Lawsuit

Tennessee Interim DCS Head Faces Legislators

Blake Farmer (Nashville Public Radio) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:40:23 +0000

The temporary head Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services says he will turn things around, even with the title of “interim.” Jim Henry replaces former DCS Commissioner Kate O’Day who resigned yesterday just 24 hours before she was to testify in front of the legislature about unreported child deaths. Commissioner O’Day was criticized for not being accessible, but Henry says he plans to meet with child advocacy groups immediately.

Widow of Fort Campbell Soldier Sues Fox and National Geographic

Shelly Baskin and The Associated Press — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:19:05 +0000

The widow of a Fort Campbell soldier killed in a blast in Afghanistan is suing the National Geographic Society and Fox Cable Networks for airing images of her family in a documentary about a combat hospital. Donnice Roberts filed the lawsuit this month in federal court in Texas.

Long Legal Battle Likely in Store for Chuck Jones in Copyright Infringement Case

Shelly Baskin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:39:51 +0000

Murray Businessman Chuck Jones could be in for a long, and expensive, legal battle with textbook publishers McGraw Hill and Pearson Education according to one attorney. Karl Means is the Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group for the Shulman Rogers law firm in Potomac, Maryland. Means says the restraining order requested last Thursday is likely just the first piece of litigation Jones will face. He also says criminal charges, while uncommon, are still possible for Jones. Listen to the interview with Means by clicking "Listen" above. Means does not represent anyone involved in the lawsuits.

Lawsuit Filed Against Chuck Jones Alleges Counterfeiting Textbooks

Shelly Baskin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:27:30 +0000

A lawsuit filed in US District court against Murray businessman Chuck Jones and several of his associates and businesses alleges Jones used companies he owned to infringe the copyrights of several textbook publishers.

McGraw-Hill and Pearson Educations allege Jones and his associates produced counterfeit covers for international editions of their textbooks, allowing him to sell and rent them as US editions for a significant profit.

CBR Files Restraining Order against Owner Chuck Jones

Shelly Baskin and Whitney Jones — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:45:27 +0000

College Book Rental Company, a company owned and until recently, managed by Murray businessman Chuck Jones has filed a restraining order against Jones. In late August, Jones relinquished control of the company to Nashville based consultant Myles MacDonald as part of a settlement with his business partner.

Environmental Groups File Suit to Expand EPA Air Pollution Rules

Erica Peterson — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:48:23 +0000

Environmental groups have filed suit in federal court in an effort to get the Environmental Protection Agency to stiffen rules regulating air pollution. The EPA finalized the Cross-State Air Pollution rule last summer, to crack down on several states—including Kentucky—that both send pollution across state lines and are affected by pollution from other states. That rule has been challenged by several states and industry groups, and is held up in court.

Bowling Green Businessman Awarded Almost $1M in Lawsuit Against City

the associated press — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:07:15 +0000

A southern Kentucky businessman has been awarded nearly $1 million after a jury found the city of Bowling Green and a city electrical inspector were negligent in handling a long-term power outage at the man's store.