Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Oct 11, 2008
Ms. Rosenbaum filed two lawsuits on behalf of large groups of immigrant laborers who say they were cheated out of wages while working in New Orleans for major US companies. The study found that almost half of the reconstruction workforce in New Orleans is Hispanic - and half of those are illegal immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Suit on light and low-tar cigarettes heads to SJC Oct 11, 2008
"This will be an extremely influential decision that will likely be followed in many other states," said Richard Daynard, a professor at Northeastern University School of Law and head of the Tobacco Products Liability Project, which encourages lawsuits against tobacco companies ... In 1998, amid mounting evidence that nicotine is addictive, the tobacco industry agreed to the landmark $246 billion settlement in exchange for a promise by state attorneys general to drop lawsuits aimed at forcing... (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
$21.7 million tobacco award held for retrial Oct 11, 2008
The Court of Appeal panel said there was evidence to support the jury's verdict that tobacco giants Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds "engaged in a deliberate scheme to deceive the public ... about the health effects of smoking'' and that Leslie Whiteley relied on the companies' false assurances that cigarettes were safe. But the court said a retrial was required by the state Supreme Court's 2002 ruling that said tobacco companies were not responsible for any harm caused by their conduct from 1988... (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
News Stories Oct 11, 2008
Tobacco Lawsuits Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
Feds go forward with NYC airport experiment Oct 11, 2008
"Politics and lawsuits are winning out here instead of the consumer.". Peters also announced plans to spend $89 million on taxiway improvements at Kennedy Airport, and reduce the number of hourly takeoffs and landings at LaGuardia, from 75 to 71. (Yahoo News)
Needed relief Oct 11, 2008
This legislation may not stop the Theodore Pinnocks, but it should diminish their lawsuits and businesses' vulnerability to them ... Among other provisions, it halts lawsuits alleging violations of the ADA for 90 days for businesses wise enough to pay the fee for a specially trained, local building inspector to find problems, recommend fixes and find their buildings ADA-compliant. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Minorities, Women Gain Professionally Oct 11, 2008
But minorities have made strides in both fields, helped by lawsuits and a recent push for recruitment of Spanish-speaking police officers. Overall, women and minorities make up a growing share of all civilian workers, although the figures point to varied progress across occupations, which is reshaping the nation's labor force. (Yahoo News -- Census)
Chinese tighten dairy regulations after scandal Oct 11, 2008
It is not clear if courts will allow these suits to progess as product liability lawsuits are still relatively rare in China, and lawyers have complained of government pressure to withdraw from the cases. Chinese authorities believe dairy farmers added melamine used in plastics, paint and adhesives to watered-down milk to make the product appear rich in protein and fool quality control tests. (USA Today -- News)
(More)Thompson says claims are false Oct 11, 2008
When people come forward making unsubstantiated allegations, it costs the taxpayers a lot of money to defend the county against such lawsuits, he said. In his opinion, Wilson may be using his complaint as a means for a plea agreement or to get financially subsidized from the county or the county s insurance company. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Here's the vote, by popular demand Oct 11, 2008
The hotel s future was in doubt in the wake of a council decision to charge the developer, NSD Hotel Associates, for any attorney s fees resulting from the condemnation and subsequent lawsuits. NSD attorney Phil Addis said his clients would drop its plans for the 92-room extended stay hotel just north of Three Rivers Plaza if the council didn t reverse its decision. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
County appeals decision to pull health accreditation Oct 11, 2008
Accreditation is state-mandated and helps the county defend itself against lawsuits brought against the system by inmates. Accreditation provides criteria that Correctional Health Services employees can use to guarantee they are providing quality care. (AZCentral -- News)
Dodgers run for Senate Oct 11, 2008
Actually, Dole sat on the sidelines for years as residents of Washington and Beaufort counties fought the landing field and filed lawsuits. She sat there after others in the congressional delegation opposed the landing strip. (News & Observer)
The punishment should fit the crime Oct 11, 2008
Partially out of fear of lawsuits, Racine County officials expanded the jail to help stop that practice. Guards must also be reminded not to take it upon themselves to add extra punishment for inmates beyond what is sanctioned by a court or prison officials. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Officials: Pentagon Probed Finances Oct 11, 2008
