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Former Scranton Judge Files Termination Lawsuit |
| A former judge in Luzerne County, Penn., has filed a lawsuit against colleagues and officials she accuses of conspiring to "oust" her from the bench. In her lawsuit, the plaintiff claims that other former judges "used their influence over courthouse personnel to persuade more than two dozen other witnesses to substantiate allegations" against her that resulted in her termination. The lawsuit names at least six former court employees and judges as defendants and is seeking unspecified monetary damages as well as a ruling allowing her to come back to the bench. Michael R. Sisak, The Scranton Time-Tribune 02/07/2013 | Read Article: The Scranton Time-Tribune |
Suit Filed over High School Data Manipulation |
| A Columbus, Ohio, parent has filed suit against current and former local school district leaders over a student-data scandal. The lawsuit claims school officials manipulated student data to improve the academic standing of their high school, which prevented the plaintiff's daughter from using a voucher to attend a local private school. The voucher can only be used by students assigned to low-performing schools; the suit is seeking monetary compensation for the money the plaintiff spent sending his daughter to private school. Jennifer Smith Richards , Columbus Dispatch 02/07/2013 | Read Article: Columbus Dispatch |
Sexual Assault Suit Against John Travolta Dropped |
| A former cruise ship staffer has dropped his sexual assault lawsuit against actor John Travolta and has signed paperwork denying him the right to refile the case. Originally, the man had claimed in his suit that Travolta had embraced him while naked and requested sex; however, in his written statement to police, the plaintiff did not mention any inappropriate or sexual contact. Nancy Dillon , New York Daily News 02/07/2013 | Read Article: New York Daily News |
Hospital, Harvard Doc Settle Discrimination Suit |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Massachusetts has settled a $7 million lawsuit with a Harvard doctor. In her lawsuit, the doctor accused the medical center of gender discrimination and retaliation while she served as the chief of the anesthesia and critical care department from 2000 to 2007. As part of the settlement, the hospital will name its pain center after the plaintiff. Ira Kantor , Boston Herald 02/07/2013 | Read Article: Boston Herald |
Suit Filed over Illegal Campaign 'Robocalls' |
| A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a non-profit organization accused of making illegal "robocalls" for the Mitt Romney presidential campaign. Under FCC regulations, "pre-recorded voice messages and auto-dialed calls to cellphones or other mobile devices are prohibited." The suit is seeking $500 in damages for each illegal phone call. Staff Report, United Press International 02/07/2013 | Read Article: United Press International |
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