Archive for October 17, 2005

Skin Guru Wins Sole Custody of Daughter

After fighting one of the most expensive custody battles in the history of Connecticut's family court, Nicholas Perricone, best-selling author and cosmetic industry giant, was finally awarded sole custody of his seven year old daughter.

Deputy's widow sues pawn shop who sold gun to husband's killer

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The widow of a Wake County sheriff's deputy killed last year on Monday filed a suit against the pawn shop that allegedly sold the weapon used in the crime.

MidAtlantic Airways Pilots Sue

Claiming they were led to believe that their employer, MidAtlantic Airways, was a separate, lower paying company, more than 230 pilots are suing US Airways, America West, Republic Airlines and their union for $400 million.

Probation Officer Sues for Law Enforcement Disability

PEKIN, Ill. -- A probation officer is suing the state of Illinois, demanding that she receive the same comprehensive benefits offered to police and firefighters who are injured and can't work.

Gas Explosion in Missouri Pork Processing Plant Kills 1

A natural gas explosion in a St. Joseph, Missouri Triumph Foods' pork processing plant killed one and injured fourteen others, days before production was to begin.

Health-risks linked to ephedra-free diet supplements

Research performed at the University of California, San Francisco discovered that two ephedra-free diet supplements, Advantra Z and Xenadrine EFX, posed health risks similar to ephedra-based supplements.

Leader of Drug Ring Sentenced to 20 Years

Man receives 20-year sentence for running drug ring in Baltimore.