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Bride's panty picture lawsuit dismissed

Thu, 10/07/2010 - 06:58 by Prince damin

New York -- A New York judge tossed out a lawsuit brought by a woman who was pictured in her underwear on the studio Web site of her wedding photographer.

City Supreme Court Justice Judith Gische ruled Tuesday to dismiss the case Sara Bostwick brought against Christian Oth Studio after Bostwick said photographer Carolyn Monastra ignored her wishes not to be photographed in her underwear while preparing for her Sept. 20, 2008, wedding, the New York Daily News reported Wednesday.

Ruth Bernstein, Bostwick's lawyer, said her client was especially upset at finding the pictures had been posted to the photography studio's Web site. She said pictures of Bostwick had been posted to the Internet without her permission in the past.

Judge tosses saggy pants summons

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 03:01 by Prince damin

New York -- A New York judge tossed a man's disorderly conduct summons for wearing saggy pants, saying the constitution protected his right to look "foolish."

Judge Ruben Franco dismissed the April 20, 2009, summons against Julio Martinez, which said the defendant had "his pants down below his buttocks exposing underwear (and) potentially showing private parts," the New York Post reported Thursday.

"The Constitution still leaves some opportunity for people to be foolish if they so desire," Franco said in his decision, which was issued in June.

Judge won't dismiss Vitaminwater lawsuit

Sun, 07/25/2010 - 01:19 by Prince damin

Washington - A New York judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Coca-Cola over health claims related to its Vitaminwater line of drinks, the plaintiffs announced.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington said in a written statement that Coke's motion to dismiss was rejected in federal court on Friday.

"Vitaminwater is no more than non-carbonated soda, providing unnecessary added sugar and contributing to weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and other diseases," said the organization's litigation director, Steve Gardner. "We look forward to representing all Americans whom Coke has deceived."

Gotti jury gets sweet treat from judge

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 06:58 by harsheeb

New York -- The New York judge presiding over the trial of reputed mobster John "Junior" Gotti said he gave jurors a tub of licorice to limit talk about the case.

U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel said in addition to offering jurors a sweet treat during the ongoing racketeering trial, the tub of individually-wrapped licorice ensured his goal of keeping details of the case under wraps, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

"If you have a Twizzler in your mouth, you can't really have a serious conversation," the Manhattan judge said.

Castel also offered one approach to consuming the sweet goods that could also help jurors deal with the pressures of the lengthy trial, which is in its seventh week.