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Two families have agreed to settle wrongful-death lawsuits over the crash of Continental Airlines Connection Flight 3407 outside Buffalo, New York, that killed all 49 people aboard and one person on the ground. The families of John G. Roberts III and Darren Tolsma claimed that corporate decisions caused Captain Marvin Renslow, 47, and co-pilot Rebecca Sh... - Point Blank Class Action Settled for $34.9 Million
Point Blank Solutions, Inc., a manufacturer of protective body armor, today announced that the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, has approved the settlement entered into in connection with the securities class action against the Company and certain individual defendants, as well as the related shareholder derivative action. ... - Matrixx agrees to settle Zicam cold remedy suits
Matrixx Initiatives has agreed to settle 18 class action lawsuits outstanding in federal courts over its Zicam cold remedy, which was taken off the market in June following a safety warning from federal regulators. The FDA told consumers to discontinue Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell. ... - Merck, Schering Settle Vytorin Zetia Class Action
Merck and Schering Plough have entered into $41.5 million settlement of class action lawsuits related to claims against their shared cholesterol medication Vytorin and Zetia. The suit revolved around allegations that the results from the Enhance Trial raised questions about the efficacy of the Zetia and Vytorin. The settlement will resolve approxi... - Walgreens Settles Wal-born Class Action
Walgreens recently settled a class action lawsuit which gives consumers the ability to claim up to $14.97 or a free flu shot without any proof of purchase or receipt necessary to submit their claim. The class action lawsuit involves the Walgreens product Wal-Born. Wal-Born (also briefly sold as Wal-Borne) is the Walgreens generic equivalent of the he... - Aon Corp. agrees to pay $4 million settlement in insurance malpractice lawsuit.
New York, NY: (May-23-08) Federal regulators in FL brought charges against Aon Corp, one of the largest insurance brokerages, alleging that the company received undisclosed compensation in connection with the placement of insurance coverage on behalf of FL policyholders. The suit, filed by the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Florida D... - Owasso, OK agrees to pay $300,000 settlement in civil rights violations lawsuit.
Tulsa, OK: (Jun-19-08) The City of Owasso has agreed to pay $300,000 as part of a settlement between the city and the estate of Todd Thomas Hastings. The estate filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Owasso Police officers had violated his rights of search and seizure. Owasso police responded to a 9-1-1 call at Hastings' home in August of 2002. When poli... - Bumble Bee Foods reaches undisclosed settlement reached in tainted foods lawsuit.
Lubbock, TX: (Jun-18-08) A settlement has been reached between Bumble Bee foods and its subsidiary, Castleberry's in a federal botulism contamination lawsuit. Emanuel Cisneros sued the tuna giant for damages linked to his children's extended illness. After being hospitalized in June of last year, it was determined that Marissa and Samuel Cisneros were am... - Westin Hotel reaches undisclosed settlement in valet driver negligence lawsuit.
St. Louis, MO: (Jun-04-08) An settlement has been reached in which a St. Louis Westin Hotel has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to a man allegedly injured in a car accident involving a Westin Hotel valet driver. The accident occurred at Spruce Street in downtown Saint Louis when the Westin driver was exiting the hotel driveway and crashed into the vehic... - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority agrees to pay $2.3 million settlement in wrongful death lawsuit.
Washington, DC: (Jun-14-08) A $2.3 million settlement has been reached in a wrongful death matter in Washington, DC. Martha Stringer Schoenborn, 59, and her friend Sally Dean McGhee, 54, were struck by a Metro bus while in a downtown crosswalk. The lawsuit was filed by Gregory Schoenborn, husband of one of the victims. Metro driver Victor Kolako, pleaded... - Settlement Pending in Nationwide Insurance Class Action
As many as 305,000 customers who purchased insurance from Nationwide Mutual Insurance may qualify as plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit brought against the company. Claims must be submitted by August 26, 2009, in order to be considered for a portion of the settlement monies, the amount of which has not been disclosed. Potentially eligible customers s... - Cablevision Systems Corp. agrees to pay $34.4 million settlement in options back-dating lawsuit.
New York, NY: (June-5-08) Cablevision Systems Corp. has reached a settlement agreement over its stock options award practices lawsuit. The New York State Supreme Court case was over Cablevision engaging in improper stock options backdating practices in awards given to executives and directors from 1997 to 2002. As part of the settlement, worth $34.4 mil... - Milford Power Co.agrees to $38 million settlement in energy lawsuit.
Hartford, CT: (June-11-08) Milford Power Co. has agreed to a settlement which will reduce some of the extra charges consumers faced paying in upcoming years. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal indicates he has reached a settlement in which ratepayers will be refunded $4 million for charges already paid and will no longer have to pay $34 million in subsi... - 17,500 Seroquel Suits Settled for $198 Million
London, UK: Astra Zeneca (AZ), the maker of the antipsychotic medication, Seroquel, has settled 17,500 US-based personal injury claims for $198 million. The suits claim illnesses such as diabetes related to the drug, which is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. According to a report on Reuters, the average settlement per claim is $11,300... - Walmart Settles Class Action Suit
A $35 million dollar settlement has been agreed between Wal-Mart and its workers in Washington state, bringing to an end 8 years of litigation over alleged missed meal and rest breaks and additional, unpaid hours of work. The suit also alleged that Wal-Mart would lock its employees in the store at the end of the day after they had clocked off, and hav... - The Virginia Public Utilities and Foster Wheeler Corp. to pay over $100,000 penalty in wood-fired boilers violation lawsuit.
Duluth, MN: (May-29-08) The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency brought charges against the Virginia Public Utilities, alleging that there were several violations at the utility starting in 2007. The suit stated that the violations were over the start-up of the utility's new wood-fired biomass boiler. As part of a settlement reached in the case, the Virgi... - National Association of Realtors agrees to settlement in broker listing antitrust lawsuit.
Washington, DC: (May-29-08) The Department of Justice brought antitrust charges against the National Association of Realtors, over the listing of internet-based real estate brokers. The suit claimed that the National Association of Realtors refused to list online brokers, thereby harming consumers by denying them the benefits of competition and adhering... - Rumford Group Homes Inc. agrees to pay $167,463 settlement in Medicaid fraud lawsuit.
Rumford Group Homes Inc. agrees to pay $167,463 settlement in Medicaid fraud lawsuit. Portland, ME: (May-29-08) The Federal Government brought charges against Rumford Group Homes Inc., alleging that the company improperly submitted certain costs for reimbursement by the Medicaid program. The program is known as MaineCare in the state, and the alleged f... - Stockbroker Brent Lemons to pay $1.3 million settlement in securities fraud lawsuit.
Stockbroker Brent Lemons to pay $1.3 million settlement in securities fraud lawsuit. Tyler, TX: (May-28-08) Tammy and Cindy Mays, an East TX couple, brought charges against Brent Lemons, a former stockbroker for A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc., alleging that he misappropriated their money, using it for his own personal benefit. The suit was arbitrated by... - AZ Tentatively Settles 4,000 Seroquel Suits
Wilmington, Delaware: AstraZeneca (AZ) has reportedly tentatively settled a further 4,000 lawsuits brought by people who allege the company's antipsychotic medication Seroquel, causes diabetes. The terms of the settlements will be kept confidential. However, the company recently settled 200 similar suits for $2 million putting the average settle...