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- FDA Requests Labeling Change for Singulair, Accolate and Zyflo and Zyflo CR (Jun-12-09)
- Canadian Government seeks new law enabling them to search your laptop (May-29-08)
- Facebook / Blockbuster alleging that Facebook distributed your Blockbuster movie rental information without your knowledge or consent. (Apr-20-08)
- Canadian Government alleging physical and sexual abuse of students at boarding schools for the deaf across Canada between 1955 and 1996. (Mar-12-08)
- American Airlines allegedly kept passengers aboard planes for extended periods of time. (Jan-2-08)
- Chicago, IL alleging the city's cell phone ban is illegal. (Dec-28-07)
- Hawaii, USA allegedly neglected to provide adequate education for hundreds of homeless children.
(Nov-7-07)
- Chicago Police Department allegedly failed to follow procedures for DUI arrests.
(Oct-31-07)
- Fresno County Sheriff Department allegedly arrested and targeted men solely based on their gender and perceived orientation. (Sep-28-07)
- Cuffe Math and Science Academy allegedly denied students access to water and bathroom breaks. (Aug-14-07)
- DTI Associates Inc. allegedly violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. (Aug-9-07)
- US Department of Veterans Affairs allegedly failed to provide medical and mental healthcare to injured servicemen and women returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Jul-30-07)
- St. Bernard Parish Police Department alleging sheriff's deputies needlessly killed Hurricane Katrina evacuees' dogs. (Jun-19-07)
- Los Angeles Police Department alleging civil rights violations and use of excessive force at the MacArthur Park May Day pro-immigration rally. (May-11-07)
- North Chicago, IL allegedly violated constitutional rights through its vehicle seizure ordinance. (May-7-07)
- Roanoke, VA, and Police Officers Tracy Huff and Bobby Harman allegedly failed to arrest felons with firearms. (Apr-30-07)
- Tuscaloosa, AL allegedly illegally arrested underage drinkers without technical proof. (Apr-24-07)
- Denver, CO alleging the pit bull ban is unconstitutional and prejudice against one breed of dog. (Apr-17-07)
- Davidson County Election Commission alleging runoff elections will fall on a Jewish holiday and will prevent such people from voting. (Apr-17-07)
- Kentucky, USA allegedly illegally collected parking fines. (Apr-16-07)
- Canadian Federal Government allegedly cut back disability income from Canadian Forces members. (Mar-27-07)
- Wake County Board of Education alleging a year-round school schedule switch is unfair. (Mar-14-07)
- Connecticut, USA allegedly did nothing to prevent civilians posed as state marshals from arresting men who failed to pay child support. (Mar-6-07)
- Santa Cruz County, CA alleging illegal strip-searches. (Feb-27-07)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation allegedly delayed immigration status through 'name checks'. (Feb-12-07)
- Fargo, ND allegedly charged excessive traffic fines. (Feb-6-07)
- Chicago Board of Election Commissioners alleging negligence and violation of the Personal Information Protection Act. (Jan-30-07)
- Lafayette County Judge et al. allegedly kept money belonging to private citizens. (Jan-30-07)
- University of Michigan allegedly not complying with an amendment against affirmative action programs. (Jan-5-07)
- Newark Public Schools allegedly violated the No Child Left Behind Law. (Dec-5-06)
- Sioux Falls and Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. alleging city traffic cameras violate South Dakota state code. (Nov-21-06)
- Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District allegedly violated Ohio's Open Meeting Act. (Nov-7-06)
- City of Chicago, IL alleging photographed moving violations violate state and federal laws. (Oct-4-06)
- Imagitas Inc. allegedly violated the Driver's Privacy and Protection Act by placing ads in registration packets. (Oct-3-06)
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum allegedly enslaving tens of thousands of boys for camel races over the past three decades. (Sep-14-06)
- Colleges and Universities alleging school suicide policies violate federal law protecting disabled people from discrimination. (Sep-6-06)
- Oklahoma State alleging an amended Sex Offender Registration Act is forcing hundreds to move. (Sep-4-06)
- City of Davenport, IL alleging city traffic cameras violate Illinois state code. (Aug-30-06)
- Imagitas Inc. allegedly violated the Driver's Privacy and Protection Act by placing ads in registration packets. (Aug-17-06)
- Graceland Memorial Park South alleging burials were not properly recorded. (Aug-8-06)
- U.S. Government Allegedly discriminates against immigrants seeking citizenship. (Aug-2-06)
- State of Indiana allegedly violated civil rights by prohibiting printed materials.
