Overuse of denture cream with zinc prompts lawsuits nationwide by people claiming nerve damageOveruse of denture cream with zinc sparks lawsuits MIAMI — When he began getting weak, 61-year-old Ronald Beaver figured he might just be feeling his age. Eventually his problem was traced to a serious blood disorder caused by low levels of copper. NY exec likely to claim emotional distress in wife’s beheading, try to avoid murder convictionPsychiatric defense likely in NY wife beheading BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man accused of beheading his wife at the television station they founded to counter stereotypes of Muslims is likely to claim emotional distress was behind the killing in hopes of avoiding a murder conviction. Tulsa teen alleges Abercrombie & Fitch store did not hire her because of religious head scarfTeen alleges discrimination by Abercrombie & Fitch TULSA, Okla. — A federal lawsuit filed against clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch alleges that the manager at an Oklahoma store refused to hire a 17-year-old Muslim girl because she wore a head scarf. Apex court dissatisfied over Mayawati government’s replyNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Friday said it was not satisfied with the Uttar Pradesh government’s explanation on its violation of the court’s Sep 8 order that all construction be stopped immediately at Dalit leaders’ memorials in Lucknow. Judge rules that former maid’s wrongful discharge lawsuit against Kobe Bryant can go forwardJudge: Maid’s suit against Kobe Bryant can proceed SANTA ANA, Calif. — A judge in California has ruled that Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant’s former housekeeper can continue her wrongful discharge case but can’t sue for emotional distress. Ariz. couple suing state, Walmart over sexual abuse allegations for their kids’ bath picturesArizona parents sue over kids’ bath pictures PHOENIX — An Arizona couple accused of sexual abuse after taking bath-time photos of their children and then trying to have them developed at Walmart are suing the state and the retail giant. Arkansas basketball announces suspension following rape investigation; players weren’t chargedRape claim leads to Arkansas suspension LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey said Thursday he will suspend at least one player 2-3 games following a rape investigation that did not result in charges. Puerto Rico man seeks $12 million for wrongful imprisonment in Canadian’s slayingPR man seeks $12 million for wrongful conviction SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A wrongfully convicted Puerto Rico man who spent eight months in maximum security prison for the 2005 slaying of a Canadian businessman has sued more than a dozen police officials and prosecutors for his ordeal, his lawyer said Thursday. QB’s lawyer says rape allegation part of accuser’s fear of losing jobQB’s lawyer says rape allegation part of job fears CARSON CITY, Nev. — Lawyers for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said in court documents made available Thursday that the woman who has accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino concocted the story, in part, to try to shield herself from possible layoffs at the resort. Lawyers try to stop Ohio from carrying out second unprecedented attempt to execute inmateLawyers try to stop second Ohio execution try COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawyers plan state and federal lawsuits and a request to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland to stop next week’s unprecedented second execution attempt of a man whose lethal injection failed on Tuesday. Wis. newspaper apologizes after outing Web critic who called town leader overweight, overpaidWis. paper faces backlash for outing Web critic MADISON, Wis. — Getting named the local paper’s Person of the Year was supposed to be an honor for small-town politician Dean Zuleger. But the award only enraged many townspeople. White House offers $25M in grants to explore alternatives to costly medical malpractice suitsWhite House seeks ways to curb malpractice suits WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Thursday announced $25 million in grants for states and health care systems to experiment with alternatives to costly medical malpractice lawsuits, an issue that long has divided Washington. Lawyers fighting lethal injection seek info from Ohio inmate whose execution was haltedLawyers want info after failed Ohio execution COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawyers challenging Ohio’s lethal injection process want to interview a death row inmate whose problem-plagued execution was halted after two hours. Ishrat’s mother moves apex court against suspension of magistrate’s reportNEW DELHI - The mother of college student Ishrat Jahan, who had been killed by Gujarat police along with three others in Ahmedabad June 2004 for allegedly being a terrorist, Thursday moved the Supreme Court against Gujarat High Court’s order suspending a magistrate’s report which said her daughter