Settlements
Minneapolis Workers Recover $2M in Wage Settlements
The City of Minneapolis guarantees workers access to paid sick leave, a minimum wage, and protection from wage theft. By enforcing these protections, the City’s Civil Rights Department has reached a significant milestone: More than $2 million in…
Ex-Nashville Firefighter Wins $1.8M Free Speech Lawsuit
A federal jury has awarded nearly $1.8 million to a former Nashville firefighter who sued the city over his demotion for social media posts. The firefighter, who previously served as a captain with the Nashville Fire Department, filed a federal…
Brink’s US Settles Money-Laundering Case for $42M
The U.S. subsidiary of Brink’s has agreed to pay $42 million over three years to resolve money-laundering investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The agreements include a non-…
Pfizer Settles Biohaven Kickback Case for $59.7 Million
Mississippi has joined 37 other states and Puerto Rico in settling allegations that Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., engaged in illegal kickback practices. The settlement resolves claims that Biohaven…
Wheat Thins Buyers Settle Labeling Dispute with Mondelez
Wheat Thins purchasers have reached a $10 million settlement in a lawsuit against Mondelez International, which alleged deceptive labeling of the crackers as "100% Whole Grain" despite containing corn starch, a refined grain. The settlement,…
Health Firm Settles Cyber Fraud Case for $11.2M
A military health benefits administrator, Health Net Federal Services (HNFS), has agreed to pay $11.2 million to settle allegations that it falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements in a contract with the U.S. Department of…
Veolia Settles Flint Water Lawsuits for $53M
An engineering company, Veolia North America, has agreed to pay $53 million to settle remaining lawsuits related to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis. This settlement follows previous agreements totaling $26.3 million with the company and a…
Seoul Medical to Pay $62M in Medicare Fraud Settlement
Seoul Medical Group Inc., along with its subsidiary Advanced Medical Management Inc., both based in California, have agreed to pay $58.74 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
These allegations involve the…
Live Nation Settles Shareholder Suit for $20 Million
Entertainment powerhouse Live Nation has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a shareholder class action lawsuit that accused the company of misleading investors about its compliance with antitrust laws and competition within the industry.
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Fairbanks Four Final Plaintiff Settles for $11.5 Million
The last remaining plaintiff from the group known as the Fairbanks Four has settled his wrongful conviction lawsuit with the City of Fairbanks.
The settlement, announced more than seven years after the original suit was filed, brings the…