Verdict but no winners in suit Mar 2, 2008
Zimmerman was chagrined that jurors found his client deserved no award for physical pain and mental suffering. "I think they were sending a message to Mr. Jolley about his lifestyle and choices," Zimmerman said. (Daily Triplicate)
Bus Stop Killer Bellfield Will Die Behind Bars Feb 26, 2008
" Murdered schoolgirl: Milly Dowler Kate Sheedy said her physical and mental suffering continues as she tries to pick up her life again.She said: "To this day I still suffer from nightmares. This is both reliving the incident itself and also the nightmares I had whilst I was in hospital. (Sky News)
Former ice addict sues her dealer Jan 14, 2008
January 14, 2008 01:30pm AEDT. A FORMER addict has opened a new front in the war on illegal drugs by successfully suing her dealer for selling her the crystal methamphetamine that almost killed her. (The Australian)
Woman wins lawsuit against drug dealer Jan 12, 2008
In her statement of claim, she said Mr. Davey knew the drug was highly addictive and harmful, and sold it not only for profit, but to intentionally inflict physical and mental suffering. She also named as a defendant the unknown John Doe who supplied Mr. Davey with his drugs. (Globe and Mail)
Ex-crystal meth addict successfully sues dealer Jan 10, 2008
In her statement of claim, Bergen said Davey knew the drug was highly addictive and the sale of the drug was "for the purpose of making money but was also for the purpose of intentionally inflicting physical and mental suffering on Sandra.". Bergen, who says she has been drug-free since the 2004 incident, told Canada AM on Wednesday that a lack of action within the criminal justice system left her and her family frustrated. (CTV.ca)
Rickets makes return in ethnic minorities Dec 30, 2007
Vitamin D supplies to be available through GPs Bone disease risk to darker-skinned children. social affairs editor. (Guardian Unlimited)
Frivolous Suits Dec 21, 2007
Who will ever forget D.C. Judge Roy Pearson's $10 dry-cleaning bill for a pair of missing trousers that mushroomed into a $67 million civil lawsuit, "his honor" arguing in court papers that he endured "mental suffering" because he could not wear his favorite pants for his first day on the bench ... Who will ever forget D.C. Judge Roy Pearson's $10 dry-cleaning bill for a pair of missing trousers that mushroomed into a $67 million civil lawsuit, "his honor" arguing in court papers that he endured... (Townhall.com)
Father's Abandonment Molded Obama Dec 15, 2007
It was Ann Dunham who filed for divorce in January 1964, citing "grievous mental suffering," according to court documents. Whatever anger she felt, she did not share it with her son. (CBS News)
Woman awarded judgment in sex tape case Nov 27, 2007
The civil action alleges the three men caused the woman extreme anguish, embarrassment and mental suffering. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Arraignments begin in home invasion robbery Nov 3, 2007
Both are charged with torturing the victim with ntent to cause cruel and extreme pain and suffering, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and njustifiable physical pain and mental suffering. The suspects allegedly stole property valued at more than 400. (Santa Maria Times)
* WORLD NEWS: QUICK TAKE Nov 2, 2007
The nine-member federal jury ruled that members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church caused mental suffering to Albert Snyder, who says he became depressed after they paraded outside the funeral of his 20-year-old son Matthew last year. They waved signs reading "Thank God for dead soldiers," and "Fag troops." A video of the protests was played in court during the week-long trial of Fred Phelps, who founded the church in 1955, and two of his daughters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
US church fined millions for picketing military funeral in anti-gay protest Nov 1, 2007
The nine-member federal jury ruled that members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church caused mental suffering to Albert Snyder, who says he became depressed after they paraded outside the funeral of his 20-year-old son Matthew in 2006. They waved signs reading "Thank God for dead soldiers," and "Fag troops.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mountain lion killed in Spearfish Oct 6, 2007
Don't forget about mental suffering either. For a general argument against 'speciesm' see Chapter 1 of 'Animal Liberation' by Peter Singer (now in an updated 2nd edition). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Call for lethal injection boycott Oct 4, 2007
In a report the group says the cocktail of drugs used is not always quick and painless and can cause "excruciating pain and extreme mental suffering". The execution method is common in the US and is on the rise in China. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Lawsuit Says Abortion Provider Caused Seizures Sep 11, 2007
It seeks unspecified damages, including remittance for physical pain, mental suffering, medical expenses and legal fees. "Our client feels completely violated," Downing said in a statement. (CNSnews.com)
Court orders $900K payout Sep 5, 2007
