Golino dies at 57 Jul 13, 2008
Golino filed a $40 million lawsuit against New Haven police for malicious prosecution, but it was rebuffed by a federal jury in 1993. He said he earlier turned down a settlement offer of $300,000 because it didn t begin to compensate him for what he had endured. (New Haven Register, CT)
Accused man files lawsuit against county Jun 28, 2008
The suit, filed June 12 in Benton federal court, contends authorities subjected Fonseca to false arrest and imprisonment, deprived him of due process, subjected him to malicious prosecution, fabricated evidence and defamed him ... The pretrial statements to the Southern Illinoisan by Nelson show malice and points to malicious prosecution, the lawsuit contended. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Judge tosses Nader bid to sue over 2004 election Jun 13, 2008
Nader claimed he was the victim of a conspiracy and malicious prosecution by the DNC and others who filed suit to have him kicked off the ballot in several states, including Arizona ... Urbina said Nader chose to claim conspiracy and malicious prosecution for this result "rather than attributing his poor showing to public disenchantment with independent candidates following the closely divided 2000 presidential election or an unpopular platform or any one of the array of reasons that voters... (AZCentral -- Business)
Last Resort: A Family's Bizarre Battle With Insurer, Feds Jun 7, 2008
On May 2, they filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the hotel, the insurer and several of the lawyers who worked against them, accusing the group of malicious prosecution for allegedly instigating the criminal investigation and immigration proceedings ... In addition to the malicious prosecution allegation in their May 2 complaint, the Gayters are claiming abuse of process, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false light. (Law.com)
Lawsuit against Clayton sheriff proceeds Jun 6, 2008
A lawsuit alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution against Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill can proceed to trial, the federal appeals court in Atlanta has ruled. The suit was filed by George Mark Tuggle, the brother of former Clayton Sheriff Stanley Tuggle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Racial profiling lawsuit settled in Houston Jun 5, 2008
The lawsuit claimed false imprisonment, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and malicious prosecution. His settlement with the city is $25,000, the largest amount permitted without approval from the City Council. (WREG.com, TN)
Fired Tim staffer loses toonie case Jun 4, 2008
The appeal court dismissed a request by Charlene Walsh for a new trial in her $10-million lawsuit against Tim Hortons and the Toronto police, alleging wrongful dismissal and malicious prosecution. A civil jury ruled against Walsh in 2006 after a 23-day trial and found the owner, Brigitte Regenscheit, was justified in firing her employee. (Calgary Herald)
Court throws out 'toonie' lawsuit against Tim's Jun 3, 2008
She was acquitted of a theft charge but brought a civil suit against Tim Hortons and the Toronto Police Service for wrongful dismissal and malicious prosecution. A jury dismissed her $10-million lawsuit two years ago. (CBC.ca)
Tims tangled toonie tale finally at an end Jun 2, 2008
But when she was later acquitted of the theft charge, Walsh turned to the courts for retribution, launching a $23-million lawsuit against the police and Tim Hortons for wrongful dismissal and malicious prosecution. That amount was attacked as ludicrous by the lawyers for Tim Hortons, and it was eventually dropped to $10 million. (Edmonton Sun)
Doctor acquitted of obstruction sues police dept. May 31, 2008
Friday's lawsuit accuses the city of civil rights violations, assault and battery, negligence, malicious prosecution and slander. Peschel says police mishandled the situation, and the department's procedures for responding to suicidal people are outdated. (Montana Standard, MT)
Retired doctor sues Missoula police over confrontation May 31, 2008
The complaint accuses the city of civil rights violations, assault and battery, negligence, malicious prosecution and slander, among other alleged violations of federal law. In addition to the Missoula City Police Department, the complaint also lists as defendants Police Chief Mark Muir, the Missoula County Detention Facility, Missoula County Sheriff's Department, and numerous individual officers. (Missoulian, MT)
Wasserman, Comden & Casselman, L.L.P. Wins Malicious Prosecution Trial: May 29, 2008
Wasserman, Comden lman, L.L.P. Wins Malicious Prosecution Trial ... Wasserman, Comden lman, L.L.P. Wins Malicious Prosecution Trial ... Jury Finds Dow Chemical Company Liable For Malicious Prosecution, Awards California Manufacturer $2. (PR Newswire)
$2.1-million award to Beer Store worker upheld May 23, 2008
The jury award is one of the largest ever rendered in a malicious prosecution lawsuit. It was also a particularly flagrant case of corporate wrongdoing to an innocent employee, she said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
ACLU legal director's claim targets county May 8, 2008
It accuses county officials of abuse of process and/or malicious prosecution, negligence and gross negligence, libel, false light invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other violations of constitutional rights. The claim stems from Pochoda's Nov. 3 arrest on suspicion of trespassing in the parking lot of M.D. Pruitt's Furniture store as immigration protesters and counterprotesters were demonstrating in front of the store and sheriff's deputies were working... (AZCentral)
