Madoff trustee seeking $22.1m Nov 24, 2009
He is also seeking the return of about $15 billion in fake profit through lawsuits against Madoff s biggest investors and beneficiaries, including Madoff s wife and sons ... The global nature of the con man s fraud has resulted in extensive international legal work for Picard and his team, including lawsuits against feeder funds that directed customer money to Madoff. (Boston Globe)
TB flier's suit vs. CDC dismissed Nov 24, 2009
However, Jones said recent Supreme Court decisions have made it harder for plaintiffs to make allegations in lawsuits before discovery. "Under these recent rulings, you've got to know who did what to whom and under what circumstances," Jones said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Taser marks 100th lawsuit dismissal Nov 24, 2009
The company has had all but one of the lawsuits against it dismissed ... Company officials said the advice is designed to help law enforcement agencies avoid lawsuits rather than because of any danger from the product. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Quiznos settles class actions Nov 24, 2009
Four class-action lawsuits brought by franchisees against the Denver-based sandwich-shop chain have been settled, the company and the plaintiffs law firms said Monday ... The lawsuits alleged violations of state and federal laws in connection with the sale and operation of Quiznos franchises ... In addition to Klein s firm, Milwaukee-based represented plaintiffs in the lawsuits. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Former Nevada Governor Slams Health Care Bill Nov 24, 2009
We certainly need tort reform -- abusive lawsuits that are driving up health care costs, he said. Senator Reid s office released a statement saying, "This bill will save lives, save money, and save Medicare.". (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Nov 24, 2009
There are still about three dozen outstanding WorldCom shareholder lawsuits in federal and state courts filed by plaintiffs who declined to join the class-action case before Cote in New York. The judge has urged all the remaining plaintiffs to settle. (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
Officials: Pentagon Probed Finances Nov 24, 2009
Under then-Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, the Pentagon expanded its collection of intelligence within the borders of the United States -- a development that stirred concern among members of Congress and prompted stern criticism and lawsuits from civil liberties advocates. These efforts are overseen by the Pentagon's Counterintelligence Field Activity agency, or CIFA, which was established in September 2002 by then-Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Click to read:Homeowners Charge U.S. Made Toxic Drywall Nov 24, 2009
In addition, three separate lawsuits have been filed against American manufacturers: one against National Gypsum, two others against Georgia Pacific, including one by Jill and Michael Swidler. "We don't have Chinese drywall," Jill Swidler said. (CBS News)
Woman Awarded $75M for Cancer-Prempro Link Nov 24, 2009
Barton's case is one of a handful of Prempro lawsuits to go to trial out of several thousand filed across the country. MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News)
Tempe sued over aquarium incentives Nov 24, 2009
Carrie Ann Sitren, a Goldwater attorney, said the group will continue to file lawsuits against cities that violate a law that makes it illegal for cities to offer developers agreements that contain "gift-clause" incentives. The gift clause of the Arizona Constitution generally prohibits governments from granting money or credit to private entities. (AZCentral -- Business)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Nov 23, 2009
Ms. Rosenbaum filed two lawsuits on behalf of large groups of immigrant laborers who say they were cheated out of wages while working in New Orleans for major US companies. The study found that almost half of the reconstruction workforce in New Orleans is Hispanic - and half of those are illegal immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
'Up in the Air' tops holiday movie list Nov 23, 2009
"It's par for the course now when people lose their jobs. Companies are terrified about lawsuits. It's kind of a standardized firing. "They would start to read this document, and it was one of those things where their eyes would turn and their body language would change. They became so in the moment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ohio sues agencies for losses Nov 23, 2009
ALREADY facing a spate of private lawsuits, the legal troubles of the United States' largest credit rating agencies deepened on Friday when the Attorney-General of Ohio sued Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's and Fitch, claiming that they had cost state retirement and pension funds about $US457 million ($A499 million) by approving high-risk Wall Street securities that went bust in the financial collapse ... The litigation adds to a growing stack of lawsuits against the three largest... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
