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Judge Considers Consolidating TouchPlay Lawsuits
(AP) A Polk County judge is considering whether to consolidate the lawsuits filed by TouchPlay businesses against the state. One lawsuit includes more than 60 businesses and claims the Legislature's abrupt decision to end the TouchPlay game earlier this year cost the industry about $900 million.

Judicial ballot wording upheld
n Proposed amendment would let people sue judges and other government officials.

Merck Wins Reversal Of $51 Million Award
Merck & Co. won the first reversal of a damage award over its Vioxx painkiller yesterday when a judge ruled that a $51 million verdict was "grossly excessive."

Federal Judge Dismisses Securities Class Action against Star Gas ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - Aug 22, 2006... motions of Star Gas, its general partner, former officers, directors and underwriters to dismiss with prejudice a consolidated class action complaint alleging ...

Class action and reaction
Skieston Standard Democrat, MO - Aug 17, 2006The first day of kindergarten is filled with emotion for students and parents alike. While some greeted Tuesday at the Sikeston ...