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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... - CSX Transportation Ground Water Contamination Settlement
CSX Transportation The Florida based company has agreed to pay Milford residents a $1 million settlement for allegedly leaking chemicals into neighborhood ground water. The ten Michigan families are disappointed with the settlement as their homes have become practically worthless. (Apr-17-05) [ DETROIT NEWS ] [ LAWYER WEB SITE ] Legal Help... - 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,... - Lloyd's Equitas asbestos insurance claims Settlement
McDermott International Inc. and the parent company of Babcock & Wilcox filed a lawsuit against the runoff company for asbestos claims. Equitas agreed to pay the company a $415 million settlement for asbestos related injuries. Babcock & Wilcox will put the money into a trust for over 222,000 asbestos related claims. Equitas has paid out over $7 billion... - Willis North America Inc. insurance Settlement
New York and Minnesota Attorney Generals were investigating the insurance broker for the practice of bid rigging or tying. Willis did not enter into a lawsuit and admits no liability but agreed to pay out $51 million to end the investigations. Willis agreed to pay $50 million to compensate U.S. clients who retained the company for insurance between Janu... - Microsoft Corp. antitrust Settlement
Gateway Inc. charged the computer giant with antitrust practices. Microsoft has agreed to pay Gateway a $150 million settlement over the next four years and help them develop PC products in the future. (Apr-11-05) [ MARKET WATCH ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please c... - Bloomburg High School wrongful termination Settlement
Over the last five years Merry Stephens had been honored with Coach of the Year three times and Teacher of the Year just last year. Stephens was head coach of the Lady Wildcats basketball team and had a year and a half left on her contract when her employment was terminated. In a lawsuit filed against the school she claimed her termination was related t... - Morgan Financial Co. et al. lead paint Settlement
Zachary Barbour and his family rented a house in part of Section 8 housing in Belleville. A lawsuit claimed the managers and owners of the building were negligent in using lead paint and not warning renters of its harmful affects. Zachary, now 12 years old, became very sick as his lead levels spiked, leading to deterioration in brain function. His IQ is... - MLB Advanced Media and Steiner Sports Memorabilia, Inc. email promotion Settlement
The city of New York filed a lawsuit against the companies alleging deceptive e-mail promotions. MLB and Steiner emailed thousands of fans regarding discounted collectibles and memorabilia. The lawsuit claimed these promotions were misleading and deceived customers. MLB and Steiner have agreed to pay the city a $232,000 settlement for deceptive advertis... - Roman Catholic Church abuse Settlement
Elsie Boudreau claimed that Reverend James Poole, a Nome priest, molester her in 1978. Others defendants named in the lawsuit were the Diocese of Fairbanks, the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, and the Alaska Jesuits. The Church has apologized and awarded Boudreau a $1 million settlement. (Apr-05-05) [ JUNEAU EMPIRE ] Legal Help If you h... - Department of Social and Health Services foster abuse Settlement
For the past 16 years two brothers have been in and out of foster homes throughout Washington State. They filed a lawsuit against the department after one of their foster care fathers molested and abused them. Harlan Clark Nelson pleaded guilty to two counts of child molestation and one count of assault and is currently serving 8 years in prison. The St... - Sony PlayStation2 Patent Infringement Settlement
The Japanese electronics company has been ordered to refrain from selling PlayStation2 after allegedly violating Immersions' patent for digital touch technology. Haptic technology is used in over 40 PlayStation video games to make the controller vibrate. Immersion, based in California, is set to receive a $90.7 million settlement for patent infringement... - Evergreen International SA oil spill Settlement
The Taiwan based container shipping company has been found guilty of illegally discharging oily bilge water into international waters. They have been ordered to pay $25 million in fines and community service grants to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Evergreen allegedly spilled over 500 gallons of oil and then attempted to conceal their illegal... - City of Burbank car accident Settlement
Rufino Lopez Calderon was cruising through an intersection on his motorcycle when struck by a police officer. Detective Daniel Charles Mayreis was driving an unmarked police car and did not see Calderon. In the car accident, Calderon suffered fractures of his left knee and right leg and was awarded a $450,000 settlement for his injuries. (Mar-30-05) [... - Wal-Mart and Walgreens AbEnergizer Settlement
The two massive retail stores have agreed to pay a combined $650,000 settlement for selling an illegal product. The AbEnergizer Abdominal Muscle Stimulator is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration; it is misbranded and therefore illegal. The medical device claimed to stimulate stomach muscles with an electrical current. Wal-Mart and Walgre... - St. Matthews Police wrongful charges Settlement
On September 25, 2002, Troy Rufra was arrested and charged with four counts of bank robbery. Rufra sued the county for allegedly showing witnesses' only one photo of him instead of the standard photo line up. The police department has agreed to pay Rufra a $300,000 settlement for wrongful charges through the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services As... - Visa and Mastercard antitrust Settlement
The $3 billion settlement has been upheld in the antitrust class action lawsuit filed on behalf of 5 million retailers. The settlement is the largest class-action antitrust settlement in history. (Jan-14-05) [ NEW YORK LAWYER ] [ EMAIL LAW FIRM ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obl... - ASIC investment schemes Settlement
Primelife alleged the company had 20 unregistered management investment schemes. The Corporations Act 2001 requires companies to properly inform investors of their investment decisions and disclose all information. ASIC has agreed to pay Primelife $600,000 for legal fees and up to $1 million to cover independent accountant reports. (Apr-05-05) [ FIN...