Nebraska high-roller facing casino debt charges files civil lawsuit against Harrah'sNovember 19th, 2009 Nebraska high-roller sues casino giant Harrah'sLAS VEGAS — A Nebraska philanthropist facing felony charges stemming from almost $15 million in Las Vegas gambling debts is suing casino giant Harrah's Entertainment for alleged breach of contract, conspiracy and negligence. Terrance "Terry" Watanabe also filed a complaint Thursday with the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Actor James Woods sues RI hospital over brother's 2006 death, case to go to trial MondayNovember 6th, 2009 Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's deathWARWICK, R.I. — Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.
Judge gives NCAA until Wednesday to turn over original records on Florida State cheating caseOctober 23rd, 2009 Fla. judge gives NCAA more time to release recordsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A judge has given the NCAA until 2 p.m.
Culture Clash: Dispute between yogurt makers over Greek-style secrets lands in courtOctober 21st, 2009 Soured yogurt relationship prompts lawsuitsCONCORD, N.H. — As a growing number of manufacturers compete to meet consumer demand for thick, tangy Greek-style yogurt, it's not only the yogurt that's getting strained.
Charge dismissed against Wisconsin wife involved in revenge plot against cheating husbandOctober 19th, 2009 Charge dismissed in assault on cheating husbandCHILTON, Wis. — A judge has dismissed a felony charge against a Wisconsin woman accused of plotting with her husband's lovers to lure him to a motel where he ended up tied to a bed with his penis glued to his stomach.
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.
'You Light Up My Life' writer sues ex-fiancee, seeks return of $60K ring, other giftsOctober 13th, 2009 'You Light Up My Life' writer sues ex-fianceeNEW YORK — The Oscar-winning songwriter behind "You Light Up My Life" says his former fiancee did just that to him — but hid the fact that she already was married. Joseph Brooks filed a fraud suit Tuesday seeking at least $2 million in damages and the return of a $550,000 bank account, a $60,000 engagement ring and other expensive presents he says he gave to Joaly Gomez.
Coach sues Target over bags it says are copies of its Ergo, Signature Patchwork designsOctober 5th, 2009 Coach sues Target over bags it says are copiesNEW YORK — Coach Inc. is suing low-price retailer Target Corp.
Fla. appeals court says NCAA must release documents in Florida State cheating caseOctober 1st, 2009 Appeals court: NCAA must open records in FSU caseTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that the NCAA must release documents on Florida State's appeal of an academic cheating penalty.
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.
NCAA: FSU cheating case should not be public record; decision expected at a later dateSeptember 25th, 2009 NCAA: FSU cheating case should not be made publicTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA is again arguing that its communication with Florida State on the university's academic cheating case should not be public record.
Detroit rapper Eminem's music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Eminem's music publisher takes Apple to courtDETROIT — Eminem's music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. Eight Mile Style LLC is suing Apple Inc., claiming it never authorized the use of 93 songs in a downloadable format on the popular iTunes service.
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.
Chinese police arrest over 1,000 people for cheating`August 31st, 2009 BEIJING - Chinese police have busted nearly 280 gangs and arrested over 1,000 people for cheating, the public security ministry said Monday. The suspects usually called the victims on the phone and pretended to be their superiors, long-lost friends, even Mafia members before asking the victims to deposit money in their bank accounts.
Clarification: Teacher-Bible storyAugust 31st, 2009 Clarification: Teacher-Bible storyMOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In a story Aug. 27, The Associated Press reported that the family of a student who said a science teacher burned a cross on his arm settled a federal lawsuit with the school district.
