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Brevard County, FL: A $14.4 million settlement has been awarded to the victim of head on car accident, allegedly caused by a driver who was using his cell phone at the time of the crash. In 2007, Glen Kroeger, who was 50 at the time, was driving his van when he was struck by Christopher Bevis' vehicle head-on. Kroeger suffered a fractured... - Six Children of Woman Killed in Crash Awarded $6 Million
Fresno County, CA: The family of a woman who was killed when her car became sandwiched between two semi-trailer trucks have been awarded a $6 million settlement. The monies will go to Christina Louise Meza's six young daughters who range in age from 16 years to 18 weeks. Meza's estate filed a wrongful death suit alleging that Meza was, while sto... - Niagara County, NY Coordinator Discrimination Settlement
Lockport, NY: (Aug-29-07) Yehia Hamdy, a former sheriff's work program coordinator, filed a lawsuit against the county charging that he suffered cuts in pay and discrimination on the job. Hamdy claimed that he was discriminated against because of his race and religion. As part of a settlement reached between the parties, Niagara County agreed to pay... - EQ Industries Settles Apex Explosion Class Action for $7.85 Million
Residents and businesses located in and around a waste warehouse in Apex, NC, have won their class action lawsuit against EQ Industrial Services, with a $7.85 million settlement Three years ago local businesses and residents were forced to evacuate because of a hazardous waste explosion at the Apex warehouse. The settlement will provide $750 per house... - US Sugar Reaches $15.9M Settlement in Securities Class Action
A settlement has been reached for a total potential value of $15.9 million with the U.S. Sugar Corporation on behalf of the employee shareholders and other shareholders of the Clewiston, Florida-based company. U.S. Sugar is the country's largest producer of sugar cane and refined cane sugar and is one of Florida's major producers of oranges and orange juice... - $600,000 Settlement with LINA and CIGNA for Claims Handling Violations in California
The California Department of Insurance has announced a settlement agreement with Life Insurance Company of North America ("LINA") to resolve allegations of disability insurance claims handling violations. In addition to paying a fine, LINA agreed to make changes in its claims handling policies and procedures, and to review previously closed claim... - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Employee Unpaid Overtime Settlement
San Francisco, CA: (Aug-14-07) The California Labor Commissioner brought charges against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., alleging that the store underpaid its employees when it came to doing overtime work. The suit was filed on behalf of almost 50,000 workers who were inadvertently underpaid overtime and other wages. In a settlement reached, Wal-Mart Stores,... - Liberty Travel Agrees Preliminary Overtime Class Action Settlement of $2.76 Million
Liberty Travel has agreed a preliminary settlement of a class action lawsuit in which it was accused of not paying overtime wages to employees from June 1995 to December 1999. The tenative settlement is for $2.76 million, with $413,571 awarded to 245 travel agents from Liberty Travel offices across Pennsylvania. Linda Welsh, of Montgomery County, an... - Personal Injury Verdict Awards $49 Million to Victim
A college student who was injured in 2007, when the car he was riding in was involved in a collision, has been awarded a $49 million settlement in his personal injury lawsuit. The suit alleged that Drew Bianchi, who was just 21 at the time, sustained traumatic brain injuries as a result of the collision. The settlement appears to be the largest for a si... - Advance America Cash Advance Centers Agrees $18.75 million Settlement
Spartanburg, SC: Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc has agreed to pay $18.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit without admitting violating any state consumer finance laws, according to an SEC filing. The Spartanburg-based provider of payday and other loans said it would establish a settlement pool to compensate North Carolina class m... - Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuit in Connecticut
Eli Lilly and Co. has agreed to pay the state $25.1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the drug company marketed its antipsychotic drug Zyprexa for unapproved uses and did not adequately reveal the drug's side effects for more than 10 years. Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal sued Eli Lilly last year, alleging that Lilly's... - Ojani Noa Jennifer Lopez Defamation Settlement
Los Angeles, CA: (Aug-08-07) Jennifer Lopez brought a lawsuit against her first husband Ojani Noa, alleging that he breached a previously agreed on contract and requested arbitration. Arbitration is a legally binding settlement overseen by a retired judge or another person chosen to hear both sides. The suit stemmed from Ojani Noa's book, written by a ghos... - Timberland's Text Messages Worth $7 Million
Members of a class action suit against Timberland for unsolicited text messages on cells phones have won a $7 million settlement. Jeffrey Weinstein, lead plaintiff in the suit, decided to file after receiving a text message from the shoe company about discount shoe purchases through their website. The message came in the middle of a bad day, and was unsolic... - First BanCorp. Mortgage Transaction Misrepresentation Settlement
New York, NY: (Aug-07-07) The US Securities and Exchange Commission brought a lawsuit against First BanCorp., alleging that the Puerto Rican bank concealed the true nature of more than $4 billion of mortgage-related transactions. The bank did not concede to any wrongdoing or admit to the allegations. In a settlement reached, First BanCorp. agreed to... - Q.E.P. Co., Inc. Hillstreet Loan Transaction Settlement
Boca Raton, FL: (Aug-02-07) The HillStreet Fund brought charges against Q.E.P. Co., Inc. over outstanding warrants issued to HillStreet in connection with a loan transaction in 2001. The suit stemmed from a notice received by Q.E.P in July 2007, stating that HillStreet wished to exercise its right to "put" to Q.E.P its warrants in the company pursuant to t... - Corinthian Colleges Inc. False Advertising Settlement
Orange County, CA: (Jul-31-07) California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed suit against Santa Ana-based Corinthian Colleges Inc., alleging that the college engaged in false advertising. The suit accused the for-profit operator of vocational schools of overstating the percentage of its students who obtained employment via its courses, inflated their start... - Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuits with 8 of 12 Remaining States
Eight of 12 states that sued Eli Lily & Co over alleged off-label promotion of its antipsychotic drug Zyprexa have reached a settlement with the pharmaceutical company. While the terms of the settlements are confidential, West Virginia's settlement is reportedly worth $2.5 million. Thirty-three other states have already settled their cons... - Injured Worker Receives $1.2 Million Settlement
A man who was injured while on the job has received a settlement of $1.2 million. Roger Hamilton, who was 51 at the time of the incident, slipped and fell from a ladder while on board a vessel owned by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. Hamilton allegedly injured his back as a result of the fall and had to undergo fusion surgery and a discectomy. He... - Chicago, IL City Prosecutors' Salary Settlement
Chicago, IL: (Jul-30-07) Several prosecutors brought charges against the city, alleging that they receive the same salary as public defenders. Protesting the unfairness, prosecutors brought their families to a weekend rally. In a recent settlement, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and State's Attorney Dick Devine announced that they have agreed to... - Marina, CA Project Traffic Settlement
Marina, CA: (Jul-27-07) Save Our Peninsula, an environmental protection group filed suit against the city of Marina, alleging that traffic generated by Cypress Knolls and other projects in the city's Fort Ord area, caused environmental damage and contamination. The Cypress Knolls senior subdivision planned to build several projects before Save Our Peninsul...