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Louisiana’s Suit Against Katrina Whistleblowers Dismissed

A federal judge on Aug. 24 dismissed a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana accusing two self-described whistleblowers of illegally copying and circulating documents containing confidential information about homeowners applying to a Hurricane Katrina grant program. U.S. District Judge James …

Knights of Columbus Connecticut Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed

A man who said a Knights of Columbus youth leader sexually abused him decades ago filed a lawsuit past a statute of limitations deadline, a judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill in Bridgeport last week dismissed the lawsuit against …

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Florida Insurance Chief

A federal judge Thursday threw out a lawsuit against Florida’s insurance commissioner even though the official had opposed dismissing the case. Kevin McCarty argued that keeping the litigation alive would have given him the opportunity to clear his name against …

Michigan Lawsuit Tied to Softball Injuries Dismissed

The Michigan appeals court has ruled in favor of a man who accidentally struck a young Muskegon County girl in the face with a softball during practice. Emily French lost at least four teeth and had her jaw wired shut …