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Lawsuit Filed Over Jenni Rivera Plane Crash Death

The husband of Jenni Rivera is suing the owners of the plane that crashed in northern Mexico in December 2012, killing the Mexican-American pop star and six others. City News Service says former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Esteban Loaiza filed …

Dead Worker’s Wife Sues Metro-North for $30M

The widow of a Metro-North worker who was struck and killed by a train last May is suing the railroad for $30 million. The lawsuit accusing the railroad of negligence was filed Friday in federal court in Connecticut by Hannah …

Lawsuit Filed Against New Jersey Officials Over Traffic Jams

Six New Jersey residents have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Chris Christie, the state of New Jersey, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and others over traffic jams in September. The suit filed in federal court …

Another Lawsuit Filed in West Virginia Gas Line Explosion

Another lawsuit has been filed over the December gas line explosion in Sissonville, W. Va. The suit was filed this week in Kanawha County Circuit Court against NiSource and subsidiary Columbia Gas Transmission. The Dec. 11 explosion and blaze destroyed …

DUI Victim’s Family Sues Oregon Restaurants

The family of a Cottage Grove, Ore., woman who was killed by a drunken driver is suing the man and two restaurants that served him alcohol. In the suit filed in Lane County Circuit Court, the family of Theresa Grondona …

Colorado Stoned Driving Bill Attracts Lawsuit

A stoned driving bill awaiting the Colorado governor’s signature is being challenged by a northern Colorado man who wants to block the measure. Brandon Baker of Nunn says he uses marijuana for religious reasons and that the blood limit at …

Suit Filed Over Crash Involving Alabama Cheerleader Bus

A family is suing over a fatal crash involving a bus that was carrying University of Alabama cheerleaders back to campus after the national championship football game in January. A statement released Thursday by the Beasley Allen law firm says …

Iowa Workers’ Comp Commissioner Sues Governor in Federal Court

The state’s workers’ compensation commissioner is suing Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, and members of the governor’s staff in federal court alleging discriminating for political reasons and because he’s gay. Christopher Godfrey’s lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court …

Lawsuit Claims Red Bull Boost No Better Than Coffee

Red Bull, the popular energy drink whose slogan is “gives you wings,” provides no more energy than a cup of coffee or a caffeine pill, according to a lawsuit made public on Wednesday. The lawsuit claims that Red Bull uses …

2 Injured in Missouri Mall Shooting File Lawsuit

Two shoppers injured in a shooting at a suburban Kansas City, Mo., mall are suing the mall’s operators. Dilon Yates and Rochelle Moore claim in the lawsuit that Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group did not provide adequate security at the Independence …