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Namco America and its parent company Namco Ltd. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Sony for allegedly using sounds from its video game Pac-Man. Sony BMG recording artist Lil' Flip's song, 'Game Over' from his album 'U Gotta Feel Me' apparently used the sounds without permission. The suit was resolved in Namco's favor, but the terms of the settl... - National City Mortgage agrees to pay $4.6 million settlement in mortgage lawsuit.
Columbus, OH: (May-24-08) The Justice Department brought charges against Miamisburg-based National City Mortgage, the mortgage division of National City Corp., alleging that it submitted ineligible mortgages for federal backing. The federal agency stated that the mortgage company, which has been a part of the Cleveland-based bank since 1989, submitted 58... - National City Mortgage $4.6 million settlement resolves mortgage suit.
Columbus, OH: (May-24-08) The Justice Department brought charges against Miamisburg-based National City Mortgage, the mortgage division of National City Corp., alleging that it submitted ineligible mortgages for federal backing. The federal agency stated that the mortgage company, which has been a part of the Cleveland-based bank since 1989, submitted 58... - Pre-Settlement Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
May-16-13 While the proceeds from a lawsuit can cover a plaintiff’s medical expenses after a traumatic brain injury, the personal injury lawsuit can take years to settle. During this time, the injured plaintiff is usually seeking ongoing medical treatment and is unable to work either temporarily or permanently. When a plaintiff is unable to pay even basic living exp... - Caregivers Protest New California Overtime Laws—or Lack Thereof
Mar-1-15 Sacramento, CA More than 400,000 California caregivers were scheduled to receive California overtime and an increase in pay starting in January, but a district court judge ruled against the federal wage law, arguing the changes must be made by legislature. This decision prompted a protest on February 26 by dozens of caregivers and supporters of ca... - Pokémon USA Announces Recall of nearly 10,000 Pokémon Plush Toys
On July 8th, 2005 Pokémon USA announced the recall for about 9,200 Pokémon Plush Toys due to reports that the stuffing of the toys may contain broken sewing needle tips which pose a puncture hazard. No injuries have been reported to the company or the Federal Government. The recall involves 10 "Pokédoll" plush toy characters including Pikachu, M... - Journal Communications Defamation Settlement
Spanish Journal editor Robert Miranda filed a civil suit against WTMJ AM radio talk show host Charlie Sykes and his employer Journal Communication. The lawsuit claimed Sykes' web log included remarks regarding Miranda's Pro America protest rally at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee from 1991. Journal Communications has agreed to a $5000 settlement;... - FBI to pay undisclosed settlement in Waddling Bandit lawsuit.
Tillamook, OR: (May-09-08) Bob Christie of Tillamook, a retired high school math teacher, brought a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigations, alleging that he was wrongly accused of being the "Waddling Bandit." The suit claimed that Christie was arrested in October 2007, after the FBI mistook him for a serial bank robber. Records of the incid... - Check 'N Go to pay $220,000 settlement in personal information lawsuit.
Dallas, TX: (May-09-08) Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott brought charges against Check 'n Go, alleging that the business disposed of sensitive customer information in publicly accessible dumpsters. The federal office stated that the records disposed by the company included financial records and bank statements that contained names, addresses, Social Se... - Sony Attempts to Toss Data Breach Lawsuits
Feb-12-15 Los Angeles, CA The massive data breach that brought Sony to a public relations waterloo in the weeks leading up to Christmas last year (and ironically, in its wake, creating an unexpected public awareness coup for its new movie, The Interview ) is already percolating through the courts with a bid to consolidate six federal class actions. A seventh pr... - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Recalls 15,000 Medium Duty Trucks
On June 28, 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America issued a recall for approximately 15,000 Medium Duty trucks due to the fact that there have been multiple reports of the rear engine bracket, which is made of composite materials, failing and allowing the transmission to drop out of alignment with the drive train. Presumably, such an incident can c... - Pre-Settlement Funding Can Keep Plaintiffs Financially Secure
Apr-25-13 Until you are the victim of someone else’s negligence, you may not realize how long the litigation process can take. You may not be familiar with the term “lawsuit loan.” If you were injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else, every day can be a physical, emotional and financial struggle while awaiting a settlement. Meeting fina... - Baywatch star reaches settlement in family lawsuit.
Los Angeles, CA: (Apr-17-08) Baywatch celebrity David Hasselhoff and his wife of 16 years Pamela Bach have been locked in divorce proceedings over the last few months. Sources close to the couple revealed that the two have reached a settlement agreement, in which the former Baywatch star will pay $25,000 a month to support his ex-wife and children. The c... - Actos Bladder Cancer Expert Witness Paid for Testimony
Feb-6-15 Philadelphia, PA An expert witness on behalf of Takeda Pharmaceuticals, who told jurors in Philadelphia that in his view the plaintiff’s Actos bladder cancer was not caused by pioglitazone, disclosed to jurors that he had been previously paid by Takeda for his expert testimony. The Actos lawsuit is Kristufek v. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America... - Pre-Settlement Funding Can Be a Lifesaver for Cash-Strapped Plaintiffs
Apr-17-13 Southfield, MI It may have been around since 1997, but not a lot of people know about it. Pre-settlement funding : the capacity for a plaintiff to have access to funds while in the throes of a lawsuit or waiting for litigation to settle. It’s a loan that isn’t a loan, and is a rapidly growing financial service accounting for an estimated $100 millio... - First Charter to pay over $15 million settlement in tax shelter lawsuit.
Charlotte, NC: (Apr-04-08) The state Department of Revenue brought a lawsuit against First Charter Corporation, alleging that it was owed money as compensation for the bank's use of a disputed tax structure. In its annual report, filed Feb. 29, First Charter indicated that it participates in two entities classified as captive REITs and it has historicall... - Chicago agrees to $11 million settlement in developers lawsuit.
Chicago, IL: (Mar-26-08) Paul Schwendener Inc. and minority contractor G. M. Harston Construction Co. brought a lawsuit against the city of Chicago in 2001, seeking to recover as much as $64 million, after it was dismissed six months earlier amid massive cost overruns and long delays in completion of the high-profile park, located at Michigan Avenue and... - CamWest, Inc. et al. Environmental Settlement
BP America Production Co., CamWest, Inc. and CamWest Limited Partnership allegedly violated the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and Oil Pollution Act on the Lander and Winkleman Dome Oil Fields in Fremont County, within the boundaries of the Wind River Indian Reservation of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. Included are undergro... - ER Overcharges: Better to Seek Treatment Elsewhere
Jan-25-15 Washington, DC Next time you consider going to an emergency room for a non-life-threatening issue, you might save thousands of dollars in emergency room overcharges by checking into an urgent care center instead. Even costlier than hospital ERs are free-standing Emergency Room Clinics. You could potentially save even more by flying first class to Europ... - 440,000 Deaths Annually from Preventable Hospital Mistakes
Jan-22-15 A patient safety study estimates that more than 400,000 American deaths are associated with preventable harm done to patients in hospital settings. According to the Journal of Patient Safety study, Evidence-based Estimate of patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care, preventable adverse events (PAE’s) contributing to deaths from care in hospitals...