According to the complaint, Sandt sought monetary damages for the injuries, which included permanent functional deficits, excessive scarring, wage loss, loss of opportunity and mental suffering. Luke began his Penn State career as a reserve fullback in 1998 before sitting out the 2000 season with a knee injury. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Woman alleges Planned Parenthood inflicted 'catastrophic perforation' Sep 5, 2007
"Our client has filed these complaints to bring to light the negligent actions of Planned Parenthood and Dr. Severson, Downing said in a prepared statement. He said the woman's real name was not being revealed to protect her privacy. The lawsuit, which alleges negligence and battery, is seeking nearly $37,000 in medical expenses plus unspecified damages for physical pain and mental suffering as well as permanent injury. "This is yet another horror story from a Planned Parenthood abortion mill,"... (WorldNetDaily)
* China Airlines jet bursts into flames Aug 21, 2007
Compensation for the passengers' mental suffering had not been decided. China Airlines has a patchy safety record and this is the carrier's fourth accident in 13 years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Treating the trauma of war - fairly Aug 20, 2007
This absolves Uncle Sam of any responsibility for the person's mental suffering. The new diagnostic label sends the message: This suffering is your fault, not a result of the war. (Christian Science Monitor)
Former teacher faces lawsuit Aug 14, 2007
The student's mother filed the suit, which also seeks reimbursement for medical and healthcare expenses for her daughter, who has suffered evere emotional distress and mental suffering since Grey kissed her against her will, according to the lawsuit. Calls and e-mails to Nigel Whitehead, the Nipomo attorney representing the girl's mother in the suit, weren't returned by press time. (Santa Maria Times)
Ballot results spark another eventful debate at MEA Aug 6, 2007
It alleviated the mental suffering of thousands of voters. Worker: You're all heart, sir. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
S Leone militia leaders convicted Aug 3, 2007
CDF CONVICTIONS Murder and violence (war crime): Both guilty Violence to life and mental suffering (war crime): Both guilty Pillage (war crime): Both guilty Collective punishment (war crime): Both guilty Murder (crime against humanity): Both acquitted Inhumane acts (crime against humanity): Both acquitted Acts of terrorism (war crime): Both acquitted Recruiting child soldiers: Kondewa guilty; Fofana acquitted. Sentence will be passed at an unspecified date in the future. (BBC News -- Africa)
Scientists Engineer World's First Schizophrenic Mice Jul 30, 2007
Animal rights campaigners have condemned the research, saying that it is morally repugnant to create an animal doomed to mental suffering. The mice were created by modifying their to mimic a mutant gene first found in a Scottish family with a high incidence of schizophrenia, which affects about one in every 100 people. (Fox News)
Sudan 'must pay USS Cole victims' Jul 26, 2007
Judge Doumar awarded the families compensation under the Death on the High Seas Act, which permits payouts for economic losses but not for mental suffering. He calculated the amount they should receive by multiplying the salary of the sailors by the number of years they would have continued to work. (BBC News)
Fundraiser Helps DC Dry Cleaner Pay Legal Bills Jul 26, 2007
Pearson said the loss of his pants left him with "mental suffering, inconvenience and discomfort.". Legal reform advocates say the case is much bigger than a misplaced pair of pants. (CNSnews.com)
Those Wacky Lawyers Jul 19, 2007
Then he added what it would cost him to rent a car to go to a different cleaners for the next ten years, some more money for "mental suffering," and, of course, legal fees. Perhaps you wonder how Pearson found an attorney willing to take his case. (CBS News)
In other views Jun 28, 2007
The pants came up missing, and Mr. Pearson sued, citing "mental suffering, inconvenience and discomfort." He argued that under D.C. law, he was the victim of a fraud because the cleaners displayed a "Satisfaction Guaranteed" sign. We would like to think this is the end of this story, but given Mr. Pearson's penchant for litigation, the Chungs are bracing for an appeal. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Battle over lawsuit reform heating up Jun 26, 2007
One of the measures, signed into law last month, allows plaintiffs in wrongful death cases to seek damages for grief, sorrow and mental suffering ... The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association said 23 other states already allowed damages for grief and mental suffering. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Spiritualist's values clash with doctor's Jun 18, 2007
Once his family is involved, Gennett's zeal to stamp out belief in the psychic arts becomes more like a crusade -- one that's complicated by the odd attraction he feels for Lily, and his sympathy for her mental suffering. Dietz, who studied Victorian science and literature at Stanford, is clearly familiar with the period. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Keep your pants on, judge, and leave us alone (Tom Knott) Jun 14, 2007
