Jefferson County candidates weigh in on issues Oct 8, 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)
Palomar Wins Candela's Texas Lawsuit Oct 8, 2008
These risk factors include, but are not limited to, results of future operations, technological difficulties in developing or introducing new products, the results of future research, lack of product demand and market acceptance for current and future products, the effect of economic conditions, challenges in managing joint ventures and research with third parties and government contracts, the impact of competitive products and pricing, governmental regulations with respect to medical devices,... (PR Newswire)
Milberg Kickback Defendant Gets Three-Month Term Oct 8, 2008
A federal judge sentenced Howard Vogel to three months in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release for his in taking on the role of a plaintiff in lawsuits brought by New York-based securities law firm Milberg, formerly known as Milberg Weiss. U.S. District Judge John F. Walter also ordered Vogel to pay a fine of $4,000 as part of the sentence meted out this week after he pleaded guilty in August 2006 to one count of making a false statement in federal court, according to Thom... (Law.com)
Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Inquiries in 32 States for $62 Million Oct 8, 2008
All told, Lilly still faces about 185 product liability lawsuits involving 1,185 plaintiffs, according to its latest quarterly statement. Lilly shares rose 19 cents to $38. (Law.com)
Lydia bridge site fix on agenda Oct 8, 2008
The council has the option to discuss the lawsuits publicly after its executive session, Duplantis said. The Iberia Parish Council meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Iberia Parish Courthouse. (New Iberia, LA)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 8, 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)
Foreclosure Relief For Californians Oct 8, 2008
5 billion in loan and foreclosure relief to settle lawsuits it inherited with its takeover of Countrywide Financial Corp. ... 68 billion of home loan and foreclosure relief to settle loan abuse lawsuits against Countrywide, which it acquired in July. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
City settles with Mohanna over K Street plans Oct 8, 2008
The settlement, which will be approved and enforced by Sacramento Superior Court, says Mohanna and affiliates have agreed to sell properties on the 700 and 800 blocks and settle 11 pending lawsuits for $18. 6 million. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Government reaches agreement on polar bear habitat Oct 8, 2008
Five lawsuits have been filed in Washington, D.C., to overturn this listing of polar bears as threatened. One was filed by the state of Alaska on orders of Gov. Sarah Palin. (Anchorage Daily News)
Couple can sue vaccine company, court says Oct 8, 2008
The court's unanimous decision on Monday concluded that a 1986 federal law that has been used to block other lawsuits against vaccine companies does not bar the lawsuit from Marcelo and Carolyn Ferrari from going to trial. It upheld a ruling by the Georgia Court of Appeals, which became the first appellate court in the nation to hold that the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Compensation Act does not pre-empt state law. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Polygamous sect sues for trust control Oct 8, 2008
The Utah courts seized the trust in 2005 after state attorneys said church leaders had used its funds for personal gain and had failed to defend it from lawsuits. Court-appointed fiduciary Bruce Wisan has reformed the trust to strip church leaders of authority over its assets and pave the way for private homeownership. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Deadlines set for polar bear habitat Oct 8, 2008
Other lawsuits still pendingAccording to the groups, the settlement Monday does not address their claim that Kempthorne should have listed polar bears as endangered instead of threatened ... Five lawsuits have been filed in Washington, D.C., to overturn this listing of polar bears as threatened. (MSNBC -- Environment)
John Stossel Oct 8, 2008
He focused on bogus lawsuits in "The Trouble With Lawyers" and bogus scientific claims in "Junk Science: What You Know That May Not Be So.". Stossel has received 19 Emmy Awards and has been honored five times for excellence in consumer reporting by the National Press Club. (Townhall.com)
Judge approves $660-million clerical abuse settlement Oct 8, 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 8, 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)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 7, 2008 Oct 8, 2008
(all behind the bak of the parents), then they take the words mother and father out of textbooks, then the lawsuits against the BoyScouts become more numerous, etc, etc, etc. Ms M wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:40 PM:Chuck[-] wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:42 AM. (North County Times)
Brockovich to visit Cameron Oct 8, 2008
been here forever wrote on Oct 3, 2008 4:38 PM:" @billl kemper , no I was not talking about you since I dont know who the heck you are, nor do I care to know you the only thing I know of you ,is that your wife passed away from complications of a surgery related to a tumor. for that I am sorry for you and your family. What do you want the city to do, after all people have blamed them for a cover up, everyone wanted the state involved so the city got the state involved, and now everyone is... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Oh, c'mon: The NHL is botching this one Oct 8, 2008
