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Lawsuit

A popular designation of a legal proceeding between two parties in the courts, instituted by one party to compel another to do himself or herself justice, regardless of whether the action is based upon law or Equity.

lawsuit

n. a common term for a legal action by one person or entity against another person or entity, to be decided in a court of law, sometimes just called a "suit." The legal claims within a lawsuit are called "causes of action." (See: cause of action, case, suit)

lawsuit

a proceeding in a court of law brought by one party against another.

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Civil actions may not be brought against the PBGC after the later of:

Civil actions under ERISA

Instead, Kennard wrote, "plaintiff has taken the same position--that she was sexually harassed in the course of employment--in two different forums, the workers' compensation proceeding and the civil action against defendants."

Workers' comp release form does not block civil claims in California

Next, it is unquestionable that intentional violations of Miranda will continue to spur future civil actions against law enforcement officers.

Civil liability for violations of Miranda: the impact of Chavez v. Martinez

[sections] 760.11(5) (1995), one-year statute of limitations for filing civil actions "after the date of determination of reasonable cause by the commission" apply also upon the commission's failure to make any determination as to "reasonable cause" within 180 days as contemplated in FLA.

Defining the hourglass: when is a claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act time barred?

Susan and Mark MacDonald are seeing lawyers in a bid to bring a civil action against the teenager.

WE'LL SUE BEAST WHO WRECKED OUR GIRL'S LIFE; Family's battle to make perv pay

* Civil actions for damages, attorneys' fees, and other appropriate relief by persons suffering harm due to the violation.

Enforcement of "antidumping" laws is on the increase

Kenny's admissions came in a 476-page deposition in a Texas civil action, brought by one of at least four women he admitted having affairs with.

Priest: I had sex with girl

California requires that civil actions for recovery of damages that were suffered as a result of domestic violence must be brought within three years from the date of the most recent act of violence, or within three years of the discovery that the injury resulted from domestic violence.(7)

More days before deadline

Since success was mixed, they sought and won an addition to 1995's HB2644: Survey violations and monetary penalties weren't admissible as proof or evidence in civil actions.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

In 1998 five of the priest's victims planned civil actions against him and the archdiocese.

Church pays out in abuse settlement

Under VFCP, certain persons can avoid potential ERISA civil actions and the assessment of civil penalties from DOL investigations or civil actions; see 67 Fed.

DOL correction and compliance programs

The appeals court also held that the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) that barred federal civil actions by prisoners for mental or emotional injuries without a showing of physical injury, did not foreclose an action for nominal or punitive damages for violations that did not involve a physical injury.