Monthly Archives: <span>February 2013</span>

Kansas Supreme Court Hears Gun Liability Case

The state court hears arguments on whether a southeast Kansas gun shop may be held liable for selling a firearm that was later used by a convicted felon to kill his son. The question before the justices Wednesday was whether …

15 Women Can’t Testify at Trucker Harassment Trial

A judge says 15 female drivers who claim they were sexually harassed by male trainers cannot testify at the upcoming trial against a Cedar Rapids, Iowa trucking company. U.S. District Judge Linda Reade barred the testimony Monday from women who …

North Dakota Companies Face More Fines Over Sewage Disposal

Two companies fined more than half a million dollars by the state for improperly dumping sewage in the western North Dakota oil patch have reached an agreement with federal prosecutors on more fines. Fairview, Mont.-based Hurley Enterprises and Stanley-based MonDak …

London Marathon Runner Died After Using Supplement

A London Marathon runner whose death touched hearts globally and inspired more than $1 million in donations had taken a dietary supplement which may have contributed to her heart failure, a coroner ruled Wednesday. Claire Squires collapsed near Buckingham Palace …

Arizona Man Sentenced for Stealing Saguaros

A Scottsdale, Ariz., man has been sentenced to pay restitution of $32,000 and spend eight months of weekends in jail plus five years of probation for stealing cactus from federal land in 2010. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Arizona says …

Minnesota High Court Say Online Post Legally Protected

The Minnesota Supreme Court says a man’s online post calling a doctor “a real tool” is protected speech. The high court on Wednesday dismissed a case by Duluth neurologist David McKee, who took offense when a patient’s son posted critical …