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Round Rock Officers Dismissed From Excessive Force Lawsuit

A federal appeals court Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against three Round Rock police officers involved in a 2014 traffic stop that left a Florence man paralyzed, ruling that excessive force was not used despite the severity of the driver’s injuries. William Slade Sullivan, described by the court as heavily intoxicated, morbidly obese and handicapped, was severely injured while being forcibly …


Lawsuit vs Quaker Oats Asks: Where’s the Maple Syrup?

He seeks class-action status for shoppers nationwide and in California who, like him, in the last four years bought the “classic” version of the oatmeal, or any of the organic, high-fiber, gluten-free, low-sugar and “weight control” versions. The lawsuit seeks damages as well as new packaging. Quaker Oats did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday.