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Phoenix, AZ: (Jan-28-08) The state of Arizona brought charges against Ashley Furniture Homestore, alleging that the company had deceptive advertising. The suit was filed after Attorney General's Office received numerous complaints about furniture deliveries that were extremely late and/or the furniture delivered was defective. The complaint filed by the At... - Breach of Contract, EPCOR Power pays NAL Resources a $4.2 million settlement regarding a natural gas supply agreement
Edmonton, CA: (Jan-28-08) NAL Resources Ltd. brought a lawsuit against EPCOR Power LP, alleging breach of contract. The suit stated that NAL Resources, a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, supplied natural gas to EPCOR Power's Tunis power plant located in Ontario, and that EPCOR violated terms with respect to Tunis natural gas supply contracts... - Northwestern Medical Center pays former orthopedic surgeon $4 million medical malpractice settlement
Burlington, VT: (Jan-28-08) Dr. Raymond Long brought a lawsuit against the Northwestern Medical Center's Board of Directors, alleging that Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) intentionally contaminated patients during three of Dr. Long's surgical cases in December of 2003. It further alleged that NMC intended to force Dr. Long out of the hospital and the com... - Chaparrel Investors, OAO Lukoil agrees to $37.6 million shareholders settlement
Wilmington, DE: (Jan-27-08) Several shareholder lawsuits were brought against OAO Lukoil, Russia's largest private oil producer, challenging its takeover of Chaparral Resources Inc. Chaparral investors sued in Delaware Chancery Court in March 2006, contending Lukoil's offer of $88.6 million, or $5.80 a share, for the 40% stake it didn't already own was too... - Company Harassment, Henredon Furniture Industries agrees to pay $465,000 employee racial discrimination settlement
High Point, NC: (Jan-25-08) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought a lawsuit against Henredon Furniture Industries, on behalf of the company's African American employees, alleging that the company harassed employees because of their race. The suit claimed that from about 1998 through January 2006, the employees at Henredon's High Poi... - Sheriff's deputy Samuel Roy Wilbanks ordered to pay undisclosed settlement after molesting a minor
Athens, GA: (Jan-27-08) An Oglethorpe County woman brought charges against the County and Samuel Roy Wilbanks, a sheriff's deputy, alleging that she was sexually molested as a minor while participating in a now-defunct Oglethorpe County junior police training program. The suit stated that Wilbanks and the girl, an Oglethorpe County resident who participate... - J.C. Flowers & Company, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America agree to pay Sallie Mae a $30 billion dept settlement.
New York, NY: (Jan-28-08) Sallie Mae, a student lending giant, brought a lawsuit against its onetime buyers, which include the private equity firm J.C. Flowers & Company, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America, over its scuttled $25 billion buyout. The company agreed to settle with its onetime buyers, in exchange for a deal to refinance about $30 billion in... - Ferris Baker Watts Inc. to pay $16 million settlement for brokers role in a Ponzi scheme
Baltimore, MD: (Jan-26-08) Several investors brought charges against Baltimore brokerage Ferris Baker Watts Inc., alleging that they were victims of an investment fraud that a former broker at the firm played a part in. Former Ferris client David Dadante has already pleaded guilty to criminal fraud charges for his role in a Ponzi scheme that cost investors... - Amersino Marketing Group agrees to pay employees $70,000 settlement
Brooklyn, NY: (Jan-28-08) The US Department of Labor brought charges against Yu Wang and Chow Wa, owners of Amersino Marketing Group, alleging that they owed employees back pay. Both the state and federal departments of labor conducted numerous investigations into wage and hour violations throughout the Williamsburg and Bushwick areas, and found that the B... - Resort Construction, Tamarack Resort pays $185,000 penalty for Clean Water Act violations
Boise, ID: (Jan-24-08) The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) brought charges against Tamarack Resort, alleging that the facility violated the Clean Water Act during construction on the resort's property in 2005 and 2006. EPA sources claimed that the suit stemmed from a routine inspection that revealed that Tamarack had allowed polluted water from co... - Boating Accident Settlement
