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San Diego, CA: (Sep-08-07) Several plaintiffs brought charges against the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, alleging that they were victims of clergy abuse. In a settlement reached, the Catholic Church agreed to pay $198.1 million to the more than 144 men and women. The victims will receive an average payout of $1.38 million for sexual abuse they suffer... - "If You're Dealing with Unum, Get a Lawyer—ASAP"
Sep-23-11 Seneca, SC: "I welcome this opportunity to tell people who have a policy with Unum Health Insurance to get a lawyer on your side right away, before you get disabled," says Roger, "because I know firsthand that Unum will try just about anything to 'hoodoo' you and deny your benefits. "I hope that I can maybe help someone else down the road by warning... - Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Helps Plaintiffs Hold Responsible Parties Accountable
Sep-5-14 Auto accident lawsuits can be hard-fought and take months, even years to settle. During this time, victims may struggle financially without the resources to pay the bills. Many will settle for less than they deserve because few know there is an alternative known as pre-settlement lawsuit funding . “I was in an auto accident last year. Due to my injur... - CVS Employees Win $3M California Labor Law Class Action Lawsuit
Santa Clara, CA: A $3 million settlement has been agreed between CVS Pharmacy Inc. and store employees who allege they were provided inaccurate itemized wage statements in violation of California labor law. Brought by Willie Brown, in September 2015, the complaint claimed the health care retailer failed to list the correct amount of total hours... - Consumer Advocate Blames both Manufacturer and FDA for Dragging their Heels
Nov-23-17 Washington, DC: Public Citizen is an internationally-recognized consumer advocacy group founded by perhaps the original consumer advocate, Ralph Nader. He’s the guy who railed over the safety of cars, and advocated for seat belts. And today, the organization he founded holds, amongst other things, the feet of the pharmaceutical and medical device ind... - Clarksville, TN Police Detectives' Resignation Settlement
Clarksville, TN: (Sep-05-07) Clarksville Police Detectives Tony Blakely and Kenneth Austion brought four lawsuits against the police department on various counts, including racial discrimination and a hostile work environment. Following a vote by the city Finance and Administration Committee, both Blakely and Austion agreed to resign from the Clarksville P... - Dana Corp. Non-Union Retirees Benefits Settlement
Chicago, IL: (Sep-04-07) Several Dana Corp. retirees brought a lawsuit against the Dana Corp., a now defunct auto parts maker, over retiree benefits for non-union retirees. As a part of a settlement reached, Dana agreed to pay for retiree benefits for non-union retirees through July 1, 2007 and will further contribute $78 million to fund the trust, the Chi... - Cuyama Joint Union School District Minivan Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Settlement
Santa Barbara, CA: (Aug-29-07) The family of Marie Crook, an Arroyo Grande woman who died of injuries suffered in a vehicle collision in 2006, filed wrongful death charges against the Cuyama Joint Union School District and Cuyama Valley High School Principal Donald Wilson. The suit alleged wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage from the Sept... - Florida Water Service Repairman Manhole Injury Settlement
Collier County, FL: (Aug-28-07) David Dopierala filed a personal injury suit against John Perry, owner of Marco True Value Hardware in 2002, after he fell in a manhole, sustaining considerable physical injuries. The suit claimed that 43-year-old Dopierala, who lived in Cape Coral, worked at Kenmark Air of Fort Myers' Marco Island office and was sent to t... - Saginaw, MI City Treasurer Wrongful Termination Settlement
Saginaw, MI: (Aug-28-07) Karen Lawrence-Webster, former city treasurer, brought a lawsuit against Saginaw City, claiming that the city punished her for exercising freedom of speech when she tried expressing opposition to then-City Manager Cecil A. Collins Jr.'s financial outlook during the 2004 budget season. The suit began in 2004, when Collins Jr. fired... - $4.3 million dollar class action verdict in campground membership case
Aug-26-14 San Bernardino, CA (August 26, 2014) (Press Release) After a two-week class action trial, a San Bernardino Superior Court jury reached a unanimous fraud verdict for intentional misrepresentation, concealment, and negligent misrepresentation and awarded $3,585,000 in damages and $750,000 in punitive damages to 2,500 members who purchased campground membersh... - Despite Lexapro Birth Defects, Medication Launched in Japan
Sep-9-11 Tokyo, Japan While Lexapro birth defects and other side effects have been well documented in recent years, the medication has been launched in Japan after positive studies, according to a release from pharmaceutical company H. Lundbeck A/S. In the release, the drug company explained that its partners Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi T... - Saratoga County, NY Tiger Cub Scratch Settlement
Saratoga County, NY: (Aug-26-07) The family of Riley Willard, a 5-year old Ballston Spa boy, filed suit against the Saratoga County Fair Commission, after the boy was scratched by a tiger cub while sitting on a bench. The suit stated that as a result of the scratch, the 5 year old had to receive 14 stitches. Papers filed with the county show that the famil... - Black Hawk County, IA Jail Deputy Misconduct Settlement
Waterloo, IA: (Aug-25-07) Three women brought a lawsuit against Black Hawk County, alleging that they were sexually abused while being held in the county jail. The plaintiffs are not being named because they were victims of sexual assault. The suit, filed in 2006 in US District Court, against the county, the estate of Deputy Jeffrey Condit, Sheriff Micha... - Covenant Retirement Communities Inc. Resident Disability Discrimination Settlement
Washington, DC: (Aug-23-07) The Department of Justice brought a lawsuit against Chicago-based Covenant Retirement Communities Inc. and its subsidiaries, alleging that the nationwide provider of retirement housing violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against residents based on disability. The suit claimed that the defendants employed policies tha... - Stryker Accolade Hip Replacement Lawsuit News & Legal Information
Attorneys are investigating possible Stryker Accolade lawsuits , alleging patients were harmed by defective hip implants. Although Stryker Accolade has reportedly been linked to an increased risk of metallosis, some studies also suggest the Stryker Accolade is linked to a risk of spontaneous dissociation, in which the femoral head comes loose from the st... - Open Burn Pits: US Veteran Suffering Respiratory Problems and More…
Sep-7-11 Canton, OH It's a sad state of affairs when a US veteran comes home from Afghanistan only to find himself unemployable due to respiratory problems as a result of breathing toxic fumes day after day at military open pit burn sites. David choked back his tears as he told this reporter how he has lost just about everything, including his will to live. ... - Results Group Internet Business Fraud Settlement
Phoenix, AZ: (Aug-21-07) The Federal Trade Commission brought charges against the Results Group, an Arizona firm that fraudulently marketed home-based Internet businesses across the country and defrauded customers of almost $19.5 million. In a settlement reached with the firm's owners, Edward Longoria and Amber Halvorson, the Federal Trade Commission forev... - Ciena Healthcare Management Inc. Nursing Home Insurance Fraud Settlement
Lansing, MI: (Aug-20-07) Attorney General Mike Cox's Office brought a lawsuit against Ciena Healthcare Management Inc., alleging that the facility improperly billed Medicaid and Medicare for care at four nursing homes. The joint probe focused on four of Ciena's 30 nursing homes, three in Detroit and one in Whitmore Lake. The lawsuit claimed that those faci... - Delta County, MI Commercial Property Development Settlement
Escanaba, MI: (Aug-17-07) Gary and Annis Bengston brought a lawsuit against Delta County, alleging that the value of their property was decreased by Delta County by not allowing development of their commercial premises. The suit was filed almost 10 years ago where the couple cited damages in excess of $400,000. In a settlement reached, Delta County a...