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Lawsuits challenge second proposal to change judicial selection ... Friday afternoon, lawyers filed two different lawsuits challenging parts of the proposed constitutional amendment that would return Missouri to the direct election of all judges - the method the current Nonpartisan Court Plan replaced at the state level after voters approved it in 1940. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Drunken drivers produce sobering statistics Nov 23, 2009
If a traffic crash is involved, there is a high likelihood for resulting injuries, medical expenses plus the possibility, even likelihood, of one or more lawsuits. The better alternatives: Call a cab or have a designated driver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Nov 23, 2009
There are still about three dozen outstanding WorldCom shareholder lawsuits in federal and state courts filed by plaintiffs who declined to join the class-action case before Cote in New York. The judge has urged all the remaining plaintiffs to settle. (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
Witnesses to host convention next week (319) Nov 23, 2009
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Coakley made deal in 1995 priest case Nov 23, 2009
By then, Garabedian had filed lawsuits on behalf of more than 50 of Geoghan s victims. And in 1998, Law had successfully moved to defrock Geoghan in a highly publicized punitive procedure approved by Pope John Paul II.. (Boston Globe)
The ADA expands Nov 23, 2009
Your Career: More disabilities to be protected - Careers- msnbc. U.S. widening definition for disability at work. (MSNBC -- Business)
Gun opponents up in arms as Jerry Brown aids NRA Nov 23, 2009
They're awaiting a ruling in the Chicago case to see how it might affect two local gun-rights lawsuits. "I'm just gratified that the attorney general in his filing has acknowledged that California has been a national leader in passing commonsense legislation to regulate firearms," City Attorney Dennis Herrera said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Black & Decker shareholders move to block $4.5B sale Nov 23, 2009
Lawsuits claim deal doesnt reflect value of Towson tool maker ... is facing three lawsuits from shareholders claiming that the company s $4 ... The lawsuits demand the sale, announced Nov. 2, be prohibited unless the terms are changed to maximize Black & Decker shareholder value. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Miami ponders the impact of years of development Nov 23, 2009
Developers, after all, were major campaign contributors who could drag the city into expensive lawsuits ... Developers, after all, were major campaign contributors who could drag the city into expensive lawsuits. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lawsuits put global warming on more dockets Nov 23, 2009
By Kerr-McGee Corp. file photo via AFP. Oil platforms like this one in the Gulf of Mexico are being targeted in courts by some as generating greenhouse gases and contributing to global warming. (USA Today -- Tech)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Nov 23, 2009
In the US the church has been the subject of multi-million dollar lawsuits. Pope Benedict XVI has pledged to exert his authority on the issue. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
24 HOURS IN THE ER: Health care challenges highlighted Nov 23, 2009
Doctors, nurses and patients describe problems involving the power of insurance companies, the impact of lawsuits, the difficulty of getting a doctor's appointment or specialist's consultation, the rising and sometimes catastrophic costs. Few of those interviewed have a clear idea of what's included in proposals being considered by Congress, however, and almost no one expresses optimism that the debate is going to fix things. (USA Today -- News)
Delta Greens: Opponents (2) Nov 22, 2009
The ones that have houses that were grandfathered in have had troubles with lawsuits from residents upset over the smell, or in one case, a dead deer. "Whether it is the smell, or any type of problem, they will sue the city of Galt. Right now, we don't have to worry about it," Walters said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lloyd's Appeals Ruling on Legal Costs Tied to Colombian Drug Eradication Nov 22, 2009
A Delaware state court judge in Wilmington ruled Nov. 9 that the insurers had a duty to defend DynCorp in the lawsuits ... DynCorp, which flies the aerial spraying operations under contract for the U.S. Department of State, is defending itself in lawsuits filed on behalf of three Colombian provinces and about 3,250 individuals. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Dreamhouse deferred Nov 22, 2009
His opponents not only filed lawsuits, says Hills, some even began taunting La Perle in social settings as well. He s just a person chasing the American dream. (Boston Globe)
* Former smoker wins case against Philip Morris USA Nov 22, 2009
Legal experts said that thousands of tobacco lawsuits could gain momentum in Florida after a Fort Lauderdale jury ordered Philip Morris USA to pay US$300 million to a former smoker who says she needs a lung transplant ... A state supreme court ruling in Florida a few years ago made it easier to pursue tobacco lawsuits than in other states. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
