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Lawyers seek dismissal of 'shotgun' complaint by Florida repair firm
WEST PALM, BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm sued in federal court by a former client whose repair business was damaged by a change in Florida insurance law seeks to dismiss the case, saying the suit is an improper “shotgun pleading” that fails to identify any specific examples of malpractice.
Paralyzed man loses lawsuit against Newport Beach over headfirst dive into shallow water
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A California city can't be sued by a man who was paralyzed when he dove headfirst into shallow water in Newport Bay, an appeals court has ruled.
Lawyer loses effort to avoid paying fees to colleagues who led Bard blood filter MDL
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who signed an agreement to share in legal materials used in multidistrict litigation over Bard blood filters can’t avoid paying common-benefit fees to the lead lawyers even in cases that were never included in the MDL, the Ninth Circuit ruled.
Patient alleges inappropriate touching during pelvic exam
TAMPA , Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida hospital is facing a lawsuit after a resident doctor allegedly inappropriately touched a patient during a pelvic exam.
Delivery driver sues Marriott in Tampa after abduction, sexual assault
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A food delivery driver claims a lack of security at a Residence Inn by Marriott in Tampa, Fla., led to her to abduction and sexual assault.
Fox Rothschild Accelerates Expansion of Automotive Industry Practice With Addition of Boutique Firm
As the automotive industry revs back up to pre-pandemic levels, Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome New Jersey-based automotive boutique Aboyoun Dobbs LLC to the firm.
Nelson Mullins Of Counsel Heather Fields Named Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Heather Fields, an of counsel lawyer in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Richmond office, has been named a “Leader in the Law” by the legal publication Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Reed Smith partner Julia Lopez elected as HNBA vice president of programs
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has elected Julia Lopez, a partner in Reed Smith’s life sciences and healthcare practice, to be the new HNBA vice president of programs - su carrera.
Bradley Partner Sarah Sutton Osborne Selected to Momentum Executive Leadership Program
Bradley is pleased to announce that Sarah Sutton Osborne has been selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Huntsville Momentum executive leadership program for women.
The FDA calls it 'unreliable,' but drug-testing lab that kickstarts class actions scores contract with Defense Dept.
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A laboratory criticized by the Food and Drug Administration of having “scientific deficiencies” and accused by pharmaceutical companies as being in league with plaintiff attorneys has announced a contract with the Pentagon to perform quality testing on drugs for the Defense Department.
Parent company of Ben & Jerry's defeats class action over Israel boycott
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in New York has thrown out a lawsuit brought on behalf of the parent company of Ben & Jerry's over the ice cream giant's decision to boycott the market in Israeli-occupied territories.
Massive PFAS settlement gets preliminary approval from judge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in South Carolina has given preliminary approval to 3M's $12.5 billion plan to settle lawsuits over chemicals known as PFAS.
Federal appeals panel vacates $57M fee award in $181M settlement ending chicken price-fixing class action
Chicago federal appeals judges said objectors were right to argue a judge failed to give weight to evidence that the plaintiffs' lawyers have agreed to accept lesser amounts in other class action lawsuits on the West Coast
Holland & Knight Recognized by PitchBook as Most Active Law Firm in Several Categories for M&A, Private Equity Transactions
Holland & Knight has been recognized as the top-ranked law firm in several categories for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions in PitchBook's Q2 2023 Global League Tables.
Want money? Better be injured, Delaware court says in toxic tort class action
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware law doesn't allow people who think they will become sick to sue before it happens, the state's highest court has ruled.
Court won't reinstate millions for man who says tree stand failed while hunting
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A year after its initial ruling, the Kentucky Supreme Court announced it won't change its mind to order a new trial in the case of a man who fell out of a tree stand.
Mother can be 'joint victim' of birth injury, Connecticut courtrules
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A mother who sued a state hospital for emotional distress after a difficult delivery in which her son was permanently injured can proceed with her case because the damages fall under the general category of medical malpractice, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled.
Shareholders claim Verizon misled investors regarding lead cable risk
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The General Retirement System of the City of Detroit is claiming Verizon misled investors regarding its cables that contain lead and the risks to the environment and the company's employees.
Plaintiff can't link his Hepatitis A to Super Bowl pizza, court rules
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A Kentucky court has rejected a man's attempt to blame a pizza restaurant for his Hepatitis A, finding no link between his Super Bowl dinner and the illness.
Ford might have to face former lawyer in court; Hearing will decide if he knows too much
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - An attorney who performed work for Ford Motor Company and now wishes to sue it will get a chance to show why he shouldn't be disqualified from the case.