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Lawsuit Targets School Bus Camera Violations in 2 Texas Cities

A lawsuit claims two Texas cities are illegally using cameras to ticket drivers accused of ignoring stop signs that extend from school buses as students get on and off the vehicles, arguing that among other issues, the state Legislature hasn’t …

Illinois Man Sues Purina in Dog’s Death

The death of a 9-year-old Pomeranian from eating a dog treat is hardly “what nature intended,” according to a lawsuit filed this week. An Illinois man has sued Nestle Purina Petcare Co and Wal-Mart Stores Inc, saying his dog died …

Arkansas Court to Hear Arguments in Ticketmaster Case

The Arkansas Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in the case of an Arkadelphia man who says he was charged nearly $50 in fees when he bought concert tickets. Corey McMillian sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation last year …

2 People Sue Oklahoma Ambulance Company

Two Tulsans have sued EMSA seeking class-action status for members of the agency’s utility fee program they claim were fraudulently charged for ambulance service despite paying the fee. The lawsuit was filed Friday in Tulsa County District Court by Priscilla …

BofA Investor Lawsuit Wins Class-Action Status

Investors suing Bank of America Corp won class-action status for their lawsuit accusing the bank of fraudulently misleading them about the 2008 takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co and the size of Merrill’s losses and bonus payouts. U.S. District Judge …

6 Costa Concordia Passengers Sue in Miami Court

Six Costa Concordia passengers have filed lawsuits in U.S. federal court in Miami seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The lawsuit filed Friday seeking $460 million in damages names Costa Cruise Lines and its parent company Carnival Corp. …

Judge OKs Initial Class Action in South Carolina Defective Stucco Lawsuit

A state judge has granted preliminary class-action status to lawsuits alleging defective stucco work on homes in Sun City Hilton Head. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports Judge J. Michael Baxley issued the order last month. The class action …

Ex-Yarnell’s Employee Sues Over Company’s Closing

A former worker is seeking class status for a lawsuit against Yarnell’s Ice Cream, claiming the Searcy company didn’t give workers the required 60-day notice that the plant would close. The family-owned company, in business for more than 75 years, …