News from March 2023
Judge gives preliminary OK to $9.5M settlement over Vizzy hard seltzers
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A San Francisco federal judge has no qualms with a proposed class action settlement in a lawsuit alleging the vitamin C claims on Vizzy hard seltzers mislead drinkers.
Suit: Lack of proper pedestrian detour caused UMass student's death
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The parents of a University of Massachusetts student who was fatally struck by a vehicle alleges a closed sidewalk at a construction site and a negligent driver caused her death.
Generic-drug makers escape Prop 65 lawsuit over Zantac labels
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The makers of generic Zantac can't be sued under California's Prop 65, which requires cancer warning labels on products that contain ingredients the State has decided could be carcinogenic.
Estate of man dragged to death at Boston subway station files lawsuit
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The estate of a man who was dragged to his death by subway car in Boston is claiming negligence.
LGBTQ+ Bar Names Morgan Lewis Associate Emily Walpole Among 2023’s Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association has recognized Morgan Lewis associate Emily Walpole among the Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 for 2023.
Crypto insiders foresee U.S. exit if SEC regulates stablecoin
Crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy last year creating SEC spotlight on stablecoin
Magistrate judge recommends dismissal of lawsuit over Panera's 'unlimited' drink subscription
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) - Panera's arbitration clause could help it avoid a class action lawsuit brought by a customer unhappy with restrictions on its self-service beverage subscription - the "Unlimited Sip Club."
No harm, no foul, Dept. of Education says while fighting class action over forged loan application
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Department of Education is fighting back against a class action lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who says his father took out more than $300,000 in fraudulent student loans in his name.
Dunkin Donuts owner sued as man says coffee sent him into anaphylactic shock
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A Massachusetts man alleges he suffered anaphylactic shock due to nut allergens in a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee.
Roofer claims defective materials caused his fall, spinal fractures
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A worker at a job site in Massachusetts alleges defective roofing materials caused his fall and severe spinal injuries.
Fox Rothschild Announces 2023 Practice Group and Department Leadership Transitions
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce it has appointed new leadership to several of its departments and practice groups.
Baltimore court relocates commissioner's station to new address
The District Court in Baltimore City is set to relocate its Commissioner's Centralized Application Station from 500 N. Calvert Street to a new address.
Class action complaining about fudge on Oreos is thrown out by judge
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Buyers of fudge-covered Oreos don't expect a product that fits a class action lawyer's definition, a federal judge has ruled in tossing a case over the cookies.
Judge tosses class action against Adidas over 'authentic' NHL jerseys
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida federal judge has thrown out a class action brought by a hockey fan who complains the "authentic" jersey he bought wasn't exactly like the kinds worn by players on the ice.
Facebook Live doesn't violate Video Privacy Protection Act, judge rules
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Facebook's parent company has won dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit that claims Facebook Live violates the Video Privacy Protection Act.
Bradley's Alé Dalton Named to Hispanic National Bar Association's Top Lawyers Under 40 List
Bradley is pleased to announce that Alé Dalton has been named to the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA) 2023 “Top Lawyers Under 40” list.
QAnon Shaman's 4-year incarceration questioned after Tucker Carlson airs security video
Attorney Albert Watkins formerly represented Jacob Chansley
Case over fall on bleachers at Oregon State Fair takes step backward
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - An Oregon trial court judge must reconsider, possibly, whether she was right to exclude certain evidence from a lawsuit over a fall on aluminum bleachers at the Oregon State Fair.
Landlord not to blame for drowning death in pond
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A landlord can't be held liable for not building a fence around a pond in which a man whose condition kept him from recognizing dangers drowned.
Suit: Chip labels have incorrect amount of protein
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A class action against Brad's Raw Chips claims its product label has the incorrect amount of protein per serving.