Archive for September 12, 2005

Parents offer to drop wrongful death suit -- school district refuses

EL CAJON, Calif. -- The school district has refused an offer by the parents of two students killed in the Santana High School shooting in 2001 to drop their lawsuit if it agrees to hold a conference on school violence.

Man sues over Taser gun stun

GRESHAM, Ore. -- A man who was stunned with a Taser by police is suing the gun's manufacturer, the city and police department for $75,000.

City of Chicago Fined by FAA for Demolition of Meigs Field

The city of Chicago faces a $33,000 Federal Aviation Administration fine for demolition of Meigs Field.

Wisconsin Company Sued for Firing Pregnant Woman

MILWAUKEE -- The federal government is suing a Wisconsin insurance company, alleging it fired an employee because she was pregnant.

Vehicular Homicide, DUI Sentence Includes 12-24 Years in Prison and $30,000 Fine

A Pennsylvania man who was convicted of four counts of vehicular homicide and DUI charges has been sentenced to 12 to 24 year in prison and a $30,000 fine.

U.S. Intervenes in Whistleblower Suit Against HMO

The U.S. attorney's office in Chicago is intervening in a whistleblower lawsuit accusing an Illinois HMO of defrauding the Medicaid health insurance program for the poor.

Family Awarded 6.2 Million in Birth Injury Lawsuit

An Indiana jury has found a doctor liable in a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by the parents of a child who suffered permanent birth injuries.

Parenting Plan Gives Divorcing Parents More Control Over Child Custody Issues

The Model Parenting Plan recently released by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is designed to assist divorcing parents in resolving the parenting issues that frequently cause disputes in court.

Malpractice Suit Alleges Doctor Performed Incorrect Surgery

A Pennsylvania woman filed a malpractice lawsuit last week claiming that a doctor performed the wrong surgery on her in an attempt to treat her inflamed wrist.

Suit Filed Over 3rd Degree Burns Inflicted at Salon

An Issaquah woman is suing the Gene Juarez Salon for third degree burns she received while having her hair highlighted.

Fan Sues Red Sox for Injuries at Game

A 60-year-old Red Sox fan has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the team for injuries sustained in an accident with a vendor dolly in 2002.

Boater Charged with Six Violations of Maritime Law

Keith David Price of Landenburg, Pa has been charged with six violations of Maryland maritime law after his cabin cruiser struck a fishing boat anchored at the mouth of the Choptank River.

Five claims filed against Marine Corps in ether-related fatal car accident

Five claims have been filed against the Marine Corps for allowing a Camp Lejune Marine involved in a fatal 2004 car accident access to ether, in spite of a history of abusing the substance.