11.   In Senate debate Friday, opponents warned that the job discrimination bill could trigger costly litigation and violate the privacy of workers.

12.   Instead, they say, a stronger appeals process would protect patients without resorting to costly litigation.

13.   Lieberman said he agreed to the arrangement to avoid costly litigation and promised that the state would reduce the population on its own.

14.   NFL owners cannot stop franchise moves, even with costly litigation.

15.   Often, such fights spill over into the courts, resulting in years of costly litigation.

16.   One observer predicts the most costly litigation binge in human history.

17.   PacifiCorps reluctantly signed the agreement to remove the dam, saying the alternative was costly litigation.

18.   Some of the complaints escalated into costly litigation, while others festered, undermining morale.

19.   Some of the complaints escalated into costly litigation, while others festered.

20.   Still, league officials say they are not worried about the prospect of costly litigation.