Nebraska casino high-roller facing casino debt charges files civil lawsuit against Harrah’s

November 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.

November 17th, 2009 Neb. court puts ex-UP worker's case back on trackOMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad will have to defend itself from a lawsuit by a former employee who says the company should have done a better job protecting her against West Nile virus.

November 12th, 2009 Lawyer: Ex-NBA star working on Las Vegas debt caseLAS VEGAS — Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson on Thursday gave attorney Jonathan Powell until Nov.

November 12th, 2009 Trial set for Neb. man accused of securities fraudOMAHA, Neb.

November 11th, 2009 Restaurant groups: Alcohol at NY casino is illegalUTICA, N.Y. — Three restaurant-owner associations have sued the New York state liquor board, claiming it illegally granted alcohol catering permits for the Indian-owned Turning Stone Casino and Resort.

November 6th, 2009 Roethlisberger's accuser in suit quits casino jobRENO, Nev. — The woman who filed a lawsuit accusing Ben Roethlisberger of raping her has quit her job at the Lake Tahoe hotel-casino where she claims the assault occurred in the NFL quarterback's penthouse room more than a year ago.

October 27th, 2009 Court to hear arguments on E. Chicago casino moneyINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether a share of East Chicago casino revenues earmarked for economic development should go to a nonprofit corporation or to the city.

October 19th, 2009 Man gets 26 to 90 years in Vegas casino shootingLAS VEGAS — A 53-year-old unemployed house painter has been sentenced to 26 to 90 years in prison for opening fire with a handgun and wounding four people in a Las Vegas casino more than two years ago. Steven Francis Zegrean (zuh-GREEN') apologized Monday before Clark County District Court Judge David Barker handed down a harsher sentence than the 16 to 64 years recommended in a presentencing report.

October 8th, 2009 NY fed court: Joe Frazier can't sue tribe hereNEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York says former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier cannot sue the Oneida Indian Nation because of the tribe's sovereign status. The 2nd U.S.

October 8th, 2009 PANAJI - Information obtained under the Right To Information (RTI) act by a social activist indicates that the Goa chief minister's office "interfered" in transfers of police officials. Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Thursday admitted he might have requested the transfers.

September 24th, 2009 Marine widow cleared of killing husband files suitSAN DIEGO — A widow cleared of murdering her Marine husband has filed a $20 million lawsuit in San Diego, alleging her constitutional and civil rights were violated. The suit, filed Thursday in U.S.

September 23rd, 2009 Harrah's has back-out option in Ohio track buyCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A state Supreme Court decision that allows a vote on a slots proposal could derail plans by Harrah's Operating Co. to purchase a horse track in northeast Ohio.

September 16th, 2009 Court date reset for ex-NBA star's Vegas debt caseLAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas court has pushed back a status check to Oct. 29 for former NBA all-star Antoine Walker, amid talk of possible repayment in an $822,500 casino gambling debt case.

September 14th, 2009 Memorabilia dealer files suit against OJ in VegasLAS 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.

September 8th, 2009 Lawyer: We'll drop suit if Steelers QB admits rapeRENO, Nev. — A former Nevada casino worker who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting would drop her civil lawsuit if he acknowledged the rape and apologized, her attorney said.