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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Vanity Fair Polanski Defamation Settlement
The fashion magazine published an article accusing filmmaker Roman Polanski of propositioning a woman while on the way to the funeral of his murdered wife, Sharon Tate. The terms of the settlement require Vanity Fair publisher Conde Nast to pay the equivalent of $300,000 of Polanski's legal costs. The 71 year old man was also awarded $87,000 for defamat... - Barts and London Hospital Malpractice Settlement
Zaynah Silvain claimed the hospital was negligent in her delivery and filed a lawsuit for compensation through her mother Samantha. The seven year old alleged the hospital failed to deliver her within 27 minutes of her twin brother which deprived her of oxygen and left her with mild cerebral palsy and learning problems. Barts and London Hospitals NHS Trus... - St. George's Diocese Father Abuse Settlement
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador approved a settlement between 40 victims and the Roman Catholic diocese of St. George. The diocese is selling 134 properties along Newfoundland's west coast, including up to 60 churches and the diocese headquarters to raise money for the $13 million settlement. Of the 40 men, 38 were victims of Father Kevin... - University of Texas Medical Branch Medicare Overcharge Settlement
The University allegedly overcharged the Department of Health and Human Services for eye care given to patients on Medicare and Medicaid. The University in Galveston has agreed to pay a $1.7 million settlement to the federal government for their miscalculations. (Jul-11-05) [ HERALD DEMOCRAT ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and w... - Olean City School District Teacher Tenure Settlement
Former district music director John Whitney was terminated from his position and filed a grievance against the district after the close of the 2003-2004 school year. His employment ended when the Olean Board of Education denied him tenure. Whitney was awarded a $40,000 settlement. (Jul-01-05) [ Z WIRE ] Legal Help If you have a similar pro... - Kmart Corp. Overcharging Settlement
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs investigated the chain store's Virgin Islands locations and discovered prices were advertised as lower on the shelves than when the items were scanned at the register. Whenever a product is priced lower on the shelf than at the register, the store is fined $25. Kmart agreed to pay the department a $14,000... - The Walt Disney Company Movie Lisence Settlement
The creator of Roger Rabbit, Gary Wolf, has been awarded $180,000 in underpaid royalties for the box office hit. Wolf wrote a 1981 novel entitled "Who Censored Roger Rabbit". In 1983 he licensed the motion picture rights to Disney Company. Walt Disney's "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" motion picture went on to be a smash success at the box office, earning $33... - Warner Bros. Dukes of Hazzard Copyright Infringement Settlement
Producer Robert Clark filed a lawsuit against the production company for allegedly infringing upon the copyright to his obscure 1975 United Artists film Moonrunners. The television edition of The Dukes of Hazzard was based upon Clark's film. The TV rights were sold to Warner Bros., but they allegedly failed to obtain the movie rights before producing Th... - Dr. Uzoma Nwachukwu Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Settlement
Six year old Johnathon Elder was brought to Perry County Memorial Hospital in February 1999 suffering from meningococcemia, a potentially fatal bacterial infection that requires urgent treatment. Dr. Uzoma Nwachukwu, a Nigerian born physician who was working for PhyAmerica, failed to properly treat Elder and he died from septic shock the next day. Elder... - DuPont Co. RI Lead Paint Settlement
The state of Rhode Island filed a lawsuit against the company six years ago for their role in manufacturing lead pigment paint. Over 36,000 children have unacceptably elevated levels of the metal in their systems. Although DuPont would not agree to a settlement, they have agreed to pay $12.5 million to several charities in order to buy peace in the cas... - Fred Fuller of Fred Fuller Oil Company Female Employees Gender Harassment Settlement
Five women who worked for the prominent business man claimed they were harassed. After filing claims agaisnt their employer, the women were then fired or forced to quit. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Fuller and won an $875,000 settlement to be distributed among the women. The settlement also requires Fuller to hire... - Jude Law Divorce Settlement
The British actor was married to Sadie Frost for six years until their marriage ended in divorce in October 2003. The couple shares custody of their three children Rafferty, Iris and Rudy. Jude Law has agreed allow Frost to keep their marital home in Primrose Hill, receive monthly allowances, and give her a $3.6 million cash settlement. (Jul-04-05) [... - Turner Construction Company False Claims Settlement
The U.S. Justice Department investigated the New York company regarding information that Turner had received credits for bonds on dozens of federal contracts without passing the credits along to the federal government. A lawsuit was filed against Turner alleging false claims. Under the terms of the settlement Turner must forfeit claims worth $2.8 millio... - Diocese of Sacramento and Diocese of Santa Rosa Abuse Settlement
The two Northern California Catholic dioceses agreed to pay more than $42 million to settle 41 clergy abuse claims. In an out of court settlement, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento agreed to pay $35 million to 33 victims. The Diocese of Santa Rosa has agreed to pay $7.3 million to eight plaintiffs. (Jun-29-05) [ KTVU ] Legal Help If... - T-Mobile USA Disability Discrimination Settlement
The wireless company has agreed to pay a $40,000 settlement to job applicant Jose Lopez. A lawsuit was filed against T-Mobile after they failed to reasonably accommodate the blind job applicant. The disability discrimination lawsuit claimed T-Mobile violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Jun-29-05) [ KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL ] Le... - American Express Financial Advisors Inc. Fraud Settlement
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against the financial institution for allegedly failing to supervise its financial advisers properly. A state investigation discovered a financial adviser forged signatures to steal more than $400,000 from at least 22 clients. American Express has agreed to pay a $5 million fine for the theft by d... - Overnite Transportation Personal Injury Settlement
On March 15, 1999, a tractor-trailer operated by the defendant's driver in Clarke County crossed over the center line of Route 340 and ran nearly head-on into the Plaintiff's Toyota Corolla, as he tried desperately to avoid the truck. The truck driver had not seen a car slowing in front of him to make a left turn, braked too late, jackknifed, and slid... - Baltimore Tank Lines Personal Injury Settlement
On September 27, 2000, a 75,000 pound Baltimore Tank Liners tanker hauling 7,000 gallons of Number 2 fuel oil crossed over the center line of Route 17 in Fauquier County, and struck the Plaintiff's car head-on. The tanker driver had taken his eyes off the road to adjust his heater. The impact crushed Ms. Smith's Volvo, leaving her trapped for 20 minute... - The Brix Group, Inc., Pana-Pacific, and Harry Brix Breach of Contract Settlement
Satellite Mobile Systems, Inc. ("SMS") developed, manufactured, and sold a satellite dish antenna mounting system and accessory parts for permanent or temporary installation on trucks, recreational vehicles, emergency vehicles, SUVs, and boats. In 1997, SMS entered into a national distribution agreement ("NDA") with The Brix Group, Inc. and Pana-Pacifi... - Shoreview Police Department Dog Attack Settlement
On January 10, 2004, teacher Mary Santelman drove to Oak Hill Montessori School to shut off an alarm. Shoreview deputy Ginger Kell set their guard dog loose on Santelman. The trained canine repeatedly bit her leg and she suffered injuries that required over 200 stitches. Santelman was awarded $200,000. (Jul-05-05) [ DULUTH SUPERIOR ] Legal H...