Judge rules against State Farm in Katrina damage case
A federal judge in Gulfport ruled State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. liable for 223,292 in Biloxi home damage from Hurricane Katrina and sent punitive damages to a jury. The decision may affect hundreds of other homeowner suits seeking billions for surge-related losses.
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Pizza Patron Faces Threats Over Peso Policy
Dallas based Pizza Patron faced death threats and hate mail after posting signs at 99 stores saying Aceptamos pesos. The chain, serving a predominantly Hispanic customer base, said it aimed to boost sales, not enter immigration politics, while noting similar currency practices elsewhere.
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Judge allows Vatican abuse lawsuit to proceed
A federal judge in Louisville ruled that three men may pursue damages from the Vatican in a negligence case alleging top church officials should have warned the public or authorities about known or suspected child sexual abuse by priests in the Archdiocese of Louisville. The plaintiffs’ attorney said the ruling aims to hold the Vatican accountable.
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Four shot at Indiana manufacturing firm serving disabled workers
In Indianapolis four co workers were shot at Crossroads Industrial Services, a division of Easter Seals, by 24 year old Jason Burnam who said the attack was over respect. Police said two men and two women received non life threatening injuries and Burnam was arrested inside the company cafeteria. The plant employs about 100 workers making light manufacturing parts under a U S Army contract.
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Wynn sues Lloyds of London over Picasso damage claim
Casino mogul Steve Wynn sues Lloyd's of London in Manhattan federal court alleging the insurer failed to promptly process his $54 million claim for lost value and restoration costs tied to Picasso 1932 work Le Reve after Wynn damaged the canvas with his elbow. Wynn said the painting was valued at $139 million before the Sept 30 incident and about $85 million afterward.
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