Woman thrown off plane in Vt. for not covering up while breast-feeding in 2006 sues airlinesOctober 8th, 2009 Woman thrown off plane for breast-feeding suesMONTPELIER, Vt. — A New Mexico woman who was thrown off a plane for breast-feeding her child in 2006 is suing the three airlines involved in operating the flight.
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.
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.
Conn. police officer resigns after being charged with posing as twin brother in sex encounterSeptember 15th, 2009 Conn. police: officer who posed as brother resignsORANGE, Conn. — A Connecticut police officer has resigned after being accused of posing as his twin brother to have sex with a woman.
Police in Fla. lure fugitives with promise of a stimulus check, then make arrestAugust 29th, 2009 Fla. police lure fugitives with stimulus checksMIAMI — Police in Florida are using the promise of a stimulus check to make some arrests. Authorities in Fort Lauderdale say they sent letters to fugitives offering them stimulus money.
Homeless Holocaust survivor leaves surprise $100,000 gift to Israeli universityAugust 9th, 2009 Homeless Holocaust survivor leaves $100,000 giftJERUSALEM —Hebrew University has received a surprise donation of more than $100,000 from an unexpected benefactor — a woman who survived the Nazi Holocaust and appeared to be destitute, a university official said Sunday. Upon her death two years ago, a homeless Holocaust survivor living on the streets of New York City willed the gift to the university.
British woman with prosthetic arm sues Abercrombie for discriminationJune 24th, 2009 British woman with prosthetic arm sues AbercrombieLONDON — A British woman with a prosthetic arm has filed a discrimination claim against Abercrombie & Fitch Co., alleging the U.S. retailer made her work in the stockroom because she didn't conform to its "look policy."
Riam Dean is seeking up to 25,000 pounds ($41,000) in damages at an employment tribunal that began Wednesday.
Going green: Texas woman apparently uses recyclable grocery bag to rob bankJune 9th, 2009 Going green: Woman uses recyclable bag to rob bankAUSTIN, Texas — Going green helped a woman rob an Austin bank. The Travis County Sheriff's Office says a woman held up a bank Tuesday and apparently used a recyclable grocery bag to haul away the greenbacks.
Maine associate basketball coach resigns after student brings sex chargeMay 12th, 2009 Maine associate coach resigns amid sex chargesORONO, Maine — The associate men's basketball coach at Maine has resigned after being charged with making sexual advances on a member of the women's soccer team. Mike Burden resigned Monday after being placed on paid administrative leave a day earlier by Athletic Director Blake James.
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.
Rats! Shopper sues, claims La. Wal-Mart let a large rodent named Norman run free and scare herMay 8th, 2009 Woman sues La. Wal-Mart over 'Norman the nutria'NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing a Wal-Mart store over what she claims was a much-too-close encounter of the furry kind.
Ex-professor in NYC school noose case sues for $200 million, calls firing 'academic lynching'April 22nd, 2009 Ex-prof in NYC school noose case sues for $200MNEW YORK — A professor at Columbia University's Teachers College who was fired over plagiarism allegations is suing the graduate 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, which is affiliated with Columbia University.
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.
Say hello to 'The Woman Who Married the Eiffel Tower'!March 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - An American woman who has married the Eiffel Tower belongs to a rare class of people termed as "objectum sexuals" or those who become love-stricken with inanimate objects. Erika was depicted hugging her "hubby" and even expressing her love for him or it, in a documentary titled "The Woman Who Married the Eiffel Tower".
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