News from March 2024
Lawsuit alleges stabbing in Spanish class
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The parents of a student allegedly stabbed in the hand with a pencil during Spanish class are suing the alleged assailant and his school.
AG Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recovers Nearly $150,000 from Lincare Inc.
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has successfully secured almost $150,000 from Lincare Inc., a durable medical equipment supplier, following a multistate action. The settlement comes after allegations that Lincare knowingly submitted false claims to various government health care programs, including Medicaid, for rentals of non-invasive home ventilation devices.Moody highlighted the seriousness of the situation, stating, "This medical equipment supplier billed Medicaid in multiple states for rentals of items that were not being used by...
Court of Claims posts over 100 recent opinions online for public access
The Court of Claims in Michigan has made over 100 opinions from the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 available online.
Attorney General Miyares Urges U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General Miyares is calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act, emphasizing the importance of the legislation in preventing future tragedies. Miyares expressed his belief in the necessity of the act, stating, “The Laken Riley Act is so common sense that it stuns me that this isn’t everyday practice.” He added, “Individuals who are here illegally and breaking our laws, endangering the safety of American citizens, should not be given additional chances. Laken Riley deserved better, and it’s up to us to ensure this sort of tragedy never happens again.”The...
Former California Rideshare Driver Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Antisemitic Attack on Passenger
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated, “The defendant, a rideshare driver, is charged with assaulting a rider because he thought the rider was Jewish or Israeli.” U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey for the Northern District of California emphasized, “We will prosecute any ride-share driver who assaults a passenger in such hate-fueled violence.”The indictment against Csaba John Csukás, 39, reveals that he attacked the victim at San Francisco International Airport on Oct. 26, 2023, because he perceived the victim to be Jewish or Israeli. Csukás, who worked as a driver for...
Six Husch Blackwell Attorneys Earn JD Supra 2024 Readers' Choice Awards
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been recognized as Top Authors in JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Polsinelli Ranks Among Top Firms in PitchBook’s 2023 Global League Tables
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has been recognized in PitchBook’s 2023 Global League Tables as being among the most active law firms for advising on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital deals.
Final Report Regarding the November 20, 2023, Officer-Involved Shooting in Franklin, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that took place on November 20, 2023, in Franklin, New Hampshire, in which Nate Landrebe (age 42) was shot and killed.
Attorney General Raoul Co-leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts From Being Hijacked by Scammers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta) calling on the company to review its data security practices for protecting users’ accounts after a recent rise of Facebook and Instagram account takeovers by scammers.
Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts from Scammers
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 Attorneys General in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) addressing the recent increase in Facebook and Instagram platform account takeovers by scammers.
Attorney General Bonta: The End of JetBlue, Spirit Merger is a Victory for California Consumers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after JetBlue and Spirit called off their proposed $3.8 billion merger agreement.
Attorney General Mayes Urges Congress to Fund Fentanyl Detecting Technology at the Border
In a letter sent today to Arizona’s Congressional delegation, Attorney General Kris Mayes urged Congress to provide funding to install scanners that work to detect fentanyl at the border and prevent it from entering the country.
Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Provides Guidance on Potential Surges in Lodging Rates for Solar Eclipse
With the start of Consumer Protection Week and the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality set to encompass a large portion of Arkansas, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following alert to consumers about expected price hikes, particularly for overnight lodging, around the eclipse.
Attorney General Clark Marks Consumer Protection Week with Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2023
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Charity Clark announced the top 10 consumer complaints received by her office’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2023.
Legislature adopts AG Ferguson’s proposal to launch Artificial Intelligence Task Force
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s bipartisan proposal to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force in the Attorney General’s Office passed the Legislature today in a bipartisan 30-19 vote.
Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Obtains New Indictment in DeKalb County Involving PDE
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit has obtained a new indictment in DeKalb County charging Darius Scott, Jamerson McCammey, and Corey Dumas with Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and various weapons offenses.
Attorney General Bailey Directs Letter to DSS Calling for an End to Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to Missouri’s Department of Social Services (DSS), urging them to prevent taxpayer funding from going to Planned Parenthood due its prolonged history of violating state law.
Taxpayers Protection Alliance president: ‘At the core of it, the CFPB is just not needed’
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) “is just not needed” because there are other government agencies “that have existed for years” to deal with fraud.
Attorney General Moody Warns Spring Breakers About Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl Hidden in Common Drugs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning spring breakers about the grave dangers of using illicit drugs. Deadly amounts of fentanyl are being found in almost every illicit substance, with the Drug Enforcement Administration reporting that 7 out of 10 fake pills found with fentanyl now contain a potentially lethal dose—a 75% increase from just two years ago."We are in the midst of an opioid crisis claiming thousands of lives here in Florida every year. This deadly crisis is being fueled by lethal amounts of fentanyl hidden in almost every illicit drug....
Disney faces wrongful death lawsuit over doctor's allergic reaction to food
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A widower is suing Disney after his wife died from an allergic reaction following a meal at a restaurant in Disney World.