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Sort by relevance 2,441 pages found matching data breach- Agreement Breach, AMS Homecare Inc. agreed to pay $6.2 million settlement to HG. Soliman Enterprises Ltd
Washington, DC: (Dec-31-07) HG. Soliman Enterprises Ltd. filed charges against AMS Homecare Inc. (AHCKF), alleging that the company breached its agreement. AMS Homecare agreed to the allegations, stating that it was unable to fulfill the terms of the Master Marketing and Procurement Agreement. AMS spokespersons stated that the breach occurred due to the da... - Preemption - Bush Administration Backs Medtronic in Supreme Court - Part I
Jan-1-08 Washington, DC: Under the arguments made before the US Supreme Court on December 4, 2007, by Deputy Solicitor General Edwin Kneedler, on behalf of the Bush Administration, in support of the medical device maker Medtronic, American citizens injured by a defective device would not be allowed to sue the manufacturer of a product, ever. In a nutshell, the g... - Defective Roof, Four companies pay a $1.5 million settlement for faulty installation at the Kane County Judicial Center
Kane County, IL: (Dec-27-07) Kane County brought a lawsuit against Architects Wight & Co., Serena Sturm Architects Ltd., general contractor Frederick Quinn Corp., and installer Specialty Associates Inc., alleging breach of warranty, trespass, and nuisance. Sources close to the case stated that the dispute revolved around the companies' role in installing t... - Insider Trading, Blair MacDougall pays $12,5000 fine for illegal insider trading of shares.
Calgary, Canada: (Dec-27-07) The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) brought charges against Nova Scotia oil and gas well testing consultant Blair MacDougall, claiming that he engaged in illegal insider trading. The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted to foster a fair and efficient capi... - Pristine Land, Developer George Johnson to pay $12 million settlement for building on state trust lands without permits
Phoenix, AZ: (Dec-27-07) The state brought a lawsuit against developer George H. Johnson, alleging that Johnson and several of his contractors harmed pristine state trust lands without permits. The suit, filed in 2005, saw the founder of the Johnson Ranch file a countersuit against the state and Attorney General Terry Goddard for alleged slander. Records s... - Restaurant Lease Contract, City of Prescott must pay Sand Trap golf course restaurant $225,000 breach of contract settlement
Prescott, AZ: (Dec-26-07) Owners of the Sand Trap restaurant, an eatery located at the municipal Antelope Hills Golf Course, brought a lawsuit against the city of Prescott, alleging breach of contract. The case stemmed from a 2006 incident, when the City Council terminated its contract with Brian Ingram and William and Carol Punches for operation of the re... - Information Disposal, American United Mortgage Company pays $50,000 FTC fine
Washington, DC: (Dec-19-07) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought charges against American United Mortgage Company, based in Northbrook, IL, alleging that the mortgage broker left loan documents, with personal information such as Social Security numbers, in and around an unsecured dumpster. The suit claimed that the company violated the FTC's rules on... - Zetia: So Many Questions, So Few Answers
Dec-26-07 Kenilworth, NJ In the five years since cholesterol drug Zetia has been on the market, millions of Americans have embraced Zetia to help them control their cholesterol levels. And yet, the safety of Zetia, and specifically concerns surrounding the potential for liver damage has been suspected for some time. In fact, prior to Zetia gaining US Food a... - Chantix by Pfizer: Quitting Smoking Could Kill You
Dec-23-07 Dallas, TX Trying to quit smoking is hard enough, without being driven to suicide. But that appears to be a possibility with Chantix, and its United Kingdom counterpart Champix, after reports of smoking cessation patients experiencing suicidal thoughts. The European Medical Agency (EMEA), which is responsible for regulating medicines in 27 countries ove... - Security Breach, University of California pays National Nuclear Security Administration $2.8 million settlement
Albuquerque, NM: (Dec-17-07) The National Nuclear Security Administration brought charges against the University of California, following a security breakdown at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2006. The violation stems from an October 2006 drug bust in which Los Alamos police discovered classified documents and several computer storage devices. Sources... - Nurse's Family Files Avandia Wrongful Death Lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline
Dec-18-07 San Diego, CA Rogelio Larosa and his adult son, Eric, of National City, San Diego County, California, filed a lawsuit on Monday, December 17, 2007, against Philadelphia-based GlaxoSmithKline ("GSK"), the maker of Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (San Diego) accusing GSK of causing the wrongful death o... - $800,000 Cyber School breach of contract
Pittsburgh, PA: (Dec-11-07) Rodis LLC, a management services company, brought charges against the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, alleging breach of contract. The suit claimed that Rodis was formed in 2004 to handle the school's business affairs, but in March 2005, it was notified that its contract would be terminated in 60 days. The suit, filed in Beav... - Medtronic Fidelis lead: a Nightmare for Patients
Dec-13-07 Morristown, NJ Since Medtronic announced a recall of defective Fidelis leads back in October, pacemaker and defibrillator patients have been handed a dilemma that is nothing short of a nightmare: will the lead fail? Some patients are filing lawsuits against Medtronic, whether or not they have failed. Sometimes, not knowing is cruel punishment. Fi... - Avandia: Yet Another Nail in the Coffin
Dec-12-07 Toronto, ON: A Canadian study, released yesterday, suggests that for every 100 people taking diabetes drug Avandia over a four-year period—five will die, four will suffer a heart attack and three more will experience heart failure. In response, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is standing pat. The study, originating at the Institute for... - Avandia Dumped From Two Major Formularies
Dec-10-07 Eagan, MN A further sign that a diabetes drug linked to heart attack and heart failure is in trouble, was the news yesterday that two major drug benefit plans in the US have pulled Avandia from their formularies. Scores of physicians have recalled their patients from Avandia in recent months, and sales have been plummeting. Prime Therapeutics, whi... - Plane Crash: When a Plane Drops from the Sky
Dec-8-07 Augusta, GA A plane crash that took 10 lives in October probably could have been prevented if alleged known faults inherent with the plane had been addressed prior to the fateful flight. Two lawsuits have been launched in recent weeks at the behest of the families of two skydivers killed in the October 7th airplane crash that left no survivors. A part... - Truck Accidents: Smaller Cars and Bigger Trucks
Dec-4-07 Pontiac, MI The truck driver and operator must adhere to a basket of regulations designed to maximize safety, and minimize risk on the road. To that end, truck drivers have a greater responsibility than car drivers, given the sheer size and weight of their rigs, and the potential for disaster when a truck accident happens. In fact, much like an airlin... - TJX Data, TJX agrees to pay Visa and Fifth Third Bank a $41 million settlement for a massive data breach
Boston, MA: (Nov-30-07) Visa and Fifth Third Bank brought charges against TJX, over a massive data breach. As part of a settlement reached TJX agreed to pay as much as $41 million in a settlement with Visa and the bank that processes TJX's credit card payments over the data breach. Sources claimed that the Framingham-based discount retailer stated that the... - School Construction Delays, Princeton Regional School District pays two contracting companies a $770,000 breach of contract settlement
Princeton, NJ: (Dec-02-07) PJM Mechanical Contractors Inc. of Trenton, and Fletcher-Harlee, of Fort Washington, PA, two contracting companies, brought charges against the Princeton Regional School District, alleging breach of contract. PJM Mechanical Contractors was hired as a plumbing, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning contractor for several schoo... - Companies Investigated for Handling of Stock Options
Nov-30-07 New York, NY Stock option plans are becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to attract and retain highly valued employees. Stock options allow employees the right to purchase shares in the company at a fixed price within a certain period of time. Employees can profit if the stock gains value after they have purchased it, usually at a price th...