News from January 2024
Walmart's $45M settlement over produce weight gets thumbs up from judge
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A judge is approving a class action settlement with Walmart that claims to be worth $45 million.
Judge OKs no-money class action settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York federal judge has given preliminary approval to a class action settlement that gives lawyers up to $730,000 but class members $0.
Indiana AG warns families about cyber kidnapping scams
Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a warning to Indiana families about cyber kidnapping schemes that have recently emerged in the United States. These scams involve false ransom threats and are primarily aimed at students traveling overseas.
Made-in-America lawsuit against Mexican-style desserts already rejected once, company says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Armed with a ruling from more than two years, the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats is asking a judge to toss a class action that complains they were made in California.
Toilet explosion at Dunkin' Donuts covers customer in feces and urine, lawsuit says
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man's recent lawsuit alleges a nightmare scenario in which a toilet at a Dunkin' Donuts location exploded, covering him in human waste.
Lobster restaurant faces lawsuit after customer bites shell
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges injuries from biting down on a shell at a lobster restaurant.
Ohio Supreme Court denies release of governor's Super Bowl trip expenses
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that expense records related to state troopers providing security for Governor Mike DeWine during the 2022 Super Bowl are not available to the public.
Attorney General Moody Presents Cabinet Resolution to One More Child Organization for Assisting Young Trafficking Victims
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has recognized the efforts of the nonprofit organization One More Child for their work in assisting young victims of human trafficking. One More Child provides services to vulnerable children and struggling families, including state-certified, anti-trafficking mobile outreach teams that assess the needs of survivors and connect them with essential community resources.In recognition of the organization's dedication, Attorney General Moody presented a Florida Cabinet resolution to One More Child representatives at the FSA...
Ag Campbell Issues Over $475,000 in Citations Against Two Owners of Plymouth Restaurants for Child Labor, Sick Time, Wage and Hour Violations
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced $476,351 in citations, in the form of restitution and civil penalties, against Peter Lucido, 51 of Duxbury, and Paul Tupa, 45 of Pembroke for child labor, sick time, wage and hour, and payroll record violations.
Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Warns Against Utility Impersonation Scams
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement warning Arkansas consumers about scams related to utility shut-offs.
America First Legal Defends Tenured Professor and Sues Ohio Northern University for Terminating Him for Objecting to Illegal DEI Hiring
America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amended complaint in a lawsuit against Ohio Northern University on behalf of legal scholar, author, and tenured professor, Scott Gerber. The lawsuit comes after Dr. Gerber's employment was terminated by the university in 2023. The incident took a dramatic turn when, on April 14, 2023, armed police officers escorted Dr. Gerber out of his law school class and into the office of Dean Charles H. Rose III, who gave him an ultimatum to either resign or face termination proceedings.The reason for Dr. Gerber's termination stems from his...
Bradley Partner Jason R. Bushby Elected Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Jason R. Bushby has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA).
Holland & Knight Grows Birmingham Office with Addition of Seasoned Class Action and Commercial Litigator Bryan Balogh
Experienced litigator Bryan Balogh has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in its Birmingham office.
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Appleton, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently conducting an investigation into an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2024.According to reports, the Appleton Police Department received a call at approximately 1:33 a.m. regarding shots fired inside the Maritime Bar located at 336 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton. Law enforcement promptly responded to the scene and were met with an armed individual who opened fire on them. In response, an officer...
Regional veterans court launched in Frederick & Washington counties
The District Court in Frederick and Washington counties has announced the launch of a regional veterans treatment court, which will serve both counties.
AG Fitch Urges FCC to Maintain ConsumerProtections Against Unwanted, Illegal Calls and Texts
In two separate public comments this week, AttorneyGeneral Lynn Fitch, and a coalition of Attorneys General, urged the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) to stop telemarketing companies from using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)to evade laws that protect consumers from unwanted, illegal robocalls.“
Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in November 2023 Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Baltimore
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision to not seek charges in the November 2023, fatal officer-involved shooting in Baltimore City. On November 7, 2023, at approximately 12:35 p.m.
Indian River Timber Harvester Pleads to Embezzlement, Will Pay $20,000 Restitution
Norman Kasubowski, 57, of Indian River, pled No Contest to two counts of misdemeanor Embezzlement by an Agent or Trustee and two counts of Disorderly Conduct before Judge Colin G. Hunter in the 46th Circuit Court in Otsego County, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Authorities to Regulate Robocalls and Texts Generated Using Artificial Intelligence Technology
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 states in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) emphasizing the potential for harm when telemarketers use artificial intelligence (A.I.) and asking the FCC to strongly restrict such usage.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Conviction in Health Care and Securities Fraud Case
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced today that Nelson P. Cowand (a/k/a Parker Cowand), 54, of Texas, pled guilty today in the Unified Criminal Court at the Cumberland County Superior Court to Securities Fraud and Theft by Deception arising from a fraudulent healthcare investment scheme.