(Jul-18-06)
- State of New Jersey allegedly failed to provide a thorough and efficient education to their students.
(Jul-18-06)
- Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner alleged wrongful accusations and illegal search and seizure.
(Jul-11-06)
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia allegedly violated federal racketeering and conspiracy laws. (Jun-20-06)
- State of Florida allegedly providing constitutionally inadequate care.
(Jun-20-06)
- Veteran Affairs alleging poor enforcement of security leading to data theft. (May-24-06)
- Casinos alleging second hand smoke is linked to DNA damage. (May-18-06)
- City of Minneapolis allegedly owes fine reimbursements to drivers. (May-8-06)
- State of Indiana alleging inequality by failing to provide enough funding to public schools. (Apr-25-06)
- Timothy J. Brophy Jr. allegedly charged rent for apartments with uninhabitable living conditions. (Apr-10-06)
- US Government allegedly reneged on its promise to American Indians and did not provide adequate healthcare. (Apr-10-06)
- Knox County Jail allegedly strip searched detainees with nonviolent misdemeanors. (Apr-10-06)
- St. Louis and Mid Michigan Correctional Facility alleging prison staff knowingly forced inmates to drink contaminated water. (Apr-1-06)
- City of Pennsylvania allegedly misinformed Riverview residents regarding their right to litigation by accepting settlement money. (Mar-21-06)
- Sacramento County Sheriff's Department alleging excessive force at the Sacramento Main Jail. (Mar-21-06)
- State of Indiana alleges students cannot obtain a scholarship if their parents are not American citizens or legal aliens. (Mar-7-06)
- Ingham County allegedly listed and accused school teachers as convicted criminals. (Mar-7-06)
- Diocese of Joliet allegedly bishops have not disclosed information that priests victimized altar boys and students (Mar-6-06)
- AT&T allegedly violated the law and the privacy of its customers by collaborating with the National Security Agency to wiretap Americans' communications. (Feb-7-06)
- Best Buy Geek Squad alleging unauthorized viewing of personal files. (Nov-2-05)
- US Military and the Government alleging Sarin nerve gas exposure increased soldiers risk of brain tumors. (Oct-20-05)
- Sex Crimes (Aug-1-05)
- St.Thomas St.Vincent Orphanages alleging abuse at the orphanage by several nuns and the late Reverend Herman J. Lammers. (Jul-26-05)
- U.S. Federal Government allegedly violated the constitution by excluding Hawaii and Alaska residents from the federal locality pay law. (Jun-27-05)
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System allegedly denying disabled children incontinence briefs (Jun-27-05)
- Security Deposit alleging improper return of deposit balance. (May-24-05)
- SAIC (identity theft) alleging negligence resulting in identity theft. (May-4-05)
- SAIC alleging negligence resulting in identity theft. (May-3-05)
- Choicepoint, Inc. alleging people's personal data may have been accessed by unauthorized individuals. (Feb-23-05)
- Random Video Surveillance allegedly violating civil rights. (Dec-22-04)
- State of Washington (Dec-22-04)
- US Election 2004 alleging many people who should have been able to vote have been barred from voting. (Nov-1-04)
- Unhealthy City Design. Poor city design is allegedly contributing to obesity among other problems. Citizens are walking less due to no sidewalks, placement of shopping areas on the other side of 6 lane highways, etc. (Apr-23-03)
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