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Man Gets Prison Sentence Over Copyright Infringement - Added 10-31-07
A man has received a sentence of thirty months in prison after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement.
J Lo Wins Lawsuit Against Ex Hubby - Added 10-30-07
Hollywood actress and chart-topping singer Jennifer Lopez has been awarded over half a million dollars after winning a lawsuit that she filed against her ex-husband Ojani Noa.
Man Who Lost Prison Lawsuit Back In Prison - Added 10-29-07
A man who previously lost a lawsuit claiming that he was raped by other inmates while in prison is now back behind bars after being found guilty of robbery.
Lawsuit Against Wow By Beijing Based Company - Added 10-26-07
A software company based in Beijing has filed a lawsuit against the creators of the popular computer game, World of Warcraft, for the illegal use of a number of its Chinese character fonts, according to recent reports
Settlement For Family Of Man That Choked To Death - Added 10-25-07
The family of a man that choked to death has received a settlement after filing a lawsuit against the institutions blamed for the man's death
Disney Sued By Comedy Writer - Added 10-24-07
The world famous Walt Disney Company is being used by a writer/producer, who claims that the company ripped off one of his ideas to create a show.
City Of Chicago Wants Lawsuit To Be Dismissed - Added 10-23-07
The City of Chicago has urged court's to dismiss a lawsuit that was filed by a gay man who claims he was arrested and then beaten by cops for using a cell phone in the back of the police car.
Another Lawsuit Filed Against IBM - Added 10-22-07
Corporate giant IBM has been hit with another lawsuit filed by disgruntled employees that claim they were treated unfairly in terms of payment and breaks while working.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Police Officer - Added 10-19-07
A lawsuit for wrongful death has been filed against an Indianapolis police officer following the death of two people in a high speed car chase that occurred in 2005.
Over Half A Million To J Lo Over Tell-All Book - Added 10-18-07
Hollywood movie star and chart topping singer Jennifer Lopez has been awarded over half a million dollars following a lawsuit against her first husband.
Lawyers Want Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed - Added 10-17-07
Lawyers working on behalf of TV host Nancy Grace and television network CNN have stated that they want a wrongful death lawsuit that has been filed against the host and the television network to be dismissed.
Former County Fire Chief Files Lawsuit - Added 10-16-07
The former Darlington County Fire Chief is considering filing a lawsuit against the county after being fired from the job he held for three years. Robert Watkins is allegedly thinking of filing a civil lawsuit against the county for conspiracy, defamation of character and freedom of speech.
First Minnesota Lawsuit Over Cypher Stent Implant - Added 10-15-07
A man has filed the first Minnesota lawsuit in relation to problems experienced as a result of using the Cypher stent implant by Johnson and Johnson.
Lawsuit Filed Against US Postal Service - Added 10-12-07
A lawsuit has been filed against the US postal service by an attorney who claims that the postal service sold personal details of employees to marketing firms, which was in breach of the US Privacy Act.
Nike Reaches Multi Million Dollar Settlement - Added 10-11-07
Nike has reached a multi million dollar settlement following a lawsuit that was filed against the world renowned corporation on behalf of four hundred black employees from the Niketown Chicago store.
Pet Company Could Face Class Action Lawsuit - Added 10-10-07
A pet food retailer could be facing a class action lawsuit in connection with pet food that was allegedly contaminated and could have resulted in the deaths of dogs and cats in the United Stated.
Class Action Status Granted In UPS Case - Added 10-09-07

A lawsuit filed against the United Parcel Service has been granted class actions status by a federal judge in Pittsburgh.

School Settles Lawsuit Filed By Former Student - Added 10-05-07
A former school student has won over thirty-three thousand dollars by way of settlement from a school district, after claiming that he had tape wrapped around his head by a teacher for talking too much.
Restaurant Critic Faces Lawsuit - Added 10-04-07
A restaurant critic is being sued by a restaurant after he allegedly ordered a fifteen dollar piece of beef and then described it as "miserably tough and fatty."
Man settles lawsuit over popcorn flavoring - Added 10-03-07
A man has reached a settlement with a company after he filed a lawsuit claiming that he suffered health problems as a result of exposure to a chemical in flavoring used on microwave popcorn.
Former Police Chief Files Lawsuit - Added 10-02-07
A former police chief has filed a lawsuit after his contract was not renewed by his district.
Former Classmate Sues Porn Actress - Added 10-01-07
An adult movie actress is being sued by a former classmate, after she was found to be using her name as a stage name to act in pornographic movies.