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Judge Won't Dismiss Somali Torture Claim
By: AP A federal judge is refusing to dismiss a lawsuit alleging torture claims against a former Somalia military colonel who lives in Ohio. Defendant Abdi Aden Magan (AHB'-dee Ah-den MAH'-gen) argued the lawsuit was filed in the wrong country and too
Updated: 11/07/2011 08:12P
Judge blocks rule for graphic images on cigarette packs
US District Judge Richard Leon ruled that it's likely the cigarette makers will succeed in a lawsuit to block the new standard. He stopped the requirement until after the lawsuit is resolved, which could take years. Leon found the nine graphic images
Updated: 11/07/2011 08:12P
Avon Twp. settles political firings case for $450K
Avon Township will pay $450000 to settle a federal lawsuit that claimed some assessor's office employees were fired or pressured to retire for political reasons in January 2010. Four workers contended in the suit they no longer were
Updated: 11/07/2011 08:08P
Big East Expansion: If West Virginia Is Blocked, Will the New Teams Still Come?
If you're a fan of high-profile legal battles, then you should be in for a treat with the recently filed lawsuit by West Virginia, which accuses the Big East of failing to keep the conference up to proper standards. The Big East swiftly counteracted
Updated: 11/07/2011 08:03P
Lawsuit challenges accuracy of Floresville finance reports
As city manager, Joslin is required by city charter and state statute to provide correct financial data to the City Council and citizens, said Wilson, who tried for weeks to get city officials to address the matter. “I'm a little shocked that it came
Updated: 11/07/2011 08:02P
Judge orders Bank of America to pay $410 million overdraft settlement
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A federal judge in Miami has approved a $410 million settlement in a lawsuit claiming Bank of America charged excessive overdraft fees. Patricia Millard, a 10-year customer isn't expecting a check in the mail anytime soon.
Updated: 11/07/2011 07:40P
Colgate, Glaxo settle toothpaste 'nurdle' lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawsuit over a blob of toothpaste has ended, cleanly. Colgate-Palmolive Co and GlaxoSmithKline Plc, two of the world's biggest toothpaste makers, said they have reached a confidential settlement of litigation over who has the
Updated: 11/07/2011 07:39P
Autistic man wins settlement against San Diego hotel
An autistic man who had been fired from his job as a San Diego hotel desk clerk will be paid $125000 under a court settlement stemming from a lawsuit that alleged employment discrimination. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit in
Updated: 11/07/2011 07:39P
Madoff ex-clients file $19 billion suit against JPMorgan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former customers of Bernard Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme filed a class action lawsuit on Monday seeking to recover $19 billion from JPMorgan Chase & Co, claiming the bank willfully ignored signs of fraud.
Updated: 11/07/2011 07:39P
Judge Mulls $410 Million BofA Overdraft Pact
An attorney for Bank of America says 13.2 million customers may be eligible for a settlement in a lawsuit claiming the bank charged excessive overdraft fees. The final tabulation came Monday as a Miami judge considers whether to finalize a $410 million
Updated: 11/07/2011 07:37P
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