Daytona agrees to $15,000 settlement in nudity dispute May 8, 2008
She sued Daytona Beach, seeking $100,000 for attorneys' fees and damages stemming from what her attorney, Lawrence Walters, called negligence, false arrest and malicious prosecution. Courts ruled in Book's favor, so the city changed its ordinance last November to include language from past federal court rulings that say a person does not have a constitutional right to public nudity if they are protesting a nudity ordinance. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Wilson convicted of animal torture, neglect May 5, 2008
ah wrote on Apr 28, 2008 10:34 PM:" One of the most reprehensible, rigged miscarriages of justice ever witnessed in Lee County and proof positive of the hopelessly corrupt Lee county government and the equally corrupt Ft. Madison Police department. As it always has been here, it is who you know, what your last name is and who in power is out to get you. Hopefully the innocent man appeals. There needs to be a state or preferably a federal investigation into the malicious prosecution and... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Daytona weighs settlement in public nudity dispute May 5, 2008
Book sued Daytona Beach, seeking $100,000 for attorneys' fees and damages stemming from what her attorney, Lawrence Walters, called negligence, false arrest and malicious prosecution. He put the city on notice of his intentions last August, but didn't file the lawsuit until the end of February. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Judge Carol L. Mittlesteadt Issues Public Apology for Her Role in Lawsuit That 'Lacked Legal Basis' Against Thomas M. Siebel May 2, 2008
The apology is part of an agreement reached between Mittlesteadt and Mr. Siebel to settle a malicious prosecution case filed by Siebel in July 2000 ... Mr. Siebel initiated the malicious prosecution case against Mittlesteadt in 2000 in response to a wrongful termination and gender discrimination claim that Mittlesteadt filed in 1996 on behalf of a former employee of Siebel Systems, Inc. Mittlesteadt filed her suit while Siebel Systems was preparing for its initial public offering, and thus was... (PR Newswire)
Coroner questions drug case evidence May 2, 2008
Show me the evidence wrote on Apr 25, 2008 11:52 PM:" The talk around town is there is no blood test showing cocaine ingestion, no X-ray showing crack cocaine ingestion, and no symptoms of toxic reaction from cocaine ingestion were observed at hospital. No evidence to present to court in this case.My guess is the charges will soon be dropped when the DA swallows his ego and calculates the cost of going forward without any evidence against a malicious prosecution lawsuit he cannot win. The DA... (New Iberia, LA)
Animal Torture Case May 2, 2008
fitz wrote on Apr 26, 2008 12:33 AM:" WOW people grow up tell about something that is good to hear about like how many crack houses the F M P D have shut down its got to the point that im scared as heck to let my kids out of the house and win you report it what do they do not a dam thing we need that crap to stop and we need to clean this town up and get the bad cops taken off and replaced and get all the pay off"s taken off the Wilson case was payed off and i will do every thing in my power to... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Wilson scheduled for pretrial release today Apr 12, 2008
ah wrote on Mar 5, 2008 10:57 PM:" There needs to be a state or preferably a federal investigation into the malicious prosecution and persecution of this man. They need to investigate the prosecutor's office, the FMPD and any other agency involved in the malicious prosecution and persecution of this man and those officials responsible charged with federal civil rights violations. The actions of the government officials have been utterly reprehensible and they should be brought to justice. ".... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Celebrity Pathologist Faces 2nd Trial Apr 9, 2008
"It's disgraceful to make sure (Wecht) does not have even one day of respite from what everyone knows is a malicious prosecution," McDevitt said. Wecht, who resigned as county coroner after the federal charges were filed in 2006, said he continued to be hired by other Pennsylvania prosecutors and private parties during nearly three months of jury selection, trial testimony and deliberations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Children's Prank Opened Door To 6-Year Courtroom Saga Apr 6, 2008
In 2004, Lefebvre countersued in civil court, claiming malicious prosecution. That case eventually ended up before the Appellate Court the state's second-highest court, which last month sided with a lower court ruling that there was no malicious prosecution ... In a civil suit, Lefebvre accused the Zarkas and Adriana of malicious prosecution, and also alleged that he suffered injuries after the girl assaulted him at his residence. (FOX61, CT)
Former sheriff's deputy sues for civil rights violations Apr 5, 2008
The lawsuit alleges civil rights violations, assault and battery, false arrest and imprisonment, malicious prosecution, gross negligence, emotional distress and defamation. The sheriff's department began investigating Nelson after a woman told officers that he sexually assaulted her in January 2005. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former deputy files suit against McMeekin Apr 5, 2008
