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Aug-13-13 Washington, DC This is the month that DePuy Pinnacle manufacturer Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will be pulling metal-on-metal DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement components and other products based on the same materials from distribution after announcing in May that it’s giving up on the troublesome products. The announcement was a victory of so... - Election Systems and Software Settlement
Marion County filed a lawsuit against the Omaha based company alleging faulty ballot design, uncertified software for tabulating votes, inadequate customer service, and questionable business practices since the 2003 general election. ES&S has agreed to pay a service credit of $750,000 cash to the county election board, another $750,000 to cover the cost... - Garner Construction Hurricane Repair Antitrust Settlement
The Florida Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the building repair company for allegedly overcharging Florida citizens after four hurricanes struck their state last year. Garner Construction of Fort Walton Beach has agreed not to conduct hurricane related repairs for 5 years and pay a $200,000 settlement. (Aug-04-05) [ THE LEDGER ] L... - Sony BMG Music Entertainment Pay to Play Settlement
The company allegedly gave a program director of a San Diego radio station a 32 inch plasma TV in exchange for adding JLo's songs to her play list. Sony BMG also asked the programmer to provide a fictitious contest winner's name and Social Security number to cover up her involvement. Pay for play is improper and illegal. New York Attorney General clai... - Enron Corp. CA Energy Crisis Market Manipulation Settlement
The California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the bankrupt company alleging market manipulation during the California energy crisis of 2000 and 2001. Enron has agreed to pay the state a $1.52 billion settlement; $47.5 million in cash and $1.475 billion in bankruptcy claims. (Jul-15-05) [ BLOOMBERG ] Legal Help If you have a simi... - Zoloft Lawsuit Filed in Philadelphia
Aug-3-13 Philadelphia, PA A Zoloft lawsuit alleging wrongful death has been filed against Pfizer and the maker of a generic version of Zoloft in Philadelphia. The lawsuit alleges an infant boy died of generic Zoloft birth defects and that the companies involved in the making of Zoloft and generic Zoloft failed to warn about the risks of Zoloft side effects. ... - Asbestosis Plaintiff Seeks $1.75 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
Aug-2-13 Jacksonville, IL Not that anyone is keeping score, but sometimes with an asbestos lawsuit , the more, the merrier. In this case, no fewer than 23 potential defendants in a lawsuit that seeks $1.75 million in damages. That’s the degree of injustice a plaintiff who claims he was exposed to asbestos over a 32-year period feels is involved in the case... - American Express Financial Advisors Inc. Fraud Settlement
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against the financial institution for allegedly failing to supervise its financial advisers properly. A state investigation discovered a financial adviser forged signatures to steal more than $400,000 from at least 22 clients. American Express has agreed to pay a $5 million fine for the theft by d... - The Brix Group, Inc., Pana-Pacific, and Harry Brix Breach of Contract Settlement
Satellite Mobile Systems, Inc. ("SMS") developed, manufactured, and sold a satellite dish antenna mounting system and accessory parts for permanent or temporary installation on trucks, recreational vehicles, emergency vehicles, SUVs, and boats. In 1997, SMS entered into a national distribution agreement ("NDA") with The Brix Group, Inc. and Pana-Pacifi... - Maytag Corp. Announces Recall of over Half a Million Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
On April 14, 2005 Maytag Corp. of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover is wholly owned by Maytag) announced the recall of about 636,000 Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners due to reports of defective on/off switches that can overheat the handle and tool holder areas of the Vacuum cleaner, resulting in a fire hazard. Consumers are urged to stop using the... - Virginia Files Internet Payday Loans Lawsuit
Jul-19-13 Richmond, VA Internet payday loan companies in Virginia have been put on notice by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who filed a lawsuit against one Internet payday loan company for illegal loans. With exorbitant interest rates and often operating without a proper license, online payday loan companies are raising the ire of many states and consu... - Cash-Connects.com Lender Settlement
A group of customers that entered into service contracts with the lender between January 1, 2003, and December 1, 2004 filed a lawsuit against Cash Connects for allegedly charging customers higher than allowed fees for Internet service and for operating without a small loan company license. Approximately 4,500 eligible customers will be provided with cl... - JK Harris & Co. Settlement
The Missouri attorney general's office filed a lawsuit against the national tax resolution firm on behalf of 9 residents who signed up for debt relief services. JK Harris has agreed to change its advertising practices and will pay a $43,000 settlement to the plaintiffs. (Jun-22-05) [ CENTRE DAILY ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem... - Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. NYSE: HRH Securities
Company: Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. Ticker Symbol: NYSE: HRH Class Period: February 14, 2002 to May 26, 2005 Date Filed: Jun-23-05 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Aug-22-05 Court: Eastern District, VA Allegations: Schneider & Wallace is investigating potential claims... - Unum Giving More of the Usual “Runaround”
Jul-9-13 Tampa, FL Jody applied for short-term disability benefits with Unum , her health insurance company, and was approved for three months, with the understanding that long-term benefits would be automatic. Not so with bad faith insurance practices. Even though her physician sent her complete medical records and all the documentation requested by the insu... - Oregon Labor Rules Better Than Most, but Complaints Remain
Jul-5-13 Portland, OR If you work in the restaurant industry in Oregon, chances are your employer has violated Oregon Employment code or federal labor statutes in some fashion. That’s because a federal investigation last year found that the vast majority of restaurants in the state have crossed the line. This, in deference to the fact that Oregon, in m... - “I Would Rather Lose Hair Than Suffer Propecia Side Effects”
Jul-2-13 San Francisco, CA It takes a brave man to talk about Propecia sexual dysfunction , and kudos to Colin for coming forward and discussing other Propecia side effects, including depression, anxiety and insomnia. “I would rather lose my hair than live with this depression,” says Colin (not his real name), who started taking Propecia 10 years... - Fosamax On Again, Off Again
Jun-30-13 Tampa, FL Phyllis had been on and off fosamax for several years and during that time suffered a Fosamax fracture. Even though fosamax lawsuits are now underway, it would appear that her doctor (and likely many others) believed the jury was still out on Fosamax side effects. Phyllis, age 62, was prescribed Fosamax for osteoporosis and she took th... - Internet Payday Loan Companies Under Fire for Unethical Practices
Jun-30-13 Charleston, WV Five debt collection companies have reportedly settled a lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Attorney General that alleged the companies were attempting to collect on illegal Internet payday loans . Because they are available over the Internet, online payday loans are sometimes made available to consumers in states where the loans are ille... - DOMA Ruling Affects ERISA
Jun-29-13 Washington, DC A recent ruling by the US Supreme Court regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have some effect on employees who are covered by ERISA laws . The ruling, which saw the Supreme Court strike down DOMA as unconstitutional, means people in same-sex marriages who live in states where same-sex marriage is legal will be eligible for fe...