Latest News
Texas can sue Volkswagen over 'dieselgate,' state Supreme Court says
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Volkswagen can be sued in Texas over the “dieselgate” scandal even though it is based in Germany and its VW and Audi vehicles are distributed by a New Jersey subsidiary, the Texas Supreme Court ruled, reversing an appellate court decision dismissing the case for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Judge tells sides in PFAS MDL to pick some personal injury plaintiffs for trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A South Carolina federal court is preparing to select bellwether plaintiffs to test personal injury claims relating to the group of chemicals known as PFAS.
San Francisco shopper says security guard at grocery store spit in his face
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) —A man is alleging negligence against a San Francisco grocery store and a private security company after allegedly being beaten by a security guard.
Nelson Mullins announces Susan Jackson Wins Lawyer of The Year Award
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has chosen Charlotte office managing partner Susan Jackson as its 2023 Lawyer of The Year earlier this month.
'California Knows Best:' SCOTUS says California can use Prop 12 to regulate pork producers across the country
Dissenting justices warned California should now expect other states to respond in kind, following California's "blueprint" to use state laws and market power to bypass Congress and bend the rest of the country to the will of voters in just one or a handful of states
Experts fail to make claim for safer forklift design in case of lost leg
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled against a man who lost his leg in a forklift accident, finding he failed to prove there was an alternative, safer design.
California DOC escapes liability in case of inmate allegedly stomped to death
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A California federal judge won't hold the state's Department of Corrections liable for the death of a 37-year-old inmate who was stomped to death.
Troubled hurricane lawyers continue to mess with former clients, rival firm says
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A Louisiana law firm says McClenny Moseley & Associates, which is under fire for an alleged scheme to take fees from homeowners who weren't aware they had hired it, is hassling hundreds of former clients who have jumped ship.
Fox Rothschild LLP announces Zoning and Land Use Pro Beth Trahos Joins Fox Rothschild in Raleigh
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Beth Trahos to the Raleigh office as a partner in the Real Estate Department.
Andreachhio parents can't sue uncle of girlfriend and assistant AG over records of son's death
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The parents of a young man whose death drew national attention including podcasts and a $47 million defamation suit can’t sue the man who obtained investigative records from the state before they did and published them on his personal website, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled.
Subway proves point in tuna lawsuit, now wants lawyers who brought it punished
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers knew their "mystery meat" lawsuit against Subway over its tuna would fail and must be punished for causing the company to rack up more than $600,000 in attorney fees, the restaurant chain is arguing.
Oregon Supreme Court reverses State's loss in case over 5-hour Energy
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - The Oregon Supreme Court turned a victory into a loss for the company that sells 5-hour Energy, saying two lower courts got the law wrong by ruling the state must prove advertising has a material effect on a consumer’s decision to buy in order to violate consumer-protection laws.
Consumers allege Arizona Beverages' fruit snacks are mislabeled as 'preservative-free'
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — A consumer class action alleges Arizona Beverages' sour fruit snack products are deceptively labeled as preservative-free.
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP announces Troutman Pepper Partners Stefanie Jackman and Joseph Reilly Named Fellows of The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers
Troutman Pepper Partners Stefanie Jackman and Joseph “Joe” Reilly were recently elected fellows of The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers (ACCFSL).
Syngenta, Chevron allege 'brazen ethical breach' after discovering deceased plaintiffs actively litigating paraquat claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – Deceased plaintiffs clutter the docket of national litigation on claims that weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease, according to defendants Syngenta and Chevron.
Policeman not an officer, court rules in lawsuit over pepper spraying
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - An $11-an-hour officer who never graduated from the police academy isn’t a “law enforcement officer” for purposes of obtaining a probable-cause hearing over criminal charges he pepper-sprayed a youth, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled.
Woman who attempted suicide can sue Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) - A woman who claims employees at a mental-health clinic pushed her to take Prozac over her objections can sue the State of Idaho for her subsequent suicide attempt, the state’s highest court ruled.
Suit: GoodBelly probiotic juice bad for your belly
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The maker of GoodBelly Probiotic juice is facing a claim the drinks are misleadingly labeled as good for digestive and overall health despite the drink's high sugar content.
Lawsuit: Douching is bad for your vagina
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A woman alleges a feminine vaginal rinse caused her to suffer a reaction and that the rinse is harmful to women's health.
Transportation Department's delayed response to Ohio train derailment probed
Functional Government Initiative wants to know why Pete Buttigieg waited three weeks to visit site.