The pants judge told a D.C. Superior Court judge yesterday that, if he is awarded $54 million, he will pay himself $500,000 in lawyer fees, set aside $2 million to ease his mental suffering and use the remaining $51. 5 million to start a consumer-protection fund for residents of the city. (Washington Times, DC)
A $54 million lawsuit (Karen Harned and Sherman Joyce) Jun 13, 2007
His suit even suggests that D.C. law allows him to receive damages for mental suffering and rental-car costs now that he has to drive each weekend to another dry cleaner not within walking distance. But policy-makers in D.C. and in statehouses across the country can make some simple changes to their respective CPAs that will go a long way in restoring fairness. (Washington Times, DC)
ONLINE EXTRA Jun 1, 2007
Salinas is seeking in excess of $50,000 for the alleged pain, mental suffering, embarrassment and humiliation she sustained as a result of Tepper's assault. Salinas also is seeking an additional $50,000-plus in punitive damages because the assault was both intentional and malicious, according to the lawsuit. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)
More of this story May 28, 2007
If one had to find a positive thing about the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, it would be that we now recognize the terrible mental suffering all soldiers go through, and that it will probably be with them throughout the rest of their lives. Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, was first recognized in the final stages of America's involvement in Vietnam. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Japan urged to come clean on confessions May 12, 2007
""This type of interrogation causes heavy mental suffering to suspects and can be considered torture," the lawyers group said.Some judges have shown an increased willingness to question the methods used to acquire confessions. In February, a judge in western Japan reprimanded police and prosecutors for their handling of a case in which 12 defendants were eventually found not guilty of using beer and cash to buy votes in a local election. Six of the suspects had confessed, but the judge ruled... (Los Angeles Times)
Giving new meaning to 'taken to the ... (Tom Knott) May 10, 2007
It was about his "mental suffering." It was about the cost of leasing a car to drive to another cleaner. It also was about the cost of litigating the pants. (Washington Times, DC)
Man sues dry cleaner for R457m May 6, 2007
Melvin Welles, former chief administrative law judge with the National Labour Relations Board, wrote to The Washington Post to say that if he were the judge in the case, he would throw out the lawsuit and order Pearson to pay the Chungs for their legal expenses and their mental suffering. He also called for Pearson's ouster and disbarment. (Independent Online)
The $65 million pants suit May 5, 2007
He says he deserves millions for the damages he suffered by not getting his pants back, for his litigation costs, for mental suffering, inconvenience and discomfort, for the value of the time he has spent on the lawsuit, for leasing a car every weekend for 10 years and for a replacement suit, according to court papers. Pearson is demanding 65,462,500. (Montana Standard, MT)
Kick in the pants May 5, 2007
As reported by Post columnist Marc Fisher, Mr. Pearson wants his local dry cleaner to pay him millions of dollars for the mental suffering, inconvenience and discomfort caused by the loss of his pants as well as for his legal costs. The unfortunate people being sued by Mr. Pearson say that they offered reimbursement, tried to settle and even ended up finding what they believe are the pants. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Law: A Suit With No Pants May 3, 2007
Pearson, himself an attorney, wants $67 million to take care of 10 years of car rentals so he can take his cleaning to another store and for "mental suffering, inconvenience and discomfort.". All for a pair of pants. (Investors Business Daily)
Jury: Voorhees president sexually harassed professor May 2, 2007
As a result of Monroes conduct, Joseph claimed that she suffered and continues to suffer severe emotional distress, psychological injury, mental suffering and humiliation. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Spirit Tech: Apr 26, 2007
Indeed, self-described "" look forward to the day when these devices will vanquish mental suffering and deliver ecstasy on demand. But for now, this technologywhich requires inserting wires into the brain through holes drilled in the skullremains too risky for all but the most desperate patients. (Slate)
Woman sues ex-boyfriend, pals over sex tape Apr 24, 2007
The civil action claims the three men caused her extreme anguish, embarrassment and mental suffering. Bloomington attorney John Prior is representing the woman. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Poll: two-thirds say they always believed the Duke lacrosse case was weak Apr 18, 2007
