drops permanently cure their ailments has been settled after the maker of Halls lozenges moved to have it tossed out of court.
California deputies face suit over shooting death of man with mental health issues
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Several California law enforcement officers are facing a lawsuit after the shooting death of a person who allegedly suffered mental health issues.
Lawsuit filed against Virginia state troopers over death of speeding suspect
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Legal Newsline) — The estate of a Black man who was fatally shot by Virginia state troopers is claiming civil rights violations.
Hackensack Partner Floyd Cottrell Appointed Chair of IADC Transportation Committee
Rawle & Henderson is pleased to announce that partner Floyd G. Cottrell has been appointed chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
CAL Supreme Court: Contractors, like those hired for pre-employment screening, can be sued for discrimination under state law
U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, which conducted pre-employment medical screenings, argued only direct employers should face discrimination lawsuits under California law, but the court said agents who professionally should know better can't just say they were following directions
Baughman: SEC 'can’t even decide what the security is'
Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Gemini, a New York-based crypto exchange, over an unregistered security offering.
Wrongful death suit over closed highway in Mississippi fails
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation and a road construction company will not be liable for the death of a woman who drove down a closed portion of highway and struck a crane.
Washington Supreme Court won't extend 'public nuisance' to animal cruelty allegations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Allegations of animal cruelty can't create a claim for public nuisance, the Washington Supreme Court has ruled in a lawsuit brought by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Michael Jackson's companies can't escape sexual abuse lawsuits
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California appeals court has ruled that two companies wholly owned by the late Michael Jackson can be held liable for sexual assault of children allegedly committed by him.
Class action: Colgate-Palmolive falsely labels toothpaste tubes as 'recyclable'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Colgate-Palmolive is facing a class action over its alleged false labeling that its toothpaste tubes are recyclable.