was innocent and the killings “staged”. Government declines view on decriminalising gay sex (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - The government Thursday refrained from taking a view on the Delhi High Court’s ruling decriminalising gay sex, and said it was for the Supreme Court to rule on the appropriateness of the verdict. But a promised home ministry statement on the issue did not materialise till Thursday evening. Discover posts 3rd quarter profit helped by gain from lawsuit, raises loan-loss reservesDiscover Financial’s 3Q profit more than triples CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Discover Financial Services said Thursday it more than tripled its profit in the fiscal third quarter, helped by a payment from a lawsuit settlement. Discover posts 3rd quarter profit helped by gain from lawsuit, reduces loan-loss reservesDiscover 3Q profit rises, reserves lowered CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Discover Financial Services says it was profitable during its fiscal third quarter, helped by a payment from a lawsuit settlement. Oneok drops lawsuit against Twitter for trademark infringement 1 day after filing itOneok drops trademark lawsuit against Twitter TULSA, Okla. — One day after natural gas distributor Oneok Inc. sued social networking site Twitter for trademark infringement, the company said Wednesday the issue has been resolved and it will drop the lawsuit. Government refrains from view on decriminalising gay sexNEW DELHI - The government Thursday refrained from taking a view on the Delhi High Court’s ruling decriminalising gay sex, and said it was for the Supreme Court to rule on the appropriateness of the verdict. Judges in US, Canada approve bankruptcy sale of Nortel business systems unitUS, Canadian judges approve Nortel bankruptcy sale WILMINGTON, Del. — Judges in Delaware and Ontario have approved the sale of a Nortel Networks unit that makes communications systems for businesses. Retailer Abercrombie sues singer Beyonce, says plan for ‘Sasha Fierce’ scent breaks trademarkAbercrombie sues Beyonce: fragrance plan stinks COLUMBUS, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has sued singer Beyonce Knowles, saying her plan for a fragrance named after her alter ego Sasha Fierce violates the teen clothing retailer’s trademark. Wealthy Russian-American exporter gets 8 years for sex with girls from Russian orphanagesPa. man gets 8 years for sex with Russian orphans PHILADELPHIA — A wealthy Russian-American car exporter was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for procuring girls from a Russian orphanage to have sex with them. Notre Dame sues former catering worker over mistake that led to $29,000 tipNotre Dame sues ex-worker over $29,000 tip INDIANAPOLIS — A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame says it was her lucky day when the school tipped her $29,000 in her check. But now the university is suing to get back the money she says she’s already spent. Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch sues Beyonce over plan to sell a ‘Sasha Fierce’ fragrance.Abercrombie sues Beyonce over plan for fragrance COLUMBUS, Ohio — Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is suing singer Beyonce Knowles over her plans for a fragrance named after Sasha Fierce, her alter ego. Death of financier accused of Ponzi scheme revives old questions about Taiwanese native’s pastFinancier’s sudden death revives old questions SANTA ANA, Calif. — International financier Danny Pang seemed to represent the ultimate success story: a self-made Taiwanese immigrant with a gold-plated resume and an investment company that raked in hundreds of millions from the wealthy in his homeland. Bankruptcy judge rejects Verizon objection to sale of Nortel business systems unitNortel bankruptcy judge denies Verizon objection WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday rejected an objection by Verizon Communications Inc. to Nortel Networks’ $900 million sale of a unit that makes communications systems for businesses. Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade in mediation over lawsuits filed by former business venture partnersDwyane Wade at mediation over business lawsuits MIAMI — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade attended a mediation session Wednesday aimed at settling lawsuits filed by his former business partners, but no deal was immediately reached. Verdict reserved on status of parliament’s first meetingNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday reserved its verdict on a lawsuit asking if parliament’s first meeting each year should also be considered its first session, requiring the president’s address. Biographer: Abu Ghraib soldier should set up own Web site to promote ‘England, the celebrity’Biographer’s battle with Abu Ghraib soldier builds MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The biographer for a former Army reservist involved in the Abu Ghraib prisoner-abuse scandal says the soldier’s agent should stop using a Web site designed to promote the book and instead