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Over two dozen lawsuits were filed against the diocese involving allegations of sexual abuse by Rev. George McFadden. The diocese's most notorious priest was accused of molesting more than two dozen children since the 1950s. The lawsuits claimed McFadden sexually abused teenaged victims and alleged the Sioux City Diocese covered up McFadden's behavior b... - Baxter Healthcare Corp. Employee Gender Discrimination Settlement
Kathryn Wedgeworth filed a gender discrimination lawsuit in November 2005 against her employer claiming two men had been promoted for two different director positions instead of her. The case was tried in December in US District Court, Western District of Arkansas in Harrison, where a jury awarded Wedgeworth $ 320,000 in damages. Despite winning the cas... - Mothers Work Inc. Employee Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against the maternity clothing company alleging pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit claimed Mothers Work discriminated against a pregnant employee and two prospective pregnant employees. A manager who complained about the discrimination was subsequently fired. Mothers Work... - Berrien County, MI Doctor Wrongful Death Settlement
Niles, MI: On August 20, 2002 Dr. David Alan Speers showed up intoxicated for a meeting with a probation officer. He was charged with contempt-of-court and was sent to serve three days in Berrien County Jail. On August 23, Speers was found dead in his cell at 4:30 a.m. His family filed a lawsuit against Berrien County, Sheriff Paul Bailey, 10 sheriff's... - Blount County, TN Disrobed Teenager Settlement
Maryville, TN: A 17-year-old girl filed a civil lawsuit claiming a Blount County court officer forced her to disrobe, put on revealing lingerie, and be photographed partially nude. The girl claimed former Judicial Commissioner Dustin Hatcher summoned her to his office and used his position to force her into putting on lingerie and perfume in his presenc... - International Business Machines Corp. Employee Gender Discrimination Settlement
Jodie Ross of St. Albans worked at IBM as a manager for 23 years at its facilities in Fishkill and Essex Junction, NY. She filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against IBM for allegedly treating her differently than male counterparts. Ross' allegations arose from a company audit in January 2004 where managers accused her of inappropriate conduct. She c... - White County School District Equal Access Act Violations Settlement
American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit against the school district after banning all non-curricular clubs as a way to keep out a gay straight alliance. The lawsuit claimed school officials violated the high school students' rights under the federal Equal Access Act, which requires schools to provide equal treatment to all non-curricular... - Hewlett-Packard and Bruce Dahlgren Lexmark Executive Breach of Contract Settlement
Lexington, KY: Lexmark International, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the computer company and former Lexmark executive regarding Hewlett-Packard's employment of Bruce Dahlgren despite non-compete restrictions in Dahlgren's employment agreement with Lexmark. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Lexmark will receive $525,000. Under the terms of Dahl... - Kentucky Wrongful Rape Conviction Settlement
Louisville, KY: In 1993, William Thomas Gregory was convicted of rape and two counts of attempted rape. He was sentenced to 70 years in prison after a hair comparison linked him to hair found in a stocking worn by the attacker. In 2000, DNA testing proved the hair was not his and Gregory was freed from prison. Gregory filed a lawsuit against the state... - Lilly's Legal Battle over Zyprexa Documents Continues
Jan-8-07 On January 3, 2007, a hearing was held before Judge Jack Weinstein, in a US District Court in New York, on a motion by Eli Lilly to extend an injunction to conceal company documents that show Lilly hid the lethal side effects of Zyprexa for a decade and engaged in an illegal off-label marketing scheme to promote the drug for unapproved uses. Zyprexa... - Bowie County, TX Employee Whistleblower Settlement
Marshall, TX: Bowie County Juvenile Detention Center employee Karen Foster filed a lawsuit against the county after she was allegedly unlawfully retaliated against for making a good faith report to law enforcement agencies in regard to a violation of law by another public employee. The case was filed in the US District Court's Eastern Texas District cla... - Philadelphia, PA Airport False Arrest Settlement
Philadelphia, PA: In 2003, Janet Lee was a freshman at Bryn Mawr College when she took a flight home to Los Angeles. Airport screeners detected three condoms filled with white powder in Lee's carry on bag. She was jailed for three weeks on drug charges. The condoms were actually filed with flour and used to squeeze to deal with exam stress. Lee thought... - Jackson Hewitt, Inc. Low Income RAL Settlement
California Attorney General Bill Lockyer filed charges against the tax preparation firm for allegedly violating state and federal laws in marketing high cost refund anticipation loans (RALs) to low income customers. The lawsuit claimed Jackson Hewitt violated laws and rules that regulate debt collection practices, and prohibit unfair business practices,... - Criminal Prosecution of Lilly Sought Over Zyprexa
Jan-4-07 California Attorney, Ted Chabasinski, is calling for the criminal prosecution of Eli Lilly executives for hiding the adverse effects of Zyprexa , based in part on articles last month in the New York Times which quote internal company documents that revealed that Lilly knew about the adverse effects for a decade but kept the information hidden. Mr Chab... - North Sewickley and Franklin, PA Rap Lyrics Civil Rights Settlement
Pittsburgh, PA: High school student Anthony Latour was arrested on charges of harassment and making "terrorist threats" through his rap lyrics, which were posted on his personal Web site from his own home. The fourteen year old was taken out of his middle school in handcuffs; Riverside Beaver County School District later expelled Latour. A Chief Judge o... - Lowe's owes Big Time in Overtime
Jan-3-07 Lumberton, NC Blake Canady worked at Lowe's from 1998 to 2001 as department manager. He estimates that Lowe's owes him about $10,000 in unpaid overtime. "We complained to management and it was always 'being looked into' but nothing changed," says Canady. "I worked in the hardware and tools department and upon arriving at the store every morning, we w... - Mark and Annette Sheely Swimming Pool Drowning Wrongful Death Settlement
Carlisle, PA: On May 28, 2005, 4-year-old Robbie Levine fell into his uncle's backyard swimming pool in Camp Hill. He was found in the pool around 9 a.m. and was pronounced dead at Holy Spirit Hospital an hour later. Robbie's parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Mark and Annette Sheely. Cumberland County Judge Wesley Oler Jr. approved a $300,0... - Crestwood School District Substitute Teacher Age Discrimination Settlement
Ellyn Herrington worked as a substitute teacher since 1998 and twice sought a full-time appointment from the district. The 46-year-old substitute teacher filed a federal age discrimination lawsuit against the district for allegedly favoring younger applicants in choosing hires for 16 teaching positions that were open in 2002. The lawsuit claimed Crestwo... - Entercom Communications Payola Settlement
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed charges against the radio broadcaster over kickbacks paid for radio airtime. The lawsuit claimed Entercom accepted what is known as payola in exchange for playing specific songs on its radio stations. Entercom did not admit any wrongdoing, but has agreed to a $4.25 million settlement. Entercom is based in Ba... - Marysville School District Bus Accident Settlement
In 2005, 17-year-old Keito Swan was struck by a school bus while crossing 108th Street Northeast to Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Keito was dragged 100 feet and suffered a broken leg, fractured pelvis, and serious head injuries. His family filed a personal injury lawsuit against the school district claiming the stretch of road was not adequately lit...