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Sort by relevance 7,408 pages found matching priest settlement- Plaintiff Receives Much-Needed Surgery with the Help of Pre-Settlement Funding
Jan-24-13 Our firm represented a 32-year-old woman who was involved in an auto accident when the driver of a pickup truck ran a red light, striking her vehicle. She sustained several broken bones and a ruptured cervical disc, which required immediate surgery. As a result of her injuries, the woman has been out of work for three months. Doctors cannot guarantee when sh... - Securities Fraud Focus Shifting to Individual Responsibility
Jan-22-13 Boise, ID Some securities fraud lawsuits involve large financial firms accused of playing fast and loose with securities rules by misleading investors about stocks and securities. But some securities fraud litigation involves schemes perpetrated by just one or two people, accused of defrauding clients out of millions of dollars. And although the accuse... - $322MM Asbestos Lawsuit Verdict Good News for Asbestos Drilling Mud Workers
Jan-20-13 Lafayette, LA Last June 2012 the largest single plaintiff’s asbestos award of $322 million in US history against Union Carbide and Chevron and Conoco Phillips was retried and a second jury came back with a defense verdict that awarded zero dollars. However, Attorney Ben Stewart sees this asbestos drilling mud lawsuit as “a great victory for... - Plaintiffs Needing Cash Seek Out Lawsuit Funding
Jan-17-13 “I was injured in an auto accident on my way to a job interview. I have substantial medical bills and I was barely making ends meet before the accident. I am a single mom who was only working part-time until I could find a full-time job. Now, I lost the only income I had because I am unable to work. I have no family to help me. I am afraid my electric... - Preliminary Settlement Reached in ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash Class Action Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA: A proposed settlement has been reached in the consumer fraud class action lawsuit alleging Chattem Inc, the makers of ACT Mouthwash, misrepresented the plaque-fighting capabilities of ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash. Consumers who purchased ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash between January 1, 2009 and June 30,... - Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Agree $557M Settlement in Consumer Banking Abuses
Washington, DC: The Federal Reserve has reached a settlement with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs over alleged loan servicing and foreclosure abuses. Under the terms of the settlement, reported by CNNMoney.com, Morgan Stanley will provide $97 million in direct cash payments to borrowers and $130 million worth of other relief, including loan modifi... - Settlement Reached in JP Morgan Chase HELOC Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit claiming that JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("Chase") improperly suspended or reduced home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) based on its determination that the properties securing the HELOCs significantly declined in value. Entitled In Re: JP Morgan Chase Bank Home Equ... - Melnick Sisters Reach Settlement in Eli Lily DES Lawsuit
Boston, MA: A potential settlement has been reached between four sisters and the drug company Eli Lily, which could end the women' lawsuit that alleges the diethylstilbestrol (DES) they were exposed to in the womb caused them to develop breast cancer. Between 1940 and 1971, DES was commonly used to prevent miscarriage and other pregnancy complicati... - When Winter Weather Causes Auto Accidents, Lawsuit Funding Can Provide Financial Relief
Jan-11-13 Driving during the winter can be quite hazardous. Speed and inattentiveness cause the majority of accidents on our roadways, but add precipitation, slippery roads, and limited visibility and there can be more accidents with greater severity of injuries. An auto accident that results from driving in inclement weather leaves many wondering about liability iss... - Settlement Reached that Doctors Over-treated and Over-billed
Jan-6-13 Thanks to a whistleblower complaint back in 2006, a settlement of almost $4 million was reached with the Justice Department over accusations that a community hospital in Ohio billed Medicare for unnecessary angioplasty procedures, a practice that also put patients’ lives at risk. The settlement has covered accusations by the Department of Justi... - Understanding Legal Malpractice
Jan-5-13 Tampa, FL People who have been victims of legal malpractice may be uncomfortable considering a lawsuit against their attorney, but if they have been harmed by a violation of legal malpractice law, a lawsuit may be the only way to compensate them for that harm. Lawyers deal with complex contracts and negotiations constantly and the unfortunate truth... - How Can Litigation Funding Help A Pending Lawsuit?
Jan-4-13 Samantha suffered permanent brain injuries in a head-on automobile accident. She was not at-fault and the at-fault drivers did not have adequate insurance coverage. Samantha had underinsured motorist benefits on her insurance policy, but her insurance company was refusing to pay the claim. She filed a lawsuit, but it was dragging on and she had bills to pay... - Sexual Harassment Lands Nevada Employer in Hot Water
Jan-4-13 Las Vegas, NV In deference to the popular adage 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,' Nevada employment and labor violations against employees who work in the service industry in Nevada can come back to haunt an employer. A lawsuit filed by a disgruntled worker under the auspices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has resulted... - Not Paying California Overtime? Misclassified as Exempt No Excuse
Jan-4-13 Los Angeles, CA Trevor, who works for a small IT California consultation/support company, says he and his co-workers have worked thousands of hours in California overtime and they were misclassified the entire time. “We looked into the California labor laws and there is no way that we are exempt,” says Trevor. “A simple Google searc... - $110M Settlement Approved in Chase Bank Overdraft Fees Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A $110 million settlement has received final court approval, ending an overdraft fees class action lawsuit against Chase Bank. The settlement is the latest settlement to be reached in the massive class action lawsuit involving over 30 banks who are alleged to have manipulated customers transactions in such a way as to maximize overd... - What Will 2013 Hold For Yasmin Birth Control?
Jan-3-13 St. Clair County, IL It's been a year since US District Judge David Herndon decided to postpone the trial associated with a Yasmin lawsuit in an effort to have the thousands of cases mediated instead, with the view of reaching a settlement. That effort with regard to Yasmin birth control, as well as Yaz lawsuits, resulted in the November 2012 settle... - $9.75M Settlement Reached in Domino's Pizza Franchise Robo-Calls Class Action Lawsuit
Baton Rouge, LA: A $9.75 million settlement has been reached in a robo-calls class action lawsuit against Defendant RPM Pizza, LLC ("RPM"), a Domino's Pizza franchised operator. The lawsuit claims that the Defendants violated federal law by sending pre-recorded messages ("robo-calls") about pizza and other food products to consumers in Louisiana,... - Credit Card Abuse Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
Jan-1-13 Brooklyn, NY While the settlement may be worth CDN $8 million, the value to credit card holders affected by the agreement is worth about five bucks. On the other side of the credit card abuse ledger is a case that may easily translate to the largest antitrust case in US history. The latter stems from a seven-year battle by trade associations and mer... - $1.8M Settlement Reached in Neutrogena Naturals Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A $1.8 million settlement has been agreed in the consumer fraud class action facing Neutrogena Corp. If approved, consumers who purchased Neutrogena Naturals products may be eligible for a refund up to $10 per person. The lawsuit, entitled Stephenson v. Neutrogena Corp, Case No. 12-cv-00426, in the U.S. District Court for the Northe... - Toyota Settles Acceleration Class Action Lawsuit For $1.1 Billion
Detroit, MI: Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement of a pending defective products class action lawsuit. The lawsuit stemmed from complaints that a flaw in Toyota' electronic throttle-control system, and not ill-fitting floor mats and sticky accelerator pedals, were to blame for unwanted acceleration of Toyota vehicles, which c...