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| Family of Late Baseball Player Drops Lawsuit | | The family of a former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who was killed in a drunken driving accident has dropped a lawsuit that claimed negligence against several parties in their son's death. The lawsuit had been widely decried because the late pitcher, Josh Hancock, had been intoxicated at the time he crashed his vehicle into a parked tow truck. Among those named in the lawsuit were the restaurant that served Hancock, the restaurant manager and the tow truck company. Todd C. Frankel, St. Louis Post Dispatch 07/31/2007
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| Lawsuit Claims Pesticide Sickened Farm Workers | | Several farm worker advocacy groups announced they plan to a file lawsuit Wednesday that seeks a ban on a popular agricultural pesticide. The groups claim that the pesticide, chlorpyrifos, is to blame for widespread health problems among agricultural workers. The lawsuit is expected to name the Environmental Protection Agency as the primary defendant. Paul Elias, San Jose Mercury News 07/31/2007
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| Homeowner Lawsuit Against Mortgage Registry Dismissed | | A federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit that claimed the nation's leading mortgage registration firm misrepresented itself in its role as collector for lenders involved in foreclosures. Homeowners involved in the lawsuit alleged that Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems skirted various regulations necessary to engage in debt collection. MERS is widely used in the mortgage industry to electronically track and trade loans. Judy Martel, Law.com 08/01/2007
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| Congress Overturns Ruling on Pay Discrimination | | Congressional lawmakers Tuesday voted to reverse a Supreme Court decision that placed restrictions on the ability of workers to file pay discrimination lawsuits against their employer. The legislation would allow employees to initiate a claim after any discriminatory paycheck. President Bush has threatened to veto the Democrat sponsored bill. Los Angeles Times Staff, LA Times 08/01/2007
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| Oregon Settles Foster Care Abuse Case | | Earlier this month, Oregon state officials agreed to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from the neglect and abuse of a 3-year-old girl who suffered permanent brain damage while in foster care. The $960,000 settlement, which will cover the girl's care for the remainder of her life, is one of the largest ever paid by the state. According to the Department of Human Services, neglect cases are at a 10-year high in the state. Brent Walth, The Oregonian 07/20/2007
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| Appeals Court Hands Down Significant Ruling in Tobacco Case | | A Missouri appeals court has set aside a $20 million verdict against a tobacco company despite finding for plaintiffs on two important issues. The ruling is considered significant because the three judge panel found evidence of intentional wrongdoing by Brown & Williamson and found that surviving families of tort victims can pursue claims even if the deceased had already pursued a claim. The panel set aside the original damages because the jury failed to provide adequate basis for the award. Dan Margolies, Kansas City Star 07/31/2007
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| Issues | | |
| Roberts' Seizure Puts Court's Stability in Question | | Chief Justice John Roberts' release from a hospital, one day after suffering a seizure, has raised new questions about the stability of Supreme Court. The chief justice's most recent seizure, coupled with four justices already over the age of 70, has prompted some to consider the delicate balance of power in court. Since Roberts was named chief justice many of the court's most controversial decisions have been decided by a 5-4 margin. Michael Doyle, Houston Chronicle 07/31/2007
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| Labeling Error Prompts Whole Foods Recall | | Organic grocery chain Whole Foods Market has announced the recall of its 365 Organic Everyday Value chocolate bars because of a labeling error. According to the recall, some of the chocolate bars may contain almonds, which may cause dangerous allergic reactions in some individuals. AP, Kansas City Star 07/31/2007
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| Laser Printers Linked to Potential Health Problems | | A new study has found that particles emitted by laser printers may pose serious health risks. According to the research, published in Environmental Science and Technology, some printers release more fine particles than secondhand smoke. Inhalation of fine particles has been shown to cause respiratory irritation, cardiovascular problems and cancer. Amber Dance, LA Times 08/01/2007
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