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U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Moldy Washer Ruling In Light Of Comcast
Posted on 3 Jun 2013 by Bajeerah LaCava

WASHINGTON, D.C. - (Mealey's) The U.S. Supreme Court on June 3 granted a petition for writ of certiorari in the appeal of a Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision to overturn denial of class certification in a suit over mold growth in certain... Read More

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Major Retailers Agree To Limit Lead In Handbags
Posted on 3 Jun 2010 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

OAKLAND, Calif. - (AP) More than 40 major retailers and apparel makers have agreed to limit the use of lead in handbags and other fashion accessories, an environmental group said Wednesday. The companies will set new industry standards for lead use in... Read More

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Supreme Court To Hear Violent Video Game Case
Posted on 1 Nov 2010 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

LONG BEACH, Calif. - (AP) Before picking up any Wii games or downloading apps on her iPhone for her two daughters, Lillian Quintero does her homework. She'll first read reviews online and in magazines, then try them out for herself. If she thinks... Read More

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Massachusetts Family Sues After Boy's Escalator Fall Death
Posted on 10 Jun 2011 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

BOSTON - (AP) The family of a 4-year-old Massachusetts boy who died after falling from a mall escalator says in a lawsuit that the escalator was in a "dangerous and defective" condition that directly led to the child's death. The escalator's... Read More

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