Injuries claimed by tourists
Three tourists sued two Las Vegas aerial sightseeing tour companies, alleging they suffered injuries while on a sightseeing flight of the Grand Canyon.
In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Martha Farley of Vinton, Ohio, Brenda Vickers of Jackson, Ohio, and Carol Lipperini of Pittston, Pa., sued Sightseeing Tours Unlimited and Lake Mead Air Inc., alleging their aircraft's engine failed shortly after takeoff on Feb. 18, 1999, forcing a "deadstick landing."
Art Gallenson, one of the co-owners of Lake Mead Air, declined comment. Jeffrey Shaner, Sightseeing Tours' attorney, declined comment.
Incorporation changes proposed
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Secretary of State's office may begin providing a new service for businesses in a hurry -- but it will cost a lot more.
The Senate Government Affairs Committee Monday approved a bill to allow Secretary of State Dean Heller to charge $500 to process documents such as incorporations or mergers within two hours or less. The present law allows the office to charge $100 for 24-hour expedited service.
Senate Bill 46 is the recommendation of a legislative study to encourage businesses to move to Nevada. The bill goes to the floor of the Senate for a vote, probably later this week.
Mortgage brokers seek protection
CARSON CITY -- Sen. Ann O'Connell, R-Las Vegas, wants to expand the taxpayer bill of rights law to cover businesses that deal with the state Division of Financial Institutions.
Senate Bill 198, introduced Monday, requires the division to set guidelines in dealing with the examination and records of the regulated businesses. O'Connell said the bill was requested by mortgage brokers.
She said that audits by the state agency have turned into adversarial proceedings.
The bill says that any law or regulation in doubt should be interpreted in favor of the business. The state agency must explain the procedures and opportunities to appeal, and state workers should not harass or intimidate business officials.
The measure was referred to the government affairs committee, which O'Connell heads.
Ice cream giant sues LV franchisee
Baskin-Robbins Inc. and Baskin-Robbins USA Co. sued to force a former franchisee to immediately stop operating two ice cream stores at 2411 West Sahara Ave. and 2501 East Lake Mead, alleging its franchise agreement has expired.
In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Baskin-Robbins sued Abdul & Josue Inc., its president, Abdul Hoodbhoy and his wife, Chand, alleging they did not exercise an option to renew their franchise agreement and failed to meet conditions for a renewal because they allegedly failed to report gross sales and pay monthly franchise and advertising fees.
Baskin-Robbins also sought an injunction to force the franchisee to return all manuals, equipment and materials bearing the Baskin-Robbins trade name.
The defendants could not be reached for comment on the allegations.
LV woman claims food was tainted
A Las Vegas woman sued Las-Cal Corp. doing business as Taco Bell, alleging she was served food tainted with human blood.
In a Clark County District Court suit, Sheryl Longfield said she was eating two burritos she had bought at a Taco Bell restaurant at 4441 North Rancho on Nov. 30, 1999, when she noticed the food was contaminated with human blood.
Laurie Gannon, a Taco Bell spokeswoman, said: "The claim is under investigation." She declined to comment further.
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