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Class Action Category Archives: Class Action
Deepwater Horizon settlement sees struggles, including problems with Coon opt outs
By Amanda Robert NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — Motley Rice founding member Joseph Rice is no stranger to complex litigation settlements. He once served as lead private counsel for 26 jurisdictions, including several state attorneys general, and helped negotiate the … Read More
U.S. SC to answer question of federal jurisdiction in lawsuit filed by Miss. AG
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether federal courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits filed in state courts by state attorneys general on behalf of consumers. The court granted a petition for a writ of certiorari in Mississippi … Read More
Class action lawsuit argues Motel 6 pools inaccessible to disabled guests
HOUSTON – G6 Hospitality Property LLC is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it is not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The litigation, initiated May 20 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas by plaintiff … Read More
Federal lawsuit accuses Harris Co. of assessing ‘unlawful’ court costs
HOUSTON – Two Harris County men are suing the county over what they consider “unlawful court costs,” recent court documents say. In a class action lawsuit filed April 4 in Houston federal court, Onesimo Perez and Jonathan Hawes assert the … Read More
U.S. SC rules against class-action lawyers in case over monetary stipulation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court has shot down efforts by plaintiff lawyers to place monetary limits on class action lawsuits in an effort to keep the lawsuits in “hellhole” or plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions. The question presented to the … Read More
Marathon purchases BP facility with history in the courts
GALVESTON – After a decade of legal battles and safety violations, BP has finally rid itself of its Texas City refinery. On Feb. 1, ownership of the refinery changed hands between the petrochemical giant and the Marathon Petroleum Corp. to … Read More
Morgan takes on ‘revenge porn’ websites
A recent lawsuit filed by Beaumont attorney John Morgan is bringing national attention to the problem of “revenge porn” websites. The sites allow former partners to post nude or uncompromising photos of ex-girlfriends or ex-wives — without the women’s knowledge … Read More
Lawyer sues San Antonio Spurs for not playing star players
Coaches who rest and don’t play their top players may have more to worry about than losing the game. According to ESPN, Miami lawyer Larry McGuinness has filed a class action suit against the San Antonio Spurs for withholding top … Read More
Southwest settlement: Up to $7 million for attorneys; $5 drink vouchers for class
By AMANDA SMITH-TEUTSCH CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, the nation’s largest passenger air carrier, has agreed in federal court to settle a class action lawsuit over changes to a program that provided free drinks for business-class passengers. While passengers … Read More
Supreme Court considers limiting class-action lawsuits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Supreme Court on Monday considered efforts by lawyers to place monetary limits on class actions in an effort to keep the class actions in “hellhole” or plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions. The central argument is whether plaintiff lawyers … Read More