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Sort by date 7,446 pages found matching settlement- Merck Settles Nuvaring Litigation Commenced by Attorney Jason T. Brown for 100 Million Dollars
Feb-8-14 New York, New York (PRESS RELEASE) February 07, 2014 A settlement fund of $100 million dollars on behalf of women who were allegedly injured by the birth control product Nuvaring was announced today in New Jersey State Court and Federal Court. (In Re Nuvaring Litigation - Case 284, Bergen County, New Jersey). Attorney Jason T. Brown, the first attorney in... - Home Depot Wages Settlement
Jul-7-23 San Francisco, CA A Home Depot wage & hour class action lawsuit is seeking preliminary approval of a $72.5 million settlement, which will resolve allegations of unpaid off-the-clock work. The complaint was brought under California's Private Attorneys General by the home improvement company’s workers going back to early 2016 and a trial w... - Boy Scouts of America Sex Abuse Settlement – For and Against
Oct-25-21 Los Angeles, CA Voting a settlement of almost $1.9 billion to compensate over 82,000 Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse victims has begun with a December 14, 2021 deadline to vote for the Plan. But many survivors and their attorneys oppose the current proposal. 82,000 Victims The number of claims two decades ago. By 2019 over 12,000 victims –... - AMS Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Increasing—Moving to Settlement?
Oct-15-13 Malvern, PA Between state and federal transvaginal mesh claims, Pennsylvania-based Endo Health Solutions now faces about 13,500 of its AMS transvaginal mesh claims, according to an American Medical Systems spokesman. Earlier in 2013, Endo officials paid $54.5 million to settle a number of cases alleging the company’s vaginal-mesh inserts,... - VA Settles Veteran PTSD Suicide Lawsuit for $1.7 Million
Jun-5-24 South Bend, IN In May, the Department of Veterans Affairs agreed to settle a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by the family of Jason Moon for $1.7 million. Moon had served two tours as a medical evacuation crew member during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He shot himself to death in 2022 while at home with his wife and children. The medical malpractice laws... - Morgan Keegan Settlement “Not Fair,” Says Attorney
Apr-12-13 Chicago, IL Attorney Howard Prossnitz firmly believes his clients and many of the 12,000 other Morgan Keegan (MK) bond investors that filed a securities fraud class action against the now-defunct investment firm Morgan Keegan are being offered a raw deal. Without a review by the courts, members in the class-action suit will receive 2 to 4 cents on t... - Intel to Shell Out $5M to Settle California Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
Jul-16-18 Santa Clara, CA Plaintiff Medina Asalati was formerly employed by Intel Corp. as an administrative assistant. She lead a class of over 3,000 hourly Intel employees including admins, clerical workers, janitors, and logistical support specialists in a class action lawsuit that has been resolved for millions of dollars. Intel denies any wrongdoing in the set... - Interns, Charlie Rose Inc. Settle New York Labor Law Dispute
Feb-3-13 New York, NY In what could be a landmark New York employment case, an incorporated company representing the well-known broadcast journalist and television host Charlie Rose has agreed to pay a settlement valued at $250,000 to a class of interns who claimed they were not paid while working on the Charlie Rose show. The New York Times (12/20/12) also... - Auto Accident Funding for Your Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Can Financially Help Victims
Feb-1-13 A wrong decision - texting or talking on a cell phone, driving under the influence, speeding, ignoring traffic signs - behind the wheel can change the lives of many in a split second. Those seriously injured or who lost a loved one will be affected long after the accident. The at-fault driver should be held liable, which is why victims should consult with an... - An Interview with the Legal Funding Expert
Nov-28-12 In the battle for money damages in personal injury lawsuits, insurance companies have significant economic advantages over injured plaintiffs and often use a plaintiff’s economic hardships to their benefit. Settlement avoidance techniques can result in a desperate plaintiff accepting an offer far below case value. Simply stated, the typical plaintiff lacks... - Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding When You Need It Most
Nov-1-12 Southfield, MI Auto accident lawsuits may take months, even years to reach a fair settlement. If your ability to work is affected, the longer your case lasts, the more difficult it may be to pay the bills. Pre-settlement lawsuit funding can help you avoid financial disaster and wait for the settlement you deserve. But, don’t take our word for it... - 6 Ways Motorcycle Accident Victims Can Receive Maximum Compensation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
Apr-20-23 Santa Clara, CA Motorcycle accidents are gruesome realities of road life. Even after wearing protective gear, disfigurement, amputations, and paralysis is common with motorcycle accidents . Depending on the place of impact, even the best helmet in the market won’t prevent some form of brain injury. However, not all accidents are fatal or catastrophi... - Ecolab to Settle Overtime Lawsuit for $2.55 Million
Jun-11-21 San Francisco, CA Parties have asked the Northern District of California to approve an agreement to settle unpaid wages claims against Ecolab. If approved as expected, the settlement would end a lawsuit in which employees claim that they were misclassified as salaried workers and consequently deprived of overtime, double time and unpaid rest perio... - Obtain Full Case Value in Your Wrongful Death Lawsuit with the Help of Lawsuit Funding
Jul-13-12 Few events in anyone’s life are as catastrophic as finding out that a loved one has been killed due to the negligence and carelessness of another person or entity (company). If someone else's careless or reckless behavior caused your loved one's death, you have an obligation to protect the legal rights of the deceased. It is important to take time an... - How Lawsuit Funding Can Help Victims Avoid Settling for Too Little
Jun-1-12 Accidents are never planned; often, they're unavoidable whether on the roadways, in the workplace, or on personal property. Thousands of people suffer from personal injuries each year--and while you might think a serious injury could never happen to you or someone you love, it can. An injury caused by the negligence of another can have devastating, life c... - Transvaginal Mesh Collateral Damage Too High for TVM Settlement
Jan-21-18 Houston, TX: Although Jordan will receive compensation from Boston Scientific for transvaginal mesh injuries, she says the settlement cannot cover the collateral damage suffered not only by her injuries but also by her family. Jordan suffered from pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth back in 2007 so upon her doctor’s advice, she had the tran... - Depo-Provera Lawsuit November 2024 Update
Nov-19-24 Santa Clara, CA Since its approval, the Depo-Provera contraceptive has been linked to serious health risks--particularly the development of brain tumors like meningiomas; these tumors have allegedly been associated with drospirenone-containing birth control , like Depo-Provera. As more women come forward with their stories, there is a possibili... - American Home Shield Lawsuit Alleges Improper Denials
Jan-15-12 Montgomery, AL Customers of home warranty companies, such as American Home Shield can take heart that some previous home warranty lawsuits have resulted in settlements. One American Home Shield lawsuit resulted in a settlement, although the company did not admit any wrongdoing or liability in the settlement. The settlement was the result of a class-... - The ultimate guide for handling car accident personal injury lawyers
Nov-15-24 Chicago, IL As they say, accidents do happen. In Illinois, there were over 300,000 auto accidents recorded in 2022. Should you have been in an automobile accident, chances are you are dealing with stress, physical ailments, and psychological damage. Should you have been in a major accident, you could be seeking legal advice from Chicago personal inju... - Left Behind in Benicar Lawsuit Settlement
Nov-1-17 Camden, NJ: Daiichi Sankyo’s recent $300 million Benicar lawsuit settlement will end the story for some who were hurt by the blood pressure drug. But it will leave others out in the cold. What will happen to them, the people who still suffer from Benicar side-effects -- the vomiting, weight-loss and diarrhea of sprue-like enteropathy? ...