Miscellaneous

• Update on $405 Million Roane County Verdict

  Mike Simon | March 20, 2007 9:25 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  The Roane County judge who presided over the class action trial that awarded a $405 million verdict to class members says that he is likely to reduce the award pursuant to the defendant's post-trial motions.In a hearing on March 5, Judge Tom Evans indicated that he agreed with an argument made by counsel for Chesapeake Energy Corp. and NiSource Inc. that the jury inflated damages by 30%. If the...

• Samsung Agrees to Settle Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Case

  Mike Simon | February 28, 2007 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. have agreed to a $90 million settlement of a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of indirect purchasers of DRAM computer chips.Lawsuits were originally filed in numerous states on behalf of consumers who indirectly purchased DRAM or products containing DRAM from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2002. The suits alleged that...

• $39 Million Settlement in Antitrust Class Action

  Mike Simon | February 26, 2007 11:26 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  Preliminary approval has been given to a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against paint manufacturers, Sherwin-Williams Co. and PPG Industries Inc. alleging price fixing of auto refinishing paint.According to court filings, under the proposed settlement PPG Industries, the world's second-largest car-paint maker, will pay $23 million, and Sherwin-Williams, the largest U.S. paint...

• Federal Court Upholds Invalidation of "Wal-Mart Law"

  Mike Simon | February 23, 2007 11:22 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the invalidation of a Maryland law that would have required Wal-Mart to spend more money on employee health care.The law would have required Wal-Mart and all other non-governmental employers with more than 10,000 workers to spend 8% of their payroll on healthcare or pay the difference in taxes to the state. The Retail Industry Leaders Association,...

• Katrina Trial Begins

  Mike Simon | February 19, 2007 11:34 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  The first trial of over 4,000 federal lawsuits filed in Louisiana against insurers arising out of Hurricane Katrina began on February 12. The lawsuit against Allstate Indemnity Company alleges "bad faith" against the insurer. The plaintiffs allege that Allstate failed to promptly or properly adjust their insurance claim, and underpaid them for wind damage sustained in the storm.Last month a...

• Occidental Chemical Named in Class Action Suit

  Mike Simon | February 19, 2007 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  Occidental Chemical has been named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit by residents of Alabama alleging that their property was damaged by operations at Occidental's Muscle Shoals facility.Residents living near the plant filed the suit on January 10, 2007. The plaintiffs allege that the plant has released toxic chemicals into the air and water, ultimately contaminating their property, and...

• $405 Million Jury Verdict

  Mike Simon | February 19, 2007 11:09 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  A Roane County, West Virginia jury has awarded an 8,000-member class of owners of natural gas rights a jury verdict of nearly $405 million. The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of all West Virginia gas-royalty owners who leased land to Columbia Natural Resources, LLC.The company had lease agreements with the plaintiffs allowing it to drill for gas on land they owned, but according to...

• Should One Hire An Attorney for Insurance Disputes?

  Staff Writer | August 24, 2006 11:24 AM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  The answer to that question is a resounding yes, and Jack Landskroner in Cleveland points out why: parties who hire representation receive three-times more than those without representation in insurance disputes. Jack reminds us to:Keep in mind that all insurance companies have scores of attorneys at their fingertips, despite the fact that they would prefer you do not retain counsel. Also...

• Michael G. Simon, West Virginia Attorney

  Staff Writer | July 12, 2006 3:32 PM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

  Born in Weirton, West Virginia on July 13, 1965; admitted to practice law in 1990 and is licensed to practice law in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.Received his Bachelor of science Degree from Youngstown State University in 1987 and his J.D. from the university of Dayton School of law in 1990.Solicitor, City of New Cumberland, WV 1993-presentMember: West Virginia Bar Association,...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | July 12, 2006 3:31 PM | 0 CommentsWest Virginia, WV

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