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Why I'm a member of TTLA... |
| The TTLA Communications Team, working with the Membership Department, has launched a new page on ttla.com with member testimonial videos on the value of being a TTLA member. In addition to this new web page, these videos will be used for member recruitment in the coming weeks and months. Click on the headline to access the testimonial page. |
TTLA is accepting nominations for the Making a Difference Award. |
| TTLA, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, presents the Making a Difference Award to recognize and honor those clients whose cases demonstrate the critical role of the civil justice system in protecting the rights of Texas families. Any client (past or present) of a current TTLA member is eligible for this award. Click on the headline to learn more and download the nomination form. |
2012 Annual Conference Discover TTLA, June 6-8 at the Hyatt Lost Pines, Bastrop |
| Join TTLA for our biggest event of the year, complete with 2 days of CLE programs, parties, receptions, committee meetings, Board of Directors meeting and our annual awards luncheon. Nestled in the tranquil Central Texas countryside, this year's Annual Conference also offers family-friendly activities, a golf tournament, tennis tournament and more! Click on the headline to learn more! |
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General Motors Recalls 50,000 SUVs |
| General Motors has issued a recall of 50,000 SUVs due to a problem with the windshield wipers. The recall covers 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia that have wipers that may be restricted with snow buildup. There have been no injuries or accidents reported from the wiper issue so far. Chris Woodyard, USA Today 04/13/2012 | Read Article: USA Today |
If the Food’s in Plastic, What’s in the Food? |
| In a study published last year in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers seemed to confirm what many experts suspected: Plastic food packaging is a major source of these potentially harmful chemicals, which most Americans harbor in their bodies. Other studies have shown phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) passing into food from processing equipment and food-prep gloves, gaskets and seals on non-plastic containers, inks used on labels — which can permeate packaging — and even the plastic film used in agriculture. Susan Freinkel, The Washington Post 04/18/2012 | Read Article: The Washington Post |
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Companies to Pay $14.8M in Class-Action Settlement Over FEMA Trailer Fumes After Katrina |
| Nearly two dozen companies that manufactured government-issued trailers for storm victims after Hurricane Katrina have agreed to pay $14.8 million in a proposed class-action settlement of claims that the temporary shelters exposed occupants to hazardous fumes.The companies involved in the proposed settlement include Thor Industries Inc., of Jackson Center, Ohio; Recreation by Design LLC, of Elkhart, Ind.; Play-Mor Trailers Inc., of Westphalia, Mo.; Cruiser RV LLC, of Howe, Ind.; and Skyline Corp., of Elkhart, Ind. The proposed settlement doesn’t involve the federal government and doesn’t resolve all pending claims against other companies that provided FEMA with travel trailers after Katrina. Associated Press, The Washington Post 04/18/2012 | Read Article: The Washington Post |
Supreme Court : Private Temp Workers Hired by Government Shielded From Suits |
| The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that private individuals hired temporarily by local governments have the same protection against civil rights lawsuits as public employees. Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday that it makes no sense to treat people differently because one person is a full-time government employee and another has been retained for a discrete task. Associated Press, The Washington Post 04/18/2012 | Read Article: The Washington Post |
Business Litigation |
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$330 Million Suit Against Sirius XM Radio Dismissed |
| The New York Supreme Court has dismissed a $330 million lawsuit by radio personality Howard Stern against Sirius XM Radio Inc. over stock awards. The judge ruled that Stern was bound by language in his contract with Sirius that denied him benefit awards from helping the company increase their customer base. The suit was dismissed with prejudice earlier this week and Stern plans to appeal. Jonathan Stempel and Karen Freifeld, Reuters 04/17/2012 | Read Article: Reuters |
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Infants' Tylenol Caused Baby's Death, Suit Says |
| A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against McNeil PPC and Johnson & Johnson over the death of a 3-month-old, allegedly caused by infant-formula liquid Tylenol. Two weeks after the healthy infant suddenly died in 2010, McNeil issued a recall of Infants' Tylenol due to a bacteria contamination. The suit claims the companies were aware of the contamination but failed to issue the recall in a timely manner. Andy Grimm, Chicago Tribune 04/17/2012 | Read Article: Chicago Tribune |
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