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Judge Dismisses Mobley’s Lawsuit

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After the New York Knicks discovered a potentially life-threatening heart condition in guard Cuttino Mobley, the decided to retire him.  Although Mobley initially credited the team’s medical staff with potentially saving his life, he later sued the Knicks for ending his career and revealing his heart condition to other teams.  A judge recently dismissed Mobley’s suit, saying the team was not required to accommodate him given their concerns for his health.

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A slip of the shoe leads to lawsuit against strip club

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Man sues Fort Washington nail salon for gender discrimination

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W.Va. State sued over cancelled concert

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Diabetic’s discrimination lawsuit against restaurant is hard to swallow

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NJ housewife suing Century 21 for $5M over 80 cents

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Diddy Sued for $1 Trillion, Blamed for 9/11

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Rep. Dennis Kucinich sues cafeteria over olive pit in sandwich

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Teen hit with own golf ball sues for millions

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College student files suit for $1.8M saying Las Vegas hooker didn’t spend enough time with him

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Mall Worker Who Fell in Fountain Threatens Legal Action, Has Criminal Record

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Balloon Boy’s Dad Advertising For Lawyer, May Sue Cops

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Lawsuit Over Exploding Lid Settled in Michigan

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Widow drops legal action

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Alleged cop shooter should slap city with suit for his own gun-battle wound, says lawyer

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DEA Agent Is Suing Government For Allegedly Releasing Video Of Him Shooting Himself In The Foot

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Lawsuit over Greensburg short-hair rule may be a long shot

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Florida lottery win sparks lawsuit at America’s friendliest retirement golf course

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Singer alleges Barbie doll made in her likeness

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S.F. bookshop owner to close over ADA lawsuit

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