Wrongful death suit filed in Ethan Allen capsizing (WCAX 3) ALBANY, N.Y. A wrongful death suit was filed in federal court today alleging the manufacturers of the Ethan Allen contributed to its sinking last October. [News Source]

Date for oral arguments set for Mt. A lawsuit (Ashland Daily Tidings) The Mount Ashland lawsuit is going to court. Oral arguments for a case against the U.S. Forest Service filed by environmental groups regarding the proposed Mount Ashland expansion will happen in August. [News Source]

El Paso Natural Gas to pay $340,000 to settle environmental case (KVOA Tucson) El Paso Natural Gas Co. will pay $340,000 to the state to settle lawsuits alleging environmental violations. [News Source]

El Paso Natural Gas to pay $340,000 to settle environmental case (KVOA Tucson) El Paso Natural Gas Co. will pay $340,000 to the state to settle lawsuits alleging environmental violations. [News Source]

Merck Scientist Testifies Vioxx Caused More Heart Attacks Than Aleve (North County Times) LOS ANGELES - People who took part in a clinical trial of the pain reliever Vioxx had heart attacks at a rate four times higher than those taking an older painkiller, a health data analyst for Merck and Co. testified today. [News Source]

Another Court Victory for State Employee (WLBT 3) An employee who sued the state Health Department for discrimination is celebrating another victory. Albert Brown won a federal lawsuit earlier this year after claiming he'd been passed-over for a promotion at the agency. [News Source]

Sonar Exercise Set Despite Whale Lawsuit (ABC News) Defense Department Allows Navy Sonar Exercises Despite Whale Lawsuit [News Source]