November 26, 2024 | Law.com
Consumer Cleared to Proceed With Claims Against CVS 'Non-Drowsy' Medication, Judge Says"The court finds that plaintiff is not seeking to impose a requirement that is different from the federal requirements, but rather, her claim is parallel to federal law because she is seeking to hold CVS accountable for labeling that she alleges is false, deceptive, and misleading," U.S. District Judge Henry Edward Autrey for the Eastern District of Missouri wrote in a suit over CVS "non-drowsy" cold and flu medicine.
By Riley Brennan
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November 22, 2024 | Law.com
Manufacturer Must Provide Details Surrounding Expert’s Livestreamed Inspection, Fed Court RulesThe court ordered a machine manufacturer to provide a more detailed privilege log regarding items obtained during an inspection of a machine that caused the plaintiff's husband's death.
By Riley Brennan
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November 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia Bar Association Executive Director Announces RetirementAfter over half a decade leading the association, Harvey Hurdle announced he will retire from his position with the bar in June 2025.
By Riley Brennan
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November 21, 2024 | Law.com
Divided State Court Reinstates Dispute Over Replacement Vehicles FeesIn Bell v. Shelter General Insurance Co., the plaintiff appealed the dismissal of her breach of contract suit, which alleged that Shelter General Insurance Co. breached its automobile insurance policy by failing to pay her sales taxes and fees relating to her purchase of a replacement vehicle.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Judge Allows Elderly Woman's Consumer Protection Suit to Proceed Against Citizens BankIn Downz v. Citizens Bank, the plaintiff claimed Citizens Bank was negligent in failing to warn her of fraudulent activity and for allegedly allowing her to overdraft her Home Equity Line of Credit account by over $100,000.
By Riley Brennan
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November 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge Approves $1.15M Settlement, Reduces Attorney Award in COVID-19 Tuition Reimbursement SuitIn Cantave v. St. Joseph's University, the court found counsel from Leeds Brown Law and Lynch Carpenter's request for $384,588.20 in fees to be unreasonable.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
November 18, 2024 | Law.com
Uber Not Responsible for Turning Over Information on 'Dangerous Riders' to Competitor, Judge FindsIn Newman v. Uber Technologies, the court denied attempts to hold Uber responsible for the safety of Lyft drivers, concluding it didn't owe drivers of a separate company a duty "to protect them from known, dangerous passengers."
By Riley Brennan
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November 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Judge Denies Pa. AG's Attempts to Halt Pyrex's Move to OhioIn Commonwealth v. Centre Lane Partners, the state attorney general sought to stop Pyrex from dismantling its plant in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and moving to an Ohio facility.
By Riley Brennan
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November 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Judge Finds Neiman Marcus Liable in Personal Injury Suit for Unsecured 13-Pound PaintingIn Inman-Clark v. The Neiman Marcus Group, a federal judge held that undisputed evidence established that Neiman Marcus breached the duty of care for improperly hanging on the wall a 13-pound, wooden-framed painting, which fell on the plaintiff's head.
By Riley Brennan
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November 14, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge Approves $667K Settlement Against Independence Blue Cross for Unpaid, Pre-Shift Computer WorkThe plaintiffs claimed they spent approximately 15 to 30 minutes per day rebooting and loading their computers, logging in to their computers, and opening and loading various software applications and web browsers, without being compensated.
By Riley Brennan
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