Politicians regularly botch their playlists, often resulting in cease-and-desist requests and/or lawsuits from parties representing Jackson Browne. One person's art can be a difficult fit as another's commercial break or halftime entertainment. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Ethics report reveals numerous inadequacies Oct 8, 2008
Mitchell said the measure would protect city leaders from potential lawsuits in case claims made against individuals prove untrue. Several pages in the redacted versions had been blacked out so the information cannot be viewed. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
DVD copying software gets pulled Oct 8, 2008
"As a company with a nearly 15 year track record of innovation that's both great for consumers and fully respectful of intellectual property, we're disappointed that the movie studios thought they had to file lawsuits," he wrote in his blog. "We began active discussions with the studios even before we announced RealDVD and up until last night were optimistic that we could find common ground with them without having to resort to the legal system," he added. (BBC News -- Technology)
Look up info on courts, lawsuits Oct 8, 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)
New Ont. law makes it easier to offer apologies Oct 8, 2008
The legal system has made it difficult for people or organizations to apologize out of fear it could later be used in lawsuits, Bentley said ... It's hoped it will lead to quicker resolution of lawsuits and allow for professionals, especially those in health-related fields, to have more open and frank discussions with their patients -- removing concerns that insurance policies that would otherwise protect them will be void. (CTV.ca)
Ontario to make it easier to say 'sorry' Oct 8, 2008
The legal system has made it increasingly difficult for people or organizations to apologize out of fear it could later be used in lawsuits, Mr. Bentley said ... But Mr. Bentley said he's heard from numerous people involved in lawsuits say they wouldn't have proceeded if only someone had apologized. (Globe and Mail)
Riceland suit: More By Christina Verderosa Oct 8, 2008
In addition, although they do not specifically mention the DeWitt Era-Enterprise, they do refer to statements made to farmers in another county about individual lawsuits, not the class action suit. There is nothing about these statements that could be considered substantially likely to materially prejudice the trial of this matter in Lonoke County. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Letters to the Editor Oct 8, 2008
Just painting the bridge would be the ultimate attorney stimulus package, as attorneys will love hundreds of millions of dollars in wrongful death lawsuits. Of course after all this, we still won't have a bridge. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Quick review of ballot propositions Oct 8, 2008
They argue that the current laws and statutes of limitation on lawsuits favor home builders. Arguments against: Home builders are financing the opposition, saying that removing the loser pays provision of the law becomes an invitation to more lawsuits. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
AG reaches settlement with Countrywide Financial Oct 8, 2008
Fridays settlement resolved investigations into Countrywides lending practices by Arizona, Iowa, Ohio, Texas and Washington as well as lawsuits against Countrywide initiated by Illinois, California and Florida. Countrywide is the largest provider of sub-prime mortgages in the U.S. Forty-five percent of all Countrywide sub-prime borrowers in Arizona, and 54 percent of sub-prime adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) borrowers in Arizona, are delinquent or facing foreclosure. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Minorities, Women Gain Professionally Oct 8, 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)
Lebanon strives for district peace district Oct 8, 2008
But other board members said they believed the agreement was best way to avoid future lawsuits and end some of the acrimony that has marked recent years. I want to come to board meetings and talk about the kids, Debi Shimmin said, her voice breaking. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lawsuits allege Nevadans hurt by predatory lending practices Oct 8, 2008
(AP) -- A Reno lawyer is seeking class-action status for several U.S. District Court lawsuits alleging predatory practices by major lenders that have left his clients facing foreclosures and threatened sales of their homes ... Besides Countrywide, the lawsuits filed in federal court in Reno name Washington Mutual Home Loans, Impact Finance Group, Southern Pacific Mortgage Co., GRP Financial Services Corp. and IndyMac Bank ... Lawsuits allege Nevadans hurt by predatory lending pra. (KRNV.com, NV)
Jail accreditation woes board's fault, Dems say Oct 8, 2008
The accreditation is state-mandated and helps the county defend itself against lawsuits brought by inmates and their families, and essentially is a third-party guarantee that inmates are receiving adequate care while in jail ... "This is going to be opening up the county to even more lawsuits. It's because of the culture of complacency of our current Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that has allowed this situation to become so terrible.". (AZCentral -- News)
Tempers Flare at Pinehurst Meeting Oct 8, 2008
Things turned ugly during the public comments section of the session when Jeanne Casinella, a member of Concerned Citizens of Pinehurst (CCP), raised her concerns about what she believed was the council's opinion of the lawsuits raised by her organization and developer Ron Jackson. She said she was bothered that the council thought the lawsuits were "frivolous" and reminded the council that citizens have the right to pursue legal recourse ... "[The letter] led a lot of people to believe (CCP... (The Pilot Newspaper)
