Providence says ‘disappointed’ by Clear Channel lawsuit (Market Watch) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Providence Equity Partners said Sunday it was "surprised and disappointed" by a lawsuit filed Friday by Clear Channel Communications Inc. (CCU) to force the private-equity firm to close a purchase of Clear Channel's television stations. [News Source]

Judge dismisses American Gangster lawsuit (Stuff) A federal judge has dismissed a $US55 million ($NZ70.51m) lawsuit filed by former Drug Enforcement Administration agents against the movie studio that made American Gangster, but said the film got its facts wrong at the end. [News Source]

Lawsuit may force reforms to Michigan foster care system (Battle Creek Enquirer) LANSING — A federal class-action lawsuit nearing trial may spell trouble for the state agency responsible for protecting 19,000 abused or neglected children in Michigan. [News Source]

Lawsuit may force reforms to Michigan foster care system (22 WSBT South Bend) LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal class-action lawsuit nearing trial may spell trouble for the state agency responsible for protecting 19,000 abused or neglected children in Michigan. [News Source]

Judge dismisses ‘American Gangster’ lawsuit (KABC-TV Los Angeles) Lawsuit brought by retired federal drug agents is dismissed in New York. [News Source]

Lawsuit against GOP chairman gets dismissed (Texarkana Gazette) A lawsuit filed last month against Mark Graves, Bowie County Republican Party Chairman, has been dismissed at the request of those who filed the suit. [News Source]

Lawsuit filed over zoning in Johnson (NWAnews.com) Johnson’s Planned Unit Development (PUD) process is being tested in Washington County Circuit Court. The city was named Tuesday as a co-defendant along with developer Tracy Hoskins in a lawsuit brought by Patrick Burton, owner of the Farmers Insurance Agency off Hendrix Heights in Johnson, challenging the process the city used to grant Hoskins his PUD zoning for The Steps at Joyce. (Northwest ... [News Source]

McGee’s lawsuit delayed (The Buffalo News) Attorneys for Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee said the bankruptcy filing by Craig Curry delays, but will not stop, McGee's lawsuit against the sports financial planner. [News Source]

Lawsuit examines responsibility of construction firm, insurers (Casper Star-Tribune) DOUGLAS n A lawsuit over insurance coverage triggered by the collapse of a newly constructed steel building at the state fairgrounds in June 2005 has finally been heard. [News Source]

Justice Dept. asks court to stop apartheid lawsuit (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) WASHINGTON - The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit that accuses more than 30 U.S. and European corporations of violating international law by assisting South Africa's former apartheid government. [News Source]