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Radio host Erin Weber was fired from WYCD-FM after she complained about being allergic to another host's perfume. She filed a lawsuit against her employer alleging discrimination against her disability. A jury has awarded Weber with a $10.6 million settlement. (May-25-06) [ SUN TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would lik... - DPC Tianjin Settlement
The unit of Diagnostic Products Corp. has agreed to pay $4.8 million in fines and fees for bribing physicians and laboratory workers at government operated hospitals in China. The settlement includes a $2 million criminal penalty for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which bars U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials. (May-21-05) [ L... - Ken's Redi-Mix Minivan Accident Settlement
Matthew Woods drove a cement mixer truck over the center line and killed three generations of a family in a minivan accident. Grandma Sandra Thrasher, her daughter Pamela Doyon, and her year old son Sam were all fatally wounded, while Doyon's three year old son Max was left comatose. Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving; he was ordered to perform 1,... - LAPD and Tamar Toister Wrongful Conviction Settlement
In 1996, Javier Ovando was a 19 year old gang member who was shot by two corrupt Los Angeles police officers who then planted a gun on him and accused him of assault. He was convicted and sentenced to 23 years in prison, where he spent more than two years until the truth finally came out and he was released. Ovando was paralyzed from the shooting and re... - Cedarburg High School Wrongful Termination Settlement
Ben Siebert was fired from his position as basketball coach from the school and filed a lawsuit against his former employer for breach of contract and wrongful termination. Siebert removed players from the team for alcohol use and felt he was terminated for enforcing a zero tolerance policy. Cedarburg has agreed to pay Siebert a $10,000 settlement. (May... - NorVergence Inc. Settlement
Lyon Financial Services and Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc. had both bought lease agreements with the bankrupt, New Jersey based telephone equipment and service company. NorVergence allegedly misrepresented and overstated the value of network devices it installed. The company purchased the devices from a manufacturer for a fraction of the price. In t... - Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Administration Housing Works Settlement
The city of New York has agreed to pay a $4.8 million settlement to a nonprofit group. Housing Works is an advocacy group for people with AIDS and HIV that alleged the administration retaliated against it for criticizing their policies. (May-27-05) Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no... - Bill Romanowski Marcus Williams Settlement
The NFL Raider player agreed last month to pay his ex teammate Marcus Williams $340,000 for punching him during practice. Williams took Romanowski to court claiming the damage award was inadequate. A jury awarded Williams a $415,000 settlement for his pain and suffering as well as litigation fees. (May-28-05) [ SPORTS LINE ] Legal Help If... - New York Department of Transportation Turboliner Settlement
Super Steel Schenectady Inc. is set to receive a $5.5 million payment from the state to halt a train project. The company was contracted by the state to build seven Turboliner trains to serve on a high speed rail corridor between New York City and Albany. The project was costing millions to complete and wouldn't deliver what was intended. (May-28-05) ... - Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. Torchmark Settlement
Torchmark Corp. is set to receive a $14.5 million finalized settlement from the company. The lawsuit was filed by Torchmark and the National Association of Securities Dealers and involved Waddell's variable annuity products. (May-27-05) [ KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted... - Clemson Transportation Department Car Accident Settlement
Just weeks before cable median barriers were to be installed, a Clemson University student was killed when a car crossed Interstate 85 and struck her car. Walter and Carol Farrell sued the Transportation Department for the wrongful death of their 19 year old daughter Jennifer. A judge approved a $150,000 settlement awarded to the Ferrells who have decid... - Hare Krishna Abuse Settlement
A lawsuit pending in the 192nd Dallas State District Court has prompted payment for child abuse victims worldwide. The case, filed in 2001 by Dallas Trial Lawyer Windle Turley, against the Hare Krishna religious organization, the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, caused several Krishna Temples to file for Bankruptcy in Southern Californi... - OfficeMax, Inc. Trade Settlement
A lawsuit was filed against the supply company for allegedly submitting false claims by selling office supply products to U.S. government agencies that were manufactured in countries not permitted by the Trade Agreements Act. OfficeMax holds a contract with the General Services Administration to prevent the sale of products from countries that do not ha... - Resurgens Surgery Center Billing Settlement
Former medical practice administrator Robert J. Allen blew the whistle on the orthopedic outpatient surgical clinic. The center at St. Joseph's Hospital allegedly billed Medicare and Medicaid fraudulently. Resurgens has agreed to repay the federal government $3.8 million, of which $1 million will go to Allen. (May-23-05) [ NEW SOURCES ] Lega... - Jimmy Pflueger Pollution Settlement
The 79 year old retired auto dealer has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine for 10 felony counts of pollution. Pflueger built an earthen road and a trench without permits. His actions caused large volumes of muddy sediment to flow onto coastal house lots and the Pila'a reef which turned the sand brown and damaged corals. (May-13-05) [ HONOLULU ADVERTISER ]... - Trinity House Living Services Patient Harassment Settlement
The owner and operator of the group homes was accused of harassing and intimidating mentally disabled clients. David Madrid must shut down all of his Albuquerque group homes and pay $67,500 in damages plus a $7,500 civil penalty to the government. (May-21-05) [ KOB TV ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacte... - EntreMetrix, Inc. Employee Settlement
On August 19, 2004, former president Richard McKinley filed a civil lawsuit against the company for breach of contract, declaratory relief, fraud and rescission. EntreMetrix fired McKinley and cancelled securities shares that were connected with the EnStruxis, Inc. EntreMetrix Corporation has agreed to pay McKinley a $350,000 wrongful termination settle... - Ameren Fish Death Settlement
During the months of May and June in 2002, more than 43,000 fish, valued at $3.2 million, were killed at Bagnell Dam when heavy rains caused Ameren to release large amounts of water to keep the lake from flooding. The Missouri Conservation Department and the Clean Water Commission filed a lawsuit against the company for environmental damages. Ameren has... - Police Chief David Brame Harassment Settlement
Police detective Mary Herrman claimed Brame harassed her and offered her promotions in exchange for feminine acts. Two years ago, Brame killed his wife and then took his own life. The city of Tacoma has agreed to pay Harrman a $750,000 settlement for psychological damages. (May-19-05) [ SEATTLE TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar prob... - Potter Oil Co. Furnace Fire Settlement
Robert and Cynthia Knudson filed a lawsuit against the company alleging a faulty furnace caused a fire that burnt their infamous house. The Gnomes was a nineteenth century home made over by naturalist and artist Klir Beck. The Knudson's bought the heating system from Potter Oil Co. who installed and maintained it. Under the terms of the settlement the K...