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During soccer practice at Century Park in Vernon Hills, six year old Zachary Tran died from a skull fracture when a 200 pound portable goal collapsed. The Greater Libertyville Soccer Association has agreed to pay the boy's parents, Jayson and Michelle Tran, a $2.25 million wrongful death settlement. (May-21-05) [ CBS CHICAGO ] Legal Help I... - EntreMetrix, Inc. Employee Settlement
On August 19, 2004, former president Richard McKinley filed a civil lawsuit against the company for breach of contract, declaratory relief, fraud and rescission. EntreMetrix fired McKinley and cancelled securities shares that were connected with the EnStruxis, Inc. EntreMetrix Corporation has agreed to pay McKinley a $350,000 wrongful termination settle... - Boeing Company Age Discrimination Settlement
Mario Goico was a veteran pilot who worked at Boeing's Kansas plant for more than 20 years. At the age of 59, Goico was denied assignment as a test pilot and filed a lawsuit against Boeing for age discrimination. In November, a federal jury awarded Goico a $2.5 million settlement but both sides appealed the decision; the new terms of the settlement will... - University of Missouri System Tuition Settlement
An 1872 state law requires the University of Missouri System to provide education to Missouri students without payment of tuition. In 1998, three students, Douglas Sharp, Sandra Lynn and Frederick Eccher sued the university, claiming educational fees the university charged in-state students were illegal. A St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge ruled in f... - Georgia-Pacific Corp. Wastewater Settlement
Environmental advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against the wood product manufacturer for allegedly violating the federal Clean Water Act. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality allegedly gave Georgia-Pacific's Wauna pulp and paper mill a flawed permit to dump wastewater into the Columbia River. Georgia-Pacific has agreed to pay a $250,000 settlem... - Evensen Enterprises, Inc. Patent Infringement Settlement
Remy International, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana for patent infringement. The lawsuit alleged infringement of various patents related to the GM-Remy automotive alternator technology. A settlement agreement was reached in favor of Remy. (May-16-05) [ YAHOO ] Legal Hel... - Southern University Basketball Coach Contract Settlement
Michael Grant was the men's basketball coach at the university but his contract ended when he was reassigned to assistant athletic director one year early. An undisclosed settlement was awarded to Grant for breach of contract. (May-12-05) [ THE ADVOCATE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer a... - Cedarburg Police Department Home Search Settlement
In May of 2000, over two dozen police officers entered the Bruton home in the middle of the night in search of weapons. Although no weapons were found, the Bruton's son eventually pleaded no contest to burglary and was sentenced to eight years in prison. The Bruton family filed a lawsuit claiming false arrest, battery, permanent psychological damage, an... - Eureka Co. Wrongful Death Settlement
John Maxwell spent 25 years working for the vacuum maker, which is now known as Electrolux Home Products. In 2001, Maxwell died from laryngeal cancer and leukemia. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his former employer alleging Eureka concealed dangerous working conditions, health risks, and chemical exposure. A McLean County Circuit Judg... - Apple and MTV Patent Infingement Settlement
The two companies used Eminem's "Lose Yourself" song in an iPod advertising campaign for three months in 2003. Apple was originally denied permission to use the track but decided to use it in TV ads and online to promote its digital music player and its iTunes download service. Rap star Eminem filed a patent lawsuit against Apple, MTV and TBWA/Chiat/Day... - Pilkington North America Homeowners Settlement
The glassmaker who once operated as Libbey-Owens-Ford has agreed to a $2 million settlement with 250 Naplate homeowners whose houses were contaminated. (May-16-05) [ NEWSTRIB ] 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... - Oracle Corp. Whistleblower Settlement
The software giant has agreed to pay an $8 million civil suit settlement. A whistleblower claimed Oracle submitted false payment claims for computer training to a variety of government agencies from 1997 to 2003. The whistleblower was the former vice president of North American and is set to receive $1.58 million of the settlement. (May-13-05) [ BUSI... - Travis Ford Resignation Settlement
The former Eastern Kentucky basketball coach has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to the University of Massachusetts. Ford led Eastern to its first NCAA Tournament in 26 years and was hoping the teams' successful season would turn a blind eye to his contract that ends in April 3002. Ford allegedly breached a contract with the university by resigning... - Hewlett-Packard EMC Patent Infringement Settlement
The long standing patent dispute has ended with a $325 million settlement awarded to EMC. A jury found HP guilty of patent infringement on EMC's data storage technology. The settlement also allows HP to purchase an equivalent amount of EMC products over the next five years. (May-02-05) [ ZD NET ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem an... - Bombardier Inc. Religious Discrimination Settlement
A former Mormon employee has been awarded a $159,000 settlement from Bombardier for his wrongful termination. An executive at the company allegedly told Michael Kolman his faith-based refusal to drink and smoke was hindering his ability to sell businessjets, and Bombarier fired him soon after. (Apr-21-05) [ AOL CANADA ] Legal Help If you hav... - The Clorox Company Tax Settlement
The multi billion dollar company has resolved tax issues related to its limited partnership investment funds. Clorox has agreed to pay the Internal Revenue Service a $228 million settlement. (Apr-20-05) [ BUSINESS WIRE ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the l... - Matt Kelly Tax Settlement
In legal trouble? Get help now from a local criminal defense attorney. The former carpet king has agreed to pay the Criminal Assets Bureau an 8.9 million euro settlement. After seven years of complex investigations into Kelly's property and financial deals he has agreed to pay the taxes and interest owed for running a profitable business. (Apr-25-05... - MCI Inc. WorldCom Tax Settlement
The telecommunications company has agreed to pay a $100 million settlement to cover back taxes and corporate income taxes WorldCom Inc. owed Mississippi State. (May-09-05) [ BUSINESS WEEK ] 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 compla... - Canadian Federal Government Toronto Port Authority Settlement
The Toronto Port Authority is set to receive a $35 million settlement from the Canadian government. The Port Authority was prohibited from constructing a fixed bridge that would have linked their airport to the mainland. (May-04-05) [ GLOBE AND MAIL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no... - Hollinger International Settlement
Cardinal Capital investment firm alleged former and current independent directors lacked oversight and enabled Conrad Black and others to allegedly reap benefits from the company. Hollinger has agreed to pay Cardinal a $50 million settlement. (May-03-05) [ FINANCIAL TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be cont...