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    John J. Wild, 95; researcher advanced medical uses of ultrasound  Oct 3, 2009
    jury over a claim of defamation and breach of contract after the Minnesota Foundation and Amherst H. Wilder Foundation closed his laboratory. At the time, the Guinness Book of Records called it the world s largest defamation judgment. (Boston Globe)

    Forum: State should honor promise to teachers  Oct 3, 2009
    At worst, this is a clear breach of contract between the state and teachers who were promised a salary supplement if they completed a rigorous nationally recognized certification process ... However, I believe their decision to take away what the state promised to current recipients is a clear breach of contract, and it sends the message to educators that promises are valid only as long as the politicians in power want to honor them. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    City might have legal right to cut sewer service (2096)  Oct 3, 2009
    Earlier this week, the city filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in a breach of contract lawsuit against the tribe, asking it to pay at least 140,993 of 639,000 in in-lieu of tax payments for the fiscal year. Doing so would prevent layoffs, said City Administrator Jan Willis. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Tribe: City's deal is unfair  Oct 1, 2009
    In a breach of contract lawsuit against the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Coquille Economic Development Corp., the city filed a motion Monday seeking an interim court order to offset losses from unpaid tribal bills ... Breach of Contract, simple and clear. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Rather's lawsuit against CBS tossed out  Oct 1, 2009
    A New York court yesterday dismissed Dan Rather's $70 million breach of contract lawsuit against CBS Corp., noting that the network continued to pay the anchor $6 million a year even after he left the evening news broadcast ... The five-judge panel in the state Supreme Court's appellate division ruled unanimously that a lower court "erred in declining to dismiss Rather's breach of contract claim against CBS.". (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Appeals Court Dismisses Dan Rathers Suit Against CBS  Sep 30, 2009
    NEW YORK (September 29, 2009)--An appeals court has dismissed Dan Rather's $70 million breach of contract lawsuit against CBS Corp.. Rather sued CBS and its top executives in 2007, claiming they removed him from his "CBS Evening News" anchor post after controversy over a report about President George W. Bush's military service. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Ex-police chief files lawsuit against town  Sep 30, 2009
    SPRINGFIELD, S.C. Dennis Bing Jones, who was terminated from his position as Springfield police chief in April, has filed a lawsuit against the town of Springfield for breach of contract. Jones claims he had performed his duties in the manner to which he was contractually obligated and in conformity with the legitimate expectations of the mayor and town council, yet despite such performance, he was terminated in or around April 2009. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Owner, county settle lawsuit over ponds  Sep 30, 2009
    On May 29, an Orangeburg County jury awarded property owner Janice Hiott $10,000 for actual damages on her breach of contract claim against the county. It also awarded her $210,000 on a separate negligence claim after it determined that Orangeburg County s actions were responsible for causing damage to her property. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Chucky Mullins 20 years later: What is his legacy?  Sep 30, 2009
    "I told him we just didn't have room for him," says Brewer, who was fired by Ole Miss in 1993 but sued the school for breach of contract and in 1999 was awarded more than $200,000. "But Chucky looked me right in the eye and kept telling me that if we gave him a scholarship, he would earn it, and that we wouldn't be sorry.(3 of 3)"I told him that if another recruit backed out of his commitment, I'd call him. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Rather suit dismissed  Sep 30, 2009
    A New York court yesterday dismissed Dan Rather s $70 million breach of contract lawsuit against CBS Corp., noting that the network continued to pay the anchor $6 million a year even after he left the evening news broadcast. Rather sued CBS and its top executives in 2007, claiming he had been removed from his CBS Evening News anchor post over a report that examined President George W. Bush s military service. (Boston Globe)

    NYT: Jacksons doctor has two different sides  Sep 30, 2009
    HOUSTON - Dr. Conrad Murray, who became famous for treating Michael Jackson just before the stars death, has been sued more than a dozen times for claims including breach of contract and unpaid child support. Yet he has never been sued for malpractice. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Without Bush, media lose interest in war caskets...  Sep 30, 2009
    Without Bush, media lose interest in war caskets. By: Chief Political Correspondent September 29, 2009. (The Drudge Report)

