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Washington, DC: (Feb-25-08) Auto parts supplier Dura Automotive Systems Inc. has been embroiled in a legal battle with Nyloncraft Inc., over Nyloncraft's purchase of Dura's plastics products business in 2002. Records show that Dura, based in Rochester Hills, MI, filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2006, one of many auto parts suppliers hit by the do... - Loan Offices, Indymac Bancorp Inc. pays American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. $1 million breach of contract settlement
Philadelphia, PA: (Feb-25-08) American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. brought charges against Indymac Bancorp Inc., alleging that the company breached contract terms, putting a deal that was supposed to take over 83 loan offices idled by American Home's collapse into bankruptcy in 2007, in jeopardy. Company officials recently revealed that American Home Mo... - Pork Plant Explosion, IHP Industrial, Triumph Foods, Epstein and Sons, and Missouri Gas Energy pay over $12.3 million in wrongful death and personal injury settlements
St. Joseph, MO: (Feb-25-08) Several lawsuits were brought against plumbing contractor IHP Industrial of St. Joseph, Triumph Foods, construction management firm Epstein and Sons, and Southern Union Co., the parent company of Missouri Gas Energy (MGE), after a 2005 natural gas explosion ripped through a pork processing plant, killing one person and injuring... - Murphy Oil USA Inc. to pay $179,100 settlement in occupational safety violations lawsuit
Superior, WI: (Feb-25-08) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration brought charges against Murphy Oil USA Inc., alleging that a six month inspection of its Superior, WI refinery revealed various safety violations. The suit stated that the inspection, which started in August 2007 as part of the agency's National Emphasis Program for petroleum refin... - Corning Hospital agrees to $2.4 million medical negligence settlement after a baby was born with brain damage
Corning, NY: (Feb-25-08) The family of an Addison girl brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against Corning Hospital, alleging that hospital negligence resulted in nine year old Kelly Hunt's severe brain damage and cerebral palsy. The lawsuit, brought by the girl's mother, claimed that back in 1998 the girl was admitted to Corning Hospital and placed on a... - Jackson Hewitt, Inc. Low Income RAL Settlement
California Attorney General Bill Lockyer filed charges against the tax preparation firm for allegedly violating state and federal laws in marketing high cost refund anticipation loans (RALs) to low income customers. The lawsuit claimed Jackson Hewitt violated laws and rules that regulate debt collection practices, and prohibit unfair business practices,... - CEO Severance, Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. agrees to pay former employee $7.15 million settlement
New York, NY: (Feb-23-08) Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC) has been locked in a legal battle with Michael Cherkasky, the executive they brought in to broker a costly legal settlement in 2005, over severance issues related to his resignation. Records show that the former prosecutor, who was head of MMC corporate unit Kroll Inc., before being tapped for the... - Liquor Permits, City of San Fernando agrees to $750,000 settlement after denying permits for a restaurant project
San Fernando, CA: (Feb-23-08) Severyn Aszkenazy, a developer, brought charges against the city of San Fernando, alleging that the city illegally denied liquor permits for a restaurant project. Sources close to the case stated that the parties had reached a settlement agreement, in which the city has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle Aszkenazy's complaint. S... - Celebrity Car Crash, Lindsay Lohan agrees to undisclosed settlement with accident victim
Hollywood, CA: (Feb-23-08) Raymundo Ortega, a busboy, brought a civil lawsuit against Lindsay Lohan, over a 2005 car accident. In his lawsuit, Ortega claimed Lohan was negligent when her car collided with his van after the actress left The Ivy. He also claimed the actress was underage at the time of the accident and was under the influence of alcohol. Reco... - Jail Contract, City of Port Arthur agrees to pay Jefferson County a $250,000 settlement for housing inmates
Beaumont, TX: (Feb-23-08) Jefferson County and the city of Port Arthur have been embroiled in a long standing legal dispute over an existing jail usage contract between the two entities. Officials stated that both filed court cases to determine how much the city owes for use of the county jail. Records show that Jefferson County cities have utilized the co... - NCAA Coach, Indiana University pays former basketball coach $750,000 severance settlement
