Lawcore.com Legal Topics Archive: October 2005
Air Crash Victims Consider Class Action
The victims of the Air France crash in Toronto are considering a class action lawsuit, claiming that the airline has not done enough to compensate those involved in the crash.
Topic Added October 3rd, 2005
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Man Receives Settlement For Lawsuit Against Police
A settlement of nearly $300,000 has been paid out to a McKeesport man after he filed a federal lawsuit against Mt. Oliver Police for a traffic stop that he alleges was racially motivated.
Topic Added October 4th, 2005
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KB Toys To Leave Bankruptcy Behind
Following plans for re-organization, which have been confirmed by the bankruptcy courts, KB Toys has announced plans to emerge from bankruptcy during the coming week.
Topic Added October 11th, 2005
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Latest Ruling On Kids Of Gay Couples In California
The latest ruling has seen the California Supreme Court provide additional protection for the children of gay couples, as well as further recognizing the rights of same-sex couples when it comes to parenthood.
Topic Added October 12th, 2005
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Russell Crowe Settles Out Of Court Following Assault
Famously aggressive Academy Award winner, Russell Crowe, has reached an out of court settlement with a New York hotel employee after being charged with assault.
Topic Added October 13th, 2005
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Atheist Wins Battle Over School Pledge
An Atheist has won a crucial battle in forcing the US Supreme Court to change the Pledge of Allegiance in public school, as he has won support from U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton.
Topic Added October 20th, 2005
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$1 Billion Judgment Against Insurer Gets Reversed
A one billion dollar judgment against an insurer accused of using substandard parts for vehicle repairs has been reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Topic Added October 24th, 2005
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Study Finds A Dramatic Fall In Tort Trials
A government study recently conducted has found that the number of tort cases in federal court has dropped by around 80% in fewer than 20 years.
Topic Added October 26th, 2005
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Church Lawyers Want To Overturn State Law
Lawyers for the Roman Catholic Church have come forward in a bid to get a state law overturned in order to eliminate the problem of lawsuits filed against the church for childhood sexual abuse.
Topic Added October 28th, 2005
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Doctor Sues Boston Scientific Corp
A doctor from Florida is suing the Boston Scientific Corp for infringing his patents after the corporation developed an artery repair device.
Topic Added October 31st, 2005
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