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Richmond, VA: (Mar-24-08) In a recent announcement, Virginia state officials declared that the state will pay $100,000 to the families of those killed in the Virginia Tech massacre. The move was initiated as a way to prevent lawsuits from the families of the 32 killed and dozens of surviving victims. In the April 26, 2007 disaster, Seung-Hui Cho, a menta... - Train operators to pay undisclosed settlement in wrongful death lawsuit.
Burlingame, CA: (Mar-21-08) The family of Fatih Kuc, 13, brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Caltrain, SamTrans, Amtrak, and others, after the teenager was killed on train tracks. The suit, brought in March 2007, claimed that the accident occurred due to the lack of safety fencing around the tracks in the area. The suit stated that Kuc died af... - Company to pay $5.2 million settlement in car crash lawsuit.
Fulton, GA: (Mar-21-08) Debra Ford brought a personal injury claim against International Paper Co. employee Vanessa C. McGrogan, alleging that she rear ended her car while driving, and using a cell phone. The suit stated that McGrogan was using her company-supplied cell phone as she drove west on Interstate 16 near Dublin when she crashed into Ford's car... - Forever 21 to pay $75,000 settlement in breach of contract lawsuit.
New York, NY: (Mar-21-08) Rootstein, a company that makes realistic mannequins, said to be sculpted by artists, brought a lawsuit against IL based Forever 21, a clothing company, accusing them of making unauthorized copies of their signature mannequins. The suit alleged that in 2007, Forever 21 purchased some of Rootstein's high-quality mannequins, then... - Bridgeport to pay $750,000 settlement in wrongful death lawsuit.
Bridgeport, CT: (Mar-21-08) The family of 10-year-old Bianca Lebron brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Bridgeport, alleging that the girl disappeared after leaving a city school in 2001. The suit claimed that Lebron was waiting with other students to enter the school, when she apparently announced to her classmates that she was leaving... - WGI to pay $1.5 million settlement in harassment lawsuit.
New York, NY: (Mar-20-08) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought charges against Washington Group International, Inc. (WGI), alleging that the company racially discriminated against African American workers, and retaliated against them for complaining about it. The suit, brought on behalf of African American workers, stated that they face... - Columbus, OH and Mayor Art Westergaard Jr. Police Cheif Defamantion Settlement
Columbus, OH: (Feb-09-07) A lawsuit was filed by chief of police Gerald Sallmann and his wife Karolina against former Mayor Art Westergaard Jr. and the city alleging that Westergaard had bypassed the Columbus Police and Fire Commission and that he had defamed the couple and interfered with the operation of the police department. The Columbus City Counci... - Continental Airlines to pay undisclosed settlement in patent litigation.
Los Angeles, CA: (Mar-20-08) Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. brought a patent infringement lawsuit against Continental Airlines, the world's fifth largest airline. Spokespersons for both companies recently announced that a settlement has been reached, which resolves the patent litigation. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Conti... - Widow to receive settlement from husband's hidden cash lawsuit.
Sanford, FL: (Mar-20-08) Lana Quinn, a widow of a bail bondsman, brought a lawsuit in 2007 in state circuit court in Sanford, FL, seeking an award for the money found in her home, following her husband's death. The suit claimed that the money was neatly packaged, vacuum-sealed and locked inside a strongbox hidden in the attic of the Quinn's Sanford home... - Watertown to pay $996,485 settlement in sewer services lawsuit.
Watertown, CT: (Mar-20-08) The Watertown Fire District brought a lawsuit against the Town of Watertown, alleging that the town overcharged the district for sewage services since 2001. Sources close to the case stated that the two sides have reached a settlement agreement, in which the Town of Watertown agreed to pay $996,485 to resolve allegations. Follo... - Chelan County to pay $145,000 settlement in discrimination lawsuit.
Wenatchee, WA: (Mar-20-08) Kimberly L. Collier, a former Chelan County Sheriff's Office civil employee, brought a lawsuit against Chelan County, alleging that she faced gender discrimination while on the job. Collier brought the suit in Grant County Superior Court in 2005 after resigning from the sheriff's office. She claimed that she was not hired as a... - Northeast Utilities to pay $50 million settlement in merger lawsuit.
Berlin, CT: (Mar-20-08) Northeast Utilities and Consolidated Edison have been embroiled in a legal battle stemming from a failed merger between the two. Records show that Consolidated Edison, the electricity utility for New York City agreed to buy Northeast Utilities, which owns Connecticut Light & Power and other New England electricity and natural gas... - Titeflex Corporation et al. CSST Defective Product Class Action Settlement
A national class action lawsuit was filed alleging a certain type of natural gas tubing that was prone to fires or leaks during lightning storms. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) is more flexible and easier to install than the conventional iron or heavy metal pipes used to carry natural gas into homes. The lawsuit was filed in Clark County Circu... - Owners to receive $85,000 settlement in damage lawsuit.
New Haven, CT: (Mar-20-08) Robert Tracey and Claudette Walker brought charges against Warner Village Condominium Association and the property's managing agent, Peter Lathouris, alleging that their condominium was uninhabitable as the result of a fire. They claimed that they were still being charged mortgage payments and property taxes, for a place in wh... - School district to pay $567,500 settlement in harassment lawsuit.
Albany, NY: (Mar-19-08) Lou Cioffi, a former athletic director for the Averill Park School District, brought a lawsuit against it, alleging that he was mistreated as part of a severe hazing incident in 2002. The suit stated that Cioffi worked in Averill Park schools from 1981 to 2002. He claimed that he was demoted after he complained publicly about how... - Investors to benefit from $4 million settlement in fraud lawsuit.
Charleston, WV: (Mar-19-08) The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought a lawsuit against New Haven resident Ralph Gibbs, alleging that he defrauded investors of $21 million, in a Ponzi scheme. The commission's lawsuit claimed that the West Virginia man raised funds through his Golden Summit Group by promising investors large returns and guar... - City to pay $100,000 settlement in whistleblower lawsuit.
St. Cloud, MN: (Mar-19-08) Officer Dan Sherburne, an officer in the city of Big Lake, brought a lawsuit against the city, its police chief and two officers, alleging that he was retaliated against after he reported wrongdoing. Sherburne's lawsuit brought allegations of wrongdoing against Police Chief Sean Rifenberick and two former sergeants, Mark and To... - Elan-Polo pays $1.4 million settlement in footwear lawsuit.
Dallas, TX: (Mar-20-08) Heely's Inc, a Dallas, TX, based company known for its wheeled footwear for youth, brought charges against Elan-Polo Inc., alleging patent and trademark infringement. Sources close to the case stated that the parties had reached a settlement agreement in the case, resolving the dispute. Under the terms of the deal, Elan-Polo agree... - Burger King to pay undisclosed settlement in wrongful death lawsuit.
Lake County, IL: (Mar-19-08) The family of Mary Hutchison brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Burger King and north suburban franchisees in Lake County, after the woman was murdered in the fast food restaurant in Lindenhurst. The suit stated that Hutchison of Trevor, Wis., had been working alone at the Grand Avenue Burger King on Nov. 27, 2006, when... - Cablevision Unsecure Creditors Settlement
Wilmington, DE: A lawsuit filed by unsecured creditors to Wiz and Cablevision, its corporate parent, alleged that Cablevision made false promises of financial support for the stores, which the cable company used to showcase its Web services. The $100 million settlement expected by creditors was quashed by Cablevision who denied allegations, claiming tha...