Mr. Geller filed the three lawsuits on his behalf in 1984, alleging malpractice and negligence.

Their suit alleged wrongful death and negligence.

And it will severely restrict the ability of the parents of lead-poisoned children to win lawsuits alleging negligence by landlords or the city.

So far, 15 families have sued Jefferson County, alleging negligence by the sheriff's department for not intervening faster.

During 2006 one court case alleging physical abuse or negligence was filed against prison officials.

As of August 2006, courts had not substantiated any of the 29 complaints alleging abuse or negligence that were filed during the year.

Relatives of two women who were among 14 people killed in the collapse of a department store roof filed lawsuits against the store's owner today, alleging negligence.

The suit alleges fraud, unfair business practices and negligence on the part of the defendants.

The woman took legal action against the owner of the bridge, alleging negligence by the owner.

In 1996, they brought a suit against the United States alleging negligence in the operation and design of the canal.