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MGM alleges 'pattern of unconstitutional conduct' at FTC after chair Khan refuses to recuse
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The FTC is using unfair tactics to target MGM after a cyberattack that occurred while Chair Lina Khan was at one of its Las Vegas properties, the company says in a new lawsuit while it also faces more than a dozen private class actions.
Contractor gives up case against Fla. law firm after sanctions motion filed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A former client that hoped to keep lawyers from taking fees in pending cases is giving up its quest.
Woman's case against T-Mobile alleging nudes, video were accessed by employee will move forward
YAKIMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who traded in her cell phone at a Washington State T-Mobile store only to later find sexually explicit videos and photos sent through her Snapchat can move forward with much of her lawsuit.
Labaton, Robbins Geller decide to work together on Boeing class action
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Securities class action lawyers have reached an agreement on who will lead litigation against Boeing over financial problems caused by recent failures of its 737 Max planes.
$600K verdict affirmed for cancer-sufferer fired while on leave
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A man fired while stricken with cancer should keep his six-figure jury verdict, a New Jersey appeals court has ruled.
Wrongful death lawsuit blames boat pilots after one capsizes, another strikes woman hoping for rescue
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - The family of a woman sent into Boston Harbor in early morning hours when a speedboat crashed is suing the boat's pilot and another one who allegedly struck her while she swam to be rescued has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Lawsuit claims Lunchables contain heavy metals
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers are citing a recent Consumer Reports study that found heavy metals in Lunchables in a new lawsuit.
Limestone Univ. settles claims over hidden camera in locker room
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Anonymous plaintiffs allegedly filmed in locker rooms at Limestone University in South Carolina who then saw the footage on pornography sites have reached a settlement.
Lawsuit: Ferry crash at Disney World dumped man into garbage can
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A visitor to Disney World says a ferry taking him to the park crashed, causing him to sustain injuries and fall into a trash can.
Lawsuit against Boston Housing Authority blames slow response for man's death
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - The Boston Housing Authority is accused of not responding to an emergency situation for more than an hour, leading to a man's death.
Luxury Handbag Company, Founder and Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Smuggling Handbags Made from Caiman and Python Skin
Luxury handbag company Gzuniga Ltd., its founder Nancy Teresa Gonzalez de Barberi and Gonzalez’s associate Mauricio Giraldo were sentenced to prison today for illegally importing merchandise from Colombia to the United States that was made from protected wildlife. All had previously pleaded guilty.Gzuniga was ordered to forfeit all handbags and other previously seized product, banned for three years from any activities involving commercial trade in wildlife and sentenced to serve three years of probation. Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 months in prison with credit for time...
New Jersey Man Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Breaking into Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University and Destroying Property
A New Jersey man has been charged with a federal hate crime for breaking into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and destroying property."Jacob Beacher, 24, of Somerset County, was arrested this morning and charged by complaint with one count of intentional or attempted obstruction of religious practice and one count of making false statements to federal authorities." According to the criminal complaint, on April 10, during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Beacher broke into the CILRU around 2:41 a.m., where he damaged the...
Michigan lawyers can't file notice of med-mal case, Arkansas court says
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Out-of-state lawyers had no authority to file a notice of a medical malpractice lawsuit in Arkansas, a state appeals court ruled.
Lawyers miss med-mal deadline but COVID orders keep lawsuit alive
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Tolling orders in the COVID era have saved a medical malpractice lawsuit in Michigan, as a state appeals court has ruled the plaintiff had extra time to file.
Lawsuit filed over cable-railroad dispute
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - CSX says Cox Communications plans to install cable lines under its tracks, without regard for safety.
Wrongful death suit filed against dumpster company after cyclist killed in Boston
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit against a dumpster company alleges one of its trucks struck and dragged a cyclist in Boston, killing him.
PFAS case against Cava never makes it to class action status
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers won't be moving forward with their PFAS lawsuit against the Mediterranean food restaurant chain Cava Grill.
Fla. lawyer accused of mishandling funds
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A recent lawsuit accuses a Florida lawyer of mishandling funds that were supposed to be used to support a victim of medical malpractice.
Lawsuit alleges gun went off without trigger being pulled and shot man in abdomen
SEARCY, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - An Arkansas lawsuit alleges a gun made by Colt's Manufacturing went off without the trigger being pulled, causing serious injuries.
The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Protect Citizens from Unconstitutional Forfeiture Laws
On Friday, The Buckeye Institute took a stand against unconstitutional forfeiture laws by filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Sanchez v. United States. The institute's senior litigator, Jay R. Carson, highlighted the concerning nature of these laws, stating, "The result of forfeiture laws is a system where revenue generation—not crime prevention—is the primary driver of law enforcement decisions."Carson referenced the infamous words of Willie Sutton to emphasize the influence of financial incentives on human behavior, stating, "When asked why he robbed...