Under then-Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, the Pentagon expanded its collection of intelligence within the borders of the United States -- a development that stirred concern among members of Congress and prompted stern criticism and lawsuits from civil liberties advocates. These efforts are overseen by the Pentagon's Counterintelligence Field Activity agency, or CIFA, which was established in September 2002 by then-Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Wachovia sued over Fannie Mae securities Oct 11, 2008
But there are also a clutch of class-action lawsuits filed in New York federal courts accusing Charlotte-based Wachovia (NYSE:WB) of bad faith or at least negligence in the sale of the Fannie Mae securities. The most recent suit, naming only Wachovia, was filed Tuesday. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Oct 11, 2008
The company has also faced several class-action lawsuits by shareholders who allege the company "misled investors about the progress of certain clinical trials and our future manufacturing and marketing plans," according to VaxGen filings with the SEC.. The $5. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Yoko Ono Withdraws Suit Against EXPELLED Oct 11, 2008
Days after the film opened in April, two lawsuits were filed to have the movie pulled from theaters because it uses and critiques 15 seconds of the John Lennon song Imagine. The filmmakers argued that the use of the song was protected by the fair use doctrine. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
States cut spending, put projects on hold Oct 11, 2008
They are also weighing lawsuits against Wall Street firms ... In some states, the fiscal woes have bubbled over into anger and threats of lawsuits. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
10th Assembly District race Oct 11, 2008
"I have experience as a working mother and as a business attorney fighting frivolous lawsuits that cost everybody money.". Alyson Huber at a glance. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Alabama settles suits against 5 drug companies Oct 11, 2008
(AP) The state of Alabama has agreed to settle Medicaid drug pricing lawsuits it filed against prescription drug manufacturer Bristol Myers Squibb and four other companies, but final details in some cases are still being worked out, lawyers for the state said Friday ... In July, another Montgomery County jury found in favor of the state in lawsuits against the drug companies GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis ... Prior to those trials, the state settled lawsuits against drug manufacturers Takeda... (AL.com)
Candidate Q & A Oct 11, 2008
LANKFORD: America has one of the best health care systems in the world; however, insurance rates have unjustly skyrocketed as a result of frivolous lawsuits ... One, enact strong tort reform laws to drastically reduce frivolous lawsuits and insurance rates for health care providers. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Oct 11, 2008
There are still about three dozen outstanding WorldCom shareholder lawsuits in federal and state courts filed by plaintiffs who declined to join the class-action case before Cote in New York. The judge has urged all the remaining plaintiffs to settle. (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
Robinson quits after deal reached Oct 11, 2008
John "Tre" Kennedy, CARES president, issued a press release Monday night saying it appeared Wineteer and Alexander had voted to use money that could have been spent on teachers and education to settle potential lawsuits against them. "We see the board's vote as a general admission that their earlier actions with respect to the superintendent were unlawful and exposed the district to substantial liability," Kennedy wrote. (Lebanon Express, OR)
School board chair's house egged (29) Oct 11, 2008
There's been enough lawsuits already, Kennedy said. The person or persons behind the Lebanon Proof blog did not respond to a request to answer questions about the accusation that CARES members were responsible for the egging of Wineteer's house. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Wachovia sued over Fannie Mae securities Oct 11, 2008
But there are also a clutch of class-action lawsuits filed in New York federal courts accusing Charlotte-based Wachovia (NYSE:WB) of bad faith or at least negligence in the sale of the Fannie Mae securities. The most recent suit, naming only Wachovia, was filed Tuesday. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
A more efficient US? Energy agency prods only a bit. Oct 10, 2008
"What plaintiffs in those [standards lawsuits] against DOE are still unwilling to accept is that it is really their own actions, along with those of industry, that are piling up legislation and rulemaking agreements," says Mr. Samuels, the Boston lawyer. With dozens of complex rulemakings, the DOE reached gridlock last year, he adds. (Yahoo News -- Energy Policy)
Libya paying terror victims Oct 10, 2008
Under the agreement, the Bush administration pledged to restore the Libyan government's immunity from terror-related lawsuits and dismiss pending cases, but officials stressed that it is not obligated to do so until the full compensation is paid. In addition, payments will not be made to victims or their families until the fund hits $1. (Boston Globe)
Wall St. turmoil spurs an uptick in legal business Oct 10, 2008
