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Police Officer Tony Zeppetella was shot to death two years ago while wearing a bulletproof vest. His widow sued Second Chance Body Armor Inc. and the Japanese company that made the Zylon fiber used in the vests. The lawsuit claimed that if the vest performed as promised, her husband would still be alive. Professional Police Supply Inc. has agreed to pay... - Long Island Jewish Hospital Malpractice Settlement
As Maria Ospino was giving birth to her second child she suffered severe brain damage from a stroke and was left mentally incapacitated. Her mother filed a lawsuit against the hospital, claiming they should have managed Maria's treatment better and delivered the baby before she had the stroke. The two healthy children are in the custody of their father... - St. Clair County Social Workers Wrongful Death Settlement
Social workers had removed Victoria Monette from her mothers home two times, but on November 22nd 2003, Victoria was still in Barbara Kristin Reid custody. The two year old girl was beaten and burned to death by Reid's boyfriend, Michael Kevin Myers. The child's paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather filed a lawsuit against the social workers all... - Miami-Dade County Firefighter Death Settlement
At the age of 37 Wayne Mitchell was a lifeguard who had waited years for a chance to become a Miami Dade firefighter. On August 8th, 2003 he died after being separated from four fire cadet classmates during an exercise which simulated a cargo ship blaze. Nancy Mitchell has accepted a $1.9 million settlement for the wrongful death of her husband. (Apr-21... - UltraStar Cinemas Female Employee Harassment Settlement
Lindsay Marcisz, Maureen Hora, Jessica Pollastrini and Blair Pollastrini filed a lawsuit against their employer and claimed they were harassed by managers at a Poway theater. A San Diego Superior Court jury awarded the four women an $850,000 settlement for emotional distress and $6 million for punitive damages. (Apr-23-05) [ SIGN ON SAN DIEGO ] ... - Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa Priest Abuse Settlement
Roberta Saum is set to receive a $3.3 million out of court settlement from the church. Saum was a student at Resurrection Parish and claimed she was abused and exploited by priest Don Kimball between 1976 and 1982. (Apr-24-05) [ KESQ NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation... - Philips Metal and Telesector Resources Group Lead Disposal Settlement
Philip Metals and Telesector Resources Group have both settled with New York State officials in lawsuits stemming from a court case that alleged Philips Metal, hired by NYNEX (Verizon) to recycle cables, disposed of lead illegally. Philip Metals and Telesector Resources Group are to pay $3.75 million, which is a significant sum for this manner of case... - Medtronic Inc. Patent Infringement Settlement
Dr. Gary Michelson and his company, Karlin Technology Inc., filed a lawsuit against the company alleging patent infringement. Dr. Michelson claims his team invented most of the spinal cord treatment technology that Medtronic is using. The recent court settlement has ordered Medtronic to pay $800 million to buy spinal fusion technology and $550 million... - Ford Motor Co. Fuel Tank Explosion Settlement
John Jablonski and his wife Dora were rear ended in their Lincoin Town Car in July of 2003. The accident caused the car to catch fire which killed Mr. Jablonski and left Ms. Jablonski with severe burns. The family filed a lawsuit against Ford alleging the location of the car's fuel tank behind the rear axle caused the fire. A Madison County jury awarded... - Water Delivery Truck Accident Settlement
In August of 2002 Gary Qualles was hit by a water delivery truck after it ran a stop sign in Wallkill, Orange County. The 38 year old chauffer was left partially paralyzed from spinal cord injuries after this pick up truck was totaled. The other driver's insurance has agreed to an out of court settlement of $18.9 million. (Apr-18-05) [ WSTM NEWS ] ... - City of Utica, MI Police Car Accident Settlement
In April 1998 Semsudin Pehlic was in a serious car accident when a police cruiser slammed into his vehicle. Officer Daniel Marcano claims his lights and siren were on at the time of the crash, but Pehlic disputed that argument. Now only 25 years old, Pehlic was awarded a $1.55 million settlement for his injuries. (Apr-16-05) [ UTICA OD ] Leg... - Gainesville Memorial Hospital Medical Malpractice Settlement
Nick Cheek went to the emergency room of the hospital on June 28th, 2001 and was diagnosed with indigestion and sent home by Dr. John Thompson. Hours later Cheek died of a heart attack. An undisclosed settlement was awarded to his family for wrongful death and medical malpractice. (Apr-18-05) [ GAINESVILLE REGISTER ] Legal Help If you have... - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health Sponsor Fraud Settlement
The United States Government is set to receive a $3.39 million settlement from the University for allegedly misleading health science sponsors. The UAB, the UAB Health System, and the Health Services Foundation allegedly misled federal grant sponsors and have agreed to pay the US Government for the civil litigation. (Apr-14-05) [ BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS... - Angelina County back pay Settlement
Two former county court-at-law judges alleged the county did not paid them what was required by state law. Holly Perkins-Meyers was awarded a $65,000 settlement in back pay while the other judge's case has been sent to mediation. (Apr-14-05) [ LUFKIN DAILY NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a... - Quest Diagnostics and Dr. Heidi Rosenberg of Murray Hill Ob/Gyn Settlement
Vicki Malouf had a cancerous tumor in her pelvis that wasn't diagnosed for over two years. In 2001, at the age of 45, Malouf died of cervical cancer and her family sued Dr. Rosenberg and Quest Diagnostics for medical malpractice. The Manhattan Supreme Court jury found nine departures from accepted medical practice and awarded the family an $11.8 million... - New York City Protesters Settlement
The city has agreed to pay a $231,000 settlement to protesters who were arrested during the National Republican Convention. The 108 plaintiffs are set to receive $150 each while the other $215,000 is going to legal fees. (Apr-16-05) [ NEW YORK TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no... - Settlements and Verdicts: Dayton Power and Light Co.
A $145.5 million settlement has been reached in 11 state and federal lawsuits filed on behalf of investors. The suits alleged that the company mismanaged investments. The settlement could affect 50,000 to 70,000 shareholders who bought company shares during the seven-year period covered by the lawsuits. (Nov-07-03) [ BUSINESS COURIER ] [ EMAIL LAW FIRM... - Ashland Inc. et al. construction accident Settlement
Terry Bowers was working as a general manager of a vending machine company in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. In February of 1999, a connecting wall collapsed during a blast at Concept Sciences and killed four employees, including Bowers. His family sued the companies for negligence and was recently awarded a $1.6 million settlement. (Apr-14-05) ... - Allstate Insurance Company car accident Settlement
ABF Freight Systems driver Larry Johnson died in a car crash in June of 2003. An underinsured motorist ran a stop sign and Johnson drove his company truck into the car. Allstate has agreed to award Johnson's wife a $500,000 settlement. (Apr-05-05) [ THE WGAL CHANNEL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacte... - City of Oakland police shooting Settlement
Officers Ryan Gill and Richard Vass allegedly unlawfully entered the home of 20 year old Terrance Mearis in October of 2003. In a struggle, the officers say Mearis grabbed Gill's gun and Vass shot him for protection. Mearis died from the shooting and his family filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city. Oakland City Council awarded the family a $50,...