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US to Pay $17.8M for Jet Crash that Killed 4

December 30th, 2011
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A federal judge has awarded $17.8 million to the family members of four persons who were killed in a December 2008 Marine jet crash. The plane crashed into Don Yoon’s San Diego home, killing his wife, mother-in-law and two daughters instantly. The military admitted it was at fault — the…..

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Toxic Mold Killed Brittany Murphy, Actress’ Mom Sues Ex-Attorneys

December 21st, 2011
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Did toxic mold kill Brittany Murphy? Her mother thinks so, which is why she’s now suing the attorneys that represented Brittany in a suit against the builders of the home in which she died. Sharon Murphy claims they should have told her about a possible wrongful death suit when the……

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Cancer Patient got HIV from Clinic, Lawsuit Claims

December 19th, 2011
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Federal authorities arrested Dr. Meera Sachdeva in August and indicted her on 15 counts of Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

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Will Health Insurance Exchanges Impact You?

December 19th, 2011
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Small businesses often choose health insurance policies for their employees based on the cost. Some businesses may even choose not to provide health policies because they’re simply too expensive.

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Rushing to Shop Online? Beware Legal Pitfalls

December 16th, 2011
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With just days before Christmas, ’tis the season for last-minute holiday shopping. But if you’re planning to make up for procrastination by clicking online, you may want to pay closer attention to the fine print

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Philip Morris Must Pay $99M for Smoker’s Death

December 7th, 2011
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Jesse D. Williams, a long-time smoker, died of lung cancer in 1997.

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TSA Strip Searched 3 Elderly Women?

December 7th, 2011
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Three elderly women from Florida allege that they were the victims of a TSA strip search while leaving JFK Airport last week. Each of the three suffers from an ailment requiring a medical device.

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Transgender Discrimination is Unconstitutional, 11th Cir. Rules

December 7th, 2011
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Is transgender discrimination sex discrimination?

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Rape Victim Must Pay Alimony to Her Attacker

December 7th, 2011
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California woman Crystal Harris, 39, was sexually assaulted by her husband. The primary breadwinner for her family, the rape victim was then ordered to pay alimony to her now ex-husband. Her ex, Shawn Harris, is currently serving time in a state prison after being convicted of the assault in 2008…….

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Sugarland Sued for State Fair Stage Collapse

November 28th, 2011
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Dozens of victims of August’s Indiana State Fair stage collapse are suing country music duo Sugarland, saying the band had the power to cancel the show — but failed to consider spectators’ safety. The lawsuit, filed Nov.

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