build his own “to promote Lynndie England, ‘the celebrity.’” Appeals court: Contractor’s lawsuit against Halliburton claiming rape in Iraq can go to trialCourt: Contractor’s rape case can go to trial NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court says a Texas woman’s lawsuit alleging she was raped by military contractor co-workers in Iraq can go to court. Former ‘Hollywood Madam’ gets probation in Nevada for meth, oxycodone drug convictionsHeidi Fleiss gets probation in Nevada drug case LAS VEGAS — Former “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss was sentenced Tuesday to three years probation on felony drug charges stemming from her arrest in the rural Nevada town where she lives, her lawyer said. Delhi child rights panel moves apex court on gay sexNEW DELHI - Delhi’s child-rights panel Tuesday moved the Supreme Court opposing a high court ruling decriminalising homosexuality, saying it would permit sex between men as young as 18. The Fray band members sue manager over copyrights to songsThe Fray sues manager over copyrights to songs DENVER — The Fray songwriting duo of Joseph King and Isaac Slade on Monday filed a lawsuit against their manager over the copyrights to their songs. Boxer Mayweather sued over loan for luxury Mercedes Maybach, bank seeks more than $167KBoxer Mayweather sued over loan for luxury sedan LAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being sued by a bank in Las Vegas for more than $167,000 unpaid on a loan for a half-million-dollar luxury car. Lawyer seeks to strike alleged rape victim’s statement in Roethlisberger lawsuitLawyer: Strike alleged rape victim’s statement CARSON CITY, Nev. — A lawyer for several Lake Tahoe hotel employees named in a civil suit that accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape says the lawsuit and timing of events are the “cold, calculated vengeance of a woman scorned.” Memorabilia dealer robbed by OJ Simpson seeks civil damages in Las Vegas lawsuitMemorabilia dealer files suit against OJ in Vegas LAS VEGAS — A memorabilia dealer who blames his heart attacks on the stress of being robbed at gunpoint by O.J. Simpson is suing the former football star and five other men who were in the room during the heist, seeking unspecified civil damages. Teens tossed from NJ ballpark over refusing to stand during ‘God Bless America’ file lawsuitNJ teens sue over ‘God Bless America’ ejection TRENTON, N.J. — Three teenagers who say they were tossed from a New Jersey ballpark over their refusal to stand during the song “God Bless America” are suing the minor league Newark Bears. Appeals court blocks land swap between BLM and miner Asarco, citing bad environmental analysisAppeals court blocks BLM-Asarco land swap PHOENIX — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that a land exchange between the federal Bureau of Land Management and copper miner Asarco LLC violates environmental laws as proposed. Coroner says no foul play in death of Calif. financier accused of multimillion Ponzi schemeNo foul play in death of indicted Calif. financier SANTA ANA, Calif. — Authorities have ruled out foul play in the death of a financier accused of using millions of dollars from international investors to fund a lavish lifestyle complete with vacations and personal jets. Sprint affiliate iPCS sues to block Virgin Mobile acquisitionSprint affiliate sues over Virgin deal KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp. affiliate iPCS Inc. is asking an Illinois court to block the wireless provider’s planned acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA Inc. Apex court gives Kerala 16 days to pay teachers’ arrearsNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday warned the Kerala government that it would face a scrutiny of expenses on ministers and legislators if part-time teachers were not paid their arrears, pending for 17 years, by this month. Uttar Pradesh stopped from scrapping free education for all poorNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday disallowed the Uttar Pradesh government from withdrawing the provision of free education beyond class 10 from poor general and backward category students in the state while retaining it for Dalit and tribal students. Jury selection begins in civil trial over New Orleans crime camera programTrial beginning over New Orleans’ crime cameras NEW ORLEANS — Jury selection is under way in the civil trial over New Orleans’ problem-plagued crime camera system. Children of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. back in court, wrangle over inheritanceKing children return to court in estate dispute ATLANTA — The surviving children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King are back in court, wrangling over their parents’ estates. Court slaps fine on Medha PatkarNEW DELHI - A city court Monday rejected Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar’s plea to allow her not to appear in the court and also imposed a fine of Rs.500 on her. First trial over whether FEMA trailer fumes sickened Katrina, Rita victims opens in La.First trial over