2013 Litigation Legal News Archives

February 2013

Billions At Stake as Latest Trial Over BP Oil Spill Begins

Tuesday, 26 February, 2013

A federal judge in New Orleans heard opening statements yesterday in the trial to determine blame for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by the explosion of BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig.  The trial will appropriate blame between BP and its subcontractors, and issue financial judgments … continue reading

Lehigh Student Sues University for C+ Grade

Thursday, 14 February, 2013

Megan Thode, a former graduate student at Lehigh University, is suing the school for breach of contract and sex discrimination based on a C+ grade she received in 2009. The grade, given to her by a professor in a fieldwork class, ultimately prevented her from moving forward in her masters … continue reading

Lance Armstrong Sued Over Millions in Prize Money

Friday, 8 February, 2013

Former cycling star Lance Armstrong, who recently admitted to having taken performance enhancing drugs, is being sued by a prize-insurance company for the $12 million paid to him for three of his seven Tour de France wins, reports The Wall Street Journal.  The suit, filed in a state court in Dallas, Texas, … continue reading

January 2013

Nestle Faces $5 Million Lawsuit Over Trans Fats

Thursday, 31 January, 2013

A California woman is bringing a class action lawsuit against Nestle with allegations that consumption of the company’s frozen pizza brand is a hazard to the health of consumers. In the lawsuit, Katie Simpson claims that the food item contains “toxic food additives,” that were not made apparent on the … continue reading

Ex-Prisoner Receives $12 Million Judgment in Lawsuit Against Prison

Tuesday, 22 January, 2013

A former Illinois inmate has been awarded a $12 million judgment by a federal jury for injuries he suffered after his epilepsy medicine was denied while he was incarcerated.  Raymond Fox suffered permanent brain damage as a result of a series of epileptic seizures, and now requires constant personal care.  Prison … continue reading

Lawsuit Claims Red Bull Uses Deceptive Marketing

Monday, 21 January, 2013

A class action lawsuit filed in a New York District Court is alleging that Red Bull, which claims to offer a more substantial caffeine boost than similar beverages, is in reality, no more effective than a cup of coffee.  The suit, filed by Lead Plaintiff Benjamin Careathers, attempts to prove that … continue reading

Widow of Batman Shooting Victim Files Lawsuit Against Killer's Psychiatrist

Wednesday, 16 January, 2013

The widow of a victim killed during the July 20th shooting in an Aurora Colorado movie theater has filed a lawsuit against the psychiatrist who treated suspected gunman James Holmes prior to the attacks.  Chantel Blunk, widowed wife of Jonathan Blunk, filed the suit against Dr. Lynne Fenton and the … continue reading

NH Sues Oil Companies Over Contaminated Groundwater

Monday, 14 January, 2013

In a lawsuit that is being considered one of the most arduous the state has brought to date, New Hampshire is suing ExxonMobil and Citgo for $700 million for groundwater contamination. According to The Washington Post, the state is suing the two oil companies to pay damages and force them to … continue reading

Show Up for Jury Duty or... Go to Jail?

Thursday, 10 January, 2013

Some people look forward to jury duty and see it as an opportunity to fulfill an important obligation as a US citizen. Others avoid it like the plague. At the courthouse in Pasco, Florida, it doesn’t matter how you feel about jury duty, if you aren’t exempted or don’t have … continue reading

North Carolina Supreme Court to Settle Dispute Over $900,000 Fishing Award

Wednesday, 9 January, 2013

The North Carolina Supreme Court has decided to settle a dispute over $910,000 in prize money awarded to the winner of a national fishing competition.  The largest fish caught in the 2010 Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament was a massive 883 pound marlin caught by the crew of Citation.  However, … continue reading

AIG Considers Joining Bailout Lawsuit

Wednesday, 9 January, 2013

Headlines are dominated today by news that AIG, American International Group Inc., the insurance and financial company that received a bailout rescue from the federal government just five years ago, may join a shareholder lawsuit against the government. A pending lawsuit filed by former AIG CEO Maurice "Hank" Greenberg’s investment … continue reading