Lawcore.com Legal Topics Archive: April 2006
Government To Pay Enron Corp. To Settle Lawsuit
Enron Corp. is to be paid over $36 million by the Santa Clara government as a settlement for the termination of electricity contracts according to city officials.
Topic Added April 3rd, 2006
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Student Organization Sued Education Department
The United States Education Department is being sued by a student organization because of a law that is taking the rights to financial aid away from thousands of students who were convicted on drugs charges while receiving financial aid.
Topic Added April 5th, 2006
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Battle Begins Over Teflon Coated Cookware
A $5 billion battle over Teflon coated cookware has started with around 16 lawyer representing over 70 clients due to meet later this month in Des Moines, Iowa.
Topic Added April 6th, 2006
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Bedford Inmates Allege Sexual Abuse
Two infamous inmates at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility have filed lawsuit claiming sexual abuse by prison guards.
Topic Added April 7th, 2006
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British Columbia Ferry Services Hit With First Lawsuit
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. has been hit with its first lawsuit following the sinking recently of the Queen of the North, after which the staff member on charge of health and safety resigned for ‘personal reasons’.
Topic Added April 10th, 2006
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Judge Refuses To Dismiss Lawsuit
A Riverside County judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two high school girls.
Topic Added April 12th, 2006
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School Activities Commission Sued
The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is being sued by four softball coaches for limiting the number of games that can be played by both softball and baseball players.
Topic Added April 13th, 2006
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Surgeon Being Sued By Parents Of Deceased Boy
A doctor who has been linked to a number of deaths in Australia is being sued by the parents of a three-year-old who died after surgery.
Topic Added April 14th, 2006
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Tax Preparation Software Companies To Battle It Out
The tax preparation software company H&R Block Inc. is being sued by another tax preparation software company, Intuit Inc., after being accused of making a television advertisement that is just like one of Intuit’s own advertisements.
Topic Added April 17th, 2006
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Videogame Lawsuit To Move Forward
The Alabama Supreme Court has given the go ahead for a lawsuit to move forward against video game giants Rockstar Games, over killings that took place and were connected to one of the company’s bestselling games, Grand Theft Auto.
Topic Added April 18th, 2006
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World Of Warcraft Maker Sued
The maker of the popular online game, World of Warcraft, has been sued by a 24-year-old.
Topic Added April 19th, 2006
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Largest ADA Settlement Expects Approval
It is thought that a Denver judge is likely to approve the largest settlement in history relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Topic Added April 21st, 2006
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School Districts Sue Over Alleged Racism
Two school districts are filing lawsuits over the break up of a suburban Chicago Athletic League, claiming racism caused many schools to pull out.
Topic Added April 24th, 2006
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Sex Offender Pleads Guilty In Death Of Young Girl
Earlier this week, a convicted sex offender pleaded guilty to the murder of an 11-year-old girl in Chicago, after two young boys were initially accused of committing the crime.
Topic Added April 25th, 2006
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In 911 Case
A lawsuit alleging wrongful death has been filed earlier this week, after the mother of a 6-year-old boy died even though the young boy phoned 911 to get assistance.
Topic Added April 26th, 2006
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Class Action Status Sought On Lawsuit
A class action status is being sought on a lawsuit filed against Bausch & Lomb after a woman allegedly damaged her cornea after using a contact lens solution made by the manufacturer.
Topic Added April 27th, 2006
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Delay In Closing Arguments At Vioxx Trial
The closing arguments at the latest Vioxx trial in Rio Grande have been delayed, which means more waiting for the plaintiffs, the family of the late Leonel Garza, and the defendant, the pharmaceutical giant Merck.
Topic Added April 28th, 2006
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