    O'Melveny & Myers Wins Dismissal of Remaining Claims for Disney in Pooh Copyright Suit  Sep 30, 2009
    That fraud and breach of contract suit was dismissed in 2005, after a state court judge determined that a private investigator for the Slesingers. Disney, meanwhile, tried and failed to terminate SSI's Pooh rights in federal court. (Law.com)

    Dan Rathers $70 million CBS suit is dismissed  Sep 30, 2009
    Former CBS news anchor Dan Rather sued the network for breach of contract ... NEW YORK - A New York court on Tuesday dismissed Dan Rathers $70 million breach of contract lawsuit against CBS Corp., noting that the network continued to pay the anchor $6 million a year even after he left the evening news broadcast ... The five-judge panel ruled unanimously that a lower court erred in declining to dismiss Rathers breach of contract claim against CBS.. (MSNBC -- Television)

    Citi Sues Morgan Stanley Over CDS, Claims $245 Million  Sep 26, 2009
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc sued Morgan Stanley on Friday for breach of contract, saying the Wall Street firm owed it $245. 4 million for protection it bought on a loan. (ABC News -- Business)

    Insurer Must Defend in Funeral Home Body-Parts Suit, Judge Rules  Sep 26, 2009
    Baylson disagreed, saying: "The cases cited, however, do not dismiss the negligence allegations due to the intentional conduct allegations being more prevalent, as Nationwide essentially suggests here. Instead, the courts held that the gist of the action doctrine is meant to preclude plaintiffs from re-casting ordinary breach of contract claims into tort claims.". As for the guilty pleas, Baylson found that the Pennsylvania courts have rejected the argument that allegations of negligence must be... (Law.com)

    Jury sees pictures that led to firing of Abington sewer department superintendent  Sep 26, 2009
    He alleges that his firing amounted to age discrimination and breach of contract. He was 63, and earning $64,000 in 2005, when he was fired. (Abington Mariner, MA)

    Citi sues Morgan Stanley for CDS  Sep 26, 2009
    NEW YORK: Citigroup Inc sued Morgan Stanley on Friday for breach of contract, saying the Wall Street firm owed it $245 ... Citigroup Inc sued Morgan Stanley on Friday for breach of contract, saying the Wall Street firm owed it $245. (India Times)

    NetSuite, merchant in eBay-related legal row  Sep 26, 2009
    (09-24) 13:39 PDT -- A company that buys and resells valuables is suing on-demand ERP (enterprise resource planning) vendor for breach of contract, saying the software package it paid for isn't working as expected, and is inhibiting its ability to sell items on. More IDG Headlines. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Treats Pond coming to a head  Sep 26, 2009
    It can be written into the document that the license is not revocable at will and if it was then the town could pursue a breach of contract suit, Ross said. The town has yet to review a draft of the license document. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)

    RepeatSeat Negotiates Management Agreement for Key Operating Divisions, Makes Assignment Pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act  Sep 26, 2009
    CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 25, 2009) - RepeatSeat Ltd. ("RepeatSeat") (TSX VENTURE: - ), wishes to announce that the Company, its subsidiaries RepeatSeat Inc., Comptrol Systems, Inc., and its officers and directors have been served a statement of claim alleging negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, negligence and breach of fiduciary duties by its lenders Roynat Capital Inc., RPS Capital LP, by its general partner Knightsbridge Capital Partners inc., and Knights Bridge LP by... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    AG SAYS ‘NO EASY ANSWER’ ON RETIREMENT CONTROVERSY  Sep 25, 2009
    There was a local company that could provide the propane but Clay County was told that if they used that local company, the other company would sue them for breach of contract, McDaniel said. On the way back, the governor and I were trying to figure out how to get that gas to Clay County and I was drafting a bill to sue that gas company because people were suffering. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    North Bend files suit against tribe  Sep 24, 2009
    By , Staff Writer Thursday, September 24, 2009. Filed on Tuesday, the lawsuit contends the tribe and its Coquille Economic Development Corp. failed to make a first quarterly payment of 115,000 for city services, including police, fire and sewer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    2nd Circuit Finds No Private Right to Contest Concessions to Airline  Sep 23, 2009
    Eastern District of New York Judge Nina Gershon granted summary judgment for the defendants on July 22, 2008 on their claims under the Railway Labor Act and state claims including breach of contract. She also ruled in favor of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants on the plaintiffs' claim of breach of the duty of fair representation. (Law.com)

