Business Torts

The federal government was immune from liability in lawsuits brought by hurricane victims who were allegedly exposed to dangerous levels of formaldehyde while living in emergency housing units, the 5th Circuit has ruled...

Liquid expands as the temperature increases. That simple law of physics is at the heart of a consumer class action that alleges Chevron is cheating California consumers by selling motor fuel at an...

For overweight consumers looking to lose weight fast, the use of lap band surgery as a quick and easy way to a new life can be tempting. But in some cases, it's deadly....

A computer company sued for selling a defective product could enforce an arbitration clause in its customer agreement, even though the designated arbitrator was no longer available to hear disputes, the 3rd Circuit...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Norton & Melnik, APC, and Kitchin Legal announced they filed a class action lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court today against the California-based retailer, Forever 21. The lawsuit alleges Forever...

NEWARK, N.J. -- McCarter & English LLP has elected nine new partners in its offices in Newark, Boston, Hartford and Wilmington, effective as of January 1, 2012. The new partners practice in a...

In New Goodwin Procter Survey, Pension Funds Continue To Be Viewed As Greatest Source of U.S. Real Estate Equity Capital Amid Flat Rate Environment LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. -- In a survey released today...

LOS ANGELES -- A lawsuit alleging Isagenix International, a multi-level marketing company based in Chandler, Arizona, intentionally interfered in and destroyed a competing diet supplement business, has been set for trial on March...

SAN DIEGO -- Shareholder rights firm Robbins Umeda LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of the law by members of the board of directors of...

WASHINGTON -- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP today announced that John B. Reynolds III, a leading international trade lawyer, is joining the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office. The arrival...

Four partners will form the nucleus of a new Schiff Hardin office in Ann Arbor, Mich. CHICAGO -- Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce the addition of a distinguished group of nationally...

AUSTIN, Texas -- Entorian Technologies Inc. (OTC MARKETS: ENTN), a leader in rugged, mission-critical mobile computing solutions for use in harsh, demanding environments, today announced that its exclusivity arrangements with Dell will lapse...

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Convio, Inc. ("Convio" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CNVO) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary...

NAPLES, Fla. -- Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE: HMA) announced today that it is providing additional information pertaining to the January 10, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Form 8-K filing announcing Timothy...

Protecting pharma The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey recently released its annual economic impact survey, which found that the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries had a $24.2 billion impact on New Jersey's economy...

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it has launched an investigation on behalf of the shareholders of Kosmos Energy Ltd. ("Kosmos" or the "Company") (NYSE: KOS) who bought Kosmos common...

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Georgia Gulf Corporation ("Georgia Gulf" or the "Company") (NYSE: GGC) concerning possible breaches...

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Merisel, Inc. ("Merisel" or the "Company") (Pink Sheets: MSEL.PK) concerning possible breaches of...

NEW YORK -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Health Management Associates Inc. ("Health Management" or the "Company") (NYSE:HMA), concerning whether...