NEW YORK - As the financial crisis worsens, top New York and London law firms are experiencing a boom in work advising banking clients in mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, and lawsuits. H. Rodgin Cohen, chairman of New York's Sullivan & Cromwell, is leading hundreds of attorneys from his firm representing seven financial firms, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., , , and the mortgage firm. (Boston Globe)
Jefferson County candidates weigh in on issues Oct 10, 2008
Inadequate public safety services usually end up resulting in lawsuits. I would rather see the money that would be spent to defend and settle lawsuit cases stay in the community and used instead for service delivery. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Foes urge cutoff of Ariz. campaign matching funds Oct 10, 2008
The case is based on two lawsuits filed on behalf of Republican legislative candidates and others. Their lawyers argue that matching funds infringe on their First Amendment free speech rights by having a chilling effect on private fundraising because it cold trigger matching funds. (FOX 11, AZ)
Engineer says bad maintenance led to electrocution Oct 10, 2008
Meantime, the Glover family has hired a personal injury attorney and are expected to file lawsuits against all of those involved. More Headline News. (FOX 11, AZ)
Chemical giants moving to unite Oct 10, 2008
com - Houston Chronicle. Houston Chronicle members. (Houston Chronicle)
Veteran's widow sues U.S. over his suicide Oct 10, 2008
Painful reminder'It echoes other lawsuits nationwide over VA mental-health services, despite legislation President Bush signed in November ordering improvements. The family of Marine Jeffrey Lucey, also 23, has a federal suit pending in Massachusetts over his June 2004 suicide. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Federal Rule Pre-empts State Tort Claims Related to Seat Belt Injuries Oct 10, 2008
"The fear of lawsuits is one of the greatest incentives automakers have to build stronger and safer vehicles," she said. "For NHTSA to suggest that automakers should have blanket immunity from consumer liability lawsuits means that more defective vehicles will be manufactured, fewer will be recalled, the public will have less information about injury causation and more families will needlessly lose loved ones on our roads each day. Lee Weisbrod, president of the trial lawyers' , said the... (Law.com)
Bribery case stemming from Katrina lawsuits makes waves Oct 10, 2008
has led successful class-action lawsuits on behalf of people sickened by asbestos and against the tobacco industry; led the group of class-action suits against State Farm on behalf of Hurricane Katrina victims ... He was lead counsel for the Katrina Group class-action lawsuits by victims of Hurricane Katrina against State Farm Insurance company ... State Farm alleges in court papers related to those lawsuits that Scruggs colluded with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood to force Katrina case... (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 10, 2008
The popular diet pill raked in billions over the years, but reports linking its use to deaths and serious injuries were emerging in the mid-1990s through customer complaints to the FDA, state poison control centers and health departments and in personal injury lawsuits. Critics say the danger to consumers is indicated by the many years it took to get ephedra off the market and by the burden on the FDA to deal with potentially risky nonprescription pills and potions one ingredient at a time. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
States forced to slash budgets, jobs Oct 10, 2008
They are also weighing lawsuits against Wall Street firms ... In some states, the fiscal woes have bubbled over into anger and threats of lawsuits. (MSNBC -- Race)
Uyghurs stuck in Guantanamo limbo Oct 10, 2008
The ruling enabled them to address their status before US courts in habeas corpus lawsuits, which gives defendants the right to contest the reason for detention as well as treatment. "I think the moment has arrived for the court to shine the light of constitutionality on the reasons for the detention," Urbina said at the time, contending that the continued detention of the men was no longer lawful since they lost their status as "enemy combatants". (Asia Times Online)
Point, click and sue Oct 10, 2008
-based fast food chain after suffering burns from spilled coffee has come to symbolize frivolous lawsuits ... members for class action lawsuits against large corporations ... They assume we promote frivolous lawsuits, but that s not our goal at all. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Police step up patrols after latest robbery Oct 10, 2008
those drugs zombiefie people ,cause school shootings lawsuits over vioxx etc. they still cite for cannabis,waste tax dollars,cannabis wont make you pas out while driving ,or vomit. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Schwarzenegger, Legislative Leaders Talk Finances Oct 10, 2008
5 billion in tax revenues, $800 million from overestimating new fines, $300 million in unexpected prisoner health care expenses and $900 million from various lawsuits and responses to natural disasters. Wednesday's meeting took place just two weeks after Schwarzenegger signed a $103. (KSBW 8, CA)
U.S.: Libya Starts Payments to U.S. Terror Victims Oct 10, 2008
