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The California Attorney General's Office, the California Department of Water Resources, the California Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. are collectively set to receive a $525 million settlement from the energy company. The lawsuit claimed Reliant was allegedly liable for ref... - Radio Station Hot 97 Slapping Contest Settlement
The station ran a 'Smackfest' competition from April 2004 to January 2005 where two volunteers would engage in a slapping contest for cash and concert tickets. Attorney General Spitzer began investigating the legality of the competition which has since been pulled off the air. Hot 97 has agreed to pay a $240,000 fine as well as make a charitable contr... - San Joaquin General Hospital Amputation Settlement
On December 21, 2002, Andrew Gamboa was taken by ambulance to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. The laceration on his left arm was allegedly neglected for five days and became infected and swollen. Gamboa filed a lawsuit against the county after his arm had to be amputated. He is set to receive a $325,000 medical malpractice settlement for general... - 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... - AT&T Corp. Overcharging Long Distance Settlement
The Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the telecommunications company for allegedly overcharging thousands of Texas consumers on their long distance bills. Approximately 75,000 AT&T customers received "monthly recurring fees" of $3.95 on their residential bills. AT&T applied this charge to customers enrolled in its interstate basic rate plan... - General Motors Corporation recalls 155,000 Model Year 2005 Sierra's.
General Motors Corporation announced on 2/4/2005 that it was recalling approximately 155,465 new 2005 Sierra's due to reports that some trucks, SUV's and Vans in the Sierra line are equipped with Bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies and that the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator on those models may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assemb... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of 80,000 Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
On May 12, 2005 Dollar General Corp of Goodlettsville, Tennessee announced the recall of approximately 80,000 metal heart shaped pendants due to the fact that the metal in the pendants contains unusually high levels of lead and poses a serous lead poisoning threat to young children. Lead poisoning has been associated with a host of behavioral, learning, h... - 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... - OfficeMax, Inc. Trade Settlement
A lawsuit was filed against the supply company for allegedly submitting false claims by selling office supply products to U.S. government agencies that were manufactured in countries not permitted by the Trade Agreements Act. OfficeMax holds a contract with the General Services Administration to prevent the sale of products from countries that do not ha... - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Settlement
A $27 million fund to compensate Gallagher clients has been set up by the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's Division of Insurance. State regulators alleged Gallagher's contingent commissions forced workers to push clients toward policies that would bring larger fees instead of l... - Marshall Fogelson and Attorney Edgar Dietrich Legal Malpractice Settlement
Peter Tiernan was a resident in general surgery at St. John's Hospital in Detroit. Tiernan alleged that he was dismissed from his residency for blowing the whistle to the Wayne County Medical Examiners Office. His attorneys allegedly failed to order a transcript and his whistleblower case was improperly dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Tiern... - Federated Investors Inc. trading Settlement
One of the nation's largest mutual fund managers acknowledged its employees accepted illegal, after hour trades. The company was investigated by the New York Attorney General along with securities regulators and has agreed to pay a $51 million charge related to a pending settlement of illegal trading allegations. (Apr-29-05) [ WASHINGTON POST ] ...