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Woman wrongly accused of using fake bill settles

A South Carolina woman wrongly accused by Target of using a fake $100 bill has settled a lawsuit with the retailer after an employee sent her picture to 75 businesses, claiming she tried to use counterfeit money, her attorney said Thursday.

Woman wrongly accused of using fake bill settles

A South Carolina woman wrongly accused by Target of using a fake $100 bill has settled a lawsuit with the retailer.

Minnesota AG sues employment agency, alleges fraud

The Minnesota attorney general's office is accusing an employment agency of not living up to its promise to find jobs for unemployed Minnesota residents.

Chef sues Saudi prince over onerous work schedule

A chef is suing a Saudi Arabian prince, alleging that he routinely worked up to 14 hours a day with no overtime pay or time off at the prince's Beverly Hills estate.

Judge: Maid's suit against Kobe Bryant can proceed

A judge in California has ruled that Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant's former housekeeper can continue her wrongful discharge case but can't sue for emotional distress.

Mayfield sues stepmother in father's 2007 death

Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his estranged stepmother over the 2007 death of his father.

Maine woman wins $21M in lawsuit against Cuba

A woman who alleged that Cuban officials caused the wrongful death of her father while on a covert mission in 1963 has won a $21 million default judgment against the island nation, but her prospects of collecting may be a long shot.

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit against Nevada gov.

A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit by a former cocktail waitress who accuses Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons of accosting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant in October 2006 and of orchestrating a cover-up when she went public.

Operator of private NM prison sued by 7 inmates

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the operator of New Mexico's newest private prison on behalf of seven inmates who claim they were taunted by guards and videotaped while locked for hours in a shower room.

2 former employees of Madoff sue his sons

Two former employees of Bernard L. Madoff Securities LLC have filed lawsuits totaling $1.8 million against Madoff's two sons.

NJ promoter sues Michael Jackson, alleging breach

A New Jersey concert promoter has sued entertainer Michael Jackson for $40 million for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members.

Banks sue former Kmart CEO, alleging unpaid loans

Former Kmart Corp. chairman and CEO Joseph Antonini is being sued by five banks accusing him of defaulting on more than $2.3 million in loans and promissory notes.

Report: Suit against Curry will go to arbitrator

A lawsuit against Eddy Curry that accuses the New York Knicks center of sexual harassment, among other claims, was dismissed by a judge who ruled the case will be settled in arbitration rather than by a jury.

Kobe Bryant, wife countersue former housekeeper

Kobe Bryant and his wife are suing their former housekeeper, accusing her of violating her contract by talking to the media about the family's private affairs.

'Superstitious nonsense' remark violated rights

A federal judge ruled that a public high school history teacher violated the First Amendment when he called creationism "superstitious nonsense" during a classroom lecture.

Judge orders Rodman to pay Vegas casino employee

A federal judge in Las Vegas has ordered former NBA star Dennis Rodman to pay a former casino employee $225,000 for grabbing and humiliating her at work in March 2006.

2 men sue priest who pleaded guilty to raping them

Two upstate New York men have filed a $10 million lawsuit against a Catholic priest who pleaded guilty to raping them.

Court: Mich. hospital can be sued in wife's death

A Michigan hospital can be sued for releasing a man who killed his estranged wife with an ax 10 days later, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.

Former housekeeper sues Kobe Bryant, his wife

Kobe Bryant's former housekeeper is suing the NBA star and his wife, contending she was "harassed and humiliated," denied health insurance and forced to quit because of "intolerable" working conditions.

Knicks' Eddy Curry countersues former driver

New York Knicks center Eddy Curry, who is being sued for sexual harassment by a man who worked as his driver, has filed a countersuit claiming the man and his lawyers spread details of confidential settlement discussions.

SEC accuses Sunwest Management of fraud

Federal regulators on Monday accused Sunwest Management Inc., one of the nation's largest operators of assisted-living facilities, and its former chief executive of securities fraud in connection with real estate investments that turned sour.

Woman sues Santa, claiming he fell on top of her

Call it the case of the overserved Santa. Antoinette Basso filed a lawsuit Thursday against a man dressed in a Santa suit who she said stumbled and fell on top of her, knocking her face-first into the sidewalk outside a Chicago restaurant.

Celizic: The Isiah nightmare lives on with Curry

It is dangerous to draw conclusions from a civil suit filed by an ex-con against a basketball player – even a player for the Knicks. Given the nature of the complaints enumerated in the suit — after you read them, you want to take a shower — it’s dangerous even to talk about them.

Knicks' Eddy Curry sued by former driver

A man who worked as a driver for Eddy Curry is suing the New York Knicks center, contending Curry owes him money, sexually harassed him and berated him with racist slurs. Curry denies the accusations.

Padres outfielder Giles sued by ex-girlfriend

Padres outfielder Brian Giles is being sued by his former girlfriend for more than $10 million, alleging he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to have a miscarriage.

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I&M Power sues to thwart city takeover
Source: journalgazette.net

Indiana Michigan Power sued Fort Wayne on Thursday to prevent the city from taking over part of its electric utility next week. Says its intent is for more talks with city.

Parents sue Walmart over kids' bath photos
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

An Arizona couple accused of sexual abuse after taking bath-time photos of their children and then trying to have them developed at Walmart are suing the state and the retail giant.

