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Suit: Dog mauled at 'Santa Paws' holiday party
An Aurora couple who claims their Pomeranian was mauled to death by a Mastiff at a holiday dog party has filed a lawsuit against the bigger dog's owner and the veterinary clinic that hosted the “Santa Paws”
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:09P
Family of Okla. couple slain in NM sue prison officials
An attorney for the family of Gary and Linda Haas of Tecumseh, Okla., filed the lawsuit Thursday in state court in Phoenix. The couple was killed Aug. 2 in New Mexico as they were traveling to Colorado for an annual camping trip with friends.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:08P
CID may investigate attack on UV Singh
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister S Suresh Kumar on Thursday met Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde and discussed the matter relating to the attack on Lake Development Authority Chairman UV Singh last month. The minister promised full cooperation
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:08P
Sunshine week coinciding with related court cases
Governor Walker's office this week settled a lawsuit brought forth by the Wisconsin Associated Press and Madison weekly newspaper, the Isthmus. The suit alleged Walker illegally withheld public records in the form of emails that he claimed showed
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:08P
Family Of Slain Okla. Couple Sue Arizona Officials
An attorney for the family of Gary and Linda Haas of Tecumseh, Okla., filed the lawsuit Thursday in state court in Phoenix. The couple was killed Aug. 2 in New Mexico as they were traveling to Colorado for an annual camping trip with friends.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:08P
Appeals Court Tosses Case Amid Questions About Tipster Reliability
“The problem in the present case is that, even applying the collective knowledge doctrine, there was no testimony from which the trial court could have judged the informant's credibility,” Oberly wrote.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P
Appeals Court Tosses Conviction Amid Questions About Tipster Reliability
“The problem in the present case is that, even applying the collective knowledge doctrine, there was no testimony from which the trial court could have judged the informant's credibility,” Oberly wrote.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P
Justice Dept cites New Orleans police for rights violations
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The New Orleans Police Department too often uses excessive force, conducts illegal stops and arrests, and has a pattern of discriminating on the basis of race, gender and sexual orientation, the Department of Justice said in a
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P
hot dog mecca sues deli over name
Rutt's Hut in Clifton has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the owners of Mutt's Hut. Rutt's, which is known for "ripper dogs" fried in fat until the skin rips, claims Mutt's it trying to capitalize on the 83-year-old restaurant's
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P
Phoenix Coyotes: The Saga that Will Not End
The Goldwater Institute, the watchdog group of the taxpayers, will file a lawsuit if the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes goes through with Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer. The commissioner is losing patience with the whole process.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P