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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Bear Stearns Late Trading Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange filed charges against the investment bank alleging illegal late trading. From 1999 through September 2003, Bear Stearns allegedly provided technology, advice and deceptive devices that enabled some customers and brokers to late trade and to evade detection by mutual funds. Preferred... - Encounters International Mail Order Bride Spousal Abuse Settlement
Nataliya Fox was introduced to James Fox through the international matchmaking agency and they were married three months later. A few years after that, Nataliya claimed her husband beat her. She filed a lawsuit against Encounters International for allegedly failing to screen its male clients and neglecting to tell her about a law allowing foreign nation... - Mill Pond Rest Home Wrongful Death Settlement
In December, 2000 Millicent Palmer fell down a flight of stairs at the assisted living center. She broke her neck and died two weeks later from the injuries. Her daughter filed a lawsuit against the facility claiming it was negligent in making sure her mother was safe at all times; the facility had promoted itself as providing around the clock supervisi... - Providence St. Joseph Medical Center John Ritter Wrongful Death Settlement
In September, 2003 actor John Ritter fell ill on the set of his new TV show. Ritter was hospitalized at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, where he underwent surgery for a tear in his aorta. He died of the rare medical condition shortly before 10 p.m. that evening. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital alleging med... - Understanding Class Action Settlement Administration
May-23-06 Understanding Class Action Settlement Administration In an effort to look for ways that will benefit our subscribers with new interests, www.lawyersandsettlements.com recently spoke with the president of an up-and-coming firm, Class Action Administration (CAA), Inc. CAA specializes in assisting attorneys with all phases of class action cases. CAA'... - More Hyundai Tiburon Trouble
May-23-06 "I bought a Hyundai Tiburon for my daughter because it was supposed to have the best warranty. She was driving it and the clutch went - no slippage, no warning. She was stranded by herself in the country." John Cross (not his real name) of Kansas thought he was buying a reliable car for his daughter. She had a long commute to college in Colorado Springs... - Peter Robbins Car Accident Settlement
In June 2005, Ricardo Youngblood and his 5 month old brother, Colton Youngblood were driving with their father when their car was hit by a pickup truck. Peter Robbins had blacked out and crossed the center line in his Dodge. Ricardo suffered a broken leg in the accident and Colton was left with severe brain damage; he is permanently blind and only able... - Datran Media Corp. Spamming Settlement
The New York Attorney General filed charges against the leading e-mail marketer for allegedly misusing e-mail addresses and other personal data it obtained from several companies. Datran allegedly spammed consumers with unsolicited e-mails, advertising discount drugs, diet pills and other products. The New York based company has agreed to change its pra... - City of Boston Wrongful Imprisonment Settlement
In 1989, Neil Miller was convicted and sentenced to jail for raping and robbing an Emerson College student by forcing his way into her apartment and threatening her with a screwdriver. The woman had a composite sketch drawn and one officer suggested it looked like Miller. Miller spent more then 10 years in prison, but was released in 2000 after DNA evid... - Jimmy Pflueger Kauai Mudslide Settlement
A lawsuit was filed against the retired auto dealer for allegedly violating federal clean water laws. In 2001, Pflueger graded 300 acres of his Kauai property without proper permits. A rainstorm led to a massive mudslide that left a neighbor's home in shambles and killed coral reefs. Pflueger has agreed to a $7.5 million settlement; the largest storm wa... - Thayer Learning Center Spider Bite Wrongful Death Settlement
Late October, 2004 Roberto Reyes was sent to the northwest Missouri boot camp. On November 3, 2004 the 15-year-old California teenager was bit by a spider and later died. Roberto's parents filed a lawsuit against the home for troubled teens for allegedly failing to provide access to appropriate medical evaluation and treatment. The Thayer Learning Cente... - Yucatan Resorts Inc., Yucatan Resorts, Resort Holdings International Cancun, Resort Holding International Panama and Michael E. Kelly Resort Investment Settlement
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 350 Arizona citizens who invested in Yucatan Resorts, an international investment program. Their investment money was to be spent on timeshares that would result in an 11% return, but in many cases the money was spent on other things without their knowledge. The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a $20 m... - Pima County and the town of Marana High Speed Police Chase Car Accident Settlement
In 2004, Codi Lee Colvin and Gabriella Bernice Grijalva skipped school one day and decided to take a drive. Grijalva did not have her driver's license and was spotted speeding by a deputy on I-10 frontage road. Pima County sheriff's deputies and Marana police began a 30-mile high speed chase topping 100 miles an hour. Grijalva lost control of the vehicle... - System Transport Services of Spokane, WA Fatal Semi Accident Settlement
On September 1, 2001 the Pierce family was driving on I-65 when the family car got a flat tire. Allan J. Pierce pulled over to the shoulder; he and his wife Mary got out to fix the tire and left their 6 year old son, Allan M. Pierce, strapped in his car seat in the back seat of the vehicle. Just then, a flatbed semi truck carrying cherry-picker lifts ro... - The Union Bar Alcohol Attack Settlement
In 2003, Michael Kearney was a 23 year old senior from Marion who was studying engineering. On New Year's Eve Daniel Corbett was served alcohol from Vito's Bar and the Union Bar. After leaving the bars, Corbett allegedly attacked Kearney and smashed his head into a concrete wall. Kearney died of a blood clot in his brain resulting from a fractured skull... - Passaic County Judge Randolph Subryan Gender Harassment Settlement
During Jennifer Breaton's 2002-2003 judicial clerkship Subryan allegedly kissed and hugged her and committed other acts of gender harassment. Breaton's legal career suffered after she complained about the harassment so she filed a civil suit against Subryan. The New Jersey state Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct found Breaton's com... - Rod Stewart Cancelled Concert Settlement (Mar-07-06)
The rock star was advanced $2 million to perform a New Year's concert at the Rio hotel casino in Las Vegas in 2000. Stewart cancelled the concert due to throat surgery but allegedly failed to repay his advance. Harrah's Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Stewart alleging breach of contract. A federal judge ordered Stewart to pay Harrah's a $3 million... - Waste Management Environmental Violations Settlement
In 2002 residents near the 1,216 acre facility complained of foul odors. The New Hampshire State Attorney General and the Department of Environmental Services began an investigation and filed charges against the company for environmental violations and significant exceeding of methane at the Turnkey Landfill. Waste Management did not admit liability, bu... - LandAmerica Financial Corp. Illegal Title Rebate Settlement
The Department of Insurance accused LandAmerica of setting up a captive reinsurance company to funnel illegal rebates to banks, builders and real estate agents to direct business back to the title companies. The lawsuit claimed LandAmerica was engaged in illegal title insurance rebating. LandAmerica has agreed to pay a $4.5 million settlement; $2.6 mill... - Gateway Inc. Hewlett-Packard Patent Infringement Settlement
Hewlett-Packard Co. filed a lawsuit against its personal computer industry rival alleging infringement of 27 patents made from 1999 to the present. A new seven year cross licensing agreement between Gateway and Hewlett-Packard Co. has been arranged and awards HP a $47 million patent settlement. Gateway shares fell $0.08 to close at $2.28 while HP shares...