- Imperial Irrigation District questions grand jury investigation tactic legality (1) Nov 22, 2009
Garber also wrote that many of the grand jury s investigations mirror those of parties with lawsuits against the IID. He referenced James Abatti, Michael Morgan and the Quantification Settlement Agreement coordinated civil cases. However, Carson denied any connections to the lawsuits. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
With MQM chief Altaf Huassain`s name on top of the list of MQM leaders who benefited from the NRO Nov 22, 2009
ISLAMABAD: With Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Huassains name on top of the list of MQM leaders who benefited from the NRO details of the 72 cases against him show that all of the lawsuits were registered on criminal charges. Details show that 31 of the cases have been registered on murder charges, 11 on attempted murder charges, three on kidnapping charges, 25 on hooliganism charges and two on other charges. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Chase drops arbitration from card contracts Nov 22, 2009
The move opens the door for customers to potentially bring class-action and other lawsuits ... Banks say arbitration is less costly for everyone than lawsuits. (USA Today -- Money)
Bond to vote 'no' for health care Nov 22, 2009
End junk lawsuits that would save from 120 to 240 billion a year, not only because of the cost of lawyers but the cost of defensive medicine. Secondly, I encourage competition to allow Americans to buy insurance across state lines and allowing farmers and small business to pool together to get health care for themselves and anyone who works for them. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Investors fear repeat of 2000 election turmoil Nov 22, 2009
"I'd say it's a one-in-five chance we won't know at the end of November. There are thousands of lawyers who are looking at litigation in Ohio, in Florida and in Wisconsin. "It's a cliche, but it's a true cliche that markets don't like uncertainty," he added. Valliere is not alone in seeing a strong chance of a challenged election. Both political parties are far more prepared for court challenges than they were going into the 2000 election. Lawyers for the two sides were arguing before the U.S.... (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
WTOC reports: Parent says school took paddling too far Nov 22, 2009
I have learned so much, the Federal and State Government officials leave the very serious matter that put school districts at risk for lawsuits for paddling injuries up to individual local school districts ... Are you aware of the many lawsuits that have been filed on this issue ... science guy if you are resorting to the paddling AT ALL, you are not effectively implementing PBIS. Do you know how many lawsuits are filed on districts for this. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle Nov 22, 2009
" wjl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 2:33 PM:" One would have to wonder why the CEO's are not in jailPfizer, Inc. announced today it has agreed to plead guilty to criminal conduct and to pay more than $2 billion in criminal and civil fines, penalties and damages to settle allegations made in multiple whistleblower lawsuits that the pharmaceutical giant defrauded Medicare, Medicaid and other government-funded health care programs in connection with its market practices for four of its drugs. The settlement... (Montana Standard, MT)
Ex-Air Force nurse acquitted in deaths Nov 22, 2009
Elizabeth Higginbotham, Fontanas attorney, said during closing arguments that a guilty verdict would open the floodgates for lawsuits against nurses when a dying patient finally goes. Col. William Burd, the military judge, also acquitted Fontana on one count of conduct unbecoming an officer for altering medical records. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Cephalon, Barr settle Fentora dispute Nov 22, 2009
The deal doesn't affect the status of the separate Fentora patent lawsuits with Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its units. If another generic version of Fentora reaches the U.S. market before October of 2018, Barr is allowed to launch its version. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Officials: Pentagon Probed Finances Nov 22, 2009
Under then-Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, the Pentagon expanded its collection of intelligence within the borders of the United States -- a development that stirred concern among members of Congress and prompted stern criticism and lawsuits from civil liberties advocates. These efforts are overseen by the Pentagon's Counterintelligence Field Activity agency, or CIFA, which was established in September 2002 by then-Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Minorities, Women Gain Professionally Nov 22, 2009
But minorities have made strides in both fields, helped by lawsuits and a recent push for recruitment of Spanish-speaking police officers. Overall, women and minorities make up a growing share of all civilian workers, although the figures point to varied progress across occupations, which is reshaping the nation's labor force. (Yahoo News -- Census)
Domestic Violence And The Workplace Nov 22, 2009