Stephen J. Nelson, 42, filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Missoula, alleging civil rights violations, assault and battery, false arrest and imprisonment, malicious prosecution, gross negligence, emotional distress and defamation. The 29-page claim names as defendants Missoula County Sheriff Mike McMeekin, Undersheriff Jerry Crego and four other high-ranking sheriff's department officials. (Missoulian, MT)
Wrongly Convicted Man's MA Home Searched Apr 1, 2008
Limone, Salvati and the families of the other men sued the federal government for malicious prosecution. Gertner awarded $26 million of the $101. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Around the Ivies Mar 29, 2008
Our newly vindicated hero filed suit for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and federal civil rights claims against the precinct. According to his lawyer, the charges against Scharf were a ploy to gain leverage against [Charter] Club. (Yale Herald, CT)
Deltona legal move could cost residents Mar 27, 2008
The suits are usually disguised as cases of defamation, conspiracy, malicious prosecution, invasion of privacy, nuisance or interference with contract. They divert the public debate into a lawsuit, according to the SLAPP Resource Center. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Philadelphia Committee For Constitutional Justice: Clinton Protesters and Teamsters End Ten Year Legal Battle Mar 22, 2008
The victims, Don Adams and Teri Adams, signed an agreement after Teamsters Local 115, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, opted to pay an undisclosed sum in exchange for dropping the suit, which included counts of assault, defamation of character, and malicious prosecution against the unions. The terms of the settlement are confidential. (PR Newswire)
Undue force suit filed Mar 21, 2008
A civil complaint against the former city of Helena concerning allegations of battery, false arrest, excessive force, unlawful seizure and detention, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and defamation by former officer Rodney Davis and current officer Mikel Hall. The plaintiffs, Cheryl and Barney Lee say that on December 31, 2006, their mother was involved in an accident on Highway 49 and was injured. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Mother Falsely Arrested for Child Endangerment Files Suit Against Officers Mar 20, 2008
CHICAGO, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ellen "Treffly" Coyne, mother of three young children, is filing a civil rights suit against officers of the Crestwood Police Department for her false arrest and malicious prosecution on child endangerment and obstruction of justice charges ... Now Coyne is filing suit alleging the violation of her civil rights for her false arrest and malicious prosecution for these scandalous charges. (PR Newswire)
Regan Sued By Lawyers Mar 4, 2008
Fields called the suit "utter hogwash. Unless they dismiss that complaint, I'm going to sue them for malicious prosecution. I had nothing to do with them getting fired or with not getting them paid." News Corp. also owns The Post. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Topless activist sues Daytona over arrests Mar 1, 2008
While her suit seeks an unspecified amount in damages, her attorney, Lawrence Walters, put the city on notice last year that he intended to seek more than $100,000 in attorneys fees and damages for what he called negligence, false arrest and malicious prosecution stemming from Book's two arrests. All violations from the arrests against Book were dismissed in court. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Judge throws out part of lawsuit against city Feb 29, 2008
The decision, released Feb. 19, cleared the city of accusations of malicious prosecution, false arrest and imprisonment, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and reckless misconduct. But the city still faces two counts each of depriving Payne of liberty and property, and an additional count of violating the state's constitution. (Laurel Leader, MD)
'New Times' executives intend to sue Maricopa County over arrest Feb 21, 2008
But the notice of claim accuses the three defendants of violating Lacey's and Larkin's constitutional rights, with malicious prosecution, racketeering and conspiracy, and it offers to settle the case for $15 million ... Malicious prosecution, abuse of process and intentional interference with business expectancy under state law. (AZCentral -- News)
Parking boot suit gets boot Feb 20, 2008
The lawsuit also accused the companies of malicious prosecution and deceptive trade practices, contending that the parking space was not clearly marked. The appeals court rejected all of Kirschbaum's arguments. (News & Observer)
Kerviel's Fimat Broker Sues, Claiming E-Mails Altered to Show Involvement Feb 16, 2008
Bakir is suing unidentified people for falsifying documents, violation of professional secrets, malicious prosecution and libel, said his lawyer Jean-David Scemama. The 32-year-old broker was named a material witness in the probe into Kerviel's trades that Societe Generale says led to a 4. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
B.C. Mountie sues over suspension Feb 15, 2008
