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Class Action Settlements

Class action lawsuits that have settled or have proposed settlements. If a class action lawsuit settles, the court will hold fairness hearings to ensure the terms of the settlement are fair to all class members. There are usually two fairness hearings—the first is the "Preliminary Approval" hearing. After that hearing, a Notice of Proposed Settlement is sent out to class members. A Final Fairness Hearing follows at which class members can voice their opinions about the settlement. After that, a deadline is set for class members to submit claims. Lawyers click here to submit your settlements and verdicts to have them published for free.

  • New York Times Co. freelance writers Settlement
    New York Times Co. freelance writers Settlement
    April 4 2005

    Several freelance writers filed a class action lawsuit against the newspaper. The class claimed New York Times posted articles online or in databases that are in violation of copyright infringements. The writers claimed they should be compensated...

  • Food Tree gasoline spill Settlement
    Food Tree gasoline spill Settlement
    April 4 2005

    The Wood County gas station has agreed to settle an environmental class action lawsuit alleging the company contaminated drinking water. Rudolph residents claimed a gasoline spill contaminated their well water. Food Tree has agreed to construct...

  • Fifth Third securities fraud Settlement
    Fifth Third securities fraud Settlement
    April 4 2005

    Shareholders filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against the company. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission terms, the company's insurer and other parties will pay a total of $17 million to settle the claims with the class...

  • Alamosa Holdings, Inc. Securities Class Action Denied
    Alamosa Holdings, Inc. Securities Class Action Denied
    April 4 2005

    Shareholders filed a securities fraud class action in November 2003 for the decline in stock prices throughout 2002. The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas has entered an order dismissing all the claims against the company and...

  • Corning Inc. Securities Class Action Denied
    Corning Inc. Securities Class Action Denied
    April 4 2005

    Shareholders filed a securities class action against the company for decreasing stock prices between September 2000 and July 2001. The US Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of the proposed securities fraud class action. (Apr-01-05)...

  • Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Patent Infringement Class Action Denied
    Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Patent Infringement Class Action Denied
    April 4 2005

    Bayer Corp. alleged the company was in violation of patent laws by creating a generic version of the antibiotic Cipro. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has granted summary judgment in Barr's favor and rejected Bayer's...

  • Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Phen-Fen Settlement
    Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Phen-Fen Settlement
    April 4 2005

    Two Utah residents had filed a class action lawsuit against the company for cardiovascular damages from the diet drug phen-fen. A jury decided the plaintiffs should be awarded $5.5 million in damages. Phen-fen has been withdrawn from the market...

  • Northwest Arkansas Community College Settlement
    Northwest Arkansas Community College Settlement
    April 4 2005

    In 1997 a class action lawsuit was filed against the school for allegations of tax fraud. The board of trustees has voted to offer $603,342 to settle the Benton County Amendment 59 lawsuit. Benton County taxpayers sued the school for a rollback of...

  • Blockbuster Inc. advertising campaign Settlement
    Blockbuster Inc. advertising campaign Settlement
    April 4 2005

    The video rental giant has agreed to refund fees it charged customers during its signature no late fees ad campaign. The class action alleged Blockbuster misinformed consumers with their ad campaign by forcing them to buy the video or pay a...

  • Desert Schools Federal Credit Union racial and religious discriminaion Settlement
    Desert Schools Federal Credit Union racial and religious discriminaion Settlement
    March 29 2005

    The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a class action lawsuit against the financial institute for racial and religious discrimination against their own employees. The Credit Union allegedly treated African American and non Mormon...

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