Jury awards for inadequate security lawsuits average $1. 2 million nationwide and settlements average $600,000. (FOX61, CT)
Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits Nov 22, 2009
Support for limits on malpractice lawsuits cuts across political lines, with 58 percent of independents and 61 percent of Republicans in favor ... In the poll, 59 percent said they thought at least half the tests doctors order are unnecessary, ordered only because of fear of lawsuits ... Doctors complain that fear of frivolous lawsuits prompts them to practice defensive medicine, running up costs. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Settlement Could Give El Pueblo Lease to Entity Suing the City Nov 22, 2009
Lawsuits in Los Angeles are nothing unusual, and legal machinations can stymie major projects for years. What sets the El Pueblo situation apart is that the lawsuit was filed by the Old Los Angeles Company, an entity whose partners include Andy Camacho, a politically connected attorney and restaurateur who over the years has donated tens of thousands of dollars to city officials and their campaigns. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
As health bill vote nears, foes 00004000hit hard Nov 22, 2009
And they noted that conservatives have long complained that the threat of frivolous malpractice lawsuits leads doctors to overuse costly and unnecessary tests, including mammograms. The immediate concern for Obama and his allies in Congress remains collecting the votes of wavering, moderate Democratic senators who hold the key to moving the process forward. (Albany Times Union)
Wendy Murphy: We should consider law compelling bystanders to act when they witness a crime Nov 22, 2009
Fear of lawsuits for not being a fast enough caller can easily be handled by enactment of a good Samaritan immunity statute. Maybe the guy who saved the doctor s life in Boston had no idea about the forced reporting law in Massachusetts. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Nov 22, 2009
Ms. Rosenbaum filed two lawsuits on behalf of large groups of immigrant laborers who say they were cheated out of wages while working in New Orleans for major US companies. The study found that almost half of the reconstruction workforce in New Orleans is Hispanic - and half of those are illegal immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
"Jon & Kate Plus 8" to end its stormy run Monday Nov 22, 2009
" She said no details were available on what kind of show it might be. For now, a case of viewer fatigue with the Gosselins and their domestic drama might be understandable. A pair of episodes premiering earlier this week averaged 2.1 million viewers. Meanwhile, safely off-screen, the drama continues. Along with the divorce battle between the Gosselins, who've been wed for a decade, the end of "Jon leaves unresolved a thicket of lawsuits entangling the warring spouses and the network. Recently,... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Port of Olympia to pay activists' legal fees in Weyerhaeuser case Nov 22, 2009
Friday s court decision stems from two lawsuits filed in 2006 that requested records regarding the port s agreement with Weyerhaeuser to move its log-export business to the port s marine terminal from Tacoma ... The two lawsuits later were consolidated, port attorney Carolyn Lake said Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Klansmen plan UM protest Nov 21, 2009
Asked if university officials had been worried about inviting lawsuits if they had denied permission for a march, Reardon said: "We understand our obligations to the First Amendment and we view that as serious. And, therefore, we're doing what we're doing.". University officials said campus security is not being increased because of the protests. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 21, 2009
The previously announced sale of a 70 percent stake in Skype for some US$2 billion had been held up by lawsuits filed by Skype founders Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis. Zennstrom and Friis settled the suits this month and will hold a 14 percent stake in Skype through their new company, Joltid Ltd. Fifty-six percent will be held by the investor group led by private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, while eBay will retain a 30 percent equity investment in Skype. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Nov 21, 2009
There are still about three dozen outstanding WorldCom shareholder lawsuits in federal and state courts filed by plaintiffs who declined to join the class-action case before Cote in New York. The judge has urged all the remaining plaintiffs to settle. (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
Advocacy groups sue East Bay Municipal Utility District over Pardee expansion Nov 21, 2009
"We don't like to file lawsuits," Wright said. "There was nothing else we could do.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Click to read:Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection Nov 21, 2009
Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009. (CBS News)
Suit over search-engine keywords tries new angle Nov 21, 2009
