A federal jury today awarded a Louisiana man who lost his home during hurricane Katrina nearly $3 million in a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance company. The case turned on whether … Continue reading “Jury Awards $2.8 million in Katrina Verdict Against Allstate”
Month: April 2007
Tax Scam Involving Identity Theft of Dead Persons
A woman in California was charged on Thursday for filing false claims against the U.S. with a possible penalty of up to 15 years in prison. The accused admitted to Internal … Continue reading “Tax Scam Involving Identity Theft of Dead Persons”
Physician ‘I’m Sorry’ Legislation
Rhode Island and eight other states are considering joining the 27 states that have already passed bills that allow physicians to apologize to patients when medical errors or complications occur without … Continue reading “Physician ‘I’m Sorry’ Legislation”
Study Finds Illegal Immigrants Rarely Prosecuted
The Associated Press analyzed U.S. Department of Justice prosecutions of those arrested for suspicion of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally and found that, over a five-year period, only about two … Continue reading “Study Finds Illegal Immigrants Rarely Prosecuted”
Dating Website Law Suit Dismissed By State Judge
A Pennsylvania state judge has tossed out a law suit against DontDateHimGirl.com. The website allows women to post photos, comments and warnings about men they have dated. Pittsburgh attorney Todd Hollis … Continue reading “Dating Website Law Suit Dismissed By State Judge”
D.C. Appeal of Gun Ban Case
The Washington, D.C. city government filed a motion on Monday appealing the U.S. D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision last month that invalidated the city’s handgun ban. The city is … Continue reading “D.C. Appeal of Gun Ban Case”
IRS and Department of Justice Sue Jackson Hewitt Franchises
The IRS announced on Tuesday that it has filed suit against five Jackson Hewitt franchises for fraudulent tax return preparation practices. The government alleges that illegal practices by the defendants, such … Continue reading “IRS and Department of Justice Sue Jackson Hewitt Franchises”
Ruling against Katrina evacuees in post-Katrina bridge blockade case
A federal judge in New Orleans held on Tuesday that Jefferson Parish authorities did not violate the constitutional right to travel of two African American Hurricane Katrina evacuees when they … Continue reading “Ruling against Katrina evacuees in post-Katrina bridge blockade case”
Massachusetts Governor Orders Registration of Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick ordered the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to register 26 same-sex marriages that were prohibited from being registered under former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The out-of-state … Continue reading “Massachusetts Governor Orders Registration of Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages”
Supreme Court Rebukes EPA Inaction on Vehicle Emissions
In a 5-4 decision issued today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of a coalition of States and environmental groups petitioning for the reversal of a D.C. Circuit Court of … Continue reading “Supreme Court Rebukes EPA Inaction on Vehicle Emissions”