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Hip Hop Star Sues Promoters in Australia - Added 08-29-08
The hip hop star Timbaland has filed a lawsuit against an Australian promotions company, Showtime Touring Group, claiming that its incompetence has tarnished his reputation, ruined his scheduled local concerts, and resulted in his being slated in the Australian press.
Man Charged Over Deaths of Bison - Added 08-28-08
A man has been charged following the deaths of thirty two bison that wandered from their ranch. Jeff Hawn, a software developer, apparently warned his neighbour to keep the animals off his property, stating that the animals were causing damage and leaving mess everywhere.
Man to Revive Lawsuit Over Lost Pants - Added 08-27-08
Last year former D.C. Administrative Law Judge Roy Pearson attracted national attention after he tried to sue a small dry cleaning company for fifty four million dollars for losing a pair of pants that he had taken in to be cleaned. At the time he lost the case, but the expense and stress of the whole process resulted in the owners of the small dry cleaning business closing two of their three shops.
Charges Against R&B Star Tossed Out - Added 08-26-08
Charges that had been made against R&B star Kelis have been tossed out by a Miami judge recently. She had been charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after being arrested last year having been accused to interfering with a Miami Beach police operation. The star is now promising to sue the police.
Commission Could Face Compensation Payouts of Millions - Added 08-25-08
According to a recent report the province run commission Loto-Quebec could face having to pay out over seven hundred million dollars because of a class action lawsuit that has been filed by gambling addicts in the province. The lawsuit has been filed over addiction to VLTs, which are Video Lottery Terminals.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Taser Death - Added 08-22-08
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the death of a man from Red Deer. Jason Doan died after being shot with a Taser in August 2006 according to the report. The wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by his parents, sister, and daughter, and seeks over one and a half million dollars.
Family of Murdered Student Files Lawsuit Over Security Issues - Added 08-21-08
The family of a murdered UW University student has filed a lawsuit over security issues at the former student's Madison apartment. Brittany Zimmerman was killed earlier this year in April, and the family now claims that there were security issues at her apartment.
Lawsuit Filed over Movie 'Disturbia' - Added 08-20-08
A lawsuit has been filed over the recent hit movie Disturbia, with attorneys claiming that the movie was simply a rip off of the Alfred Hitchcock blockbuster Rear Window. Officials have said that all the reviews of the movie made reference to Rear Window, and that this was because it was essentially a remake of the classic film.
City Settles Former Employee Lawsuit - Added 08-19-08
According to a recent report the city of Watertown has settled a lawsuit that was filed by a former employee who was claiming to be the victim of sex and age discrimination. The lawsuit was filed by former city employee Judith Herzog, but was settled earlier this week.
Attorney Asks For Lawsuit to be Dismissed - Added 08-18-08
The attorney of a police officer from Sioux City has called for a lawsuit against his client to be dismissed. The attorney claims that his client did nothing wrong after being accused of using excessive force against a local bar owner in the city.
Woman Sues Pawtucket Over Shooting - Added 08-15-08
A woman is suing the city of Pawtucket following an incident where the father of her son was shot dead by a city police officer. She claims in her lawsuit that officers were not trained to deal with people with mental problems, and claims that the police officers were too aggressive.

The father of her son, Jason Swift, died after being shot by an officer during a struggle in his apartment back in February of this year. Noelle Farry, the mother of the child, filed the lawsuit after notifying the city of her intention to sue in July.

Mother of Charged Teen Sues School - Added 08-14-08
The mother of a teenage boy that was charged in the fatal beating of an illegal immigrant has sued her son's school for barring him from school in his senior year. She claims that the school violated her son's legal rights by barring him from school during his senior year, and is suing the Shenandoah Valley School District.
Residents File Lawsuit Against Hydro Provider Following Fire - Added 08-13-08
The residents of an apartment complex in Toronto are filing a one hundred million dollar lawsuit against a hydro provider, claiming that it was the firm's fault that a fire erupted at the apartment complex, which then resulted in the residents having to evacuate their homes and find alternative accommodation.
Fired Bank Teller Sues Bank - Added 08-12-08
A bank teller that was refused worker's compensation and later fired after being held at gunpoint during a robbery is suing Regions Financial Corp, accusing the company of outrageous conduct. The lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court earlier this week by former bank teller Angela Whitfield.
Families of Marines Awarded Fifty Five Million - Added 08-11-08
The families of four Marines that were killed in 2004 have been awarded fifty five million dollars by a jury. The four Marines were killed after their helicopter hit an unlighted transmission tower on Camp Pendleton. The jury found that San Diego Gas and Electric had been negligent thus causing the death of the Marines.
Widow Receives Award of Over Five Million - Added 08-08-08
The widow of a man who died in 2003 following surgery at Jewish Hospital has been awarded over five million dollars in compensation. Norman Gene Carroll, the brother of former Gov. Julian Carroll, died in February of 2003 after surgery aimed at inserting a deep brain stimulating device.
Multi Million Dollar Judgement to be Appealed - Added 08-07-08
The owner of a leisure firm has said that he plans to appeal against a multimillion dollar judgement that was awarded to a woman that filed a lawsuit against the company. Milton McGregor , the owner and operator of VictoryLand, said that there is no question that he will be fighting the award.
Group Files Lawsuit Over Road Closure - Added 08-06-08
A group of recreational agencies has filed a lawsuit in relation to the travel management plan for a part of the Lewis and Clark National Forest in north-central Montana. The lawsuit was filed this week in US District Court after the plan was confirmed as the final decision of the Forest Service earlier this year.
Borrower Files Class Action Countersuit Against Lender - Added 08-05-08
A man who borrowed five hundred dollars from a lender, and then found that it had ballooned to over two and a half thousand dollars due to late payment fees, interest, and charges, has filed a class action countersuit against the lender after the lender tried to sue him for failing to repay the loan.
Environmental Groups to Sue US Fish and Wildlife Service - Added 08-04-08
A group of environmental agencies have announced that they plan to file a lawsuit against the US Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming that the service has introduced a policy that allows it to provide protection under the Endangered Species Act for one part of a species' range.
Lawsuit Filed Against SF Homeless Program - Added 08-01-08
A non profit group has filed a lawsuit in relation to a San Francisco homeless program, stating that the program discriminates against disables people. The Berkeley group filed the lawsuit earlier this week against the San Francisco Care not Cash Program.