Constable Justin Harris wants compensation for what he contends was negligence, malicious prosecution and abuse of authority. Constable Harris was suspended with pay in September, 2004, pending an RCMP misconduct hearing over allegations that he bought sex from underage prostitutes between 1993 and 2001. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Guard implicated in jail break sues Cook County Feb 14, 2008
He is seeking unspecified damages for false arrest, malicious prosecution and other claims, according to the lawsuit. According to prosecutors, Gater handcuffed himself to make it look as if he had been overpowered, then turned over his uniform, boots, ID, keys and radio. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
District 81 Issues: Part III Feb 11, 2008
Will the District 81 State Representative support a criminal referral related to charges of malicious prosecution. Bill Duff. (Odessa American, TX)
N.J. Supreme Court to Take Up Issue of Lawyer's Liability for Client's Baseless Claim Jan 31, 2008
"At what point is a layperson responsible for malicious prosecution" in a case that resulted in a jury verdict and was sustained by the trial judge, he asks. He points out that Giordano Halleran admits LoBiondo gave the lawyers all the facts, even though LoBiondo has a cross-claim against its former lawyers and it would be in Giordano Halleran's best interest to deny it was told everything. (Law.com)
Police Blotter Jan 22, 2008
Jaudon Swayzer, 24, 1616 Lakeside Drive, was charged July 26 with public intoxication, criminal trepass, and malicious prosecution. Rodney Tyler-Seals, 18, 1514 Aber Ave., was charged Sunday with driving with a suspended/canceled license. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Secret email that freed the mole at the FCO Jan 13, 2008
Now it is the Foreign Office that seems increasingly likely to be called to account, facing the threat from Pasquill's lawyers of a suit against them for malicious prosecution. At the centre of the argument, not for the first time in the Pasquill affair, is the controversial figure of Mockbul Ali, an ambitious young civil servant accused by his critics of being an apologist for extreme Islamist views within Whitehall. (Guardian Unlimited)
Row after failed bid to punish mole Jan 13, 2008
With senior individuals at the Foreign Office now facing the threat of a lawsuit for malicious prosecution from Pasquill's lawyers, calls were also mounting for an explanation why an Official Secrets prosecution was allowed to go ahead by then Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, when senior officials in his department were insisting it was an inappropriately harsh response to Pasquill's leaks to The Observer and the New Statesman. Among those calling for a review of secrecy laws is Baroness Pauline... (Guardian Unlimited)
Anlo State Declare War on The Government Jan 9, 2008
That act of bad faith, and events to follow later; harassment and malicious prosecution of the chiefs, beatings and assault of youths and elders opposed to them, desecration of our shrines by thugs and the police for the past three(3) years; the ritual murder of a teacher at Woe, ritual murders of two persons at Klikor, and the case of the missing Chief at Dosukofe also believed to have been killed for ritual purposes allegedly by agents and proxies of Kufours government employed in this war... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Complaint Against Nixon Peabody and Partners Westreich, Mitchell Jan 8, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, January 4, 2008, the California Superior Court in San Francisco granted Hana and Oliver Hilsenrath's petition to sue the law firm Nixon Peabody LLP and two of its partners, Glenn Westreich and Beth Mitchell "FOR MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, CIVIL CONSPIRACY AND EXTORTION" -- Case No. CPF-07-507709. The Court granted the petition under California Rule 1714(10), a rule that usually makes it difficult to sue opposing counsel. (PR Newswire)
Top Stories of 2007: Controversial arrests rocked the city Jan 6, 2008
The lawsuit charges the city with false arrest and imprisonment, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence, violation of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (protection against illegal search and seizure) and the 14th Amendment (the right to due process and equal protection under the law). The News-Herald, A Heritage Newspapers Tri-Weekly Publication. (The News-Herald)
DNA scrutiny to prompt retrials Dec 23, 2007
Lawyers for Hoey, 38, an electrician from South Armagh, have threatened to launch a civil lawsuit against the prosecuting authorities on the grounds of malicious prosecution. He spent more than four years in custody. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Lawsuits in jogger attack to proceed Dec 13, 2007
She gave lawyers for the men two months to update lawsuits filed in 2003 to better explain why New York City and other defendants should be held liable for malicious prosecution, racial discrimination and emotional distress. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Manhattan Prosecutor, Police May Be Sued in 1989 Central Park Jogger Case Dec 12, 2007
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau and the New York Police Department may be sued for malicious prosecution by five men wrongly convicted of a 1989 attack on a female jogger in Central Park, a judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts in Manhattan yesterday dismissed some claims while saying the men needed to specify others more clearly. (Bloomberg -- US)