    Court battles heat up over Augustalee project  Sep 22, 2009
    In its own lawsuit filed last month, Bromont accuses the fund of breach of contract and unfair and deceptive trade practices. By not funding the remaining $4 million of its loan, Bromont claims, The BUILD Fund triggered a default with Fifth Third. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Amaranth Advisors Sues Touradji, Seeking at Least $350 Million in Damages  Sep 22, 2009
    6 billion three years ago this month, sued and his employees, seeking at least $350 million for claims including breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets. Amaranth says Touradji breached two contracts agreed to in September 2006 regarding the transfer and purchase of Amaranths base-metals portfolio, according to a complaint filed Sept. 18 in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    PartyGaming bets on Empire Online  Sep 22, 2009
    Empire filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract which was settled by PartyGaming paying out $250m in return for the Empirepoker. com website and other assets from Empire. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)

    EU nations fail to agree on bluefish tuna ban  Sep 22, 2009
    Kenyon said Tuesday at a European Club Association meeting that Kakuta was also stunned that his move in 2007 was judged as a breach of contract. FIFA last week imposed a transfer ban on Chelsea until January 2011. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Health data breach notification rule starts Sept. 23  Sep 22, 2009
    Previously, if there was a data breach it was a breach of contract. Now, if they dont follow HIPAA, they are subject to federal penalties. (FCW.com)

    Bon Jovi on GH5 Protest  Sep 22, 2009
    The game allows players to use Cobain to sing and perform songs from other bands, not just Nirvana songs, which Love claims was a breach of contract. Bon Jovi, meanwhile, isn't too fond of the idea either. (IGN PS2)

    • 5th District Court news  Sep 19, 2009
    Schilder Dairy, LLC vs Delaval, INC; seeking money judgment against defendant for payment of damages alleged as a result of breach of contract and negligence. Child support cases. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Karl And Ashley Miller Today Announced That They Have Formally Requested the SEC to Require MMC Energy, Inc., to Disclose Involvement in Material Litigation That Will Reduce the Company's Assets  Sep 19, 2009
    On Monday, September 14, 2009 District Judge Deborah A. Batts, dismissed all of MMC's claims against Mr. Miller except a breach of contract claim related to his Separation Agreement with the company. In their letter to the SEC, Mr. Miller pointed out that as the company Founder he, his wife and family members own a substantial number of shares in MMC.. (PR Newswire)

    Part of Maid's Lawsuit Thrown Out in Kobe Bryant Case  Sep 19, 2009
    They are are suing for breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing. A trial date has been set for April 12. (FOX61, CT)

    Ferry stoush brewing  Sep 18, 2009
    The South Australian Government is suing Veolia for deceptive conduct and breach of contract and is seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages from a Veolia subsidiary, United Water, over the cost of the outsourced contract for Adelaide's waste water system. The Maritime Union of Australia also has criticised Veolia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Kingwood members mulling Williams offer  Sep 18, 2009
    "Williams asked members to form an advisory council. He also solicited members to pay 10,000 for a new company, Kingwood Country Club and Resort, LLC. Those shareholders would then lease the tangible personal property from the resort for 5,000 per month for five years, which totals 300,000. Attempts to reach Williams by phone were unsuccessful.Member Randy Speed said he and others were conducting due diligence in consideration of the offer."Kingwood is trying to save the club. To save the club,... (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    Bon Jovi supports Cobain protest  Sep 18, 2009
    "For the record, this... is breach of contract on a bully's part and there will be a proper addressing of this and retraction," she wrote. Jon Bon Jovi, who is promoting his band's 11th studio album, The Circle, said he had declined the offer to appear as a playable character in Guitar Hero. (BBC News -- Technology)

