Court limits damage awards in Truth in Lending case
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the Truth in Lending Act caps damages at 1000 dollars for misled consumers in auto loan cases and other financed purchases, not including homes. Bradley Nigh sought over 24000 dollars from Koons Buick Pontiac GMC Inc. for aggressive tactics in a used car purchase four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Bradley Nigh
Virginia
Koons Buick Pontiac Gmc Inc
Nigh
Death toll 166 in central China coal mine blast
China National Radio report states 166 miners died in the Chenjiashan Coal Mine explosion after rescue efforts were hindered by fires and toxic fumes. Initial toll rose from 65 dead and 101 missing as officials warned of hazardous conditions and ongoing searches. A separate Guizhou mine blast killed 13 and left three missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beijing
China
China National Radio
Chenjiashan
Guizhou
BTK killer hints at birth year and life in letters
Authorities released a summary of details from recent letters said to be from serial killer BTK. The notes mention a 1939 birth year, a World War II father, and an interest in railroads. The killer is tied to eight Wichita homicides from 1974 to 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
BTK
Justices weigh scope of bias law in Title IX case
The Supreme Court hears whether Title IX allows suits by people who report bias and suffer retaliation. Alabama coach Roderick Jackson, fired in 2001 for demanding proper facilities, argues retaliation violates gender equity protections. Justices show divided views on expanding liability and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Alabama
Roderick Jackson
Birmingham Board of Education
Birmingham
Jackson
Congress
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
David Souter
John Paul Stevens
Stephen Breyer
Birmingham School Board
Kenneth Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wichita Police
Capitol Visitor Center
Capitol
Government Accountability Office
Investigative
Office of Congress
Indonesia
Jakarta
Lion Air
Solo
Thomas
Ginsburg
Sprint
Iowa
U.S
Sprint Pcs
Nokia
Samsung
Id Sprint
PCS
Sprint Store
Cedar Rapids
Blairs Ferry Rd
Coralville Liberty Square
2Nd St
Vision
Sprint Pcs Vision
Wiley Bird
PCS of
IA Lindale Mall
Total Wireless
Boyson Rd
Hiawatha Mobility Communications
Boyson Rea
Marion
Wireless
8Th Ave
Iowa City
RP Communications
Old Capital
University
Dubuque St
Coralville
Coral Ridge
Cedar Falls
College Square
Waterloo Pcs
Schuker
Radio Communications
Falls Ave
Warren
Mitchell Ave
Waterloo
I A
Sprint Communications Company
L.F
Arges
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!