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Shell Oil Products has settled a lawsuit with Orange County, California officials in regards to contamination around the company's gas stations in the county. Shell has agreed to pay an unlimited amount for clean up of the contamination, as well as $10.5 million to test for leaks in underground gas storage containers, $3.5 million in reimbursement for the... - Washington State mental patients Settlement
Pierce County filed a lawsuit against the state for prematurely discharging mentally ill patients. The case alleged patients at Western State Hospital were forced to leave in violation their constitutional rights to mental-health care and that Pierce County was has to pay for patient services that were the state's responsibility. Washington state official... - Imation Corp. disposable cameras Settlement
After a six-year legal battle, Jazz Photo Corp., a reloader of disposable cameras, entered into a $25 million settlement with data storage giant Imation Corp. for allegedly faulty camera film. In a case being tried before Hon. Jose Linares of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the settlement was approved by Hon. Morris Stern... - Saskatchewan Department of Social Services murder Settlement
Helen Montgomery was brutally murdered in 1997 by two young female offenders, Serena Nicotine and Catherine Mackenzie. Montgomery, a group home operator, was looking after the teens sent to her from the Saskatchewan Department of Social Services. Both girls were tried as adults and are serving life sentences for second-degree murder. The Canadian governme... - City of Easton constructin delay Settlement
President Joseph Reibman of Glendon Properties Inc. sued the city in 2002 seeking $2 million for lost sales and tax breaks. Reibman alleged the city of Easton refused to let him connect his development to city sewer lines and they have since agreed to pay him $500,000 for the year long delay in construction. (Mar-12-05) [ NJ EXPRESS TIMES ] ... - Police Officer Phillip Hogquist police brutality Settlement
On October 18th, 2002 Gayna Wiggins, 37, and her 75-year-old mother Rayma made a U-turn in front of their house in South Minneapolis. Police officer Phillip Hogquist allegedly roughed up the two ladies and has since resigned. The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay $355,775 to the family. (Mar-14-05) [ KARE 11 NEWS ] Legal Help If yo... - Critical Care Specialists Inc., Nurse Associates and Advance Nursing Institute gender discrimination Settlement
Three women have won an $18,000 settlement for sex-based wage discrimination. They claimed men performing the same duties were paid more. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found the companies liable for gender discrimination. (Mar-11-05) [ THE STATE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a l... - Amazon.com securities Settlement
Amazon.com The online retail store agreed to pay a $27.5 million settlement for securities fraud. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court of Seattle and claimed the company misled investors about inflated stock prices during the internet boom. The class includes those who purchased stock between Oct. 29, 1998, and Oct. 23, 2001. (Mar-12-05) ... - City of San Diego sewage spill Settlement
The city has agreed to pay the state of California $1.2 million to settle a sewage spill lawsuit. The money will be used to monitor water and trace for contamination. In 2000, the city has 365 sewage spills, 33 of which were residential. (Mar-10-05) [ SIGN ON SAN DIEGO ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacte... - Aon Corp. insurance kickback Settlement
Illinois, New York and Connecticut will share a $190 million settlement awarded to them for insurance fraud. The three states claimed Aon Corp. accepted money to lead clients toward favored insurers. Kickbacks are illegal and unethical and the nation's second largest insurance broker will pay for their mistakes over the next three years. (Mar-04-05) ... - CSX Corp. railroad crossing Settlement
The freight railroad company was charged with unsafe maintenance and malfunctioning equipment of railroad crossings and has agreed to pay the state of New York a $1.5 million voluntary settlement. CSX allegedly failed to make quick repairs to malfunctioning safety equipment as required by law; they were negligent in alerting local police about malfunction... - Kobe Bryant mental anguish Settlement
The basketball star was accused of rape in June 0f 2003. His accuser filed civil charges for mental injuries, public scorn and humiliation. She received an undisclosed settlement and the terms will not be released publicly. (Mar-03-05) [ POST GAZETTE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no... - San Francisco defamation Settlement
Physician John Ulrich was awarded $1.5 million in a recent defamation settlement. The doctor claimed Laguna Hondo Hospital officials ruined his career after he protested fellow physician layoffs. (Feb-02-05) [ SAN FRANSISCO GATE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please cli... - Tibesar Construction School Building Defects Settlement
A $2.5 million settlement was awarded to the Nye County School District Board of Trustees for construction defects and damages incurred at Rosemary Clarke Middle School. (Feb-18-05) [ PAHRUMP VALLEY TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below to sub... - University of Alabama age and gender discrimination Settlement
A $475,000 settlement was reached between the University of Alabama System and former president W. Ann Reynolds. Reynolds filed a lawsuit against the Universities board of trustees in 2002 for age and gender discrimination in regards to the termination of her position and forced retirement. (Feb-22-05) [ WSFA NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a... - Titan Corp. bribery Settlement
The San Diego company has agreed to pay government officials $28.5 million for bribery. They were charged with violating the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and pleaded guilty to civil and criminal counts for influencing an election in another country. (Mar-01-05) [ SIGN ON SAN DIEGO ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would li... - Sunterra Corporation securities Settlement
A $4.45 million settlement has been preliminary approved to be awarded to specific share holders. Those who acquired stocks between October 6, 1998 and January 19th, 2000, may be eligible for a share of the settlement. (Mar-01-05) [ PRIME ZONE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligat... - PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and Riggs National Corporation merger Settlement
The two companies have entered into a principle agreement to pay the class. The plaintiffs claimed the two were involved in money laundering in regards to their proposed merger agreement. A $2.7 million settlement was awarded to public stockholders. (Mar-03-05) [ YAHOO ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted... - First American Title Insurance Co. policy holders Settlement
A $24 million refund settlement was awarded to policy holders. The title insurance company allegedly gave kickbacks to homebuilders, lenders and real estate agents to artificially inflate title costs. (Feb-22-05) [ MERCURY NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please clic... - Miles Stubbings motorbike accident Settlement
Violet McMillan and her boyfriend Miles were in a motorbike accident in England in 1999. Stubbings allegedly caused the accident which left him dead and his girlfriend paraplegic. McMillian sued the Stubbings' estate for damages and received $3.6 million after they admitted liability for the accident. (Feb-15-05) [ THE AGE ] Legal Help If yo...