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Shopper sues Wal-Mart after being knocked unconscious by cart
According to the lawsuit, on Nov. 13, 2011, Hickman was shopping at Wal-Mart in Kilgore when she was struck with a shopping cart causing her to the fall to the floor. Hickman was knocked unconscious and fractured her left elbow.
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:26P
APNewsBreak: Minnesota to pay $7.25M to settle suit over failed health care
Minnesota will pay $7.25 million to settle a lawsuit over a failed software project originally intended to streamline applications for public health programs. The Department of Human Services told lawmakers Wednesday that it settled with ACS State and
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:26P
Girl Attacked on School Bus Settles Case
(KMOX) — The lawsuit stemming from the attack on a girl on a Hazelwood West High School bus in November of 2009, has been settled shortly before going to trial. The victim's mother says the family agreed to an undisclosed, financial settlement with the
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:26P
Civil Lawsuit Dismissed Against Former Hartford Officer in Fatal 2005 Shooting
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against Robert Lawlor, a former Hartford police detective involved in a controversial police shooting in 2005 in which an 18-year-old was
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:25P
AP, clothing company settle copyright lawsuit in NYC over use of Obama 'HOPE
The deal between the AP and Obey Clothing was announced jointly Wednesday, a week before a Manhattan federal trial was to begin. Claims between the news agency and Fairey were settled in January. The settlement called for the AP and Obey Clothing to
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:25P
Signature Eyewear Reports 21st Consecutive Profitable Quarter
Prince also stated: "We look forward to the launch of our 2 new men's collections, Hickey Freeman and Bobby Jones in the late Spring. This will greatly enhance our men's portfolio in both eyewear and sunwear." Signature Eyewear is a leading designer
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:25P
KBR Managers Got Kickbacks From Subcontractor, U.S. Says
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- KBR Inc. managers in Iraq and Kuwait took $45000 in kickbacks from a dining facility subcontractor from late 2002 through 2003, the US said in a lawsuit. Terry Hall, who was KBR's regional food services manager for the two
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:25P
Chrysler Sues Detroit Retailer Over Trademarked Slogan
Chrysler's Super Bowl tagline is spawning a cottage industry, and the car company—which is already selling its own “Imported from Detroit” clothing line—is none to happy about it. In a new lawsuit filed in US District Court against the founders of Pure
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:25P
Porn Industry Attempting Reverse Class Action Lawsuit
Does, the plaintiff has taken a new approach: calling its complaint a "class action" lawsuit against the alleged infringers. Normally a class action is used by a group of plaintiffs with similar complaints of a single defendant -- not a single
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:24P
Video: Citizens Protest Immigration Arrests in Ellensburg
In addition to providing desperately-needed food and financial assistance to the families affected by the raid, many citizens have spoken out against the aggressive tactics used by both federal and local law enforcement. Here's some video footage of a
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:24P