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San Francisco, CA: (Apr-30-08) A lawsuit was filed on behalf of John Weatherspoon III against San Francisco General Hospital, alleging that the hospital's negligence resulted in the 40-year-old man's needing medical attention round the clock. The suit stated that Weatherspoon III was at the hospital in 2005 seeking treatment for a fever and cough, when h... - Quest Diagnostics to pay $688,772 settlement in employment lawsuit.
Boston, MA: (Apr-28-08) The US Department of Labor brought a lawsuit against medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc., a company that collects blood, urine and tissue samples from medical centers for medical diagnosis, alleging that it failed to adequately pay its employees, misclassifying them as being exempt from overtime requirements. The su... - Karen Dillard's to pay $1 million settlement in copyright lawsuit.
Dallas, TX: (Apr-29-08) The College Board, a New York nonprofit organization that administers the SAT and PSAT college entrance exams, brought charges against Karen Dillard's College Prep, a Dallas area test prep company, alleging that they used unauthorized copies of college entrance exams to give students an advantage. Court papers indicated that Colle... - Springfield to pay more than $2.5 million settlement in eminent domain lawsuit.
Springfield, OH: (Apr-29-08) Garth and Jennifer Robinson, the last property owners in the first phase of the downtown hospital area near Buck Creek, have been locked in a legal wrangle with the city of Springfield over eminent domain issues. The city had filed eminent domain against the Robinsons, who contested the city's right to take their property. So... - Qwest agrees to $16 million settlement in overcharging lawsuit.
Helena, MT: (Apr-30-08) Public Service Commissioner Ken Toole brought a lawsuit against Qwest Communications, a company that serves about 300,000 customers in MT, alleging that it overcharged consumers in the state. The suit claimed that Qwest, the dominant telephone company in MT, was exceeding its allowed profit in the state. Sources involved with the... - Port St. Lucie agrees to undisclosed settlement in employment lawsuit.
Port St. Lucie, FL: (Apr-28-08) Deborah Zeccardi, a former license investigator in the city's building department, brought a lawsuit against the city, alleging that she was wrongfully fired without reason while on medical leave. The suit stated that Zeccardi worked for the city since 2001, until she had multiple fractures on her left foot in January 2007... - Vero Beach to pay $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit.
Vero Beach, FL: (Apr-29-08) Laura LaPorte, a Vero Beach resident, brought a personal injury lawsuit against the city, after an accident with a state employee left her partially paralyzed. LaPorte, now 51, was hit by a vehicle driven by a citrus inspector in 1999. Sources stated that LaPorte was popular for her work with children and that her barn and 5-a... - Titan Oil and Gas to pay $179,477 settlement in financial lawsuit.
Too Much Debt Austin, TX: (Apr-28-08) Maupin and others brought a lawsuit against Titan Oil and Gas Inc. over issues related to the company's debt. Officials from both companies stated that the two sides have reached a settlement in the case, in which following negotiations, Titan Oil and Gas will pay an amended amount of $179,477. The payout has been... - Ullico to pay $20 million settlement in insurance lawsuit.
Washington, DC: (Apr-28-08) The US Labor Department brought charges against Ullico Inc. which sparked off an investigation into the company's employee benefit plan. The complaint stated that the company self-dealt with the employee benefit plan, which resulted in the union-owned insurance holding company suffering huge losses. Ullico was first cited in M... - AIK to pay $5 million settlement in injured employees lawsuit.
Frankfort, KY: (Apr-25-08) A lawsuit was brought against AIK Comp and several of its former officers and trustees, alleging that it withheld pay benefits to injured workers. The suit named several others as defendants, including AIK Comp's sponsoring organization, its auditor and its actuary for alleged failures in the operation, management and sponsorsh... - Wachovia to pay up to $125 million settlement in check cashing lawsuit.
Charlotte, NC: (Apr-25-08) A series of lawsuits were brought against Wachovia Corp., a Charlotte bank, by customers who claimed that they were harmed by the bank's relationship with some telemarketers and payment processors. The complaints filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the bank's regulator, resulted in an 18-month federal inve... - Altoona to pay $375,000 settlement in accident lawsuit.
Altoona, PA: (Apr-24-08) Arthur L. Vincent, an Altoona man, brought a lawsuit against the city after he sustained injuries from being struck by a city police cruiser. The suit stated that Vincent was walking across 17th Street at Margaret Avenue Apr. 6, 2006, when a cruiser pulled onto 17th Street and struck and seriously injured him. Officer Michael J... - Three companies to pay $2 million settlement in environmental lawsuit.
Medina County, OH: (Apr-24-08) The US Justice Department and the US Environmental Protection Agency brought charges against three American companies-MTD Products in Medina County's Liverpool Township, its subsidiary, and MTD Southwest of Tucson, AZ, and Jenn Feng Industrial Co., a Taiwan manufacturer, alleging that they imported and distributed 200,000 c... - Chicago City Hall Hiring Racial Discrimination Settlement
Chicago, IL: (Mar-21-07) A long standing legal battle ensued for nearly forty years to end political hiring at City Hall. A federal judge announced a settlement on March 21, 2007. In the settlement reached, the City of Chicago has agreed to establish a $12 million fund to be paid out to individuals who allege they have been discriminated against in the hir... - Knightstown School District Expelled Film Students Settlement
Knightstown, IN: (Mar-21-07) Three students of the Knightstown Intermediate School were expelled for making a movie in which evil teddy bears attack a teacher. The main character in the movie "The Teddy Bear Master" orders stuffed animals to kill a teacher who had embarrassed them, so students battle the toy beasts. Officials of the Charles A. Beard School... - Power company to pay $17 million settlement in electricity lawsuit.
New York, NY: (Apr-24-08) Several charges were brought against Consolidated Edison by residential customers who lost power for up to 10 days during a sweltering summer blackout in 2006. State regulators claimed that over 174,000 people lost service or experienced low voltage during the crisis, caused by the simultaneous failure of several major electrica... - Car dealer to pay $149,500 settlement in harassment lawsuit.
Canton, OH: (Apr-23-08) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought charges against Mullinax Ford in North Canton, alleging that the car dealer discriminated and harassed its employees on the basis of their race. The charges were brought on behalf of Avery Williams, a black employee and former used-car salesman who claimed that he was racially... - Innocent man to get $581,700 settlement in wrongful conviction lawsuits.
Los Angeles, CA: (Apr-23-08) James Ochoa, a 22-year-old Buena Park man, brought a lawsuit against the state, alleging that he was wrongly arrested and convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Court papers reveal that Ochoa spent 10 months in prison for a carjacking he did not commit. Ochoa pleaded guilty on the third day of his trial in 2005 after Orange... - CH2M Hill pays $500,000 settlement in Hanford lawsuit.
Olympia, WA: (Apr-24-08) The Washington State Department of Ecology brought charges against Hanford contractor CH2M Hill, after a radioactive waste spill at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in mid 2007. The suit stated that the spill occurred as crews were transferring highly dangerous buried tank waste to new double-shelled tanks. A pump backed up and a... - Gettysburg to pay undisclosed settlement in harassment lawsuit.
Gettysburg, PA: (Apr-24-08) Gettysburg Police Sgt. Sharon Gelwicks brought a lawsuit against the Gettysburg Borough, former police chief Rolf Garcia and Mayor William Troxell, alleging that they discriminated against her starting in 2005 and created a hostile work environment. Her lawsuit sought an unspecified amount in damages and punitive costs. Gelwic...