Under the agreement, the Bush administration pledged to restore the Libyan government's immunity from terror-related lawsuits and dismiss pending cases, but the official stressed that it is not obligated to do so until the full compensation is paid ... Numerous lawsuits have been filed in both countries seeking damages for the attacks, and the settlement scheme is intended to satisfy all U.S. and Libyan claims. (Fox News)
McCain, Palin: Throwing dirt Oct 10, 2008
Keith wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:54 PM:" Mattb wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:13 PM:" OBAMA SUED CITIBANK UNDER CRA to FORCE IT TO MAKE BAD LOANS. "The lawsuits you refer to are nothing more than was happening across the nation. Banks were applying differing requirements to minorities than white borrowers in violation of many federal laws. The CRA was enacted to end this practice and make banks invest in the places they wanted to do business.The plaintiff statement of grevience from your linked site."... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Scoundrel Country II Oct 10, 2008
That trade group's liberal opponents continue to harass it with lawsuits because it won't stay mute ... The losers are voters, who are stuck reading about frivolous lawsuits, and, should the Gregoire activists succeed, will lack the information that the BIAW's ads provide. (Wall Street Journal)
For legions of lawyers, bad markets are good business Oct 10, 2008
That's just a fact of the matter," said attorney Brett Sherman, who represents nearly a dozen former Bear Stearns employees who plan to sue the company over losses to their now-deflated stock options.The current financial crisis has cost retirement portfolios some $2 trillion during the past 15 months and the collapse and restructuring of some of Wall Street's biggest firms will be a messy process to sort out.So the legal paper is flying fast and furious here, with no guarantees that anything... (Anchorage Daily News)
Village Petition Went to Vote Wednesday Oct 10, 2008
"We've been threatened with lawsuits before over other decisions we've made.". On Sept. 25, the commissioners voted a third time and unanimously approved a motion to allow the incorporation election to proceed. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Democrat not on this blog Oct 10, 2008
When are they going to address his association with, and filing lawsuits on behalf of, one of the worst vote tampering organizations in America: ACORN. I can make this list about three times longer than it is with just one Google search. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
More of the same Oct 10, 2008
They forced them by threatening with lawsuits, to forego the usual criteria of looking at the applicants credit history and their ability to make a down payment. They made them accept welfare and unemployment benefits as valid income. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Pfizer `Spun' Unfavorable Neurontin Drug Studies, Experts Say Oct 10, 2008
Pfizer has argued the lawsuits aren't suitable for class- action treatment and should be tried individually. Cases consolidated in class actions are less expensive for plaintiffs to pursue and give them more leverage in seeking a settlement. (Bloomberg)
Investors fear repeat of 2000 election turmoil Oct 10, 2008
"I'd say it's a one-in-five chance we won't know at the end of November. There are thousands of lawyers who are looking at litigation in Ohio, in Florida and in Wisconsin. "It's a cliche, but it's a true cliche that markets don't like uncertainty," he added. Valliere is not alone in seeing a strong chance of a challenged election. Both political parties are far more prepared for court challenges than they were going into the 2000 election. Lawyers for the two sides were arguing before the U.S.... (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Double blow for online music file-sharing`hubs Oct 10, 2008
"Peer-to-peer does not stand for "permission to pilfer," said John Ashcroft, US attorney general.Meanwhile, the Recording Industry Association of America expanded its own crackdown by filing another 744 copyright infringement lawsuits against individuals allegedly swapping music tracks on popular file-sharing networks Limewire, Grokster and eDonkey.The RIAA has now sued nearly 4,700 people since September to crack down on online music piracy, which the industry has said contributed to a... (Yahoo News -- Digital Music)
Higher pay reflects corporate directors increased responsibility Oct 10, 2008
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in shareholder lawsuits against directors and company officers with courts reviewing director and officer decisions with a greater scrutiny. Some lawsuits have had questionable results, but the trends show increased shareholder activism that is not likely to reverse itself in the near future. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Judge approves $660-million clerical abuse settlement Oct 10, 2008
Supporters of people who have been sexually abused by local priests said Monday they hoped the Los Angeles Archdiocese settlement would prompt Bishop Robert Brom to settle 150 lawsuits here and release decades worth of documents about pedophile priests in the San Diego Diocese. Release of the documents, they said in a news conference on the steps of St. Joseph Cathedral, is key to preventing future molestations. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Oct 10, 2008
