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Blackwater Security Firm Settles Lawsuits
(NewsCore) - Two separate wrongful death lawsuits filed against the US military and security consulting firm formerly known as Blackwater have been settled, according to reports Friday. Both cases centered on events in Iraq -- one filed by Iraqi
Updated: 01/07/2012 10:31A
New Code Gives Cyclists a Chance to Fight Harassment
Violators could face a civil lawsuit, fines and fees. By Emily Henry Berkeley cyclists will have added protection against harassment under the new chapter in the municipal code. No matter where you stand, ride, or drive on the bicycle debate,
Updated: 01/07/2012 10:08A
Secret payout from Wayne County to former Mental Health Care Director revealed!
To settle the lawsuit the county awarded her extra years of service which increased her pension by 13% and let her retire at age 50 instead of 60. Former Auditor General Brendan Dunleavy said that if Chylinski lives a normal lifespan the deal would be
Updated: 01/07/2012 10:04A
24 Days Remain Before Deadline in Case Against Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
30, 2012, lead plaintiff deadline in a securities class-action lawsuit filed against Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) following the allegations against GMCR by Hedge Fund Manager David Einhorn. Investors with losses greater than $300000
Updated: 01/07/2012 09:28A
Another Mountie alleges sex abuse on the job
Karen Katz, who worked for the national police force in Vancouver until taking medical leave in February 2009, filed a lawsuit in BC Supreme Court this week targeting fellow officer Baldev (David) Singh Bamra, as well as the federal and provincial
Updated: 01/07/2012 09:17A
Falluja lawsuit: Blackwater families settle case (BBC)
Families of four US men killed in a notorious ambush in Iraq in 2004 have settled a long-running lawsuit with the security firm they worked for. The four employees of Blackwater, which has since been renamed Academi, were shot, beaten and burned to
Updated: 01/07/2012 08:32A
Aurora County on hook for damages in lawsuit
The insurance lawsuit hinged on whether the county provided timely notice of the Thompson Farms matter. The Alliance successfully claimed it did not receive timely notice and therefore does not have to cover future damages assessed against the county
Updated: 01/07/2012 08:28A
Amazon Age Lawsuit Actress Identifies Herself
Her $1m (£650000) lawsuit against Amazon.com and its Internet Movie Database (IMDb) caused intense speculation about its source when it was launched anonymously last year. It has now been revealed the complainant is Huong Hoang of Texas,
Updated: 01/07/2012 07:21A
US lawsuit over Blackwater deaths ends without trial
A US appeals court ended a lawsuit over the 2004 incident in which 4 contractors from Blackwater security firm working in Fallujah, Iraq were killed by insurgents. Victims' families reached a deal with the company, ending hopes of a public trial.
Updated: 01/07/2012 07:16A
Outdoor Circle makes bid to join lawsuit against rail
The Outdoor Circle is seeking federal court permission to join in a lawsuit seeking to halt the $5.27 billion Honolulu rail project. Opponents of the rail project on Dec. 29 asked for permission to amend their federal lawsuit to add The Outdoor Circle,
Updated: 01/07/2012 06:34A
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