    International students desire campus experience  Sep 17, 2009
    Benes said that the International Student Exchange Program threatened to sue UTC for breach of contract, and that is why the students are finally able to move. Fifty non-international university students were moved on campus during the first few weeks of the semester, but only one international student has been moved, Katie Christie, a junior from Oakland, Tenn. (The University Echo, TN)

    SoCal pastor sued for fraud, cheating parishioners  Sep 17, 2009
    The suit alleges fraud and breach of contract and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Federal Court Sides With Industry Icon Karl W. Miller, Dismissing With Prejudice All Claims of Wrongdoing Alleged Against Him by MMC Energy, Inc.  Sep 16, 2009
    The Court granted Mr. Miller's motion to dismiss the Company's suit against him on all claims except for breach of contract ... As to the remaining allegation of breach of contract, Mr. Miller, a well respected energy industry pioneer and icon, will vigorously defend himself against this claim and the evidence will demonstrate that this claim too is without merit. (PR Newswire)

    Gillispie wants federal court to decide case  Sep 16, 2009
    Gillispie sued the University of Kentucky Athletics Association in federal court in Dallas on May 27, claiming fraud and breach of contract stemming from his March firing. The university countersued in state court. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Wade's lawyers hoping to settle lawsuits vs. star  Sep 16, 2009
    Wade also was sued by his former partners, Mark Rodberg and Richard von Houtman, for breach of contract in the restaurant venture. A similar case brought by Rodberg accuses Wade of walking away from obligations to the charter schools, now known as Mavericks in Education Florida LLC. Wade has accused von Houtman of defaming him in e-mails to Heat president Pat Riley, and von Houtman has filed a countersuit to that. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    J&J, Elan Cut Deal Price, Resolve Biogen Dispute  Sep 15, 2009
    When news of the agreement leaked out, Biogen filed suit, claiming breach of contract. A U.S. judge agreed, saying Elan had transferred control of the right to Jpite its tortuous attempt to hide and deny it. (ABC News -- Wire)

    TestMasters Sued for Unauthorized Use of the LSAT  Sep 15, 2009
    The council filed its copyright infringement and breach of contract case, The Law School Admissions Council Inc. v. Robin Singh Educational Services Inc. d.b.a. TestMasters, on Sept. 4 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ... The case appears to be a pretty straightforward copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit, said Julia Huston, a partner at Boston intellectual property boutique Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers. (Law.com)

    Downtown developer sued over Illinois project  Sep 14, 2009
    The lawsuit specifically alleges securities and consumer fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract. The plaintiffs, Jeff and Melinda Dunn-wald of Iowa and Jim Fehling and Carol Culberson of Illinois, accuse Grace Communities executives Jonathon Vento, Donald Zeleznak and Ryan Zeleznak of mispresenting how their $1. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    * Ikea takes on Russian culture of corruption  Sep 13, 2009
    3 million) in damages that the judges awarded the generator rental company for breach of contract ... In June, an arbitration appellate court in Moscow awarded Ponomarevs company 5 million euros in two judgments for breach of contract. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Nirvana Bandmates 'Dismayed' By Kurt Cobain's Image In 'Guitar Hero 5'  Sep 12, 2009
    I'm not"). "For the record, this 'Guitar Hero' sh-- is breach of contract on a bully's part, and there will be a proper addressing of this," Love wrote. "We are going to sue the sh-- out of Activision. We' being the Trust, the Estate, the LLC and the various LLCs of Cobain Enterprises. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    A Family Fights and a Lawyer Falls  Sep 12, 2009
    Now, Boland's sons are suing Cave and Hogan & Hartson in two courts for breach of contract and malpractice, alleging the firm pursued unnecessary legal action against their father that drove up fees and drained their inheritance. The latest action by the sons and Boland's estate -- filed in District of Columbia Superior Court last month -- seeks $120 million in damages. (Law.com)