$1,250,000 million was awarded to the grieving parents of a 16 year old boy who was struck and killed by a negligent watercraft operator. A verdict was reached by the jury after the defendan't insurer offer a $1.00 settlement. Register your Boating Accident Case If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obli... - GlaxoSmithKline Paxil Promotion Class Action Settlement
Edwardsville, IL: A class action lawsuit was filed against the pharmaceutical company for allegedly promoting its antidepressant drug Paxil for use by children and adolescents while withholding negative information about the medication's safety and effectiveness. The class includes all US residents who bought Paxil or Paxil CR for their children. Madi... - Joke Book, Judy Brown and publishers pay undisclosed settlement to comedians and talkshow celebrities for copyright infringement
Los Angeles, CA: (Jan-23-08) Talkshow celebrity Jay Leno brought charges against Judy Brown, a woman who published books of jokes by Jay Leno and other comedians without their permission, and her publishers, alleging copyright infringement. The suit was filed on behalf of NBC Studios, Leno, Rita Rudner, Jimmy Brogan, Diane Nichols, Sue Pascoe, Kathleen Mad... - Superintendent Severance, Oklahoma City School pays former employee $71,500 settlement
Oklahoma City, OK: (Jan-23-08) John Porter, former Superintendent of the Oklahoma City School, brought charges against the school after he was suspended from his position, after less than seven months on the job. The dispute stemmed from Porter's clashes with board Chairman Cliff Hudson on various issues, which finally led to Porters suspension and resigna... - Bank Robbery, City of Golden Valley pays law abiding citizen $1.1 million settlement for excessive police force in his wrongful arrest
Golden Valley, MN: (Jan-23-08) Al Hixon, a man who was chased and pepper sprayed after being mistaken for a bank robber, brought a lawsuit against the city of Golden Valley, alleging officers used excessive force during the incident. On April 2, 2005, Hixon was changing oil at a gas station when a nearby bank was robbed, and the pursuit followed. Hixon is... - Bondholder Interest, Solutia Inc. agrees to $220 million settlement
Washington, DC: (Jan-22-08) A group of bondholders brought a lawsuit against Solutia Inc., over a dispute regarding unpaid interest that could have complicated the company's business plans after its exit from bankruptcy protection. Sources close to the case stated that Solutia fought with holders of its 11.25% senior notes due 2009 for months. The company... - Light Rail Contract, Metro pays Cross County Collaborative $6 million breach of contract settlement
St. Louis, MO: (Jan-22-08) Cross County Collaborative (CCC) brought a lawsuit against Metro, seeking to recover $28 million in legal fees and other costs spent in Metro's litigation involving the MetroLink extension project from Forest Park to Shrewsbury. Sources stated that the suit stemmed from Metro pursuing an $81 million award in alleged damages from... - Foreclosure Rescue Scam, Businessman Vincent Abell pays five homeowners $120,000 settlement
Washington, DC: (Jan-21-08) Walter Malone, one of five DC residents who filed suit against Washington businessman Vincent Abell, alleged that he lost money on his mortgage as a result of a foreclosure rescue scam. The suit, filed mostly by elderly plaintiffs accused Abell of tricking them into signing away their homes for loans to cover missed mortgage pay... - Fort Wayne agrees to put $250 million towards septic system improvements
Washington, DC: (Jan-21-08) The Justice Department, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), brought charges against the city of Fort Wayne, IN, alleging that the city failed to comply with monitoring and reporting requirements of its permit. The suit further alleged the city failed to meet effluent limitations at the pipe leading fro... - Firefighter Back Pay, City of San Francisco pays $755,000 settlement to several retired workers
San Francisco, CA: (Jan-21-08) Dennis Kruger and Francis Kelle, veterans with the fire department and Firefighters Local 798, brought charges against the city, alleging that when they retired, they were denied full compensation for the retroactive sick pay, overtime, and vacation time. The suit, filed in 2005, had at its core issues regarding special rates...