Kroger Gas Lawsuits

A gasoline pump screen at a Kroger Co. gas station asks if the customer participates in the company's fuel program, Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. Texas-based Excentus Corp. has filed federal suit in Texas against Cincinnati-based Kroger saying it's patents are being violated in the grocery store chain's popular gasoline discount rewards program. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)