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Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon claimed the company violated antitrust laws and were involved with Medicaid fraud and contract violations. The case alleged MTM violated antitrust laws during a contract bid process and breached its contract with the state of Missouri by billing and accepting payments from the state Medicaid program above what was all... - Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Settlement
An associate director at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Paul Hamburg has settled a sexual abuse lawsuit for $750,000. The plaintiff, a former patient, filed the lawsuit against the doctor in 2001 after over four years of psychiatric visits. While Hamburg received validation as a res... - Unum Still Denying Fibromyalgia but Unum Loses Lawsuit
Feb-4-14 Woodville, TX Incredibly, Unum, or Unum Provident still doesn’t recognize that fibromyalgia is a physical disease, not mental. Unum did acknowledge Susan’s disability briefly: she received short-term and long-term disability benefits, but last December, she was abruptly cut off - without so much as a warning. Susan, a schoolteacher, was... - Second Knee Revision Surgery with Stryker
Feb-3-14 Wilmington, NC Frances knew that many people are suffering with defective Stryker knee replacements but she thought “It would never happen to me.” The past few years have been a challenge, to say the least. She is still reeling from the ramifications of her knee implant failure, including two revision surgeries. Frances is still on activ... - In Interview with LawyersandSettlements.com Attorney Reflects on Side Effects of the ‘Mission: Space’ Theme Park Ride
Feb-3-14 LawyersandSettlements.com interviews Florida attorney Ben Stewart about Walt Disney World’s $100 million dollar* attraction ‘Mission: SPACE’ and the reported potential health effects of the ride. Orlando, FL (February 03, 2014): The winter season is high season for southern-based theme parks such as the iconic Walt Disney World Resor... - Office Depot, Inc. Whistleblower Settlement
A whistleblower lawsuit was filed against the chain store for allegedly submitting false claims regarding the sale of office supply products manufactured in countries not permitted by the Trade Agreements Act to United States government agencies. Safina Office Products and two of its executives, Edward Wilder and Robert Hsi Chou Lee filed the lawsuit un... - Xcel Energy Inc. California Energy Crisis Settlement
The subsidiary company of Public Service Co. of Colorado has agreed to pay several electrical companies in California a $7.3 million settlement. The lawsuit was regarding the price of sales into California electricity markets from May 1, 2000 through June 20, 2001. $5.5 million in cash and $1.8 million in accounts receivable will be paid to San Diego Ga... - Gynecomastia Compensation Battle Continues
Jan-31-14 Philadelphia, PA The Risperdal story may be responsible for some of the darkest events in the history of modern pharmaceuticals. It came to market as a promising medication designed to control psychotic thoughts and behavior in patients suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Instead, Risperdal has been connected to serious side effects l... - Grant County Detention Center Inmate Rape Settlement
On February 13, 2003, an 18 year old was stopped by police in Pendleton County for a traffic violation; he fled and eluded officers, prompting his detention in the jail. The victim was placed in a general population cell which was temporarily housing Pendleton's prisoners, including felons. The 125 pound victim was stripped and carried to a shower area... - Southern Inn Motel Racial Discrimination Settlement
The Florida state Attorney General filed a civil rights lawsuit against the motel owner, Raj Patel, for allegedly segregating black customers into a different section of the inn and refusing to allow them to use the swimming pool. This was the first suit filed that claimed to violate the Dr. Marvin Davies Civil Rights Act. Patel has been prohibited from... - The Untold Super Bowl Story: All the Super Bowl Lawsuits...
Jan-29-14 East Rutherford, NJ Want a good fight? A good battle for glory? You're in for one on the gridiron this Sunday for sure - but that's just the one you'll tune into on CBS. What you won't see streaming live across every sports bar and in every family room across America are the behind-the-scenes battles being fought by folks who don't need to don Riddell ge... - Pizza Business Sued for Violations of Ohio Employment Laws
Jan-23-14 Springfield, OH Violations of Ohio employment law and Ohio labor laws are not always committed by large, national corporations. Sometimes, smaller businesses can - on purpose or accidentally - violate Ohio overtime and minimum wage laws. Regardless of whether the company that broke the law is large or small, employees are still owed money for the hours... - Squaw Valley Ski Corp. Pollution Settlement
Regulators from the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board claimed the ski resort caused pollution damage by dumping dirt into Squaw Creek during construction. In January 2002, Attorney General Lockyer filed a lawsuit on behalf of the water control board for continued disregard of water quality and other environmental standards. Squaw Valley Ski... - LawyersandSettlements.com Interviews Elder Fraud Attorney With Regard to Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Jan-19-14 Our nation’s elderly continue to be potential targets for financial predators and others seeking to take advantage of their trust. LawyersandSettlements.com spoke with attorney Craig Niven regarding the risk to elderly Americans, and how they can protect themselves against financial fraud. Walnut Creek, CA (January 19, 2014): Consumer fraud agains... - Reliant Energy Inc. California Energy Crisis Settlement
The California Attorney General's Office, the California Department of Water Resources, the California Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. are collectively set to receive a $525 million settlement from the energy company. The lawsuit claimed Reliant was allegedly liable for ref... - Radio Station Hot 97 Slapping Contest Settlement
The station ran a 'Smackfest' competition from April 2004 to January 2005 where two volunteers would engage in a slapping contest for cash and concert tickets. Attorney General Spitzer began investigating the legality of the competition which has since been pulled off the air. Hot 97 has agreed to pay a $240,000 fine as well as make a charitable contr... - As Stryker Hip Lawsuits Are Settled, Concerns Raised About ShapeMatch Cutting Guide
Jan-15-14 Newark, NJ As Stryker settles four of its hip replacement lawsuits, concerns have been raised about the Stryker Triathlon knee implant , and knee replacement lawsuits have reportedly been filed alleging problems with the ShapeMatch Cutting Guide, used along with the Triathlon knee implant. In December 2013, Styker reportedly settled four lawsuits fil... - Hospital Overcharging Comes in Many Forms
Jan-14-14 Dallas, TX Ingrained in doctors and others in the health care field is a mantra that suggests no patient in need of important, indeed life-saving medical care should ever be turned away due to an inability to pay. Most hospitals would also agree with such a humane position, in spite of the fact that hospitals are businesses and succeed or fail based on the... - San Joaquin General Hospital Amputation Settlement
On December 21, 2002, Andrew Gamboa was taken by ambulance to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. The laceration on his left arm was allegedly neglected for five days and became infected and swollen. Gamboa filed a lawsuit against the county after his arm had to be amputated. He is set to receive a $325,000 medical malpractice settlement for general... - Target Data Breach Now Thought to Affect 70 Million
Jan-10-14 New York, NY The computer virus that hit Target just before Christmas, appears to have affected more people than originally thought. The virus resulted in a data breach of names, home and e-mail addresses for as many as 70 million people, more than the original 40 million stated in December, although it’s believed there may be overlap between th...