Madoff trustee sues Madoff's brother, sons and a niece to recover $198 million for investorsOctober 2nd, 2009 Madoff trustee sues Madoff's family for $198MNEW YORK — A trustee trying to recover Bernard Madoff's assets to reimburse investors has sued his brother, sons and a niece to recover nearly $200 million. The lawsuit was filed Friday in U.S.
SEC sues Mich. man accused of raising millions in fraudulent scheme involved 1,200 investorsSeptember 30th, 2009 SEC sues Mich. man linked to alleged Ponzi schemeDETROIT — Federal regulators are suing a Detroit-area man who is accused of soliciting millions for the leader of a $250 million financial scam.
Northern Idaho human rights activist finds noose on front porch of Spokane homeSeptember 23rd, 2009 Human rights activist finds noose on porchCOEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The education director of a Human Rights Education Institute in Idaho said someone left a noose on the porch of her home in an apparent threat against the black family. Rachel Dolezal said she found the noose Sunday morning just outside her front door in Spokane, Wash.
Notre Dame sues former catering worker over mistake that led to $29,000 tipSeptember 16th, 2009 Notre Dame sues ex-worker over $29,000 tipINDIANAPOLIS — A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame decided it was her lucky day when she received a $29,000 tip, but now the university is suing her to get the money back. The South Bend, Ind., school says in a lawsuit that it paid Sara Gaspar the huge gratuity instead of about $29 because of a clerical error.
Idaho charter school says state illegally barred use of Bible as an instructional textSeptember 1st, 2009 Idaho school sues state over Bible planBOISE, Idaho — A public charter school is suing Idaho officials, saying the state illegally barred use of the Bible as an instructional text. The Arizona-based Alliance Defense Fund filed suit Tuesday in U.S.
Calif. lawmaker sues Schwarzenegger over budget vetoes that cut nearly $500 millionAugust 11th, 2009 Lawmaker sues Schwarzenegger over budget vetoesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's Senate leader has filed a lawsuit against Gov.
Calif. bans threatening noose displays in law prompted by reaction to presidential campaignAugust 7th, 2009 California bans threatening noose displaysSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California law already bans threatening displays of swastikas and burning crosses.
Boston officer suspended over e-mail about Harvard scholar's arrest sues mayor, commissionerAugust 4th, 2009 Suspended Boston officer sues mayor, commissionerBOSTON — A Boston police officer suspended for using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. claims in a federal lawsuit that his civil rights have been violated.
Ex-buyer sues Trump casinos for failed NJ deal, latest wrinkle in bankruptcy caseJuly 29th, 2009 Ex-buyer sues Trump casinos for failed Marina dealATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A decision is nearing on whether Donald Trump can regain control of the Atlantic City casino empire he once ruled, but a new complication has emerged in an already tangled situation.
Ohio teacher sues after being fired over accusations he displayed Bible and preached in classJune 10th, 2009 Teacher accused of displaying Bible sues districtCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio school teacher fired over accusations that he preached Christianity in class says in a $1 million lawsuit that his free speech and civil rights were violated. John Freshwater, an eighth-grade teacher in Mount Vernon, northeast of Columbus, also says he was harassed because of his religion, was defamed and suffered a hostile work environment.
Lemonheads' founder Evan Dando sues General Motors over alleged unauthorized song use in adsJune 6th, 2009 Lemonheads' Dando sues GM over alleged song copyLOS ANGELES — Lemonheads founder Evan Dando (DAN'-doh) is suing General Motors, saying the auto giant copied one of his songs for an ad. Dando sued GM and advertising and licensing firms in federal court Thursday, claiming the automaker violated his copyright on The Lemonheads song "It's a Shame About Ray." The complaint alleges the song was re-recorded and included in a 2008 TV campaign for Chevrolets and Buicks.
Trustee sues overseas money manager, saying should have known about Madoff schemeMay 12th, 2009 Trustee sues money manager in Madoff caseNEW YORK — The trustee overseeing the liquidation of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's assets has sued another investment fund. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in bankruptcy court in Manhattan accused the Harley International Ltd.
Texas officials call off high school sports, academic events until May 11 due to swine fluApril 29th, 2009 Swine flu forces Texas HS officials to halt sportsAUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials on Wednesday postponed all public high school athletic and academic competitions until May 11 because of the swine flu outbreak. The move suspends the baseball and softball seasons and eliminates the regional track championships that were to start Friday, said Charles Breithaupt, executive director of the University Interscholastic League.
NY AG sues home warranty company, claims it cheated consumers nationwideApril 27th, 2009 NY AG sues home warranty company for fraudALBANY, N.Y. — The New York attorney general says a New York City-based home warranty company cheated customers in at least 32 states out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ex-Columbia professor in noose case sues for $200 million, calls firing 'academic lynching'April 22nd, 2009 Ex-Columbia prof in noose case sues for $200MNEW YORK — A Columbia University professor who was fired over plagiarism allegations is suing the school for $200 million. Madonna Constantine filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday calling her 2008 firing an "academic lynching."
Constantine was a clinical psychology professor at Teachers College.
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