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In July 2002, 11-year-old Wesley Woods was riding his bicycle through the city's Extreme Park. He fell head first into a 12-foot concrete bowl and suffered brain damage. Wesley's family filed a personal injury lawsuit against Louisville Metro claiming it failed to set up warnings or safety barriers. Wesley, now 15, was awarded a $1.5 million settlement... - Nutraquest Inc. et al. Ephedra Diet Pills Settlement
More than 130 individual cases were filed against the supplement maker alleging injury related to the use of Ephedra in diet pills. Ephedra is an amphetamine like herbal substance that was banned in 2004. Precisely 138 lawsuits were filed by supplement users or their survivors. Nutraquest and dozens of other firms have agreed to pay a $34 million settle... - Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accident Settlement
In 2001, Ki Shih was attending the University of Chicago. While bicycling to class on Hyde Park Boulevard, a bus traveling in the same direction, hit her. Shih was knocked her off her bicycle and run over. The university student suffered multiple fractures in her pelvis and filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority who has ag... - John F. Ames Wrongfull Death of Neighbor Settlement
The Caroline County lawyer and cattle farmer lived next to 74-year-old Perry Brooks for nearly 15 years and the two became longtime rivals. In April 2004, one of Brook's bulls wandered onto Ames' property, so he went to retrieve it from his neighbor. Ames claimed Brooks came at him with a 3-foot stick and acted in self defense by shooting Brooks. Brooks... - Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Divorce Settlement
After four years of marriage and four months of divorce the Hollywood power couple has agreed on a divorce settlement to divide their properties and assets. Aniston will assume sole ownership off their $29 million Beverly Hills mansion. Although Aniston will remain a minor stake holder in the lucrative film company Plan B Productions, Pitt will take ove... - Gallatin County Employee Wrongful Termination Settlement
Janis Sadlowski worked in the county Human Resources Department, but was fired in 2004 by the former county administrative officer. Sadlowski claimed she was terminated after revealing performance problems to a payroll clerk. She filed a lawsuit against the county alleging wrongful discharge and denial of equal protection under the law. Sadlowski was aw... - Florida Department of Children and Families Foster Care Abuse Settlement
A preschool boy and his 17-month-old little sister were placed in a foster home with Lena Cumberbatch. The young boy was burnt with cigarettes and beaten with belt buckles. His baby sister, Latiana Hamilton, was beaten and drowned in the bathtub by Cumberbatch. A lawsuit was filed on the boy's behalf against the Department of Children and Families. The... - Unidynamics/Phoenix Inc. and Crane Co. Goodyear Hazardous Waste Settlement
From 1963 to 1993 Crane manufactured and tested explosives for the Defense Department in the city of Goodyear and left hazardous waste that seeped into the area's groundwater. The city filed a lawsuit against Crane for habitually failing to obey federal orders to clean up toxic chemicals. Unidynamics/Phoenix Inc. and Crane Co. agreed to pay a $2 million... - Canadian Federal Government Forced Resignation Settlement
In the fall of 2005, David Dingwall was forced to resign from his position as the president of the Royal Canadian Mint. The Canadian Federal Government claimed Dingwall resigned as president after critics accused him of racking up exorbitant expenses, but have agreed to pay him a $417,780 settlement along with associated pension benefits and a compensat... - Pillowtex Mass Employee Termination Settlement
Pillowtex manufactured towels, bed linens, pillows and other home furnishings, but in July 2003, the North Carolina based company filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors leaving more than 6,000 workers in 11 states jobless with little or no notice. The Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees sought compensation for employees and Pillow... - Advanced Contracting Corp. Demolition Workers Unpaid Overtime Settlement
Demolition laborers who worked on construction projects for the company filed a lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay mandated overtime compensation. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of laborers who worked overtime from December 21, 1999 to March 22, 2005. R. Friends Cleaners and Mer Sites staffing agencies were set up to supply low wage demolition worker... - William A. Day Oratec Insider Trading Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission accused the Massachusetts business owner of receiving and trading on information he learned of before a corporate acquisition. Day allegedly learned Smith & Nephew would announce its buyout of the Silicon Valley medical device company Oratec Interventions Inc. on February 14, 2002 and would offer Oratec stockholder... - Alaska State Wrongful Death Settlement
In January 2003, Casey Porter was sitting in his car at a pullout off the Sterling Highway. Porter was disabled and used a cane to operate the clutch of his Mazda. State troopers, Arthur Jesse Osborn and Joseph Whittom, responded to a report that the car was suspicious. Osborn commanded Porter to get out of his car, but he didn't move. Osborn pepper spr... - Washington State Police Misconduct Settlement
On June 11, 2002 Shirley Lacy was stopped on Interstate 5 by Trooper Karen Villaneuve and subsequently arrested. Villaneuve allegedly pulled Lacy over for a traffic infarction and arrested her after she appeared to be under the influence. Drug detection determined Lacy was not impaired and she filed a civil rights lawsuit against the state and the state p... - City of Chicago Police Eye Shooting Settlement
June 14, 1998 the city of Chicago was celebrating the victory of the Bulls basketball championship. Fifteen year old Francis Bell was riding in a car that suddenly made a U-turn. The car sped onto a sidewalk corner where 11 police officers were standing guard in case of any celebratory mayhem. The car struck one officer in the leg and three other officers... - E2 Nightclub Wrongful Deaths Settlement
On February 17, 2003 a fight broke out at the Chicago nightclub. Some used pepper spray to break up the commotion on the dance floor. The club's capacity is 240 people, but that night there was nearly 1,200 partiers inside. The crowd panicked and tried to rush out a narrow stairwell; dozens of people were trampled near the entrance as people behind them... - City of Pittsburgh Crosswalk Death Settlement
Evelyn Wei was hit by a van while trying to cross a crosswalk on Braddock Avenue in Regent Square. Wei died two days later from her injuries at the age of 33. Wei's parents filed a lawsuit against the city claiming the crosswalk was improperly lit and was not marked with yield signs. A jury awarded the family a $3.7 million settlement and found the city 2... - Wayne County Whistleblower Settlement
While Philip Abraham was working on technology for the county, he discovered phantom users changing judicial instructions, altering billing rates and fabricating children. After reporting the allegations to supervisors, Abraham's position was terminated. He took this case to the FBI and filed a lawsuit against his former employer for workplace retaliati... - Honda of Santa Monica Antitrust Settlement
The Los Angeles district attorney filed a civil action against the car dealership for allegedly making false or misleading statements in contracts pertaining to the price of an anti-theft product included with sold and leased vehicles. This product cost the dealership $38 to install in each vehicle, but consumers were charged $300 to $1,000. Honda has a... - Santa Clara County Hells Angels Police Raid Settlement
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club filed a lawsuit against the county regarding a 1998 police raid that resulted in three dead dogs, a torn-up sidewalk and little meaningful evidence. On January 21, 1998, 90 officers raided the club's San Jose headquarters and nine homes. Santa Clara County has agreed to award a $990,000 settlement to 15 individuals inclu...