A deal is a deal, right? Oct 8, 2008
Even though most legal experts had concerns about the plan's sweeping legal immunity, which shelters parties linked to the flawed notes from lawsuits, the judges held their noses and approved the plan as fair and reasonable in all the circumstances ... And yes, lawsuits can be launched to enforce contractual rights. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Court to rule on 'light' cigarette liability Oct 8, 2008
The tobacco industry faces more than 30 class-action lawsuits from smokers and ex-smokers who seek billions of dollars in damages and claim they were fooled by the marketing of light and low-tar cigarettes. But the justices sounded receptive to an argument from the cigarette-makers that all these lawsuits should be thrown out because they conflict with the federal law that requires warning labels on cigarette packs ... His argument tracked a recent trend in the high court holding that products... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Loses Privacy Case Oct 8, 2008
Supermodel , of Monaco, and have all recently mounted similar lawsuits with varying degrees of success. If Rowling wins on appeal, it probably wouldn't create a blanket right for individuals to sue if they were photographed without permission, Armstrong said. (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
Barbara Desoer Oct 8, 2008
The program is part of a settlement with attorneys general in several states, who filed lawsuits against Countrywide accusing the mortgage lender of deceptive and misleading practices that led to borrowers obtaining potentially risky and costly loans. Bank of America said the mortgage program will provide up to $8. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
The punishment should fit the crime Oct 8, 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)
Online Obstacles Oct 8, 2008
" In fact, she said she'd like to see future legislation passed that would keep employers from checking online information to judge employees. "Because of past lawsuits in job discrimination," Katchmir said. "I believe that in the future there will be legislation protecting the online personal information of those people seeking employment and employees. " New on the scene Despite the risk, social networking Web sites continue to grow in popularity. Facebook and MySpace are the big names out... (Ithaca Times, NY)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Oct 8, 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)
Seven questions on Oct 8, 2008
Opponents say the buying and selling of stocks is already regulated by the federal government, and adopting the law could lead to lawsuits. Initiated Measure 10 would prohibit state and local governments, elected officials, government employees and others from using government money for campaigning or lobbying. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Dow: How Low Can You Go? Oct 8, 2008
Back in 2004, the drug company's that it "promoted Neurontin for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, including bipolar disorder and chronic nerve pain," notes the WSJ. This new case consolidates lawsuits by health insurers and consumers who claim they were misled into purchasing Neurontin and want a refund$4. 9 billion, to be precise. (Slate)
Newman's 'Hud' reflected Wall Street's ethical stench Oct 8, 2008
Although I was long gone by the 1990s when disaster struck, Bankers Trust eventually suffered a series of reversals and lawsuits for misleading customers from which it could not recover. Included in the evidence presented against the bank were audio tapes of several officers crowing gleefully that their clients would never be able to understand the complex derivative transactions executed on their behalf. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hack-a-vote: Students at Rice learn how vulnerable electronic voting really is Oct 8, 2008
He has testified about voting-security issues before government bodies in the U.S., Mexico and the European Union, has served as an expert witness in a number of voting technology lawsuits and recently participated in California's "top-to-bottom" audit of its voting systems. . (EurekAlert!)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Oct 8, 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)
Letter: Alexander, Wineteer haven't followed rules Oct 8, 2008
saveourschools wrote on Oct 2, 2008 5:27 AM:" Dear Joyce,Your continuing effort to disguise your personal agenda against Mr. Wineteer and Mr. Alexander by claiming it is fueled by their inability to "follow rules" or engage in "proper boardsmanship" (whatever that means), have become increasingly tired and transparent over the last few weeks.Let us be honest, shall we? You oppose the board members because they dared to stand up and oppose the actions of Mr. Robinson and his sidekick Steve... (Lebanon Express, OR)
Letter: Alexander opened the door Oct 8, 2008
My impressions are that one side is prone to lawsuits and personal attacks. The other side is defined by my impression of Rick Alexander. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Grassroots effort tries to defeat recall Oct 8, 2008
lhsgraduate wrote on Oct 2, 2008 9:29 PM:" If CARES really cared they would have been involved and known about the math scores as well as Robinson's poor leadership of the district. Instead they chose to back a bully who resorts to lawsuits and intimidation. If anyone in the private sector, or for that fact the public sector showed such poor leadership they would have been fired long ago. I want to thank Tre for allowing the Grandmother with arthritis to paint the signs and not having Robinson... (Lebanon Express, OR)
Say what? on Props 400, 401 Oct 8, 2008