FEMA trailer fumes opens in La. NEW ORLEANS — A jury has been picked in New Orleans for the first trial over whether victims of hurricanes Rita and Katrina were exposed to potentially dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers. Apex court notice to Maharashtra on police chief appointmentNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a lawsuit challenging its appointment of S.S. Virk as the state police chief despite his dubious service record and a corruption case pending against him in Punjab. NJ pharmacy tech sues employer over mock holdup, says gunman demanding drugs caused her PTSDNJ pharmacy tech sues employer over mock holdup MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A New Jersey pharmacy technician who says she was traumatized when a masked gunman burst into her store demanding OxyContin is suing her employers for arranging the mock holdup. Coroner: No foul play in death of indicted California financier Pang, no death cause namedCoroner: No foul play in death of Calif. financier SANTA ANA, Calif. — Foul play was ruled out Sunday in the death of indicted financier Danny Pang but it could be months before the details of his death are revealed, authorities said. South Dakota school dress code proves a hardship, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe sues districtSchool dress code proves a hardship for SD tribe EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. — Carol Moran spent all she could spare on new school clothes for her 15-year-old daughter. Then she found out a new dress code had been imposed at the junior high school that serves the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Appeals court dismisses suit against defense firm that worked at Abu Ghraib prisonAppeals court dismisses Abu Ghraib lawsuit WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit claiming contractors for defense firm CACI International Inc. abused detainees at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Balsillie, NHL sweeten offers to buy Phoenix CoyotesBalsillie, NHL sweeten offers for Coyotes PHOENIX — The fate of the floundering Phoenix Coyotes finally is in the hands of a U.S. bankruptcy judge after Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie and the NHL sweetened their offers to buy the team at the last minute. Maker’s Mark: Seeing red over red wax seal on tequila bottles, claims trademark infringementMaker’s Mark: Seeing red over wax seal on tequila LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maker’s Mark Distillery, famous for the distinctive wax seal atop its Kentucky bourbon, is seeing red over what it considers a trademark infringement by some liquor competitors. Chancellor backs Arkansas coach Pelphrey following investigation into alleged rapeChancellor backs Arkansas coach Pelphrey LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The chancellor of the University of Arkansas gave unqualified support Friday to basketball coach John Pelphrey, calling him the man who is “going to turn it around” after police investigated three players over an alleged rape. Allstate agrees to $4.5 million settlement with about 90 former employees in age bias caseAllstate settles age bias case with EEOC ST. LOUIS — Allstate Insurance Co. will pay $4.5 million to about 90 employees to settle an age discrimination lawsuit. The settlement was announced Friday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office in St. Louis. Photographer Annie Leibovitz gets extension on $24M loan, buys back copyright to life’s workAnnie Leibovitz buys back copyright to her photos NEW YORK — Annie Leibovitz has won an extension on a $24 million loan in a financial dispute that threatened her rights to her famous images, the two sides said in a joint statement Friday. NHL commissioner defends timeline for league submitting Coyotes bidBettman defends timeline for NHL bid PHOENIX — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he didn’t decide to submit a bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes until “about 24 hours” before it was submitted on Aug. 25. Maker’s Mark takes aim at high-end tequila product in trademark infringement suitMaker’s suit deals with red wax seal LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maker’s Mark Distillery has filed a federal lawsuit accusing some competitors of a trademark infringement by allegedly copying the Kentucky bourbon maker’s famous red wax seal. Photographer Annie Leibovitz gets extension on $24M loan, retains copyright to life’s workAnnie Leibovitz retains copyright to her photos NEW YORK — Annie Leibovitz has won an extension on a $24 million loan in a financial dispute that threatened her rights to her famous images, the two sides said in a joint statement Friday. Judge doesn’t show his hand as Coyotes bankruptcy auction enters 2nd dayJudge doesn’t show his hand in Coyotes case PHOENIX — The auction for the Phoenix Coyotes entered its second and final day Friday and, after four months, the judge is offering few hints on his decision. |
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