In the US the church has been the subject of multi-million dollar lawsuits. Pope Benedict XVI has pledged to exert his authority on the issue. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Judge to decide fate of 70 billboards in north Fulton Oct 10, 2008
County officials and city leaders are asking the judge to toss out the sign companies lawsuits. Judge Melvin Westmoreland is reviewing motions for summary judgment and responses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 9, 2008 Oct 10, 2008
Millions have been invested for necessities and growth but are all tied up in years of lawsuits and endless court battles. Even the border fence for national security was tied up in years of lawsuits until finally the Bush administration had to use its executive powers to intervene. (North County Times)
Look up info on courts, lawsuits Oct 10, 2008
Meanwhile, if you want to keep up on details of current and pending class action lawsuits and see if you might qualify as a class member in any of the actions, I'd suggest the "Top Class Actions" Web site (www ... It's a comprehensive and useful resource for following these types of lawsuits. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Former deputy clerk files suit against Peggy Ann Milton Oct 10, 2008
Normalperson wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:36 PM:" One more thing......The COunty board has every right and OBLIGATION to control the funding of this office. Is she is so bad, why don't they give her enough funds to support herself and a deputy and then cutoff the rest. Enough of this "There is nothing we can do" The taxpayers will be paying lawsuits for a long time-Its time the county board reeled in the purse strings on this out of control official!!! ". nicksmynick wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:35 PM:" I... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Another lawsuit filed in wake of Jon White sexual abuse case Oct 10, 2008
URBANA -- The lawsuits against former Unit 5 teacher Jon White and school officials in Urbana and Normal continued to stack up Wednesday with the filing of a fifth civil action in Urbana ... Wat Tyler wrote on Oct 10, 2008 10:34 AM:" It seems to me that if the Unit 5 officials that decided to let Jon White go had any information about his conduct and if they got complaints from Unit 5 parents and they didn't pass this information on to the police, they are derelict in their civic duty. If Unit 5... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judge denies request to stall transfers Oct 10, 2008
TheRudeAwakening wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:50 PM:" I wonder, Original JD, if you work for the administration since you seem so knowledgeable about departmental policy and union rules. Did you ask yourself why in a 24-hour period 100 medium security inmates were reclassified to minimum. Here are two variables to answer. One is that these individuals should have been reclassified throughout a time period and were not because OTHER institutions were overpopulated, therefore were force to hold medium... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Time Out Called In Wachovia Fight Oct 10, 2008
With lawsuits flying every which way in the Battle of Wachovia, the Federal Reserve knocked some heads together and got the parties to agree to a standstill on Monday. Citigroup, which thought it had a to acquire Wachovia's banking assets and deposits in exchange for $2. (Forbes)
Obama's 1/2 hour of airtime Oct 10, 2008
Signed the Teacher Protection Act, which protects teachers from lawsuits related to student discipline ... Is urging federal liability reform to eliminate frivolous lawsuits ... Currently pushing for full immunity from lawsuits for our national gun manufacturers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3 Grizzly freshmen in court for assault (2337) Oct 10, 2008
fred wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:18 PM:" Hey Marge Larson, they were apparently caught on video committing this felony. They deserve several years in prison as well as many more years of supervised release. These thugs kicked and beat the victim while he was lying on the ground unconscious, which you, Marge Larson, think is acceptable behavior. I'm wondering why they haven't been arrested, kicked off the football team, expelled from school, and banned from campus. It's rather obvious at this point... (Missoulian, MT)
Attorney asks court to bar 'frivolous' litigator Oct 10, 2008
"Mr. Schneller's litigiousness is staggering: In the past four years, he has commenced at least 60 lawsuits and prosecuted 57 appeals, all without success to date," states Prodoehl in his civil action ... Schneller's lawsuits take up close to 10 pages in Prodoehl's lawsuit and include venues from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties through the federal court system all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and most courts in between ... "While the defendants in Mr. Schneller's many other... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Middlefield shuts down Web site in response to law Oct 10, 2008
"We don't have the staff." Middlefield's Financial Director Joe Geruch said he does not want to open the town up to potential lawsuits by not complying with the law. "In most lawsuits involving land-use applicants, one of the first things lawyers look at is whether all of the procedures have been followed," Geruch said. (Middletown Press, CT)
