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The company allegedly gave a program director of a San Diego radio station a 32 inch plasma TV in exchange for adding JLo's songs to her play list. Sony BMG also asked the programmer to provide a fictitious contest winner's name and Social Security number to cover up her involvement. Pay for play is improper and illegal. New York Attorney General clai... - Aer Lingus Employee Grievance Discrimination Settlement
John O'Connell was the top manager of Aer Lingus' human resources division and claimed he was undermined in his job. O'Connell claimed the company had failed to investigate his grievance and filed a lawsuit against his employer. Aer Lingus made a settlement package worth up to 500,000 in exchange for O'Connell's dismissal. (Jul-24-05) Leg... - Electric Vehicle International Loan Agreement Settlement
In 1997, the company received a $1.1 million loan from the Department of Housing and Urban Development amid promises it would bring 300 jobs to the city about 25 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The city of Anderson guaranteed the defunct electric vehicle manufacturer the federal loan. Electric Vehicle International was sold and operations were moved to... - American Suzuki Motor Corp. announces Safety recall of 3400 All Terrain Vehicles
On July 28th, 2005 American Suzuki Motor Corp. of Brea, California announced a voluntary recall of the 2004 and 2005 Suzuki "Twin Peaks" All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's). The recall involves approximately 3400 ATVs. Reports indicate that a serious significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while it is being steered fully turned to either side c... - 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... - Targus Inc. Publishes Safety Notice Regarding Slimline Power Inverters
Targus Inc., of Anaheim, California recently released a "Safety Notice" to Immediately Stop Sales of Model APV07CA 150 Watt and APV08CA 45 Watt Dual Outlet Slimline Power Inverters to its key US Distributors. Targus Inc., a well known provider of notebook PC accessories and peripherals, as well as products for other devices like the iPod, states th... - Sportcraft Announces Recall of 12,000 Treadmills due to Unexpected Acceleration
On July 28th, 2005 Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, New Jersey announced a recall of about 12,000 Tredex and TX model exercise treadmills. Sportscraft has received about 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises. Clearly, this poses a risk of injury for consumers using these particu... - Alamo Group, M & W Gear Company and Haven Steel Products, Inc. Personal Injury Settlement
An Adair County jury returned a verdict in favor of Christopher Cowan and Cortney Cowan against Alamo Group, M & W Gear Company and Haven Steel Products, Inc. The multi-million dollar verdict is the largest ever in Adair County and believed to be the first ever tried to verdict in that county exceeding $100,000.00. The Jury found that the defendant... - Enron Corp. CA Energy Crisis Market Manipulation Settlement
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... - Tiger Telematics Inc. Sponsorship Settlement
Jordan Grand Prix Limited has come to an amicable out of court settlement for $1.5 million regarding a $3 million legal dispute over sponsorship. (Jul-08-05) [ GAMES INDUSTRY ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below to submit your complaint... - Williams Oil Gathering Breach of Contract Settlement
Horizon Offshore, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract and wrongful withholding of amounts due to Horizon for services provided on a pipeline project in 2003. A $4.8 million settlement has been awarded to Horizon for breach of contract. (Jul-07-05) [ PRIMEZONE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would... - Douglas County Public Utility District Dam Flooding Settlement
The Colville Confederated Tribes have received a $13.5 million settlement payment as compensation for lands flooded by the utility's Wells Dam. There are currently 9,100 members in the tribes and if the settlement was divided equally, each person would receive $1,400. The tribe also was given 460 acres near the dam in exchange for dropping other land cl... - 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... - Moss Point School Board Wrongful Termination Settlement
Former superintendent Tressie Shaw Harper has agreed to accept a $250,000 settlement in return for her resignation. Harper had two years left on her contract as Superintendent of Education, but the school board gave her an ultimatum to resign or face termination. In the lawsuit, Harper claimed personal injury, wrongful termination and related damages a... - AT&T Corp. Overcharging Long Distance Settlement
The Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the telecommunications company for allegedly overcharging thousands of Texas consumers on their long distance bills. Approximately 75,000 AT&T customers received "monthly recurring fees" of $3.95 on their residential bills. AT&T applied this charge to customers enrolled in its interstate basic rate plan... - 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...