Here's a slap for that: AT&T sues Verizon in Ga. over commercials it says are deceptiveNovember 3rd, 2009 AT&T sues Verizon in Ga. over 'map for that' adsATLANTA — AT&T Inc.
Son of late Michigan coach Schembechler sues stepmother over trust accountingNovember 2nd, 2009 Schembechler son sues stepmom over financial trustCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The son of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler is suing his stepmother in Ohio over concerns about a trust her late husband created. Glenn Schembechler III sued Kathryn Schembechler, his father's third wife, in federal court Monday in Columbus, Ohio.
AT&T sues Asian makers of LCD cell-phone screens, alleging price fixingOctober 21st, 2009 AT&T sues screen makers, alleging price fixingNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. has sued the major makers of LCD screens used in cell phones, saying they colluded to raise the prices the carrier paid for 300 million phones.
Nicolas Cage sues former business manager for $20 millionOctober 16th, 2009 Nicolas Cage sues former biz managerLOS ANGELES — Nicolas Cage is suing his former business manager for $20 million, claiming the man's advice led him toward financial ruin. Cage claims in a lawsuit filed Friday that Samuel J.
Michael Jackson's estate sues foundation over trademarks, 'Heal the World' nameSeptember 30th, 2009 Jackson estate sues foundation over nameLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's estate has filed a federal lawsuit against a foundation that bears the name of one of his most famous songs, "Heal the World."
The lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles claims the Heal the World Foundation is improperly using trademarks and Web sites to create the impression they were approved by Jackson to solicit donations. An after-hours phone message to the foundation was not immediately returned.
Chef sues Saudi prince over onerous work conditions and pay at Beverly Hills estateSeptember 30th, 2009 Chef sues Saudi prince over onerous work scheduleLOS ANGELES — A chef is suing a Saudi Arabian prince, alleging that he routinely worked up to 14 hours a day with no overtime pay or time off at the prince's Beverly Hills estate. Pedro Gomez filed the lawsuit Wednesday against 69-year-old Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, his wife and daughter in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Minnesota attorney general sues Arthur Group employment agency, alleges it didn't find jobsSeptember 30th, 2009 Minnesota AG sues employment agency, alleges fraudST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota attorney general's office is accusing an employment agency of not living up to its promise to find jobs for unemployed Minnesota residents.
Bear Stearns' largest stockholder sues auditor, former execs saying bank overvalued itselfSeptember 25th, 2009 Bear Stearns stockholder sues its former execsNEW YORK — Bear Stearns' largest stockholder has sued the company's former top executives and an auditor in New York, saying they fraudulently overstated the value of the company's stock. Bruce Sherman, who owned 5.9 percent of the company's shares, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday.
Former track athlete says Central Connecticut State coach forced him to drink bloodSeptember 19th, 2009 Conn. suit: Track athlete forced to drink bloodNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A former track athlete at Central Connecticut State University has sued the school, saying a coach forced him to drink blood as a kind of "tribal ritual."
The lawsuit filed this week by Kenyan Charles Ngetich claims that in 2005, track coach George Kawecki told Ngetich he'd seen a documentary in which a Kenyan group drank blood, and he wanted Ngetich to drink it.
Bankruptcy judge rejects Verizon objection to sale of Nortel business systems unitSeptember 16th, 2009 Nortel bankruptcy judge denies Verizon objectionWILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday rejected an objection by Verizon Communications Inc.
Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch sues Beyonce over plan to sell a 'Sasha Fierce' fragrance.September 16th, 2009 Abercrombie sues Beyonce over plan for fragranceCOLUMBUS, 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.
Judges in US, Canada approve bankruptcy sale of Nortel business systems unitSeptember 16th, 2009 US, Canadian judges approve Nortel bankruptcy saleWILMINGTON, Del. — Judges in Delaware and Ontario have approved the sale of a Nortel Networks unit that makes communications systems for businesses.
NJ pharmacy tech sues employer over mock holdup, says gunman demanding drugs caused her PTSDSeptember 14th, 2009 NJ pharmacy tech sues employer over mock holdupMOUNT 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.
American dream burns bright, new visa section opensSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With over half a million Indians going to the US, Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer Monday opened a new consular section at the US embassy here that will smoothen the process of getting American visas and and cement people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Canadian inventor sues Idaho, Washington, Oregon universities over yellow mustard seed patentSeptember 4th, 2009 Inventor sues 3 Northwest universities over patentBOISE, Idaho — Three Pacific Northwest universities face a federal lawsuit that accuses them of using a Canadian inventor's patented process to build a better yellow mustard seed without permission. Soheil Sharafabadi filed the lawsuit this summer in U.S.
AT&T sues Verizon over ‘map for that’ ads