"If these guys are not guilty ... what do they receive for all the time and mental suffering they have endured as a result of a false accusation ... and a potentially unethical prosecutor?". "It's a shame that three young men's lives were ruined by what appears to be false accusations. In addition, Duke University's lacrosse program and its previous lacrosse coach's reputations will be forever smudged. I can't imagine what the affected families have had to endure during this ordeal.". (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Sexual health center gets l000035EFegal status Apr 6, 2007
She wanted to be compensated for the mental suffering caused by her husband's impotence, which she claimed had disrupted their lives. A report proved that the husband's injury had damaged his sexual functions and the woman was compensated 10,000 yuan (about $1,300). (People's Daily Online, China)
$500K award for pit bull attack Mar 23, 2007
Their verdict awarded $18,988 in medical expenses and $500,000 for physical pain, disfigurement and mental suffering. E-mail Michael Cabanatuan at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
George Matheson's Hymn Mar 15, 2007
He described his writing as the "fruit of much mental suffering." ... "It was the day of my sister's marriage...Something happened to me, which was known only to myself, and which caused me the most severe mental suffering. The hymn was the fruit of that suffering. It was the quickest bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the impression rather of having it dictated to me by some inward voice than of working it out myself...this came like a dayspring form on high. I have never been able to... (Suite101.com)
Psychological and physical torture have similar mental effects Mar 8, 2007
The authors concluded that aggressive interrogation techniques or detention procedures involving deprivation of basic needs, exposure to adverse environmental conditions, forced stress positions, hooding or blindfolding, isolation, restriction of movement, forced nudity, threats, humiliating treatment and other psychological manipulations do not appear to be substantially different from physical torture in terms of the extent of mental suffering they cause, the underlying mechanisms of traumatic... (Hindu)
Experts want new definition of torture Mar 7, 2007
"Ill treatment during captivity ... does not seem to be substantially different from physical torture in terms of the severity of mental suffering they cause," it concluded. "These procedures do amount to torture, thereby lending support to their prohibition by international law.". (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
City settles for $700,000 in high speed chase claim Feb 23, 2007
As a result, the complaint alleged, Ducharme "suffered severe and permanent injuries to her body, nerves and nervous system, endured and will in the future endure extreme pain and mental suffering, will require additional treatments to treat her condition, has been unable to perform her usual activities, has suffered a loss of earnings and of earning capacity and a loss of enjoyment of life, all of which injuries she alleges to be of a permanent nature, and was otherwise damaged," and would... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Parents who use careful swat classed same as child abusers Feb 23, 2007
AB755 threatens the right of parents who spank with an open hand, and openly criminalizes good parents, mostly mothers, who use a little stick or switch or paddle to correct willful, defiant misbehavior of their own children," he said. The bill lumps parental discipline into the same class as child abuse. It creates new precedent by dictating that: "if the infliction of physical pain or mental suffering occurred as a result of any of the following, then there is a rebuttable presumption that the... (WorldNetDaily)
Taylor accused of assault Feb 8, 2007
The lawsuits, filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court by Little Rock law firm Dodds, Kidd & Ryan, accuse Taylor of "causing emotional distress and mental suffering" to two women during a Sept. 3 performance by comedian Katt Williams at Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock. The plaintiffs, Jeanine Morse and Yvette McCarty, each ask for a judgment of at least $75,000, as well as punitive damages and attorney's fees. (USA Today -- Sports)
Postwar stress, heart attacks linked Jan 3, 2007
"The physical suffering of returning combat soldiers is mirrored in mental suffering," said Robert Freedman, editor of the journal and a University of Colorado Health Sciences Center psychiatrist in Denver. "This physical suffering is causing much more mental distress than we had previously supposed.". (Newsday -- Health)
McCoy: US Torture History Dec 9, 2006
Simply put, this legislations highly restricted standard for severe mental suffering does not prohibit any aspect of the sophisticated torture techniques that the CIA has refined, over the past half-century, into a total assault on the human psyche ... To make this point clear, let us compare the laws very narrow, four-part standard for "severe mental suffering" with the CIAs psychological techniques to see which, if any, of the agencys actual methods are banned. (Zmag.org)