    Loan deal saves Leibovitz images  Sep 12, 2009
    5m) loan and withdraw a lawsuit begun in July for breach of contract. Ms Leibovitz was originally given until 8 September to repay the loan. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Clayton city employees Alex Brown, left, and Tracy Turpin dig through debris to read a water meter.  Sep 11, 2009
    "Lee said when the testing meters were installed, Henry told him not to read them even though his contract stipulated he was to read every meter. He didn't read the meters for two months while waiting for council members to decide whether he should."It wasn't until I mentioned breach of contract anything got done," he said.He said he did an enormous amount of research when hired by the city to figure out a fair cost considering he had to pay for his vehicle, insurance, liability coverage and... (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    RPM, Yates to merge in 2010  Sep 11, 2009
    Ford sued for breach of contract, but the case was eventually thrown out of court. Brian Wolfe, director of Ford North America Motorsports, called RPM's decision to switch manufacturers "gratifying.". (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Seinfeld, Wife Win Dismissal of Copyright Lawsuit Over Cookbook for Kids  Sep 11, 2009
    Swains decision left very much alive the defamation claim against Jerry Seinfeld, and claims against HarperCollins for breach of contract and misappropriation, Miller said in a statement. Lapines suit, filed last year, sought unspecified damages from the Seinfelds and from HarperCollins Publishers LLC, a unit of. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Court reaffirms misconduct finding on Kayveas and wife  Sep 11, 2009
    In elaborating her grounds, Justice Lau held that that the breach of stakeholders agreement is not merely a breach of contract but a breach of trust. Kayveas and his wife, Datin Blanche OLeary had named Bar Council as the sole respondent in the civil appeal filed on April 14, 2005. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Malpractice Suit Tugs K&L Gates Into Long-Running Case  Sep 11, 2009
    The suit makes claims of professional malpractice, negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and negligent misrepresentation. It suggests the firms were unqualified to handle the investigation and said they failed to "conduct an even minimally competent investigation" even though they were "presented with a virtual road map of red flags concerning fraud.". (Law.com)

    Retail Brokers Inc. principals face lawsuits related to investments  Sep 10, 2009
    The suit claims fraud, breach of contract and failure to meet fiduciary responsibilities. Plaintiffs in the Laufer case say they invested $1. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Women sue for dog reward in Cincinnati  Sep 10, 2009
    The lawsuit, filed by Carmen Dominguez and Sheila Miller, alleges breach of contract and fraud and seeks damages up to $15,000. The two women claim they were driving in Butler County in southwest Ohio in June when they spotted a small dog ready to dart into traffic. (AZCentral -- News)

    DC judge allows National Baptist vote to go ahead  Sep 10, 2009
    Lyons claims such changes constitute a breach of contract. He contends that though he raised his concerns with convention leadership, officials decided to go forward with the election process. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Kenyon claims rival clubs shocked by FIFAs transfer ban on Chelsea  Sep 10, 2009
    Kenyon said at a European Club Association meeting that Kakuta was also stunned that his move in 2007 was judged as a breach of contract. FIFA last week ruled on Lens complaint and imposed a transfer ban on Chelsea until January 2011. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Man City deny poaching French teen from Rennes  Sep 10, 2009
    Manchester City obviously cannot comment on the case until the French judicial process has run its course, however we are comfortable that we have acted within the rules throughout the process and in no way induced any breach of contract by Jeremy Helan. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Mutu in charity plea  Sep 10, 2009
    ROME: Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu has offered to make a significant donation to charity if Chelsea let him off his 17mil fine for breach of contract after he tested positive for cocaine. Mutu was fired by Chelsea after the positive test in 2004, not long after joining the Premier League club. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Legal path clear for Hobbit movie  Sep 9, 2009
    They sued New Line Cinema for a reported $220m (133m) in compensation, based on breach of contract and fraud. The suit claimed the US company failed to pay royalties due after the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    City now in hot water  Sep 9, 2009
    The Blues are understood to be adamant in their belief they have not induced a breach of contract in a case which is further complicated by the fact that Helan and Rennes are at odds, legally, over what he initially signed up to. "Manchester City must now realise the consequences of their attitude in the Helan case, as it is even more illegal than Kakuta," Dreossi told The Independent. (iAfrica.com)

