21.   As a result, the company said the judge should also dismiss the class-action portion of the suit on that ground.

22.   At the same time, a judge dismissed the criminal case over the protests of an angry prosecutor, who felt Grigsby was let off easy.

23.   A federal district court judge dismissed the case against the state because he said the state is immune from such lawsuits and that he had no jurisdiction over it.

24.   A federal judge dismissed the case last year, though, citing lack of jurisdiction.

25.   A federal judge dismissed the suit, and the decision was upheld by the Richmond appeals court.

26.   A federal judge once dismissed the lawsuit amid concerns about the kickbacks.

27.   A county judge dismissed the contention, and ultimately all the supervisors agreed to produce the ballots.

28.   A French judge dismissed charges against photographers and a press motorcyclist in the death of Princess Diana two years ago.

29.   A federal judge recently dismissed a case filed against Morgan Stanley analyst Mary Meeker on behalf of shareholders that accused Meeker of issuing overly optimistic stock calls.

30.   A federal judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by a Tennessee family contending that it had been treated unfairly by its investment adviser.