BTK lawsuit winner dies Nov 29, 2006
It awarded Valadez $800,000 for mental suffering, humiliation and shame and $300,000 for damage to his reputation. Valadez was never charged in connection with the BTK slayings, and he was cleared long before the arrest of Dennis Rader, who confessed to all 10 killings. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- News)
Morgan entering guilty plea in Swift case; Sentence expected to be probation Nov 14, 2006
Hiny Hertz (HH) wrote on November 13, 2006 8:07 PM:"Did Parker purchase his law degree through the internet or at WalMart? Let's get real here! Can Morgan prove a sober man would not have been able to avoid hitting the kid? And is probation the punishment for the crime of inflicting death on a human being and leaving them on the roadside for the highway crew to dispose of? Not in any other county it isn't! Incidently, if they let Morgan off on the charge of criminally negligent homicide,... (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Bend woman sues pit bull owners for $90,000 following attack,0149 Oct 31, 2006
She is asking for $15,000 for her medical expenses and $75,000 for physical pain and mental suffering, according to the lawsuit. Information from: The Bulletin, http://www. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jury: TV station defamed man in BTK coverage Oct 21, 2006
It awarded Valadez $800,000 for mental suffering, humiliation and shame and $300,000 for damage to his reputation. It wasn't immediately clear how the payments would be divided between the station's owner and Spessard. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- News)
Daycare worker sues prof over 'allegations' Oct 12, 2006
In the suit, filed on Tuesday, Lisa Korbyn seeks damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, loss of future earning capacity, and mental suffering that she claims are due to the couple's allegations. The Daily Iowan is not identifying the couple because the newspaper only identifies alleged victims of sexual abuse with their permission or if the victim instigates a civil suit. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Activists target battery hen industry Oct 3, 2006
"It is not just being stuck in cages, it is the mental suffering of these chickens as well," said actor-turned-activist Lynda Stoner, who works for Animal Liberation NSW.. "Chickens are really bright, intelligent and curious creatures so you could imagine what stress that causes them to be cooped up in these cages.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Temporary visas cause more mental suffering Oct 2, 2006
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Stephanie PeatlingOctober 2, 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The 'war on terror' that ruined Rome Oct 1, 2006
The vote by the Senate on Thursday to suspend the right of habeas corpus for terrorism detainees, denying them their right to challenge their detention in court; the careful wording about torture, which forbids only the inducement of "serious" physical and mental suffering to obtain information; the licensing of the president to declare a legal resident of the United States an enemy combatant - all this represents an historic shift in the balance of power between the citizen and the executive.... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Soldz: APA Bad Faith Sep 9, 2006
"physicians may participate in developing effective interrogation strategies for general training purposes. These strategies must not threaten or cause physical injury or mental suffering and must be humane and respect the rights of individuals." ... "the AMA report states that physicians may consult to interrogations by developing interrogation strategies that do 'not threaten or cause physical injury or mental suffering' and that are 'humane and respect the rights of individuals.' Substitute... (Zmag.org)
Full Story... Aug 31, 2006
Day's wife, Leticia Day, and their three sons Damon Antonio Malik Day, 6; Rayshon Tyese Anthony Day, 3; and Eric Rayshon Day III, 2 also filed separate claims for evere emotional distress and mental suffering because they witnessed the shooting. Caputo said he expects to file suit in federal court in Sacramento because it has jurisdiction over civil rights issues. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
River rat finds power in raging water Aug 25, 2006
He describes the river as a spiritual place where moving water absorbs physical and mental suffering. t relaxes the mind, he explained. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Woman files suit against Columbus surgeon Aug 24, 2006
The lawsuit also seeks unspecified damages for future medical expenses and lost wages, physical pain and mental suffering, inconvenience, loss of society and companionship and humiliation. Wattier's lawsuit claims that because of negligence by Connolly, the hospital and medical clinic, she has suffered injuries to the cartilage in and around the surgically repaired shoulder. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
