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Case ID: 4489 | Miscellaneous | 10/18/2005
A class action lawsuit was filed in Miller County, Texarkana Circuit Court late 2004, alleging that Texarkana gas companies made deals to get the better prices for industrial customers by putting the costs on the backs of its residential and commercial customers. The customers also allege artificial inflation of retail natural gas prices.
Late last year, Centerpoint "removed" the case from state court to federal court in Texarkana, Ark., since a defendant in a lawsuit can change jurisdiction if they think the court rules or laws make it more applicable to file a case in federal court. Centerpoint argued that the customers' problems were not with the gas companies, but with the regulatory agencies. However, in September 2005 U.S. District Judge Harry F. Barnes decided to send the multi-million dollar lawsuit back to Miller County, Texarkana. Barnes decision, handed down June 2, basically supported the plaintiffs response to the defendant's removal of the case from state to federal court. A trial date is still pending, according to Miller County Circuit Clerk records. "We're extremely pleased that we are able to get the case back in the court of our choice," an attorney for the plaintiffs said. "It's an important case and we are looking forward to trying it in Miller County." At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Miscellaneous Cases of Interest A Burlington County Superior Court judge has granted class-action status to cases filed in connection with the July 2004 flood in Burlington County.
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The damage at issue are allegations that shoddy construction practices caused homes in the community, which range in price from $130,000-$400,000, to leak long before three hurricanes blew through the region last year. The result, say homeowners, is mold -- now wreaking havoc on their lives and property values -- which has yet to be recognized or rectified by Levitt. Hotels, like all other businesses, are required to fully disclose the nature and amount of all charges that they levy on guests. The parties have reached a tentative $375,000 settlement in a class action against hotel chain operator Marriott International, Inc. on behalf of all persons who paid Marriott a "resort fee" in addition to the per-night rate without being told of the extra fee between August 8, 1997, and February 1, 2002. |
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