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Cardinal Capital investment firm alleged former and current independent directors lacked oversight and enabled Conrad Black and others to allegedly reap benefits from the company. Hollinger has agreed to pay Cardinal a $50 million settlement. (May-03-05) [ FINANCIAL TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be cont... - City of Durham Settlement
Former Housing Department employee, Ava Hinton, filed a lawsuit against the city for wrongful termination. Hinton allegedly raised questions about a troubled small business loan program and her position was terminated soon after. Under the settlement Hinton was awarded $162,500 for emotional damages, $90,000 in back pay, and $5,500 in city retirement be... - Palm Beach Breach of Contract Settlement
The town hired Florida Blacktop for a $4.6 million storm drainage project, but then fired them for allegedly incompetent work. The contractor then turned around and filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach claiming the town acted in bad faith in terminating the contract. Florida Blacktop, its subcontractor Telecon, and Pompano Beach will divide the $2.1 milli... - Bombardier Transportation et al. derail death Settlement
At the age of 23, Kelvin DeBourgh Jr. was killed while working on a $1.9 billion project at the Kennedy Airport. DeBourgh was testing the AirTrain monorail when it derailed. His partner, Keva Scott, filed a lawsuit against Bombardier Transportation, the Port Authority, and four other subcontractors, asking for $100 million. The substantial and unpreced... - Matt Kelly Tax Settlement
In legal trouble? Get help now from a local criminal defense attorney. The former carpet king has agreed to pay the Criminal Assets Bureau an 8.9 million euro settlement. After seven years of complex investigations into Kelly's property and financial deals he has agreed to pay the taxes and interest owed for running a profitable business. (Apr-25-05... - The Clorox Company Tax Settlement
The multi billion dollar company has resolved tax issues related to its limited partnership investment funds. Clorox has agreed to pay the Internal Revenue Service a $228 million settlement. (Apr-20-05) [ BUSINESS WIRE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the l... - Bombardier Inc. Religious Discrimination Settlement
A former Mormon employee has been awarded a $159,000 settlement from Bombardier for his wrongful termination. An executive at the company allegedly told Michael Kolman his faith-based refusal to drink and smoke was hindering his ability to sell businessjets, and Bombarier fired him soon after. (Apr-21-05) [ AOL CANADA ] Legal Help If you hav... - Travis Ford Resignation Settlement
The former Eastern Kentucky basketball coach has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to the University of Massachusetts. Ford led Eastern to its first NCAA Tournament in 26 years and was hoping the teams' successful season would turn a blind eye to his contract that ends in April 3002. Ford allegedly breached a contract with the university by resigning... - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Settlement
Talk to a local DUI attorney right away! The state of Ohio has agreed to pay a $4.5 million settlement for charging people twice to get their driver's licenses reinstated after drunken driving convictions. The state recalled over 17,000 instances where people were charged a $250 administrative fee and another $250 after they were convicted in court... - Staten Island Ferry Accident Settlement
In 2003, 11 people died after a Staten Island Ferry crashed into the berth docks. Forty year old, John Valinski was one of the 11 and his sister, Christine Santoro, filed a claim against the city on behalf of his estate. Valinski's family has been awarded a $450,000 wrongful death settlement. (May-02-05) Legal Help If you have a similar p... - Brenham City Attorney Settlement
Former city attorney Randall Patterson has been awarded a $36,944 settlement. After 16 years of employment, Patterson's position was terminated immediately and he was awarded the money as severance. (May-02-05) [ BRENHAM BANNER ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please cl... - City of Palo Alto Enron Settlement
Enron filed a lawsuit against the city for canceling energy contracts in 2001, before the energy company went bankrupt. Palo Alto has agreed to pay a $21.5 million settlement for breach of contract. (May-02-05) [ PALO ALTO ONLINE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, pleas... - Burriss Electrical Co. Accidental Death Settlement
In January 2003, while working for the company, Moises and Rigoberto Xaca were killed when a trench collapsed. South Carolina's workers' compensation laws are limited for foreigners to half the amount a family of a U.S. or Canadian worker would receive. The parents of the Xaca children, aged 17 and 15, will receive a $100,000 settlement from the state... - Mequon, Bayside, Fox Point and River Hills Suffocation Settlement
Twenty year old Matthew Sheridan suffocated to death while in Mequon police custody on June 19, 2004. Police officer Gregory Klobukowski put a vinyl biohazard bag over Sheridan's head that lead to his accidental death. Matthew's parents are set to receive a $1.25 million settlement from Mequon while Bayside, Fox Point and River Hills will pay the remain... - Lloyd's Underwriters Goodyear Settlement
The insurance company is reinsured by Equitas Ltd. and has agreed to pay Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. a $22 million insurance settlement for asbestos and pollution related claims. Equitas will also put $39 million into a trust fund to reimburse Goodyear for future asbestos claims. (Apr-19-05) Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like t... - Dave Matthews Band Sewage Dump Settlement
On August 8, 2004 the band and its bus driver Stefan A. Wohl dumped 80 to 100 gallons of human waste through the Kinzie Street Bridge and onto a Chicago River tour boat. Dave Matthews Band agreed to pay a $200,000 settlement that will go into an environmental fund for the state of Illinois. (Apr-29-05) [ CBS 2 CHICAGO ] Legal Help If you h... - Adelphia Communications Securities Settlement
The cable operator has agreed to pay a $715 million settlement to compensate investors. A lawsuit was brought against the Rigas family for allegations of management fraud after Adelphia collapsed in 2002 and filed for bankruptcy protection. (Apr-27-05) [ IHT NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by... - 12 Construction Compainies Condo Damage Settlement
A Glenwood Springs homeowners association is set to receive a $12 million settlement from various construction companies. The 104 unit complex was completed in 2002, but residents soon noticed significant water damage, cracked walls and ceilings. Residents of The River Terraces will use the money for repairs to their condominiums. (Apr-22-05) [ DENVE... - Federated Investors Inc. trading Settlement
One of the nation's largest mutual fund managers acknowledged its employees accepted illegal, after hour trades. The company was investigated by the New York Attorney General along with securities regulators and has agreed to pay a $51 million charge related to a pending settlement of illegal trading allegations. (Apr-29-05) [ WASHINGTON POST ] ... - Barts and London Hospital Malpractice Settlement
Zaynah Silvain claimed the hospital was negligent in her delivery and filed a lawsuit for compensation through her mother Samantha. The seven year old alleged the hospital failed to deliver her within 27 minutes of her twin brother which deprived her of oxygen and left her with mild cerebral palsy and learning problems. Barts and London Hospitals NHS Trus...