Bloomington, IN: (Feb-23-08) Kelvin Sampson, a basketball coach, brought charges against Indiana University, over a severance package and allegations that he had engaged in five major NCAA rules violations. Sources close to the case stated that the parties had reached a settlement in which Sampson agreed to Indiana's offer of a $750,000 buyout, waiving his... - Apartment Windows, Three housing corporations agree to $182,000 EPA settlement for lead paint violations
New Haven, MA: (Feb-23-08) The US Environmental Protection Agency brought charges against three housing corporations in New Haven, alleging that 20 apartments had lead paint violations. The housing corporations are Edgewood Village Inc., F.O.H. Inc., and Yedidei Hagan Inc. The suit stated that Karissa Van Tassel set off the federal inquiry in September 200... - North Sewickley and Franklin, PA Rap Lyrics Civil Rights Settlement
Pittsburgh, PA: High school student Anthony Latour was arrested on charges of harassment and making "terrorist threats" through his rap lyrics, which were posted on his personal Web site from his own home. The fourteen year old was taken out of his middle school in handcuffs; Riverside Beaver County School District later expelled Latour. A Chief Judge o... - Animal Control, Port St. Lucie agrees to $10,000 wrongful termination settlement
Port St. Lucie, FL: (Feb-21-08) Melissa Behres brought a lawsuit against the city, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated. The suit claimed that city Manager Don Cooper fired Behres in October 2007 after she smacked a co-worker in the back of the head during a September 2007 animal control meeting. An investigation found she violated several city ru... - Wind and Hail Coverage, Allstate Corp. agrees to restore insurance coverage and pay $250,000 settlement
Baton Rouge, LA: (Feb-21-08) State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon filed a lawsuit against Allstate Corp., alleging that the company had wrongfully canceled insurance coverage for hundreds of customers in south Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina. Sources stated that Donelon's office fielded complaints from Allstate customers who say they lost wind and h... - Biodefense Program, Texas A&M University agrees to $1 million lab safety and sanitation settlement
College station, TX: (Feb-21-08) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought charges against Texas A&M University, following an investigation that revealed safety and sanitation lapses and other problems in its biodefense program. The suit claimed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated A&M after a worker became infect... - Patent Infringement, Gentex Corporation pays $2.5 million settlement related to dimming mirrors and fire protection products
New York, NY: (Feb-21-08) K.W. Muth Company, Inc., Muth Company LLC, Muth Glass Technologies LLC and Muth Mirror Systems LLC brought charges against Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, alleging patent infringements and breach of contract. Sources close t... - Power Station, Rochester Gas and Electric agrees to pay $700,000 environmental pollution settlement
Rochester, NY: (Feb-21-08) The state of New York brought charges against Rochester Gas and Electric, alleging that the Russell power station in Greece, polluted the city and needed to be shut down. Sources close to the case stated that the parties had reached a settlement, in which Rochester Gas and Electric agreed to shut down the polluting facility and h... - Property Tax, City of Midland agrees to refund Midland Cogeneration Venture $36.2 million for over assessing land
Midland, MI: (Feb-21-08) The Midland Cogeneration Venture brought charges against the city of Midland, over tax appeals. Sources close to the case confirmed that the two parties had reached a settlement and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to resolve MCV's appeal of its property tax assessments for tax years 2001-2007. Under the terms of the deal... - Ferry Crash, New York awards man who had to amputate his leg after the accident a $6.5 million personal injury settlement
New York, NY: (Feb-21-08) Shriram Agni brought a personal injury lawsuit against the city, after he lost a leg in the crash of a Staten Island ferry in October 2003. Records show that the incident took place when the ferry slammed into a concrete pier on Staten Island, killing 11 people and leaving dozens of passengers injured. Sources close to the case...