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Fiat has accepted a $2 billion settlement which terminates an option that could have forced General Motors Corp. to purchase 90 percent of Fiat's auto unit. The companies have agreed to dissolve a 2000 partnership pact, and GM will return its 10 percent stake in Fiat's auto division. (Feb-13-05) [ ABC NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar p... - Nichia Corp. intellectual property Settlement
Nichia Corp, the Japanese manufacturer of the blue light emitting diode (LED), has agreed to pay 840 million yen ($8 million) to a former employee who invented the technology to make blue LED. The invention has has turned a once minor chemical company in rural Japan into a virtual world monopoly in the production of the blue LED. (Jan-19-05) [ JAPAN... - Lake County Fair Board accidental death Settlement
An eight-year-old boy from died after being shocked by a bumper cart ride in August of 2003. Greyson Yoe died Sept 2, 2003 and his parents filed a lawsuit against the company and its operators. The terms of the settlement are undisclosed but the maximum insurance coverage was $2 million. The owner of the ride was sentenced to 6 months in jail while the ri... - Nichia Corp. patent Settlement
Shuji Nakamura worked for the Tokyo based company developing innovative lighting technology. Nakamura recently won an $8 million settlement over the patent for blue light-emitting diode that is used in traffic signals and mobile phones. (Jan-11-05) [ THE STAR ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawy... - Firestone SUV accident Settlement
Marisa Rodriguez was left paralyzed in 2000 after her Ford Explorer overturned on a highway. Rodriguez and her family discovered Firestone recalled 6.5 million 15-inch wildernesses tires just five months after the accident. Marisa and her family recently settled for $7.5 million. The Rodriguez family also settled out-of-court with Ford for a reported $6... - State and County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. policyholders Settlement
The insurance company has agreed to pay 2,900 of its policyholders a total of $952,000 for overcharging auto repair claims. The Texas residents charged the company with betterment, where it claimed new parts to increase the car's value which in turn reduced the repair coverage. (Feb-04-05) [ INSURANCE JOURNAL ] Legal Help If you have a simila... - New York City Wrongful Conviction Settlement
After two trials, Milton Lantigua was convicted of second degree murder in 1990 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. After serving five years, the state appeals court overturned his conviction. Lantigua filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of New York and was awarded $1 million for lost time and damages. (Feb-05-05) Legal Help If y... - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company insurnace Settlement
Over the next 15 years the largest tire manufacture is going to receive $159 million from a lawsuit they filed back in 1993. The multi-million dollar settlement will be paid in installments over the next 15 months by certain insurance companies. The lawsuit is being paid in exchange for releasing insurers from past, present, and future environmental claim... - Vibo Corporation tobacco insurance Settlement
One of the largest tobacco companies who does business as Sun Tobacco and General Tobacco has joined the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). Sun Tobacco is now subject to the same marketing restrictions as other MSA participants, which prohibits them from marketing tobacco products to youth. A $1.7 billion settlement will be made to the participating state... - Restaurants Mercury Fish Settlement
A dozen restaurants such as Red Lobster, Chili's, and Maccaronii Grill have been ordered to pay over $265,000 and warn customers about the mercury content in fish. Customers have a right to know when they are being exposed to potentially harmfull substances that are known to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm. (Feb-08-05) [ YUBA NET ] ... - Sansone Automotive Group settlement
A $14 million settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit filed on behalf of customers who you purchased or leased a car or truck from any one of the company's dealerships between January 1996 through December 31, 2002. The suit alleged that the company violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by charging inflated prices for title and tag f... - Nicor Inc. Securities Settlement
Shareholders have won a securities derivative settlement for $3.5 million against Nicor directors and officers. Nicor Inc. is the holding company for Nicor Gas and Tropical Shipping. (Jan-25-05) [ 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 link below... - Bank One, Bank of America Corp., US Bancorp, and American Honda Finance Corp. racial discrimination Settlement
Bank One, Bank of America Corp., US Bancorp, and American Honda Finance Corp. The companies have agreed to offer car loans with zero markups to 2.4 million minority consumers. The plaintiffs accused the corporations of racial bias in automobile lending policies by routinely charging black customers higher interest rates than white customers. (Jan-27-0... - Burger King oil burn Settlement
The fast food chain has agreed to pay a former worker a $4 million settlement. Brittany Krollman suffered severe burns when an aerosol can fell into a grease filter machine and exploded. The 350 degree cooking oil left the teenage girl with permanent scars. (Jan-28-05) [ WGRZ NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to... - Deutsche Telekom Securities Settlement
The shareholders alleged the company made false statements in their acquisition of VioceStream, the US mobile phone operator. Deutsche Telekom is paying a $120 million settlement to shareholders who purchased shares in 2000. (Jan-31-05) [ HEISE NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no o... - ConAgra Foods Inc. Securities Settlement
Shareholders will receive $14 million in a settlement for purchasing stock from August 28, 1998 to May 23, 2001. The accounting practices of subsidiary company, United Agri Products Inc. were questioned by plaintiffs. ConAgra Foods remains unattached to this liability and wrongdoing. (Jan-28-05) [ BUSINESS WIRE ] Legal Help If you have a sim... - Alabama Spam Ring Settlement
Damon DeCrescenzo and David Burstyn sent over 250 million illegal spam emails and must now pay a multi-million dollar settlement to EarthLink. The spam ring allegedly used false names, addresses and corporate entities. EarthLink is becoming an advocate for consumers against spam; previously winning $16.4 million from the Buffalo Spammer. (Jan-27-05) [... - Royal London Hospital accident Settlement
Shineece Cudjoe's was born two months premature in February of 1999. Nine weeks later she was back in the hospital for a hernia removal. Her tiny hand was accidentally crushed by an incubator lid and doctors simply bandaged her fingers. Once home, Doris Obeng, Shineece's mother found little bones "sticking out" and realized the problem was more severe. S... - Mark Plaza Car Accident Settlement
At the age of 17, Alexander Lacy suffered massive brain injuries after being in a car accident. He was the passenger of the car driven by school mate, Thomas Rolland. The boys were heading southbound and tried to avoid a vehicle coming out to Mark Plaza. Lacy received $24.8 million for medical expenses, potential earnings, and mental anguish. Kessle... - US Corrections Corp. ESOP erisa Settlement
The US District Court, W.D. Kentucky (Jennifer B. Coffman, Judge) entered final judgment on January 3, 2005 for plaintiffs in the sum of $21,669,927. Plaintiffs prevailed on claims of breach of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) against two former Trustees of the US Corrections Corp. ESOP (Emp...