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Washington, DC: (Apr-21-08) The US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Justice brought a lawsuit against Holly Corp's Holly Refining and Marketing unit, alleging that it had violations of the federal Clean Air Act at its facility in Woods Cross, UT. Sources stated that a settlement agreement has been reached between the federal agenc... - Olympus to pay $2.3 million settlement in patent infringement lawsuit.
New York, NY: (Apr-21-08) Given Imaging Ltd., an Israel-based manufacturer of pill-sized diagnostic cameras, brought a patent infringement lawsuit against Olympus Corporation, over patents related to capsule endoscopy products sold in the US. Officials from both companies recently disclosed that the two sides have resolved the dispute and entered into a... - Rossford to pay $50,000 settlement in creditor lawsuit.
Perrysburg Township, OH: (Apr-16-08) Perrysburg Township brought charges against the city of Rossford, over claims that the city is owed $5 million it had loaned the Rossford Arena Amphitheater Authority in 1999. The money was given to allegedly spur construction of the planned complex near the Ohio Turnpike and I-75. The dispute centered around whether... - Developer to pay $35,000 settlement in environmental lawsuit.
Santa Ana, CA: (Apr-17-08) An environmental lawsuit was brought against Santa Ana-based Nexus Cos., the developer of the proposed Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs, alleging that the construction posed a threat to the environment. The Committee for Better Community Planning stated that they agreed to approve a settlement with Nexus Cos., after the company... - Builder to pay $1.6 million settlement in real estate lawsuit.
Collier County, FL: (Apr-17-08) The Florida Attorney General's Office brought a lawsuit against Richard Leli Jr., owner of Richard Leli Homes Inc., a Collier County builder, alleging that he took deposits for homes he never built. The suit stated that the builder allegedly wrote more than 100 contracts for homes that were not completed or never built. Co... - Fuel company to pay $6.5 million settlement in compliance lawsuit.
Las Angeles, CA: (Apr-17-08) California Attorney General Edmund "Jerry" Brown and other federal regulators brought charges against Pilot Travel Centers, alleging that the company's operation and maintenance of underground storage tanks and its handling of hazardous materials violated state regulations. Sources familiar with the negotiations said that the... - Yacht company to pay undisclosed settlement in insurance lawsuit.
Boston, MA: (Apr-17-08) Four insurance companies brought charges against Crosby Yacht, after a fire destroyed $3 million worth of boats and some buildings. The suit was filed in a bid to recover the amounts paid by the insurance companies to their clients for their losses. Court records indicate that in March 2008, the US District Court of Massachusetts... - Baywatch star reaches settlement in family lawsuit.
Los Angeles, CA: (Apr-17-08) Baywatch celebrity David Hasselhoff and his wife of 16 years Pamela Bach have been locked in divorce proceedings over the last few months. Sources close to the couple revealed that the two have reached a settlement agreement, in which the former Baywatch star will pay $25,000 a month to support his ex-wife and children. The c... - Bentleyville to pay $110,000 settlement in wrongful termination lawsuit.
Bentleyville, OH: (Apr-17-08) Police Sgt. Scott Gessic brought a lawsuit against the village of Bentleyville and new Mayor Leonard Spremulli, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated. The suit was filed in both federal and common pleas court, following Gessic's removal. Village records indicate that the Village Council voted 5-1 Sep. 19, 2007, to dismi... - Republican Delegate agrees to undisclosed settlement in real estate lawsuit.
Anne Arundel County, MD: (Apr-17-08) Reginald Williams and his ex-wife Deborah, brought charges against Delegate Tony McConkey, a Severna Park Republican and a real estate agent, alleging that the man tricked them into signing over their house deed to him. Court papers revealed that Reginald and Deborah Williams transferred the deed to their home to McCo... - Class-action status awarded in 3M Age Discrimination Suit
Apr-19-08 Maplewood, MN On Tuesday April 15, 2008, a lawsuit against 3M for age discrimination was awarded class-action status in a case that could affect approximately 6,000 employees over the age of 45. The suit was filed by five plaintiffs 3 ½ years ago that alleged the 3M CEO, Jim McNerney, showed favoritism toward younger workers by implementing termination po... - Unum Group agrees to pay $676 million settlement in claims lawsuit.
Worcester, PA: (Apr-16-08) A lawsuit was brought against Unum Group, the nation's leading disability insurer, over issues pertaining to its claims handling and denial of claims to more than 250,000 policyholders. Records indicate that a settlement had been reached in the case in 2004, after individual investigations were launched by regulators in MA, ME... - Wal Mart to pay $300,000 settlement in employment lawsuit.
St Louis, MO: (Apr-17-08) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., alleging that the store discriminated against people with disabilities, and refused to hire a job applicant because he has cerebral palsy. The suit was filed on behalf of Steven J. Bradley Jr. of Hardin in northwest MO, who cla... - Developer to pay $277,000 settlement in tax lawsuit.
Nitro, WV: (Apr-16-08) The Nitro City Council has been locked in a legal wrangle with THF Realty, the developers of the Nitro Marketplace shopping plaza, regarding money that is in escrow over a contract inked over 11 years ago. Records show that in a settlement agreement that the parties entered into in 1997, each year the city would get the first $36,0... - Niagara County to pay $305,000 settlement in ATV accident lawsuit.
Niagara County, NY: (Apr-16-08) Kenneth J.S. Martin, 26, a Wilson man, brought a lawsuit against Niagara County, after he sustained injuries in a collision with a Niagara County sheriff's patrol car in 2003. The suit claimed that Martin suffered a head injury when his all-terrain vehicle was struck by the patrol car of Deputy Matthew Cipoletti about 3 a... - Bonneville Power to pay $2 million settlement in energy lawsuit.
Bonneville, WA: (Apr-16-08) Peninsula Light Co., along with other Northwest public power utilities, brought federal charges against Bonneville Power Administration, alleging that it overcharged the Residential Exchange Program. The suit questioned the manner in which the residential exchange was calculated. Sources stated that the Residential Exchange Pr... - Aggregate Industries to pay $587,000 settlement in environmental lawsuit.
Swampscott, MA: (Apr-16-08) Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office brought charges against Saugus-based Aggregate Industries-Northeast Region, Inc., alleging that the company violated the Massachusetts Clean Air Act at ten of the company's construction and building materials production facilities in the state. The suit claimed that among... - Convenience stores to pay six-figure settlement to underage alcohol buyer in accident settlement.
Jacksonville, FL: (Apr-16-08) Michael McMenamy brought a personal injury lawsuit against Welcome Food and C&C Discount Beverage, two convenience stores, who he claimed sold him alcohol. McMenamy, who was underage, stated that he knew the clerk at one of the stores, and that the other was not difficult to persuade to make the sale. As a result of dr... - Staffing company to pay $585,000 settlement in employment lawsuit. .
Decatur, OH: (Apr-16-08) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought a lawsuit against Renhill Services Inc., an OH staffing firm, alleging that its Fort Wayne and Decatur offices failed to refer blacks, and people older than 40, for job openings. The suit further stated that Renhill destroyed employment applications and retaliated against emp... - Chicago Transit Authority to pay $1.25 million settlement in public transit lawsuit.
Chicago, IL: (Apr-16-08) The family of an 85-year-old woman brought a personal injury lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority, after she sustained severe injuries in the Blue Line train derailment that occurred nearly two years ago. Court records indicate that around 64 other victims from the derailment, that took place just west of the Clark and L...