Sentence is fair and appropriate: Black juror Dec 12, 2007
This is a case of malicious prosecution since the amount of restitution is only $6 million. Yet Conrad's arrogance is also to blame for his downfall. (CTV.ca)
Lemus acquitted after 13 years in prison Dec 9, 2007
Hidalgo filed a $50 million lawsuit against the city in Manhattan's U.S. District Court in November 2006, accusing the district attorney's office of false arrest, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. Manhattan prosecutors had no comment on the jury's Lemus verdict or on Hidalgo's lawsuit. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Surrendered to federal authorities... Dec 7, 2007
If this is a malicious prosecution being used to silence him, then anyone who raises their voice in opposition should be very afraid. . (The Drudge Report)
Ethics Commission wants legal fee records Dec 7, 2007
The subpoenas demand legislators prove they repaid their share of legal fees in a malicious prosecution counterclaim they filed against former fellow legislator Robert Stringfield after he filed a lawsuit against them for alleged open meetings violations. The ethics commission ruled last year that legislators are responsible for their own legal representation in the counterclaim and that the county could not be billed for these services. (The Examiner)
* Ethnic Indians face murder trial Dec 6, 2007
"If anything it is the police who should have been charged with attempted murder. It's vindictive and malicious prosecution. It is racially and politically motivated against the Indians," he said. He said the accused did not know the injured policeman personally and therefore could not have intended to murder him. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Malaysian Indians deny charges Dec 5, 2007
"This is a clear victimisation of the Indians by bringing forth a malicious prosecution that is race-based.". Illegal assemblyManoharan said the 26 Indians were arrested during the rally and several of them have already been charged for illegal assembly. (Aljazeera.Net)
Malaysia charges ethnic Indians Dec 5, 2007
"This is a clear victimisation of the Indians by bringing forth a malicious prosecution that is race-based," he said. But Malaysia's Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail said that the case had "nothing to do with race". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Hamburg mayor sues Fremont County sheriff Nov 26, 2007
Mayor Terry Holliman filed the lawsuit accusing Sheriff Steve MacDonald of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, libel, slander and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Former Hamburg Police Chief Nick Milsap claimed that Holliman ordered him to shoot the dogs but later said it was a sheriff's office dispatcher who gave the order. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ex-county employee wins suit Nov 23, 2007
After, Putnam retained Dadd to pursue the malicious prosecution charge. According to Dadd, the county never offered an explanation for the criminal charge against Putnam, saying it was the large unanswered question, which the county was unable to answer. (Corning Leader, NY)
Two dogs, two bullets, and a $100K lawsuit Nov 21, 2007
"Malicious prosecution, trespass, emotional distress and cruelty to animals.". Those claims were narrowed down to trespass by a motion from Higden, approved by presiding Judge Steve Ables. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Battalion commander arraigned on Haditha charges Nov 17, 2007
In a written statement, center president Richard Thompson said Chessani is a victim of a malicious prosecution. "Every patriotic American has a stake in the outcome of this case," Thompson wrote. (North County Times)
Resident sues town over arrest Nov 16, 2007
Additionally, Peruta asserts claims of malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Valadez and Noble. In a recent development, the police department on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for Valadez for filing a false police report relating to her allegation that Peruta stole the truck from her. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Texan sues city of Houston over Taser arrest Nov 14, 2007
In his lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court, Weary is accusing the city and the officers of excessive force, assault, racial profiling, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. "I have to put closure on this situation and this is my first step to closure," Weary told KRIV-TV in Houston. (ESPN -- Football News)
49ers missing the point Nov 14, 2007
In his lawsuit, filed in federal court, Weary is accusing the city and officers Margaret McGivern and Joe Vasquez of violating his civil rights through excessive force, assault, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Cardinals defensive end Bertrand Berry (torn left triceps) will miss the rest of the season. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Naked Wrestling Producers Respond to Carmen Electra's Lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court Case #BC380375 Nov 14, 2007
I am currently engaging California Counsel to actively defend my position, and I will be seeking damages for defamation, slander and malicious prosecution. I strongly urge Carmen Electra to govern herself accordingly. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
