George Soros won a bid on Tuesday to dismiss a $50 million claim by an ex-girlfriend who claimed he reneged on a promise to buy her a pricey Manhattan apartment, but the appeals court did not dismiss an assault claim against the 83-year-old billionaire. A New York state appellate court dismissed claims by Brazilian former actress Adriana Ferreyr, 30, seeking damages for fraud, infliction of emotional distress and other claims. "The facts alleged do not show that (Soros) caused 'unconscionable injury' to (Ferreyr) as a result of any unreasonable reliance she placed on his alleged promises," the appellate decision ... (full story)