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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... - Radio Flyer Announces Recall of 38,000 "Toddler Walker Wagons"
On July 26,. 2005 Radio Flyer Inc. of Chicago, Illinois announced a recall of about 38,000 "Toddler Walker Wagons" after receiving reports that certain parts of the wagons can break off, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to children. Specifically, the wagon wheels are equipped with "clickers," small pieces of plastic that make a motor like sou... - Duluth City Wrongful Termination Settlement
Tammy Olson filed a lawsuit against the city alleging she was fired after reporting racism by co-workers. The lawsuit claimed Olson was discriminated against, harassed, and fired because she reported her co-workers made derogatory racial comments about her black supervisor. Olson has agreed to accept a $500,000 settlement from the City of Duluth for her... - Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
Random House filed a lawsuit against the rapper to recover a $300,000 book advance it paid him in 1998. The record producer, CEO, and rapper had agreed to write an autobiography, but the deadline past and his contract was in breach. The matter has been amicably resolved and Random House will no longer by publishing Combs' book. (Jul-14-05) [ SOFTPED... - FDA Issues Nationwide Safety Alert for certain "Smoked Salmon, Skinless Sliced Sides" due to potential health risk.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated on July 20, 2005 that it had issued a press release in cooperation with the food processor/manufacturer Golden Eagle Smoked Foods Inc., of Hialeah, Florida announcing a nationwide safety alert for SMOKED SALMON, SKINLESS SLICED SIDES packaged in a variety of 2 lb. to 4 lb. configurations. The FDA alleges... - Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex Agree to pay $1.2 fine for Failing to Report Defective Products
On March 30th, 2005, the US Consumer Products Safety Commission announced that Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex (HB/PS) of Glen Allen, VA has agreed to pay a $1.2 million civil penalty for allegedly failing to report appropriately to the Commission in regards to problems reported with three separate products; countertop toasters, juice extractors and slow c... - Stereotaxis Inc. Patent Infringement Settlement
The University of Virginia Patent Foundation filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly violating patent laws. Stereotaxis built a complex surgical system that uses a magnetic field to guide catheters through blood vessels and the heart. A core piece of that technology was developed at the University, but licensed by the company. Stereotaxis has... - International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. Occupational Disease Settlement
Kenneth Moenning worked at Jasper Popcorn Co. for two years. He developed bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare and progressive lung disease which will require a lung transplant. Experts testified that the disease was a result of Moenning's exposure to diacetyl and other chemicals in butter flavorings used at the plant. Current and former employees filed a l... - Vanity Fair Polanski Defamation Settlement
The fashion magazine published an article accusing filmmaker Roman Polanski of propositioning a woman while on the way to the funeral of his murdered wife, Sharon Tate. The terms of the settlement require Vanity Fair publisher Conde Nast to pay the equivalent of $300,000 of Polanski's legal costs. The 71 year old man was also awarded $87,000 for defamat... - Toyota Announces Recall of 345,000 Sienna Mini Vans due to Seat Belt Problems
On July 21st, 2005, Toyota Motor Corp. announced this it recalling 345,000 Sienna Mini Vans because of reports that the seat belt may not properly retract after unbuckling. Specifically, the company states that the shoulder portion of the seat belt in the middle row may become stuck in a plastic piece the belt should slide through easily. This may cause... - University of Oregon Coach Gender Discrimination Settlement
Sally Harmon served as an assistant women's throws events coach for 18 years before being dismissed. In 2003, the university consolidated the men's and women's track teams and hired Olympic hammer thrower Lance Deal to coach the combined throws events. Harmon filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the university for her wrongful termination and w... - Venango County Sheriff's Department Deputy Workers Compensation Settlement
On November 4, 2003, Venango County sheriff deputy, Dave Wilson, was transporting a prisoner from Chambersburg to the Venango County jail when a woman pulled her car in front of their vehicle. The sheriff's vehicle was totaled; Wilson and the prisoner were taken to a hospital for treatment. Wilson was diagnosed with post-traumatic painful torticollis,... - University of Texas Medical Branch Medicare Overcharge Settlement
The University allegedly overcharged the Department of Health and Human Services for eye care given to patients on Medicare and Medicaid. The University in Galveston has agreed to pay a $1.7 million settlement to the federal government for their miscalculations. (Jul-11-05) [ HERALD DEMOCRAT ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and w... - Olean City School District Teacher Tenure Settlement
Former district music director John Whitney was terminated from his position and filed a grievance against the district after the close of the 2003-2004 school year. His employment ended when the Olean Board of Education denied him tenure. Whitney was awarded a $40,000 settlement. (Jul-01-05) [ Z WIRE ] Legal Help If you have a similar pro... - Kmart Corp. Overcharging Settlement
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs investigated the chain store's Virgin Islands locations and discovered prices were advertised as lower on the shelves than when the items were scanned at the register. Whenever a product is priced lower on the shelf than at the register, the store is fined $25. Kmart agreed to pay the department a $14,000... - Warner Bros. Dukes of Hazzard Copyright Infringement Settlement
Producer Robert Clark filed a lawsuit against the production company for allegedly infringing upon the copyright to his obscure 1975 United Artists film Moonrunners. The television edition of The Dukes of Hazzard was based upon Clark's film. The TV rights were sold to Warner Bros., but they allegedly failed to obtain the movie rights before producing Th... - Dr. Uzoma Nwachukwu Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Settlement
Six year old Johnathon Elder was brought to Perry County Memorial Hospital in February 1999 suffering from meningococcemia, a potentially fatal bacterial infection that requires urgent treatment. Dr. Uzoma Nwachukwu, a Nigerian born physician who was working for PhyAmerica, failed to properly treat Elder and he died from septic shock the next day. Elder... - DuPont Co. RI Lead Paint Settlement
The state of Rhode Island filed a lawsuit against the company six years ago for their role in manufacturing lead pigment paint. Over 36,000 children have unacceptably elevated levels of the metal in their systems. Although DuPont would not agree to a settlement, they have agreed to pay $12.5 million to several charities in order to buy peace in the cas... - Jude Law Divorce Settlement
The British actor was married to Sadie Frost for six years until their marriage ended in divorce in October 2003. The couple shares custody of their three children Rafferty, Iris and Rudy. Jude Law has agreed allow Frost to keep their marital home in Primrose Hill, receive monthly allowances, and give her a $3.6 million cash settlement. (Jul-04-05) [... - Turner Construction Company False Claims Settlement
The U.S. Justice Department investigated the New York company regarding information that Turner had received credits for bonds on dozens of federal contracts without passing the credits along to the federal government. A lawsuit was filed against Turner alleging false claims. Under the terms of the settlement Turner must forfeit claims worth $2.8 millio...