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Audubon, PA: (Aug-21-07) Synthes brought a lawsuit against Globus Medical, alleging that the spinal implant manufacturer solicited and hired employees from its plant. The suit stated that David Paul, the co-founder and CEO of Globus, was previously the head of spine products development at Synthes. He recruited four other Synthes managers to help launch... - HomeBanc Corp. Bounced Checks Settlement
Wilmington, DE: (Aug-21-07) A series of complaints were filed against HomeBanc Corp. after Georgia lawyers were forced to fund loans when HomeBanc's checks started to bounce. Georgia lawyers who were forced to cover HomeBanc's bounced checks were suing, or threatening to sue, the company for fraud and other wrongs, in an effort to put a lid on their own li... - Butte County, CA Jailer Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
Butte County, CA: (Aug-21-07) Former Butte County jailer William Shelton filed a federal lawsuit in US District Court in 1997, alleging that he was arrested on trumped-up charges in retaliation for reporting a jail beating that was orchestrated by three other guards. Shelton claimed that he faced bogus criminal charges in retaliation for blowing the whistl... - Results Group Internet Business Fraud Settlement
Phoenix, AZ: (Aug-21-07) The Federal Trade Commission brought charges against the Results Group, an Arizona firm that fraudulently marketed home-based Internet businesses across the country and defrauded customers of almost $19.5 million. In a settlement reached with the firm's owners, Edward Longoria and Amber Halvorson, the Federal Trade Commission forev... - Minneapolis, MN Police Officer Excessive Force Settlement
Minneapolis, MN: (Aug-21-07) Philander Jenkins, a St. Paul man accused of killing two men, brought a civil lawsuit against Minneapolis police, alleging that the police used excessive force and brutally while arresting him. The federal suit alleged that police officer Jeff Jindra repeatedly kicked Jenkins in the head and broke his jaw while he was handcuffe... - Craftmatic Organization Forced Product Sales Settlement
Miami, FL: (Aug-21-07) Attorney General Bill McCollum brought charges against the Craftmatic Organization, known for its electric adjustable beds, alleging that it forced Florida consumers into buying its products. The suit claimed that sales people pressured consumers into purchasing beds they didn't want or couldn't afford. Approximately 60 complaints we... - Arkansas Municipal League Police Warrant Settlement
Fayetteville, AR: (Aug-20-07) David Robbins and Debra Steenblock brought a lawsuit against the Rogers Police Department, alleging that they were subjected to a late night, warrantless, illegal search by Rogers police. In their defense, police claimed they entered the house Oct. 11, 2003, without a warrant because they were concerned about the welfare of a... - Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. Workers' Compensation Policyholder Settlement
Beacon, RI: (Aug-20-07) A group of Rhode Island companies brought a lawsuit against Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., alleging that the insurer kept policyholders' money by offering discounts to favored policyholders, spending lavishly on golf trips, building up huge surpluses, and enriching their executives. Beacon, the state's dominant workers' compensation i... - IBA Group Optivus Proton Therapy Patent Infringement Settlement
San Bernardino, CA: (Aug-20-07) Optivus Proton Therapy brought a patent infringement lawsuit against Belgium-based IBA Group, alleging it infringed on three Optivus Proton Therapy patents. The lawsuit accused IBA of using patented Optivus Proton technology in the development of a proton therapy center. In response, IBA filed various counter claims which we... - Lumberton, NC School Employees' Retaliation Settlement
Lumberton, NC: (Aug-20-07) Three employees, Josephine Locklear, Renee Hammonds, and Margaret Chavis, filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Lumberton School District. The suit, filed in 2004, claimed that the women were among 14 employees whose contracts were not renewed at the end of the 2002-2003 school year. Some on the board said personnel changes... - Caesars Palace Employee Gender Harassment Settlement
Las Vegas, NV: (Aug-20-07) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought charges against Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s Caesars Palace, alleging that female kitchen workers at the Las Vegas resort and casino were subjected to repeated sexual harassment. The suit, filed in 2005, stated that women, predominantly monolingual Spanish speakers, were for... - Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno Priest Abuse Settlement
Reno, NV: (Aug-19-07) Seven people filed suit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, claiming that they had been sexually abused by the diocese's priests. David Brusky and Eugene Braun each were accused of molesting young girls, Brusky while at Our Lady of the Snows parish and Braun while at St. Therese Church of the Little Flower, both in Reno. The l... - Sonoma, CA County Employee Breast Cancer Discrimination Settlement
Elk Grove, CA: (Aug-17-07) The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) brought a lawsuit against the county of Sonoma, alleging that a female employee with breast cancer was denied a reasonable accommodation. Diane Pizza had been employed by the county as a drug and alcohol counselor for six years when she was diagnosed with breast canc... - Val Industrial Insulation Co. Employees' Prevailing Wages Settlement
Boston, MA: (Aug-17-07) Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office brought a lawsuit against Daniel Valdez, of Worcester, the owner of Val Industrial Insulation Co., alleging that he failed to pay two employees the prevailing wage rate. The suit was filed after a June 2007 routine site inspection at the Brookside Elementary School Renovations and Additions P... - Home Depot Toxic Sludge Settlement
Los Angeles, CA: (Aug-17-07) The state of California and Los Angeles County prosecutors brought a civil lawsuit against Home Depot, alleging that the retailer failed to properly store and transport hazardous sludge. The suit stemmed from an incident when a 55-gallon drum at Home Depot's Marina Del Rey store blew up in 2004, causing a fire and an evacuation... - Topeka Best Western Motel Employee Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
Topeka, KS: (Aug-17-07) Brooke Sonntag, a former employee of Topeka Best Western Motel, filed suit against the establishment alleging that she was subjected to discrimination while at work. The federal suit said Sonntag was a manager at a Topeka Best Western and was ordered by owner Eldon Thorman not to hire coloreds, Mexicans, or members of any non-white... - Racine, WI City Employees Retirement Benefits Settlement
Racine, WI: (Aug-17-07) Nearly 129 retired employees brought charges against the city over changes to their health benefits. The complaint, filed with the court in March 2006, alleges the city promised the retirees and their families insurance coverage for life, including payment of all premiums and reimbursement for Medicare "B" contributions. The change... - TE Products Pipeline Company, LLC and TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, LLC Oil Discharge Settlement
Dallas, TX: (Aug-16-07) The US Environmental Protection Agency brought charges against TE Products Pipeline Company, LLC and TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, LLC, alleging that the companies violated the Clean Water Act. The suit stemmed from the fact that TEPPCO discharged approximately 6,470 barrels (271,740 gallons) of jet fuel, gasoline and crude oil on four dif... - International Business Machines Corp. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Government Contract Kickbacks Settlement
Washington, DC: (Aug-16-07) The US Justice Department brought charges against International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, alleging that they made improper payments on government technology contracts. The suit was filed as part of a larger, ongoing federal investigation of three technology companies Hewlett-Packard Co., Sun M... - Landrum, SC Police Officers' Wrongful Termination Settlement
Landrum, SC: (Aug-16-07) Three former police officers Scott White, Tim Kelley, and Steve Alexander, filed suit against the city, alleging that they were wrongly fired. The city stated that the officers were fired for going against the city's employee policy. The firings came after the officers "blew the whistle" on alleged wrong doings in the police depart...