


TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former "Saturday Night Live" star Tracy Morgan has sued Wal-Mart over a highway crash involving one of its drivers that left him seriously injured and a fellow comedian dead.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, claims Wal-Mart was negligent when a driver of one of its tractor-trailers rammed into Morgan's limousine van June 7. The complaint claims the retail giant should have known that its driver had been awake for over 24 hours and that his commute of 700 miles from his home in Georgia to work in Delaware was "unreasonable." It also alleges the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
"As a result of Wal-Mart's gross, reckless, willful, wanton, and intentional conduct, it should be appropriately punished with the imposition of punitive damages," according to the complaint.
Morgan's lawsuit seeks a jury trial and punitive and compensatory damages.
In a statement issued Saturday, Wal-Mart reiterated that it was "cooperating fully" in the ongoing investigation.
"We know it will take some time to resolve all of the remaining issues as a result of the accident, but we're committed to doing the right thing for all involved," Wal-Mart said.
The wreck on the New Jersey Turnpike killed 62-year-old comedian James McNair, who went by the name Jimmy Mack. Comedian Ardley Fuqua and Jeffrey Millea, who were injured as passengers in the limo, are also named as plaintiffs.
Morgan, the former "30 Rock" star, suffered a broken leg and broken ribs in the crash and is now in a rehabilitation center. Fuqua is recovering from crash-related injuries.
Truck driver Kevin Roper, 35, of Jonesboro, Georgia, has pleaded not guilty to death by auto and assault by auto charges. A criminal complaint also accuses him of not sleeping for more than 24 hours before the crash, a violation of New Jersey law.
A report by federal transportation safety investigators said Roper was driving 65 mph in the 60 seconds before he slammed into the limo van. The speed limit on that stretch of the turnpike is 55 mph and was lowered to 45 mph that night because of construction.
Roper had been on the job about 13 1/2 hours at the time of the crash, the report concluded. Federal rules permit truck drivers to work up to 14 hours a day, with a maximum of 11 hours behind the wheel.
Morgan, a New York City native, was returning from a standup performance at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Delaware when the crash occurred.
An email seeking comment from Morgan's publicist was not immediately answered Saturday.
The Chinese media recently reported that Hong Kong actor Roy Cheung has been arrested for alleged drug abuse.
As reported by Tencent Entertainment News on 2 July, the Beijing authority and the Chaiyang Narcotics Corps booked the actor while he was staying in a hotel in Beijing, and were able to seize more than a gram of marijuana in his luggage.
It was also revealed that a urine sample was taken from Roy and it tested positive for marijuana.
An insider claimed that Roy was in Hebei to attend a friend's wedding before he was arrested upon his return to Beijing.
The 51 year-old actor has acted in more than 90 movies, including "Prison on Fire", the third, fourth and sixth instalments of "Young and Dangerous", and the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy.
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2006
20th PMPC Star Awards for Television – Best New Female TV Personality – Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako – Awardee
2008
4th USTV Students’ Choice Awards Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries- MariMar -Awardee
1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards Favorite Television Actress- Awardee
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2009
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2010
36th Metro Manila Film Festival – Best Actress – Super Inday and The Golden Bibe – Nominee
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2011
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2012
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Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako – Joyce Cardenal – TAPE, Inc.
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang- Proserfina J. Valdez
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2010
Anghel sa Lupa-Theresa San Miguel-TAPE, Inc.
Endless Love-Jenny Cruz-GMA Network
2011
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2012-2013
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Scaregivers – cameo – OctoArts Films
Shake Rattle & Roll X – Nieves – Regal Entertainment
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2009
Tarot – Cara – Rgal Films
2010
You to Me Are Everything – Iska- GMA Films/Regal Filams
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe- Inday/Super Inday – Regal Entertainment
2011
Temptation Island – Cristina- Regal Films/GMA Films
Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – cameo – GMA Films
Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington -cameo
Ang Panday 2 – Arlana GMA Films
2013
My Lady Boss with Richard Gutierrez
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Hong Kong singer-actor Leo Ku announced on Weibo yesterday that he has registered his marriage with Lorraine Chan, his girlfriend and personal assistant of 20 years, in Las Vegas, United States on Jul 12.
The 41-year-old posted photos from their wedding shoot and wrote: “Ever since I released my first album in 1994, you have been looking after me. From now on, let me take good care of you.”
According to media reports, Leo and Lorraine first met at the record company in the early 90s. Although the couple did not go public until recent years, their relationship is said to be an open secret in the industry.
During Chinese New Year in February, Leo happily said “okay” when his friends jokingly told him to get married soon so that he could distribute red packets next year, hinting at his impending wedding.
Sources revealed that the singer-actor successfully proposed to Lorraine at the beginning of the year and that he had applied for two-week leave to tie the knot in Las Vegas. As only the couple’s parents flew over to witness the solemnisation ceremony, their friends and colleagues did not know about their marriage until his announcement on Weibo. The newlyweds are planning to hold their wedding banquet next year.
Also, Leo is rumoured to have set up a bakery worth HK$40 million (approximately S$8 million) for his other half. The lovebirds will reportedly make their first public appearance as husband and wife at the shop’s opening ceremony this Saturday.