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Alice In Chains Sued By Layne Staley’s Mother
Nancy McCallum, the mother of late Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley, has filed a lawsuit against his former bandmates alleging she is owed royalties from the band’s music — past, present and future. The band’s 1992 album Dirt, for which Staley was best known, sold more than 4 million copies.
Ore. Attorney Says Whistleblowing Motivated Layoff
A former attorney for Lane County claims two top administrators violated his constitutional rights when they laid him off last year in a move that was blamed on the budget.
Judge Dismisses Another Lawsuit Over Seattle Arena
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over a proposal to build a $490 million professional basketball and hockey arena in Seattle.
Dog Musher Calls PETA Apology To Her A ‘Weak Effort’
After the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals publicly maligned dog musher Paige Dronby by falsely accusing her of abandoning one of her dogs to die, the racer fought back.
Judge Hears Arguments Over SODO Arena Plans
Efforts to build a new professional basketball arena in Seattle face a hurdle Friday as a judge hears arguments in a lawsuit to slow or stop the deal.
Man Claims IRS Agent Coerced Sex From Him
A Lane County man accuses an IRS agent of coercing him into having sex with her by threatening a tax penalty.
State Justices Reinstate Safeco Field Lawsuit
The Washington state Supreme Court has reinstated a lawsuit over faulty construction work done at the home of the Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field.
Lawyers: King Co. To Pay $75K In Deputy Case
Lawyers for a Seattle man who accused a King County sheriff’s deputy of breaking his nose say they have reached a $75,000 settlement with the county.
Lawyer Sues Microsoft Over Surface Tablet Storage
A California lawyer is suing Microsoft, claiming the Surface tablet he bought doesn’t have all the storage space the company advertised.
Inmates Claim Prison Officials Ceding Control To Gangs In Order To Save Money
A gang war that appears to have taken over parts of an Idaho private prison is spilling into the federal courts, with some inmates contending prison officials are ceding control to gang leaders in an effort to save money.
