PRISONERS at HMP Liverpool were awarded a staggering £2.8m in compensation last year - by far the highest total anywhere in the country.

The Washington State Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the dismissal of personal injury claims by Western State Hospital employees who said the hospital intended to hurt them.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech claims he is not worried about a possible return to action when the champions face Liverpool on Saturday, just three months after fracturing his skull.

Lawsuits against the Long Island Rail Road stemming from falls into the gap date back more than 35 years, with plaintiffs claiming injuries as severe as torn ligaments, fractured bones, paralysis and dismemberment.

HARRISBURG - Todd Shaffer of Rosiclare, showcasing a brace on his right leg, already has undergone one knee surgery and is facing a second surgery. Deb Smoot of Herrin was wearing a neck collar after sustaining a serious neck injury and Gary Godert of Galatia was simply thankful his injuries only included bumps and bruises and no broken bones or muscle tears.

A 17-year-old girl and her family have filed a personal injury lawsuit against Schreiner University and three men, including at least two current students.

Two college athletes, who are named in a civil case against Schreiner University, said Wednesday they are innocent of the sexual assault allegations and received DNA results that prove it.

Newcastle midfielder Emre was today facing a second investigation into claims of racism made against him.

The Newcastle United midfielder Emre was yesterday facing a second investigation into claims of racism made against him. The Football Association is to look into claims that the 26-year-old Turkey international abused the Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf during his side’s 2-1 Premiership defeat at St James’ Park on 15 October.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even as a federal judge refused yesterday to cap liability claims in the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash, a Graniteville man who was hurt in the horrific accident settled his personal-injury claim with the city for $1 million.