Martin Luther King children in court over estate case
Source: CNN

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- A judge has ordered the children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Legal Troubles Might Lie in Wait for Ashcroft
Source: Truthdig

Did then-Attorney General John Ashcroft violate the Constitution in his handling of certain national security investigations shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks? According to the Los Angeles Times, a three-judge panel of the U.S.

Dentist sued for dropping tools down throat
Source: Breaking News

A Winter Park dentist who twice dropped tools down the throat of a 90-year-old man is being sued for negligence by the man's survivors, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Saudi 'genie' sued for harassment
Source: BBC News

A family in Saudi Arabia is taking a "genie" to court, accusing it of theft and harassment, reports say. They accuse the spirit of threatening them, throwing stones and stealing mobile phones, Al Watan newspaper said.

Sacha Baron Cohen sued for crippling woman with offensive humor
Source: Examiner

Sacha Baron Cohen, whom we all saw doing a nasty Bruno buttdance on Eminem's face at the MTV Movie Awards, is being sued by a woman who says he literally crippled her with his vulgar antics.

Nolans Victorious In Lawsuit vs. Ocean Spray: This One's For You, Jim
Source: PerishablePundit.com

We've provided analysis of the lawsuit between Jim & Theresa Nolan, their company, The Nolan Network, and Ocean Spray. If you haven't seen it, do read the original story published in Pundit sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS which provides an overview of the dispute.

AXP Partner Delta/NorthWest Sues US Bank
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/04

Can't we all just get along and stay out of court? This card and that card suing each other and now involving airlines? Is Delta using any of the $2 billion AmEx gave them for legal fees? If so, taxpayers are footing the bill.

Goldman Sach sues Micheal Morgan over blogsite
Source:

Micheal Morgan a United States military veteran and advocator of American freedom is being threatened by the legal cronies of financial giant Goldman Sachs for telling the truth.

Man Sued For Caylee Doll, Vick Chew Toy
Source: News4Jax.com - Local News

A Jacksonville businessman and his company that sold chew toys resembling former NFL player Michael Vick and planned to sell dolls named after slain 2-year-old Caylee Anthony are sued by Florida's attorney general.

Mass. Department of Public Health report details Beth Israel surgery in which doctor fell asleep
Source: The Boston Globe

Excerpt: When Dr. Loren J. Borud began his first case at about 8 a.m., an operating room nurse noticed he looked tired and wobbly. She was so concerned, according to one account of the Friday last June, that she suggested Borud postpone his next patient.

Dinner lady's compensation claim against pupil who ran into her 'could end in chasing games being banned from schools'
Source: the Mail online

Excerpt: A school dinner lady left partially paralysed after a schoolboy playing 'tag' ran into her, has returned to court in a bid to secure hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation.

Nightmare on a Blaine street - A couple sued Edina Realty for not telling them that a murder took place in the house they bought
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Excerpt: The tidy house on a quiet, suburban street immediately caught Abdelhafid Fajri's eye.

Man who tried to commit suicide wins £90,000 damages - from the hospital that saved his life
Source: the Mail online

A man who tried to kill himself has been paid £90,000 damages by the hospital that saved his life.

County Sues Strip Club as Billboard Battle Escalates
Source: longislandpress.com

Excerpt: The Platinum Club in Rosedale describes itself a first class adult entertainment lounge, but residents living near their billboard in the Five Towns section of Nassau County are offended by the club's giant outdoor advertisement featuring a scantily clad woman.

Brazilian Miss World finalist Mariana Bridi has hands, feet amputated after severe infection
Source: NY Daily News

Excerpt: A two-time Miss World finalist has had both of her hands and feet amputated due to a life-threatening infection. Mariana Bridi of Brazil underwent emergency surgery this week after a viral infection spread to her blood. She remains in serious condition.

'I've Ben had': UPS worker says in $10M Vereen suit
Source: NY Daily News

Excerpt: Veteran actor Ben Vereen and his daughter forced a Queens man into bankruptcy - and now the jilted UPS worker wants more than $10 million in damages, according to a fiery suit filed last week.

Clothing Also Found In Bag With Child's Remains AND FBI Analyzing Tooth, Hair Found At Crime Scene
Source: WESH.com

--Also on the page: "Zenaida Gonzalez Prepares To Fight Further Involvement In Anthony Case"-- ORLANDO, Fla. -- The state confirmed Wednesday that clothing was also found in the trash bag full of a child's remains discovered near the Anthony home.

Officer fails to check inside car in crash, misses man's body, officials say
Source: Cleve-Blog

Excerpt: The body of a man killed in a car crash Friday was towed with the vehicle to an impound lot after a Cleveland police officer failed to inspect the car, city officials said.

Deal Sees Jackson Avoid UK Court
Source: Sky.com

Excerpt: Michael Jackson has called off a visit to the UK to testify in the High Court after reaching a last-minute agreement with the Arab sheikh who was suing him for breach of contract.

Michael Jackson to give evidence at British high court
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Pop superstar Michael Jackson has agreed to come to London to give evidence at the high court where he is being sued for $7m by an Arab sheikh, his lawyers said today.

Jacko to face £4m law fight
Source: The Sun Newspaper Online

...Pop megastar MICHAEL JACKSON is being sued today for £4.3million by a super-rich Arab sheik for running out on a record deal. Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif, of Bahrain, claims Jacko signed an exclusive deal for an autobiography, two albums and a musical.

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