Company officials contend in their suit that they notified the environmental agency of the error within three months.

But none of the plaintiffs are contending in their suit that Mr. Arnell made unwanted advances or touched them.

Mr. Allen contended in his suit that despite repeated requests, he was never given a full accounting of his movies' finances.

They also contended in their original suit that Mr. Kazarian tried to turn them against each other by holding out the promise of a greater share for each.

The Attorney General, G. Oliver Koppell, contends in the state's suit that the grant does not adequately meet Cornell's stipulations.

Sinochem contends in its suit that Lehman made bad bets on foreign interest rates swaps, mortgage-backed securities and other speculative investments without getting proper approval beforehand.

He contended in his suit that consummation of the sale without stockholder approval would violate N.A.S.D. rules.

The civil liberties union contends in its suit that Mr. Giuliani directed the officer's firing in violation of his rights.