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Rob Hunter was fired from his position as telecommunications director after speaking publicly about an audit report showing a $3.5 million telecom division loss. Hunter claims his First Amendment rights to free speech were violated and he was wrongfully terminated. Under the Florida Whistle Blower Act for public employees, the Utilities Commissioners ap... - Federal Government Espionage Civil Rights Settlement
Wen Ho Lee, a former Los Alamos nuclear physicist, was accused of espionage, imprisoned and then released. Government officials allegedly manipulated and mislead the news media into producing stories that falsely portrayed the Chinese American as a devious master spy and threat to the American people. The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Assoc... - United Technologies Corp. Cost Accounting Settlement
The U.S. Department of Defense filed charges against the diversified manufacturer regarding Pratt & Whitney's cost accounting for engine parts on commercial engine collaboration programs from 1984 through 2004. The lawsuit centered on the allocation of overhead costs between commercial and government programs. United Technologies has entered into an agr... - City of Tulsa, OK Wrongful Conviction Settlement
In 1987, Arvin McGee Jr. was convicted of raping and kidnapping a woman. In 2002, he was exonerated after DNA testing linked another man to the crime. He filed a lawsuit against the city for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. McGee claimed a Tulsa police officer acted with deliberate indifference toward his constitutional rights when using a... - Bradford Bleidt Investment Fraud Settlement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit on behalf of investors defrauded by WBIX-AM 1060 radio station operator and investment company owner Bradford Bleidt. The suit claimed Bleidt defrauded clients out of more than $30 million while running an investment firm and used $10 million in proceeds to buy the radio station in 2004. A cour... - Verizon Communications Inc. Employee Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against the telephone company on behalf of 12,300 current and former employees in 13 states for allegedly discriminating against pregnant women. The lawsuit claimed Verizon predecessor companies failed to count time spent on parental leaves toward pensions. Verizon has agreed to pay a $49... - Southeastern Restoration, Inc. Hurricane Price Gouging Settlement
The Florida Attorney General filed charges against the company, also known as Afterdisaster, regarding price gouging allegations stemming from the 2004 hurricane season. Afterdisaster allegedly charged an exorbitant fee to condominium associations for water extraction and mold remediation services. It apparently refused to provide the Oceania and the Ae... - WestJet Airlines Air Canada Internet Spying Settlement
Air Canada filed a lawsuit against its rival airline for allegedly spying on one of its internal Web sites. WestJet had logged on more than 240,000 times to an internal Web site that contained passenger load data. Under terms of the settlement, WestJet will pay Air Canada, a unit of ACE Holdings, $5.5 million to cover its legal and investigation costs a... - Thrush Construction and Suburban Elevator Electrician Workers Compensation Settlement
Electrician Michael Seay was working in the basement of a Madison Street condo building when he tripped over scrap cables left near an elevator shaft. He tumbled down the elevator shaft and was knocked unconscious. Seay slammed onto large elevator springs and cinder blocks below, leaving him with slight brain damage and spinal cord injuries that affecte... - Mirant Corp. Power Distribution Contract Settlement
Potomac Electric Power Co. filed claims against the power generator relating to a 2000 deal for Mirant to purchase plants and other assets from Pepco, Potomac's parent company. According to the settlement, Mirant will be able to reject an arrangement that would have forced it to buy power from the Pepco Holdings Inc. until 2021, but the company must pay $... - Town of Milton, MA Reverend False Arrest Settlement
On July 28, 2004 reverend Henderson Brome of St. Cyprian's Church, Roxbury was stopped by a patrolman responding to a report of an attempted car break in. Brome was handcuffed and arrested, but was released from custody after approximately 15 minutes. Brome filed a false arrest lawsuit against the city alleging racial profiling and discrimination. The t... - AquaZone and Sheico PKS Inc. Scuba Diving Accident Settlement
On July 14, 2003 Susann Lovejoy went diving with her husband and daughter at Turtle Canyon in Hawaii Kai as part of an eight person dive group led by one instructor. Susann Lovejoy drowned during the scuba diving trip when she had problems with a device that controlled her buoyancy. A Coast Guard investigation found that inadequate supervision contribut... - Larry Nighswander and Ohio University sexual harassment Settlement
Larry Nighswander and Ohio University. Rebecca Humes received a $350,000 settlement for dropping her sexual harassment suit against Larry Nighswander; former director of Visual Communications at Ohio University. Humes alleged Nighswander made inappropriate comments and fondled her breasts during a topless photo shoot. The university, the university insure... - Ford Motor Company wrongful termination Settlement
In this action, plaintiff Stephen B. Himmel ("Himmel") proved that he was wrongfully discharged in violation of Ohio Public Policy when he was discharged after an almost 20 year career at Ford Motor Company's ("Ford's") Sharonville, Ohio transmission plant. Specifically, Himmel proved that he was discharged as a result of his resistance, opposition, and... - City of Monticello, MN Employee Wrongful Termination Settlement
Rebecca Young was fired from her position as a city receptionist in 2004 for alleged misuse of city equipment. At the time of Young's termination, the city and Monticello Township were engaged in a bitter annexation dispute where Young's husband was the chair of the Monticello Township Citizens Against Annexation group. Young filed a wrongful terminatio... - City of Rocky Mount, NC House Fire Wrongful Death Settlement
In 2000, a house fire on Arlington Street left seven people dead. Family members of the deceased filed a lawsuit against the city and homeowner Farouk Hamad, claiming they were liable for the deaths because they didn't require and ensure that the residence was equipped with smoke detectors. Rocky Mount has agreed to pay a $3 million settlement. Hamad ha... - Gold's Gym Membership Settlement
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of thousands of former Lifestyles 2000 gym members after the company refused to honor their lifetime contracts or refund membership fees when the fitness chain was acquired by Gold's Gym in 2004. An investigation was launched after the Utah state Division of Consumer Protection received numerous complaints from former Lifes... - Green Atlas Shipping Co. Ship Wreck Settlement
In 1999, the 660 foot New Carissa ran aground on an Oregon beach. During efforts to burn off its engine fuel, the ship snapped in half, sent fuel into Coos Bay and contaminated its oyster beds. The Oregon State Land Board filed charges against the shipping company to cover cleanup costs. Green Atlas has agreed to a $22 million settlement; $19 million wi... - Cook County Police Crash Wrongful Death Settlement
On May 28, 2001, Margaret Petraski and Delia Grimmett were struck by Officer Debra Thedos, who was responding to a call. Petraski was turning left with a green arrow. Thedos was driving in excess of 70 m.p.h. and turned on her lights and siren only moments before the crash. Petraski was left a quadriplegic; Grimmett was killed in the accident. Grimmett'... - Northwest Regional Education Service District Superintendent Defamation Settlement
Former superintendent, Todd Herberg, filed a defamation lawsuit against the district after it provided information for news reports following his termination that tarnished his reputation. District leaders allegedly released inaccurate information regarding Herberg's spending habits. Northwest Regional Education Service District has agreed to award Herb...