    Sweet Temptation  Sep 9, 2009
    You can sue for breach of contract (The state of GA has held that in some cases it can be considered a verbal contract and verbal contracts are binding as long as there has been an offer (the proposal), acceptance, and consideration (taking yourself off the market from other dating opportunities) ... Breach of contract and what is a irrevocable gift and what is not ... Breach of contract and what is a irrevocable gift and what is not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    War Brews Over School Feeding As Gov't Meddles  Sep 9, 2009
    It continues that "we have our client's instructions to state also that assuming but not admitting that the contract was for three years as alleged in your said letter, it would be unlawful, wrongful and a breach of contract for same to be prematurely terminated for no reasonable cause or justification". "We are instructed to state that it is only by 'lawful authority and for reasonable cause that her contract may be terminated, and since you have none, she considers the contract as pending". (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Annie Leibovitz could lose portfolio  Sep 9, 2009
    Now the company is suing Leibovitz for breach of contract, saying she has "refused to cooperate in the sale of those assets," according to a question-and-answer sheet on the lawsuit issued by Art Capital. It also says she has "refused to pay to Art Capital hundreds of thousands of dollars she owed as part of the same agreement.". (CNN -- Law)

    City under investigation?  Sep 9, 2009
    "City obviously cannot comment on the case until the French judicial process has run its course,'' the Premier League club said. "However we are comfortable that we have acted within the rules throughout the process and in no way induced any breach of contract by Jeremy Helan. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Deadline for $24m Leibovitz loan  Sep 8, 2009
    New York-based Art Capital Group, which issues short term loans against collateral of fine art and property, sued Ms Leibovitz in July for breach of contract. It claimed that the photographer breached the contract by refusing to allow real estate experts into her properties to appraise their value and also by blocking the firm from selling her photographs. (BBC News -- Americas)

    * PFA head advocates ban on transfer of under-18s  Sep 8, 2009
    4 on breach of contract, then they will be banned from making signings for two registration periods through to 2011. On Saturday, former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates welcomed FIFAs crackdown, saying top clubs have been trading youngsters like horse meat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Debts closing in on photographer Annie Leibovitz  Sep 7, 2009
    Art Capital Group, a New York company that issues short-term loans against fine and decorative arts and real estate, sued her in late July for breach of contract. "We have clear contractual rights and will protect them in any scenario," said ACG spokesman Montieth Illingworth on Friday. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Push is on for one-stop IR shop  Sep 7, 2009
    The report argues the tribunal should also be given jurisdiction to deal with disputes arising from employment matters such as unpaid long service leave, discrimination, or breach of contract. Steve Turner, the assistant general secretary of the PSA and president of the NSW Industrial Relations Society, said: ''It is important to maintain one of the oldest industrial relations commissions in the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Sawyer's promotion harkens back to TV's past  Sep 6, 2009
    station KMBC for breach of contract, charging she'd been demoted because, according to focus group research, she was "too old, too unattractive and wouldn't defer to men.". Despite winning two jury trials, Ms. Craft's case was overturned on appeal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    FBO files complaint against city  Sep 6, 2009
    Betty Hill has brought a lawsuit against the city claiming breach of contract. By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZStaff Writer. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Former boss praises ban  Sep 6, 2009
    The DRC found Kakuta guilty of breach of contract and also found Chelsea guilty of inducing the player to break his contract with the French club, which had lodged a claim with FIFA seeking compensation and demanding sporting sanctions both on the player and Chelsea. A statement from FIFA said the DRC "found that the player had indeed breached a contract signed with the French club". (iAfrica.com)

