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A $475,000 settlement was reached between the University of Alabama System and former president W. Ann Reynolds. Reynolds filed a lawsuit against the Universities board of trustees in 2002 for age and gender discrimination in regards to the termination of her position and forced retirement. (Feb-22-05) [ WSFA NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a... - Titan Corp. bribery Settlement
The San Diego company has agreed to pay government officials $28.5 million for bribery. They were charged with violating the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and pleaded guilty to civil and criminal counts for influencing an election in another country. (Mar-01-05) [ SIGN ON SAN DIEGO ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would li... - Sunterra Corporation securities Settlement
A $4.45 million settlement has been preliminary approved to be awarded to specific share holders. Those who acquired stocks between October 6, 1998 and January 19th, 2000, may be eligible for a share of the settlement. (Mar-01-05) [ PRIME ZONE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligat... - PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and Riggs National Corporation merger Settlement
The two companies have entered into a principle agreement to pay the class. The plaintiffs claimed the two were involved in money laundering in regards to their proposed merger agreement. A $2.7 million settlement was awarded to public stockholders. (Mar-03-05) [ YAHOO ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted... - First American Title Insurance Co. policy holders Settlement
A $24 million refund settlement was awarded to policy holders. The title insurance company allegedly gave kickbacks to homebuilders, lenders and real estate agents to artificially inflate title costs. (Feb-22-05) [ MERCURY NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please clic... - Miles Stubbings motorbike accident Settlement
Violet McMillan and her boyfriend Miles were in a motorbike accident in England in 1999. Stubbings allegedly caused the accident which left him dead and his girlfriend paraplegic. McMillian sued the Stubbings' estate for damages and received $3.6 million after they admitted liability for the accident. (Feb-15-05) [ THE AGE ] Legal Help If yo... - CDR Enterprises securities fraud Settlement
The US Department of Justice will receive $225 million to release the company from Executive Life Insurance Co. fraud claims. CDR already paid the Department $375 million in 2003. Aurora National Life Assurance Co., who purchased Executive Life bonds under misinformed pretenses, has agreed to pay $80 million to the Department. It is a violation of Califor... - Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. securities Settlement
Former executive officers, Thomas F. Motter, Mark R. Miehle, and John W. Hemmer and the surgical and diagnostic equipment manufacturer allegedly committed securities fraud. The US Fire Insurance Company has agreed to pay Paradigm Medical shareholders $1.5 million, Series E Convertible Preferred Stock shareholders $625,000, and a $2.5 million settlement to... - Alabama Department of Transportation chemical contamination Settlement
Fifteen hundred Montgomery residents are set to receive $5.5 million in an environmental settlement. The class alleged the Department illegally dumped solvents and chemicals in groundwater ditches. Coliseum Boulevard residents would be awarded a one time settlement to boost the depreciation of their houses. (Feb-25-05) [ WSFA NEWS ] Legal Help... - 3M Co. antitrust Settlement
A dozen antitrust lawsuits were filed against the Minnesota manufacturer. The suits sought class action status and purchasers of transparent tape claimed the company competed unfairly and unlawfully monopolized the tape market. The proposed settlement amount was undisclosed to public. (Feb-25-05) [ AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL ] Legal Help If you... - Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital bacterial meningitis Settlement
Eleven year old Bradley Speck was brought to the hospital with a high fever and signs of infection. He was not given antibiotics for days and suffered from bacterial meningitis which left him unable to speak or care for himself. The family was awarded $12 million in damages. (Feb-24-05) [ KWQC NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar proble... - Jersey City Parking Authority job leave Settlement
Executive Director Jimmy King was suspended last November without pay to allow city commissioners to discuss donations he received and promotions he gave. King has left his job and will receive $12,000 from the company to leave in 'good standing'. (Feb-18-05) [ NEW JERESEY JOURNAL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to... - City of Springdale land use Settlement
Springdale land developer Joe Edwards purchased 5 archers of land at the south end of the Springdale Municipal Airport. He intended to build industrial structures but the Federal Aviation Administration expressed concern that the property lays within aviation easement and the runway protection zone. Edwards should not have been sold the property in the fi... - Dr. Roald Fullerton delivery negligence Settlement
Adam Sumner-Brown claimed his obstetrician was negligent in managing his birth 16 years ago. This negligence allegedly led to Adams current state of cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The Tasmanian Government and Dr Fullerton's insurer will pay the Hobart family $4 million in damages. (Feb-18-05) [ ABC NEWS ] For more Information on Cerebral Palsy and t... - Ariba computer software patent Settlement
Under a settlement agreement, solution provider ePlus will receive $37 million from the management specialist for alleged patent infringement. Ariba was found liable for infringing upon three United States patents held by ePlus. EPlus and Ariba have now started a cross-license of their respective patent portfolios. (Feb-16-05) [ SDC EXECUTIVE ] ... - Health Net health claims Settlement
One of California's largest health insurers has agreed to pay the Tenet Healthcare Corporation $28.5 million to resolve outstanding claims. The lawsuit claims arose before their new contract that provides 2.4 million members of Health Net with access to health care services provided at Tenet California's 17 hospitals throughout the state. (Feb-14-05) [... - City of Utica and Oneida County wrongful conviction Settlement
Desiree Case was a 16 year old prostitute that was murdered in 2002. Madison County correction officer, Joseph Smith, who once held a relationship with the teen, was convicted of her second degree murder. Later evidence showed Smith was not guilty and he sued the city and county for $6 million. Smith received $75,000 from the city and $45,000 from the cou... - Calaveras County road traffic Settlement
Tuolumne County filed a lawsuit against the neighboring county for the increased traffic on roads due to an expansion development. The Oak Canyon Ranch project is developing over 3,000 archers of land and will pay Tuolumne County $3.39 million for road improvements and traffic programs. (Feb-16-05) [ UNION DEMOCRAT ] Legal Help If you have a... - Government of Canada infected blood Settlement
Federal Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh has confirmed that a settlement will been reached in the class-action lawsuits launched by Canadian victims infected with hepatitis C from tainted blood before 1986 and after 1990. The plaintiffs in these suits were omitted from an earlier, $1.1-billion package designed for those who were infected with the disease be... - NorVergence leasing Settlement
Originally, the company was charged with signing up customers for five-year leases in return for phone, internet or cell service that were worthless. 660 small businesses in 12 states have been granted approval with GE Capital. The company has promised to forgive 85% of each lease total. (Feb-19-05) [ BERGEN NEWS ] [ EMAIL LAWER ] Legal Help ...