Lawsuits
Ohio court sides with NASCAR in challenge to broadcast tax

By Julie Carr Smyth Nov. 22, 2022 04:25 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's attempt to tax NASCAR for broadcasting its races in Ohio was unlawful. At...

Lawsuit filed over man killed in Portland protests dismissed

Sep. 03, 2022 12:49 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit filed against the city of Portland, the mayor and the Multnomah County district attorney by the estate...

FILE - Alex Palou, of Spain, talks with crew before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. There is no love lost between rival team owners Chip Ganassi and Zak Brown, and the two now find themselves entangled over the reigning IndyCar champion. Ganassi says he picked up the option on Alex Palou for 2023, but McLaren Racing says it has signed the Spaniard for next year.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Ganassi sues IndyCar champion Palou over contract disupte

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 27, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Judge won't stop Miami Grand Prix despite residents' pleas

Apr. 21, 2022 07:38 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — A judge has denied a request by residents of a South Florida city who were concerned about the noise level associated with a Formula 1 race set for next...

Virginia judge issues injunction in skill games lawsuit

By Sarah Rankin Dec. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge issued a temporary injunction Monday blocking the enforcement of a law that banned a type of electronic betting machine that...

Ohio court to hear NASCAR challenge of tax on broadcasts

Nov. 30, 2021 09:59 AM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments in a case involving the state's attempt to tax NASCAR for broadcasting its races in...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2016, file photo, Richard Spencer, who leads a movement that mixes racism, white nationalism and populism, speaks at the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. A trial is beginning in Charlottesville, Virginia to determine whether white nationalists who planned the so-called “Unite the Right” rally will be held civilly responsible for the violence that erupted. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Woman recalls total 'terror' of Charlottesville car attack

By Denise Lavoie Nov. 08, 2021 02:41 PM EST

FILE - NASCAR Hall of Fame member Rick Hendrick poses for pictures prior to the induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. NASCAR team owner Hendrick defended his decision to extend his sponsorship deal with Liberty University as the Evangelical school faces scrutiny over its handling of sexual assaults. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
NASCAR team stands by Liberty U despite lawsuits, scrutiny

By Dan Gelston Nov. 02, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

Family of man killed during Portland protests sues city

Sep. 11, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The estate of a man fatally shot in downtown Portland after a pro-Trump car rally last year is suing the city, the mayor and the county...

Widow sues Mexican billionaire over fatal racecar crash

May. 06, 2019 03:27 PM EDT
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The widow of an auto racing instructor is suing a Mexican billionaire and his teenage son over the man's death last month in a training...