News from March 2023
Arkansas city wins class action after sending recyclables to dump
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Fort Smith, Ark., doesn’t owe its citizens anything for deceiving them about a municipal recycling program for several years since it didn’t charge extra for the service, the state’s highest court ruled, overturning a judge’s award of $745,000 in damages.
Settlement in case of teen who fell from ICON Park ride to his death
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Orlando Slingshot and ICON Park have settled wrongful death claims against them in a Florida state court stemming from the estate of Tyre Sampson, who was 14 years old when he was ejected from the Free Fall ride in 2022.
Maryland high schools compete in mock trial state championship
Maryland's top high school mock trial teams are set to present their cases before the Supreme Court of Maryland on March 24, 2023.
Diana Palecek Selected to Diversity IMPACT 50 List
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Diana R. Palecek, who was selected to the Diversity Impact 50 list by Career Mastered Magazine.
Kelly attacks Protasiewicz's sentencing history during debate for future of Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The one and only debate in this year's record-settingly expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court race saw the two candidates often attack each other's honesty.
New Hampshire rejects medical monitoring claims in PFAS lawsuit
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire law doesn’t allow uninjured plaintiffs to collect money for medical monitoring just because they have been exposed to a chemical, the state’s highest court ruled on a question submitted by a federal court hearing lawsuits against manufacturer Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.
$25 million verdict stands despite judge's ex parte communications
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California school district lost its bid to overturn a $25 million wrongful-dismissal verdict despite citing communications between the trial judge and a colleague who was an ex-partner of the winning law firm, after an appeals court found no reason to suspect a conflict.
Customers allege Simplisafe auto-renews subscription without consent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Simplisafe is facing a class action over its automatic renewal of subscriptions allegedly without customers' consent.
Class action: Tommy Bahama over-charging for online purchases shipped to Missouri
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — A Tommy Bahama customer is alleging the company is over-taxing Missouri residents for online purchases shipped to the state.
Troutman Pepper eMerge’s Chris Haley Recognized Among Relativity’s 2023 AI Visionaries
Chris Haley, co-founder and managing director of technology at Troutman Pepper eMerge, has been recognized as a 2023 AI Visionary by Relativity, a leading legal and compliance software provider.
Liberal judge's preference for probation for violent offenders an issue during Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The sentencing pattern of Milwaukee judge Janet Protasiewicz, a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court who would create a liberal majority with a victory, reflects a light touch that creates problems in her community, the executive director of a conservative organization says.
Hawaii Supreme Court orders new trial in possible $834M case over Plavix
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) - The Hawaii Supreme Court has struck down a massive penalty imposed on the makers of the anti-platelet drug Plavix in a consumer protection lawsuit brought by the state Attorney General's Office.
Arbitration clauses fail, Grubhub and others will face class action in court
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge is refusing to send a proposed class action lawsuit against Grubhub, Uber and Postmates to arbitration.
Judge won't block California's ban on flavored tobacco
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California federal judge has tossed tobacco companies' challenge to a state law that prohibits the sale of flavored products.
Nestle faces class action over claims Boost Glucose Control can help manage diabetes
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey mans claims Nestle's Boost Glucose Control nutrition drinks falsely lead consumers to believe the product manages diabetes.
Florida Firefighters' pension fund claims e-commerce company defrauded investors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A firefighters' pension fund in Florida is claiming an e-commerce and payment technologies company defrauded its investors.
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Eight attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s Mount Laurel and Roseland, New Jersey offices have been selected to the 2023 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine.
Justice Ricky Polston resigns from Florida Supreme Court effective March 31
Justice Ricky Polston has announced his resignation from the Florida Supreme Court, effective March 31. Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz praised Polston, stating, "Ricky Polston is a good man, and he has been a treasured colleague, friend, and role model to all of us on the Court. We are grateful for Justice Polston’s decades of exemplary service to the people of our state."
Nick Secara Appointed to New York City Bar Association’s Insurance Law Committee
Foley & Lardner LLP Special Counsel Nicholas Secara was appointed to the Insurance Law Committee for the New York City Bar Association, effective February 22, 2023.
Biden lawyer counter sues computer shop owner: Hunter data has no 'legitimate concern to public'
WILMINGTON, Delaware – Data on Hunter Biden’s laptop “is of no recognized legitimate concern to the public,” his lawyer claims in a privacy invasion complaint against computer repairman Mac Isaac.