They try to bully folks into their way of thinking and threaten lawsuits. They try to convince voters that passage of the props dooms the county to forcefully accept all other similar developments. (Nogales International, AZ)
A more efficient US? Energy agency prods only a bit. Oct 7, 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)
As Lehman Collapsed, Execs Were Rewarded Oct 7, 2008
"If the investigation demonstrates that any individuals within the organization had any sort of criminal intent to defraud anyone, or if any sworn financial statements were inaccurate, we could easily see an Enron-type series of criminal and civil lawsuits. But those would take a long time to emerge and even longer to resolve," said Cohen. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Supreme Court considers limits in 'light' cigarettes suits Oct 7, 2008
The case, Altria Group Inc. v. Good, No. 07-562, is the court's latest exploration of the limits of preemption, the legal doctrine that can prohibit lawsuits concerning products that have met federal standards ... The parties agreed that the provision prohibited lawsuits challenging advertising claims "based on smoking and health." But they disagreed about whether the current fraud suit, which seeks money for economic rather than medical harm, was inextricably intertwined with claims about... (Boston Globe)
Countrywide reaches $8.4b fraud settlement with 11 states Oct 7, 2008
The accord, which includes relocation assistance for homeowners whose homes have been or are about to be foreclosed, will affect about 400,000 customers and resolves lawsuits filed by attorneys general in Illinois, California, Connecticut, and Florida and complaints from seven other states, according to attorneys general Lisa Madigan of Illinois and Edmund "Jerry" Brown of California. Madigan and Brown sued the Calabasas, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Jefferson County candidates weigh in on issues Oct 7, 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)
Consumer Reports Reveals Where Expiring Groceries Go Oct 7, 2008
For many years, supermarkets were reluctant to donate perishables because executives worried about lawsuits stemming from the consumption of bad food, even if spoilage occurred after the products left the store. However, fears were allayed by the federal Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, signed in 1996, which shields companies from liability as long as the food was donated in good faith. (PR Newswire)
Internet posts spur lawsuitsNearby town adds to debate by seeking critics' identities Oct 7, 2008
Internet posts spur lawsuits. Nearby town adds to debate by seeking critics' identities. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Dispute behind Nobel Prize for HIV research Oct 7, 2008
Immediately, the French responded with outraged statements and with lawsuits. It was not just a matter of pride. (MSNBC -- Health)
Supreme Court Opens Term With Tobacco Case Oct 7, 2008
If states are allowed to impose different restrictions on cigarette advertising through lawsuits or other means, Olson said, "national advertising becomes impossible." ... Also on Monday, the Court , a First Amendment dispute over unions' use of fees paid by nonmembers to fund lawsuits with which the nonmembers disagree. (Law.com)
Bribery case stemming from Katrina lawsuits makes waves Oct 7, 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 7, 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)
County candidates square off Oct 7, 2008
Since becoming county attorney, Duty has increased the size of the department s staff and responsibilities by taking on contractual agreements and civil lawsuits involving the county. Duty said this change is saving the county money because it avoids the use of private counsel, who may wish to extend a lawsuit in order to increase their pay. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Kulongoski seeks more than Oct 7, 2008
Lawsuits filed by the states accuse Eli Lilly of deceptively marketing Zyprexa for unapproved "off-label" uses and failing to adequately disclose the drug's potential side effects. Oregon, which with Illinois took the lead in the litigation, will receive more than $2. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Judge halts RealDVD sales until at least Tuesday Oct 7, 2008
In U.S. District Court in San Francisco on Tuesday, Judge Marilyn Hall Patel will take up two lawsuits involving the software, which allows users to copy DVDs to their computer hard drives. RealDVD went on sale last week, claiming to be the first legal and easy way to copy movies. (Los Angeles Times)
What Countrywide Deal Means Oct 7, 2008
5 billion in loan and foreclosure relief to settle lawsuits it inherited with its takeover of Countrywide Financial Corp. ... 68 billion of home loan and foreclosure relief to settle loan abuse lawsuits against Countrywide, which it acquired in July. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Supreme Court Begins Session With Cigarette Suit Oct 7, 2008
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court opens a new term Monday with denials expected in hundreds of appeals and arguments over limits on lawsuits against tobacco companies ... The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes. (Fox News)
Lawsuit targets Rossi's relationship with builders Oct 7, 2008
"All we know right now is that a partisan lawyer with a history of issuing press releases posing as lawsuits has done it again. We do not know what the legal process allows here, or what our options will be," she said ... "While the Gregoire team is busy filing frivolous lawsuits, Dino will be focused on the issues that actually matter to voters in Washington state," Strait said. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