Similar lawsuits have been filed over the keyword issue, with some differences. An American Airlines lawsuit targeted not a rival but Google Inc. and Yahoo Inc., and alleged not a privacy violation but that the search giants infringed on its trademarks. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Texas criminalizes marriage Nov 21, 2009
"A conservative leader whose organization helped draft the amendment dismissed Radnofsky s position, saying it was similar to scare tactics opponents unsuccessfully used against the proposal in 2005."It s a silly argument," said Kelly Shackelford, president of the Liberty Legal Institute in Plano. Any lawsuit based on the wording of Subsection B, he said, would have "about one chance in a trillion" of being successful.Shackelford said the clause was designed to be broad enough to prevent the... (Harper's Magazine)
S. Carolina's Boeing plant breaks ground Nov 21, 2009
BOSTON --- JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Friday it is dropping a clause from its card contracts that required disputes with customers to be handled through binding arbitration, a move that could lead to consumers filing class-action and other lawsuits. A spokesman for the New York-based bank's Chase Card Services unit confirmed the change after a law firm that sued banks over arbitration clauses announced a tentative settlement with JPMorgan Chase. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lesser access for babies? Nov 21, 2009
A local investment group has stepped in to rescue West Broad Village, pay off all its liens, settle its lawsuits and bring the multiuse project in western Henrico County back to life. Other Headlines. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Curtain comes down on ‘Jon & Kate’ drama Nov 21, 2009
Along with the divorce battle between the Gosselins, who ve been wed for a decade, the end of Jon & Kate leaves unresolved a thicket of lawsuits entangling the warring spouses and the network. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Ohio sues credit raters over retirement losses Nov 21, 2009
NEW YORK - The legal troubles of the country s largest credit rating agencies, which already face a slew of private lawsuits, deepened yesterday when the attorney general of Ohio sued Moody s, Standard & Poor s, and Fitch, alleging they had cost state retirement funds some $457 million by approving high-risk Wall Street securities that went bust in the financial collapse ... The litigation adds to a growing stack of lawsuits against the three largest credit rating agencies, which command an 85... (Boston Globe)
Investors fear repeat of 2000 election turmoil Nov 21, 2009
"I'd say it's a one-in-five chance we won't know at the end of November. There are thousands of lawyers who are looking at litigation in Ohio, in Florida and in Wisconsin. "It's a cliche, but it's a true cliche that markets don't like uncertainty," he added. Valliere is not alone in seeing a strong chance of a challenged election. Both political parties are far more prepared for court challenges than they were going into the 2000 election. Lawyers for the two sides were arguing before the U.S.... (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Scam Targets Over 30 African American Churches Nov 21, 2009
Even after learning of the alleged scam, leasing companies continued to aggressively enforce the terms of the leases, filing lawsuits against churches to collect payment, interest and late fees ... The two leasing companies continue to aggressively pursue their lawsuits. (KERO 23, CA)
West Coast Exposure Nov 21, 2009
Los Angeles ACORN Worker Turns Blind Eye to Underage Prostitution - Hannity - FOXNews. " There, an ACORN employee, Felix Harris, declined to help them. Now, we showed you that tape on Monday. So they head back to Lovell Stewart and tell her exactly what they want. Now, look at this. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JAMES O'KEEFE, POSED AS PIMP IN VIDEO: It's going to be, like, an international sex business. STEWART: OK. O'KEEFE: The money that's going to be cycling through the sex business, I might want to... (Fox News)
Initial Senate vote looms on health legislation Nov 21, 2009
" wjl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 2:33 PM:" One would have to wonder why the CEO's are not in jailPfizer, Inc. announced today it has agreed to plead guilty to criminal conduct and to pay more than $2 billion in criminal and civil fines, penalties and damages to settle allegations made in multiple whistleblower lawsuits that the pharmaceutical giant defrauded Medicare, Medicaid and other government-funded health care programs in connection with its market practices for four of its drugs. The settlement... (Montana Standard, MT)
Cephalon, Barr settle Fentora dispute Nov 21, 2009
The deal doesn't affect the status of the separate Fentora patent lawsuits with Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its units. If another generic version of Fentora reaches the U.S. market before October of 2018, Barr is allowed to launch its version. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Chase drops arbitration from card contracts Nov 21, 2009
Move follows BofA, allows customers to file class-action and other lawsuits ... The move opened the door for customers to potentially bring class-action and other lawsuits ... Banks have said arbitration was less costly for everyone than lawsuits. (MSNBC -- Business)
