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Greensboro, NC: A federal lawsuit was filed against the highway contractor alleging improper testing at asphalt plants. The lawsuit claimed required tests were falsified to approve asphalt for road construction when it might not have been suitable. APAC-Atlantic will pay $2.25 million as a part of the settlement. It also requires the company to pay for... - R.R. Hilton Head II and Charter Oak Group Store Manager Workers Compensation Settlement
Hilton Head Island, SC: In April 1998, Margaret O'Leary-Payne tripped on an electrical grounding rod that protruded from a sidewalk at the rear of the Lillian Vernon store where she worked as a manager. She was in the process of moving a pushcart of trash toward a dumpster. O'Leary-Payne ended up requiring three surgeries to repair vertebrae in her neck... - Centex Inc. Post Closing Fortress Investment Group Settlement
Washington: In July 2006, Centex completed the sale of Centex Home Equity Co. to Fortress Investment Group, resulting in $540 million in after-tax proceeds. Fortress Investment Group filed a lawsuit against the home builder seeking funds for its post closing adjustments from the sale of its lending operation. Centex will pay a $17 million settlement. Ce... - Russell Crowe Assault Settlement
At 4:20 in the morning the Australian actor was trying to call his wife back home, but his hotel room phone wasn't working. Crowe brought the phone down to the lobby and began yelling at Mercer Hotel porter Nestor Estrada. Crowe allegedly threw the phone at Estrada's face and left him with a laceration. Crowe has agreed to pay Estrada a $10.8 million ou... - Wine and Liquor Suppliers Alcohol Incentives Settlement
Albany, NY: New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer investigated fifteen national wine and liquor suppliers regarding illegal incentives. The suppliers allegedly offered rebates and gifts to obtain unfair preferential treatment from retailers and restaurants; such incentives can result in higher prices and limit choices for consumers. Well known brands... - Western Michigan University Former President Wrongful Termination Settlement
Kalamazoo, MI: On August 15, 2006 the university's board terminated Judith Bailey's contract as president of the university, citing unsatisfactory performance based on continued enrollment drops and budgetary issues. Bailey filed a wrongful termination and breach of contract lawsuit against the school. Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees una... - Microsoft Corp. Arkansas Software Antitrust Class Action Settlement
Littlerock, AR: A class action lawsuit was filed alleging the firm overcharged customers for software. The class was filed on behalf of Arkansas customers who purchased software from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2004. The case claimed Microsoft violated Arkansas laws pertaining to anti-trust, consumer protection, and unfair competition by overch... - Green Bay Packers Head Coach Breach of Contrach Settlement
Green Bay, WI: The football team passed over Jim Bates for their head coach job in January 2006. The team agreed to fulfill his contract but did so knowing he would be a hot commodity and almost certainly would get a job as a defensive coordinator or head coach with another team. Bates was offered another job but turned it down for a different potential... - Allstate Insurance Co. Drunk Driving Wrongful Death Insurance Settlement
Northampton County: On March 5, 2006 18-year-olds Michael Cummings and Kyle Kehler and high-school junior Amanda Schultz were driving in Kyle's mother's car when they crashed into a tree in Palmer Township. Kyle was speeding and driving drunk after a night of partying. Michael and Amanda were killed in the crash and Kyle was seriously injured. Michael's... - Microsoft Corp. Wisconsin Software Price Fixing Class Action Settlement
Milwaukee, WI: A class action lawsuit was filed alleging the firm overcharged customers for software. The class was filed on behalf of Wisconsin customers who purchased software from December 7, 1993 through April 30, 2003. The case claimed Microsoft violated Wisconsin's antitrust and unfair competition laws by overcharging customers for some of its op... - Normal, IL University Student Shooting Wrongful Death Settlement
Bloomington, IL: On March 27, 2002 20-year-old Nathan Ruch was shot and killed by Normal patrol officer James Merica following a brief traffic chase. The Illinois State University student's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the town of Normal. A $750,000 settlement was reached in the civil lawsuit. (Oct-19-06) [ BLOOMINGTON PENTAGRAPH: ST... - Bayer Polyurethane Price Fixing Settlement
Kansas City, MO: An antitrust lawsuit was filed against the company regarding its sales of polyester polyol-based products between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2004. Bayer allegedly conspired with other manufacturers to inflate the price of polyurethane products called MDI and TDI within its polymer operation. US District Judge John Lungstrum in Kan... - Friedman's Jewelers Customer Credit Insurance Settlement
Addison, TX: A lawsuit was filed against the jewelry company after it allegedly signed people up for credit insurance without their consent. The suit claimed Friedman's Jewelers routinely sold credit, property and disability insurance to low income customers who applied for credit to buy jewelry. The jewelry chain has about 420 stores nationwide. Friedm... - CVS Corp. Sweepstakes Violation Civil Penalty
New York, NY: CVS Corp. previously settled allegations that its sweepstakes failed to provide an in-store method of entering the sweepstakes for consumers who did not make a purchase. The offer was for a chance to win a $1,000 CVS/pharmacy gift card every week during the Nascar racing season. Attorney General Eliot Spitzer recently filed civil charges a... - Yonkers Raceway Corp. Raw Sewage Settlement
New York, NY - New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed charges against the racetrack for allegedly flushing raw sewage into the Bronx River for more than 20 years. The Department of Environmental Conservation found that Yonkers Raceway had been flushing horse manure and human waste into local storm sewers, which flow directly into the river... - Steve Souphanthong Illegal Satellite Pirating Settlement
Los Angeles - EchoStar Communications Corp. and DirecTV Group Inc. filed a lawsuit against the operator of B-Tech Distribution for illegally pirating satellite TV services. Canadian Souphanthong was allegedly one of the largest manufacturers of piracy software and devices in North America. The companies have reached a $500,000 settlement with Souphantho... - Kuhlman Electrical Plant Environmental Contamination Settlement
Several thousand people who were affected by a chemical leak in Crystal Springs have been awarded a $39 million settlement. Borg-Warner purchased the Kuhlman Corporation in 1999 and entered into the settlement, which satisfies about 90% of the claims related to environmental contamination. (Jul-23-05) [ WLBT NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a... - Los Angeles City, CA Firefighter Workplace Harassment Settlement
Los Angeles - Firefighter John Hernandez filed a lawsuit against the city claiming he was harassed by a supervisor and then suffered retaliation from other supervisors. After learning Hernandez was raped as a child, the supervisor, a fire department captain, allegedly made repeated lewd and sexually suggestive comments and gestures from October 2003... - Bankrate Inc. American Interbanc Settlement
New York - American Interbanc filed a lawsuit against the personal finance company involving allegations of false advertising and antitrust violations. Bankrate did not admit fault or liability, but did agree to a $3 million cash payment settlement to American Interbanc, which in turn agreed to dismiss the lawsuit. (Oct-11-06) [ MSN MONEY CENTRAL:... - City of Chicago, IL Coerced Confession Settlement
Chicago - In July 2000, Corethian Bell, who suffers from a mental illness, found his murdered mother in her apartment and called police to report the crime. Bell was charged with murder and gave a videotaped confession. He spent 17 months in Cook County Jail before the Cook County State's Attorney's office dropped the charge after DNA evidence proved Be...