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Health care lawsuit petition filed in US Supreme Court
It will be up to the Supreme Court justices to decide whether to hear the states' lawsuit or decline and allow the lower court ruling to stand. If the high court agrees to hear the case, there could be additional briefing and oral argument,
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:38A
Depositions allowed in lawsuit against Del Mar school district
Comischell Rodriguez and Katherine White, the other three trustees who served during McClain's tenure, because “the only people who have real knowledge of most of the events in dispute in the lawsuit are the five board members and Dr. McClain,” he
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:37A
Ruling in lawsuit on bank overdraft fees put on hold pending appeal
A US District Court judge placed on hold Wednesday a lawsuit against at least 30 banks, including BB&T Corp., that involves overdraft fees. Banks had argued that customers with debit cards attached to checking accounts should be compelled to use
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:36A
Twenty-four more tort claims filed in stage collapse
The filings are required before a lawsuit can be filed seeking a share of the $5 million available to victims under Indiana law. More than 40 people were injured Aug. 13 when stage rigging collapsed in high winds before a scheduled State Fair concert
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:34A
Illinois Supreme Court sends Philip Morris back to Madison County
The lawsuit which resulted in a $10.1 billion verdict against cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris is expected to return to Madison County court after the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear an appeal by Philip Morris that could have
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:14A
Texas Doctor Sues Ex for $73K Engagement Ring
According to a lawsuit filed this week in Harris County, Dr. Craig Fischer also wants Nichole Johnson to pay back $75000 from a shared bank account and apartment lease. The lawsuit describes the funds as a gift "in contemplation of the parties'
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:13A
US Court dismisses Taqa ex CEO's contract breach claims
the court decision obtained by Zawya Dow Jones, Judge O'Meara said Barker-Homek's "breach of contract, retaliation, and various tort claims do not have a 'substantial connection' with TaqaTaqa's contacts with Michigan," where the lawsuit was filed.
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:11A
Lawsuit filed over new abortion bill
the constitutionality of the law, alleging it violates the rights of health care providers and women. The General Assembly overrode the governor's veto of the bill earlier this summer. The lawsuit was filed in the Middle District of North Carolina.
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:11A
Fans suit over Fishbone stage-dive injury upheld
A federal judge has upheld a negligence lawsuit filed by Kimberly Myers, of Voorhees, NJ The lawsuit targets the band, lead singer Angelo “Dr. Madd Vibe” Moore, the band's manager and the World Cafe Live concert venue. The judge ruled last week that
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:11A
An intoxicating trade secret: Sam Adams versus Anchor Steam
Describing itself as doing business in the “Better Beer” part of the beer market, Boston Beer Corporation – the maker of Sam Adams beers – filed a lawsuit yesterday against competitors Anchor Brewing Company and Anchor Brewers & Distillers – the maker
Updated: 09/29/2011 10:11A