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Families File Lawsuit Over Loss Of Pets - Added 12-31-2007
Families from housing projects in the town of Barceloneta have filed a lawsuit against the mayor of the town and an animal control company after around eighty household pets were seized and brutally killed simply because officials stated that those living in housing projects could not have pets.
Acting Police Chief Files Lawsuit - Added 12-30-2007
The acting police chief in West Newbury has filed a lawsuit against the former police chief claiming that she was discriminated against, humiliated in front of other officers, was often at the center of sexually inappropriate jokes, and had her civil rights violated.
Drug Distributors Sued By Woman Who Lost Son - Added 12-29-07
A woman from the Illinois area in the United States has filed a lawsuit against two drug distributors after her four month old baby boy died after taking over the counter cough and cold medication. The lawsuit claims that the distributors of the drugs should of placed warnings about a key ingredient in the medicines that posed a danger.
College sued over infection - Added 12-28-07
Iona College in New York has been sued by a former football player over an infection that he contracted. The player has sued over an antibiotic resistant staph infection, which he states almost resulted in the loss of his leg a couple of years ago.
Man Files Lawsuit After Being Forced To Visit Brothel - Added 12-27-07
A man who claims that he was forced to visit a brothel and engage in other sexually explicit activities has sued the advertising agency that he worked for. The man was creative director for the US division of the largest advertising company in Japan. He claims that when he complained about the activities that he was forced to engage in on work's outings he was fired from his job.
Lawyer Files Lawsuit Against Star - Added 12-26-07
A lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the young star of the Disney hit, High School Musical. The former lawyer of the star, eighteen year old Vanessa Hudgens, claims that she owes him one hundred and fifty thousand dollars according to his court documents. Hudgens is now seeking the have the lawsuit dismissed.
Lawsuit Win For Wikipedia - Added 12-24-2007
Wikipedia, the Internet giant, has won a landmark lawsuit filed against it, after a French court ruled that it was not responsible for content that was posted by its users. A lawsuit had been filed against Wikipedia by three plaintiffs, who were each seeking sixty nine thousand Euros. They filed the lawsuit over invasion of privacy.
Government Request For Lawsuit Dismissal Denied - Added 12-21-2007
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit at the request of the government. The lawsuit was filed by two men, who claim that immigration officers drugged them while trying to deport the two men. The lawsuit was filed against the US Department of Homeland Security by the two men, Amadou Diouf and Raymond Soeoth.
College Sued Over Infection - Added 12-20-07
Iona College in New York has been sued by a former football player over an infection that he contracted. The player has sued over an antibiotic resistant staph infection, which he states almost resulted in the loss of his leg a couple of years ago.
Cop Accused Of Sexual Discrimination - Added 12-19-07
A Chicago police officer has been accused of sexual discrimination by three women who claim that the officer called them names and 'roughed them up' because of their sexuality. The alleged incident occurred after the Gay Pride Parade. This is the latest in a number of accusations against Chicago police officers, often relating to officers that are off duty.
Toronto Residents Sue Auto Manufacturers - Added 12-18-2007
Four residents from Toronto have filed a lawsuit against North American auto manufacturers. The two billion dollar lawsuit claims that the price of autos in Canada was inflated by the auto industry, and cross border purchasing using the strong Canadian dollar was prohibited by the auto industry.
Tarpley Filed Discrimination Lawsuit - Added 12-17-2007
Roy Tarpley, the former Dallas Mavericks player, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that he was discriminated against by both the NBA and the team itself, accusing both of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act after he refused entry back into the league.
Hotel Owners Being Sued Over Discrimination - Added 12-14-07
Former Ocean City hotel owners are being sued over alleged discrimination, with accusations that they discriminated against employees based on their ethnicity. The lawsuit has been filed against the former owners of the Best Western Motel and Suites on 55th Street in Ocean City.
Car Dealership Accused Of Religious Harassment - Added 12-13-07
A car dealership has been accused of religious harassment and a lawsuit has been filed against it by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The dealership is accused of discriminating against the religion of one of its Jewish employees, Jack Adler, who alleges that he was harassed as a result of his religion.
Possible Trial For Wrongful Termination Lawsuit - Added 12-12-2007
A wrongful termination lawsuit that was filed against the city of Bay City could be heading to trial. The lawsuit was filed by the former Director of Public Works, John Kolessar, who claims that his employment was wrongfully terminated. The lawsuit was filed in Bay County Circuit Court in 2005.
Couple Settles Lawsuit Against Verizon Directories - Added 12-11-2007
A couple has reached a settlement after filing a lawsuit against Verizon Directories in Fulton County Superior Court after their property was listed as a dumping ground under 'dumps' in the directory, resulting in rubbish being dumped at their property and phone calls being made at all hours by people wanting to find out about the dump facility.
Man Appeals Over CIA Lawsuit - Added 12-10-2007
A man that has had his appeal of a CIA lawsuit rejected, with the Supreme Court making a decision to throw out the lawsuit and refuse to review it without any explanation to the plaintiff. The lawsuit was filed by Khaled el-Masri, who claims to have been kidnapped and tortured by CIA agents.
Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed - Added 12-07-07
A gender discrimination lawsuit has been filed after a woman was ejected from a ladies' bathroom by a bouncer that refused to believe that she was actually a woman. The twenty eight year old woman, Khadijah Farmer, from Hell's Kitchen, left the table to go to the women's room at the Caliente Cab restaurant in the West Village following June's Gay Pride Parade.
Federal lawsuit against police settled - Added 12-06-07
A federal lawsuit against a Las Cruces police officer is to cost thousands of dollars by way of a settlement after the officer allegedly stopped a woman on a routine traffic stop and requested a kiss from her. Twenty two year old Mayra Leyva filed the federal lawsuit, claiming that the officer offered to tear up the traffic citations in exchange for a hug and a kiss.
Police Hit With Second Lawsuit After Death Of Boy - Added 12-05-2007
An Allentown man has sued the town and two police officers following a crash in which he was injured and a young boy aged four was killed. This is the second lawsuit to be filed in relation to the case. The mother of the dead boy has already filed a lawsuit, the allegations of which are similar to those made in this latest lawsuit.
Millionaire Sued By Aspiring Model - Added 12-04-07
A former aspiring model has sued a millionaire over claims that he promised to help her modelling career in exchange for sexual favours. Maximilia Cordero claims that the millionaire, Jeffrey Epstein, promised to help her career in exchange for sexual favors. Her lawyer stated: "She went as a young model with hopes of a future."
Lawsuit Against New Jersey Town Modified By Rabbi - Added 12-03-07
A lawsuit that was filed against a New Jersey Town by a Rabbi has been modified after the Rabbi accused the town of persecuting him over his prayer services, which he held at his house. The Rabbi filed his lawsuit against Freehold Township and has modified his lawsuit because he claims that the town is now meddling even further with his religious freedom.