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Chicago, IL: (Sep-04-07) Several Dana Corp. retirees brought a lawsuit against the Dana Corp., a now defunct auto parts maker, over retiree benefits for non-union retirees. As a part of a settlement reached, Dana agreed to pay for retiree benefits for non-union retirees through July 1, 2007 and will further contribute $78 million to fund the trust, the Chi... - Bawag Refco Fraud Settlement
The U.S. Attorney's Office and the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against the Austrian bank for allegedly helping Refco Inc. commit fraud. Bawag did not admit or deny the allegations, but has agreed to pay the U.S. government a $675 million settlement. As part of the settlement, the U.S. Attorney's Office has agreed to refrain from cri... - New York, NY Salt Spreader Accident Personal Injury Settlement
New York, NY: (Sep-04-07) Maria Noto brought a lawsuit against the city of New York, after a city sanitation driver Tommy Puma ignored safety rules and backed his salt spreader up a Queens street, crushing the lady under the wheels and dragging her 40 feet. As a result of the accident, Noto lost her leg and life as she knew it. She used to spend Thursday n... - University of Dubuque Tenure Professor Unfair Termination Settlement
Dubuque, IA: (Aug-30-07) Paul Jeffries, a former professor, brought a lawsuit against the University of Dubuque, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated when he spoke out against unfair policies practiced at the college. Jeffries won tenure in philosophy and religion in 2005 and was subsequently offered a special chair in which he would teach ethics and... - Kathleen and Gerald Ginter Water Heater Explosion Personal Injury Settlement
Sandpoint, ID: (Aug-31-07) Jodi and Cody Likkel, and Jodi Likkel's 6-year-old son, were burned in the January 7, 2006, explosion at a rental home at 579 Durkee Road. The explosion occurred when one of the home's owners, Kathleen Ginter, was showing them the property. The suit stated that the Likkels were standing at the home's entrance when Ginter opened... - Missouri Department of Transportation Expressway Construction Settlement
Kansas City, MO: (Aug-31-07) Damon Pursell Construction, a Kansas City contractor, brought a lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), alleging that the MoDOT had misrepresented the quantity and type of subsurface materials that the contractor was likely to encounter during construction of the Bruce R. Watkins Expressway. The suit... - Federal Government Inmate Witness Personal Injury Settlement
Denver, CO: (Sep-03-07) A lawsuit was brought against the federal government, alleging that the security cameras at a prison caught inmates brutally beating a witness. The inmate, whose name was withheld for his protection, was testifying against other inmates and was placed in a cell with their friends. The suit claimed that while no one was watching the... - Concourse Housing Corp. Shower Burn Personal Injury Settlement
New York, NY: (Sep-03-07) Daniel Feliciano, an 88 year-old Bronx man, brought a personal injury claim against Concourse Housing Corp., after he suffered scalding burns while showering. Feliciano was showering in his tub in 2004, when he claimed the water suddenly became super hot. He was treated for burns to his arms, abdomen, thigh, legs, and groin. He wa... - UST Inc. Snuff Antitrust Class Action Settlement
Madison, WI: (Sep-03-07) A class action lawsuit was brought against UST Inc., the manufacturer of Copenhagen and Skoal. The suit stemmed from an antitrust lawsuit filed by Conwood Company LP, a UST competitor, alleging that UST engaged in acts designed to monopolize the market. Among other things, according to the antitrust action, UST removed Conwood's di... - Armstrong Wood Products Plant Air Quality Fine
Lincoln, NE: (Aug-30-07) Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning's office filed suit against Armstrong Wood Products of Lancaster, PA, alleging that the company violated Nebraska environmental protection laws. The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality inspectors stated that Armstrong didn't properly train its Auburn plant employees to monitor air qual... - Jedi Corp. Land Clearing Permit Settlement
Kimberling, MO: (Aug-30-07) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Attorney General Jay Nixon's office filed charges against Jedi Corp., a Kimberling city developer, alleging that the company violated the Missouri Clean Water Law while clearing land for a 40-acre subdivision. Jedi Corp. is building the Tuscany Village subdivision on Joe Bald Road... - Brown County, WI Landfill Air Pollution Fine
Brown County, WI: (Aug-30-07) The state Department of Natural Resources brought charges against Brown County, alleging that landfill gases, including methane, volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants, weren't properly handled over the past two years as required by federal permits. The suit was filed over air pollution violations from imprope... - Forsyth Township, MI Police Cheif Wrongful Termination Settlement
Forsyth Township, MI: (Aug-30-07) Forsyth Township Police Chief Brad Arnsparger brought a lawsuit against the town, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit, filed in November 2005, claimed that the township laid off Arnsparger in retaliation for a worker's compensation claim he filed for a back injury. Arnsparger was laid off for more than a year from A... - Louisiana State University Hospital CEO Contract Dispute Settlement
Baton Rouge, LA: (Aug-30-07) Don Smithburg, former hospital system chief at Louisiana State University (LSU), brought charges against the varsity, alleging that it breached his employment contract. Smithburg served as chief executive officer of LSU's Health Care Services Division until abruptly removed from day-to-day hospital management responsibility Jun... - Idaho Power Co. Wind Transmissions Upgrades Settlement
Boise, ID: (Aug-30-07) Idaho Power Co. brought charges against wind developers, alleging that they should pay for transmission upgrades required to accommodate the proposed Cassia Gulch Wind Park and Cassia Wind Farm in the Magic Valley region of Idaho. The suit stemmed from the fact that to prevent transmission overload that could take place with the new... - Boston Scientific Corp. Guidant Defibrillators Liability Settlement
Boston, MA: (Aug-30-07) Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers's Office led a multistate probe against Boston Scientific Corp. over flawed heart defibrillators sold by Guidant Corp. Boston Scientific inherited substantial legal liability when it bought the firm last year for $27 billion. Myers claimed investigators found Guidant continued to sell devices it k... - Kent, OH Anti War Protesters Wrongful Arrest Settlement
Kent, OH: (Aug-29-07) Eleven anti-war protesters brought a lawsuit against the Kent city police department, after they were arrested during a 2003 rally at Kent State University. The suit claimed that the eleven protesters were arrested as the crowd moved off the campus and marched onto Main Street. They were then stopped by about 200 police officers in ri... - America Coming Together Presidetial Election Funding Fine
Washington, DC: (Aug-29-07) The Federal Election Commission filed charges against America Coming Together (ACT), a Democratic allied 527 group that played a major role in the 2004 presidential election, alleging that the group violated election laws by funding too much of its activity with money raised outside federal restrictions. The lawsuit claimed that... - Tacoma, WA Police Cheif Wrongful Retirement Settlement
Tacoma, WA: (Aug-29-07) Retired assistant police chief Ray Roberts brought a lawsuit against the city of Tacoma, alleging that he was forced to retire because his superior, David Brame, threatened to demote him. Roberts was an assistant chief when Brame was appointed to the chief's position in 2001. In summer 2002, Brame told Roberts he planned to demote h... - Mt. State Bit Company and Lancer Insurance Company Wave Pool Explosives Damage Settlement
Fairmont, WV: (Aug-29-07) Marion County and the county's Parks and Recreation brought a lawsuit against Mt. State Bit Company and Lancer Insurance Company, over damage to the East Marion Park wave pool. County officials say the damage occurred after the company used explosives to remove rock and dirt near the gateway connector project. Following that, the...