Court upholds $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck of Van Buren after contract breachOctober 1st, 2009 Court upholds ruling in fight between Ark truckersLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal appeals court has upheld a $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck Inc.
Federal judge dismisses dress code lawsuit filed by SD tribe; parents may file a new oneSeptember 17th, 2009 Judge dismisses school dress code lawsuit in SDABERDEEN, S.D. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent a South Dakota school district from imposing a dress code.
Former coach Billy Gillispie wants UK countersuit against him moved to federal courtSeptember 15th, 2009 Gillispie wants federal court to decide caseLEXINGTON, Ky. — Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie wants a lawsuit the school filed against him moved to federal court.
Federal judge throws out police officers' lawsuit challenging Houston department's beard banSeptember 10th, 2009 Judge rules Houston police's beard ban is OKHOUSTON — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Houston Police Department's ban on beards. The department says gas masks can't properly be worn with beards.
Mesa to fight Delta Air Lines suit to end contract with Mesa and FreedomAugust 29th, 2009 Mesa to fight Delta on contract suitNEW YORK — Mesa Air Group Inc. said Friday it will fight Delta Air Lines Inc.'s attempt to end its contract with the regional airline and Mesa subsidiary Freedom Airlines Inc.
Chrysler sues Daimler, accuses breach of contract over delivery of crucial 2010 vehicle partsAugust 26th, 2009 Chrysler sues Daimler over key 2010 vehicle partsNEW YORK — Chrysler Group LLC has sued Daimler AG, accusing the German automaker of failing to abide by contracts requiring it to supply crucial parts and putting the production of key 2010 Chrysler vehicles in jeopardy. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company said without the Daimler-supplied steering columns and torque converters it will be unable to produce several 2010 model-year vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV.
Department of Justice, Dynamics Research reach $15M settlement for 1990s fraud caseAugust 14th, 2009 Dynamics Research reaches $15M settlement with DOJWASHINGTON — The Department of Justice said that Dynamics Research Corp., a consulting, engineering and information technology services provider, will pay the United States $15 million plus interest to settle allegations of a 1990s kickback scheme related to contracts with the Air Force. On Thursday the DOJ detailed the settlement agreement, which says from 1997 to 2000, DRC's vice presidents Paul Arguin and Victor Garber steered Air Force contracts for computer equipment and services to companies owned by themselves, Arguin's wife and others, in exchange for kickbacks and inflated contract prices.
Judge tosses lawsuit against ordinance that would require Philly tour guides to be licensedAugust 6th, 2009 Judge tosses lawsuit against Philly tour guide lawPHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a free-speech lawsuit in which Philadelphia tour guides challenged an ordinance that would require them to take tests and be licensed. The Philadelphia City Council passed the ordinance last year hoping to ensure tourists aren't misinformed by poorly trained guides.
Federal judge in Nashville, Tenn., dismisses lawsuit over German art seized by the NazisJuly 30th, 2009 Lawsuit over seized German art is dismissedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge in Nashville has dismissed a lawsuit by a Holocaust survivor and his family against the German government over an extensive art collection seized by the Nazis.
Federal judge dismisses former GOP House candidate's lawsuit against DA in Penn.July 16th, 2009 Ex-candidate's suit against DA in Penn. dismissedCLEARFIELD, Pa.
University of Kentucky seeks to dismiss, move former basketball coach Billy Gillispie's suitJune 29th, 2009 Kentucky seeks to move Billy Gillispie lawsuitLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place.
Judge upholds $4 million verdict in "Flip This House" lawsuit in SC by creator against A&EJune 18th, 2009 Judge upholds $4M verdict in "Flip" lawsuit in SCCHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal judge in South Carolina has upheld a $4 million verdict for the creator and one-time host of cable television's "Flip This House".
9/11 families angered by Justice Dept. brief supporting Saudi royal family in attack lawsuitMay 30th, 2009 9/11 families angered by US support for SaudisNEW YORK — Relatives of Sept. 11 victims say they're angry that the Justice Department is supporting the Saudi royal family's bid to be removed from a 9/11 lawsuit.
Apex court to hear graft case against Vijayan in MayApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday decided it will hear in May a lawsuit that alleges delay in sanction by the Kerala government to prosecute former state power minister and Communist Party of India-Marxist state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in a corruption case. The aex court had initially declined to hear the public interest lawsuit and dismissed it.
Apex court to hear graft case against Vijayan in MayApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday decided it will hear in May a lawsuit that alleges delay in sanction by the Kerala government to prosecute former state power minister and Communist Party of India-Marxist state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in a corruption case. The aex court had initially declined to hear the public interest lawsuit and dismissed it.