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Denver police sergeant involved in off-duty accident arrested on DUI charge
Denver district attorney's office spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough says Newton faces charges of DUI, careless driving and prohibited use of a weapon. Police records show he has been a Denver officer since 1987 and is assigned to the department's property
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:07P
Sierra Club accuses coal company of violations at Leslie County mine
The lawsuit charges that ICG Hazard LLC has discharged selenium and other pollutants into creeks near the Thunder Ridge mine in violation of federal law, state standards and its own permit conditions. The complaint seeks several remedies,
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:07P
Supreme Court California prison ruling could have nationwide ripple effect
The court's 5-4 ruling on Monday concluded the reduction of about 33000 inmates was needed to correct sometimes deadly lapses in medical care. Advocates of sentencing reform say California is an example of what could happen if states don't adopt
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:07P
Supervisor questions Kern Health Systems appointment
"This individual was involved in a lawsuit against Kern Health Systems." Watson's opposition was trumped by supporting votes from Supervisors Scrivner, Mike Maggard and Karen Goh. Supervisor Jon McQuiston was absent. Scrivner shared Huff's extensive
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:05P
Stow Family Sues Dodgers for 'Criminal Acts'
The family of Giants fan Bryan Stow filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. CSNBayArea.com was first to break the story. It alleges that the Dodgers are responsible for "exposing Stow to criminal acts of
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:04P
Lawsuit Alleges Staples Center Is Unsafe
The suit claims that Anschutz Entertainment Group and the LA Arena Company, which operates the arena, have not warned fans about the luxury boxes' dangerous design. A version of this brief appeared in print on May 25, 2011, on page B13 of the New York
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:04P
Statement on Texas Senate passage loser pays, lawsuit reform
In particular, the rulemaking authority given to the Supreme Court to allow a motion to dismiss for filing a frivolous lawsuit – something already done in federal courts – would be a great step forward. The procedural protections in this bill will go a
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:02P
Officer Involved Shooting Could Lead to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
But family members have hired a local law firm to possibly file a wrongful death lawsuit. Attorney Andrew Krause of Krause & Hirschorn in Ventura said, "There are very drastic differences between witness statements and what the Police Department has to
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:02P
$4.5 million settlement for family of paralyzed girl
The suit, by Bakersfield Attorney Daniel Rodriguez, will provide her with income and medical care for the rest of her life. Her 17-year-old aunt, Lisa Rosas, who was driving, was killed in the accident. Thomas Lee Holt stole the SUV from the 34th
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:00P
Judge dismisses harassment case
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has dismissed a major discrimination and harassment lawsuit filed by a former police lieutenant. In filing the lawsuit, former Burbank Police Lt. Omar Rodriguez
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:58P
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