    PartyGaming bets on Empire Online  Sep 6, 2009
    Empire filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract which was settled by PartyGaming paying out $250m in return for the Empirepoker. com website and other assets from Empire. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)

    National Briefs  Sep 6, 2009
    Art Capital Group, a New York company that issues short-term loans against arts and real estate, sued her in late July for breach of contract. Some experts say filing for bankruptcy reorganization could be the best option for Leibovitz, 59, who has put up as collateral her three historic Greenwich Village town houses, an upstate property and work. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    W.Va. court gets a third crack at Massey case  Sep 6, 2009
    May 1998 Harman files for bankruptcy and sues Massey in Virginia court for breach of contract ... We didn't have any other options," he said. According to trial testimony, Massey said it would assume Harman's lease with Penn Virginia, then demanded last-minute changes that the land company would not agree to. When that happened, Massey terminated plans to purchase Harman in March 1998. Harman and Mr. Caperton filed for bankruptcy two months later. Harman sued Massey in Virginia courts for... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Uganda: With Every NSSF Story You Shudder [editorial]  Sep 5, 2009
    The latest revelation is that Alcon International Kenya, the firm that signed the contract for Workers' House and claims to have the title, has threatened to sue NSSF if they are not awarded the sh20b compensation for breach of contract. The sh20b award was last week allocated to another company, Alcon International Uganda. (allAfrica.com)

    PhotosGuilty of murder  Sep 5, 2009
    A dozen people in this area are suing him for breach of contract. But he managed to ingraciate himself with the locals, even hosting former Prez Bill Clinton last year for a fund-raiser for then presidential hopefulHillary Clinton. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Omaha Election System Company Sues Former Workers  Sep 5, 2009
    The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Omaha, seeks unspecified damages on the basis of copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and other claims. Dalton said Friday he hadn't seen the lawsuit and would not comment. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Football: Chelsea to appeal transfer ban  Sep 4, 2009
    com - Football Chelsea to appeal transfer ban. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Paris Hilton couldn't help CommQuest  Sep 3, 2009
    22 million in warranty and breach of contract claims. Apparently Lazard is unhappy at how the nearly $6 million it has put into CommQuest has been used. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Cincinnati chemical firm sues saccharin maker  Sep 3, 2009
    St. Bernard-based PMC alleges breach of contract ... Claim: Breach of contract. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Carrie Prejean to Sue  Sep 1, 2009
    Prejean lost her crown three months ago for what state pageant officials claimed was a breach of contract and failure to attend scheduled appearances. "If Carrie had not answered the question in support of traditional marriage ... she would most certainly still be Miss California, Prejean s attorney Charles S Limandri told Foxnews.com. Over the past two months we have worked hard to provide overwhelming evidence that Carrie Prejean did not violate her contract with Miss California USA and did... (Fox News)

    Ontario Lottery Sued by Buttcon Energy Over Windsor Casino Hotel Contract  Sep 1, 2009
    operator of the gas- and diesel- powered Windsor Energy Centre, filed the lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court on Aug. 27 accusing the corporation of breach of contract, deceit and misrepresentation. The employee-owned company, based in Concord, Ontario, said its seeking C$355 million ($324 million) in damages from Ontario Lottery and two executives -- including one who was fired today. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Physician Sues GU Hospital for Contract Breach, Defamation  Sep 1, 2009
    25 million lawsuit against Georgetown University Hospital for breach of contract and defamation ... The breach of contract and defamation suit alleges that the hospital breached a previous settlement agreement by providing libelous information regarding the hospitals rejection of Gomezs staff privilege application to a national database. (The Hoya, Washington DC)

    More woes for digital battler  Sep 1, 2009
    22 million in warranty and breach of contract claims. Neither CommQuest executive chairman Roger Sharp nor founder and chief executive William Scott would comment, but the company said in a statement that it ''strongly disagreed'' with the claims and was seeking legal advice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

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