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Sort by relevance 7,405 pages found matching priest settlement- Bradshaw International Inc. Announces Recall of 500,000 Bottle Sipper Caps as Choking Hazard
On September 15, 2005 Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, California announced the recall of half a million "Bottle Sippers" Pull-Up Bottle Caps. It has been alleged that the pull-up valve can detach or break off from the cap posing a choking hazard to children. Bradshaw International has received one report of a pull-up valve detach... - Office Depot, Inc. Whistleblower Settlement
A whistleblower lawsuit was filed against the chain store for allegedly submitting false claims regarding the sale of office supply products manufactured in countries not permitted by the Trade Agreements Act to United States government agencies. Safina Office Products and two of its executives, Edward Wilder and Robert Hsi Chou Lee filed the lawsuit un... - Plano Molding Company Rubbermaid Patent Settlement
Rubbermaid Home Products filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio relating to plastic shelving products. The terms of the settlement are undisclosed; however, Plano has agreed to discontinue selling specific products and has agreed to pay Rubbermaid a royalty for previous sales of certain... - Xcel Energy Inc. California Energy Crisis Settlement
The subsidiary company of Public Service Co. of Colorado has agreed to pay several electrical companies in California a $7.3 million settlement. The lawsuit was regarding the price of sales into California electricity markets from May 1, 2000 through June 20, 2001. $5.5 million in cash and $1.8 million in accounts receivable will be paid to San Diego Ga... - City of Tacoma, WA Police Chief Domestic Violence Settlement
On April 26, 2003, Police Chief David Brame fatally shot his wife, Crystal Judson, and himself. Crystal's family filed a lawsuit against the city alleging negligence in the promotion and supervision of Brame, and that his actions could have been prevented. The city has agreed to a $12 million settlement for the domestic violence tragedy. (Sep-14-05) ... - The Coleman Company, Inc. Announces a Recall to Repair over 100,000 Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
On September 8th, 2005, The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kansas announced a recall of about 124,000 gas grills and about 6,200 heaters due to reported problems with a leaking gas flow regulator which is a fire and explosion hazard. Manufactured by a third party for Coleman, the regulator is built by TPA Metals and Machinery of China. Coleman... - Howard Pritchard Tooth Decay Settlement
Kathleen Vallance has visited the same dentist every six months for over 25 years. Vallance was forced to spend thousands of pounds on dental work after her dentist allegedly failed to detect decay which eventually led to serious deterioration. She filed a personal injury claim in the High Court against Mr. Pritchard who agreed to a £32,000 out of cour... - Nexgrill Industries Recalls 86,000 Gas Grills for Repairs, Sold Exclusively Through Home Depot
On September 8th, 2004 Nexgrill Industries of City of Industry, California announced that it was recalling about 86,000 Charmglow® Gas Grills due to reports that the propane tank and manifold run too close to the firebox, which could melt the rubber hose causing it to leak propane gas. This creates a fire and explosion hazard to property and consumers... - E-Z-GO Announces Recall to Repair 60,000 Golf Cars
On September 8, 2005 E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company - announced the recall of about 60,000 E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers. The recall is due to reports that high temperatures can allow fuel to leak into the air filter box, posing a fire hazard to consumers. There have... - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of 800,000 AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation® 2 Systems
On September 13, 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, California announced a voluntary recall of about 843,000 AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems. The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt posing the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers. Sony Computer Entertainment America states... - Grant County Detention Center Inmate Rape Settlement
On February 13, 2003, an 18 year old was stopped by police in Pendleton County for a traffic violation; he fled and eluded officers, prompting his detention in the jail. The victim was placed in a general population cell which was temporarily housing Pendleton's prisoners, including felons. The 125 pound victim was stripped and carried to a shower area... - Baxter Healthcare Corporation Pump Recall
On July 21, 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Baxter Healthcare Corporation was initiating an immediate worldwide recall of all models of its Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps due to reports that the pumps can shut down unexpectedly while delivering life-sustaining medications and fluids to patients. Baxter Healthc... - Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mircette Patent Infringement Settlement
Akzo Nobel's human healthcare business, Organon, and Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s subsidiary company were trying to settle a patent litigation regarding a generic version of Mircette oral contraceptive. Under the proposed settlement, Barr will pay Organon $142 million to acquire all rights relating to Mircette and pay $13.75 million to Saviant Pharma... - Northwestern University Football Player Wrongful Death Settlement
On August 3, 2001, 22 year old Rashidi Wheeler collapsed while struggling to complete a rigorous set of wind sprints on the practice field. The senior strong safety died minutes later of exercise induced bronchial asthma. Wheeler's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Northwestern alleging the sprints were part of a mandatory football drill tha... - Breeze-Eastern Whistleblower Settlement
Whistleblower and employee, Lorenzo Marrero claimed the company falsified certifications about the quality of their work. Breeze-Eastern allegedly submitted claims for payment based on contracts with government agencies; however, certifications regarding the work were falsified. The manufacturer, over hauler and repairer of helicopter hoists and hooks h... - Dillard's Shoplifter Wrongful Death Settlement
In November 2002, Guy Wills III was caught on the department store's security camera attempting to shoplift a leather coat. The security guard that evening was off-duty Maple Heights police officer, Jameel Talley. He confronted Wills, took him into the back hallway of the store, and then slammed him head first into the floor. Wills died later that night... - Nevada Construction Defects
A law firm is investigating allegations of construction defects in properties located in the state of Nevada. The following information is being provided for both educational uses, and to help people determine if they wish to investigate a potential legal action regarding home defects, also known as residential construction defects. What i... - hurricane damage insurance claim denial
Unfair Claim Denial and other issues related to Hurricane Katrina Property Insurance Damage Claims In light of the incredible disaster and tragedy suffered by the recent victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, billions of dollars in homeowner and other property insurance claims, including automobiles, bo... - New Line Cinema Lord of the Rings Royalties Settlement
Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz filed a claim against the movie company for allegedly owing him $20 million in royalties from the "Lord of the Rings" films. Details of the out of court settlement were not released. Zaentz claimed New Line cheated him out of the money by calculating his royalties based on net receipts from foreign distribution, instead of... - Cheesecake Factory Unpaid Overtime Settlement
California employees and wait staff filed a lawsuit against their employer for allegedly routinely denying breaks, forcing them to work off-the-clock or pay fellow employees $5 in order to take legally mandated breaks. The case also claimed abusive management practices and working conditions. The $4.5 million settlement will provide San Francisco based...