As a result, the department is now preparing a civil suit aimed at removing the teamsters' 21-member executive board and placing the international under the control of a Government trustee.

He spoke at a meeting of more than 300 investors who had gathered to hear from lawyers who were organizing a class-action suit aimed at recouping money.

As with all his other suits aimed at improving his financial situation, this last of Oxford's suits to the Queen ended in disappointment.

Two bar associations have filed a suit aimed at repealing the tax, and opponents have successfully petitioned to get the issue on the ballot in November.

Other farmers have filed a suit aimed at abolishing the foundation that sponsors the program.

Eight boards have joined in a suit aimed at blocking Mr. Fernandez from interfering in the selection of superintendents.

Liggett is also negotiating with the six states to settle their suits aimed at recouping Medicaid costs.

A U.S. District Court judge refused to dismiss a bondholders' suit aimed at blocking a plan that would split Marriott.

But critics are not appeased, and the authority now faces suits and legislation aimed at curbing or abolishing its power.

Shortly after Sept. 11, he had an idea for a similar suit aimed at Saudis.