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MERGE TECHNOLOGIES: Continues to Face Securities Suit in Wis.
SCOTTISH RE: Faces Consolidated Securities Fraud Lawsuit in N.Y.
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Transocean Units Still Face Cases in Miss.
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: McDermott, JRMI Face Insurance Suit in La.
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Parker Drilling Still Faces Suits in Miss.
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Quaker Inks $20M Settlement w/ Federal Ins.
health and benefit plans disputes in Class Action Civil Suit No.
fees and expenses of the retiree class' counsel.
Encycle/Texas, Inc., had initiated a class action civil suit No.
determine rights under certain retiree health and benefit plans.
claims asserted in the Arizona Litigation.
and a $150 maximum per family.
be $5 rather than the greater of $5 or 20% of the cost.
down to $2,000 for the entire family.
The new premiums are effective March 1, 2007.
- is an integrated copper mining, smelting and refining company.
company filed for chapter 11 protection on Aug. 9, 2005 (Bankr.
The bank said it intends to vigorously defend the action.
number of military bases, Jeff Keele of CJOB reports.
military bases in Alberta and Ontario.
injuries allegedly suffered by the plaintiffs.
Canada has said is a potential carcinogen.
residents are involved in the case.
military base where the solvent was used.
March 23, Judge Bernard Godbout ruled the case could proceed.
class will be certified in the next month.
overcharging to all residents and in the same dollar amounts.
about five years, according to Mr. Minoletti.
years, were not addressed in a straightforward manner.
case could consist of every overcharged bill that was sent.
rights to participate in the lawsuit, according to the report.
of its present and former officers and directors.
allegedly material facts during an alleged class period of Jan.
caption, "In re ESS Technology Securities Litigation."
class. They later amended their consolidated complaint on Nov.
allegations arising prior to Feb. 27, 2002.
allegations arising prior to Aug. 10, 2002.
Aug. 1, 2002 from the complaint.
Northern District of California under Judge Ronald M. Whyte.
Representing the company are Meredith N. Landy and Joshua D.
revision and final approval by the District Court.
2006, the plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment.
motion for partial summary judgment.
to Delta Financial's March 9 Form 10-K Filing with the U.S.
District of Pennsylvania under Judge Gary L. Lancaster.
Phone: (412) 201-7628, E-mail: rpritchard@littler.com.
class actions from proceeding against them, reports say.
avoid a takeover by the state of Tennessee.
cemeteries in the Memphis area.
a class action against the company (Class Action Reporter, Dec.
honored (Class Action Reporter, July 17, 2006).
Camp and David Camp of Mississippi, filed that suit.
unqualified refusal to perform the pre-need contracts.
damages as well as other remedies to be determined by the court.
violations of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act.
had complied with federal securities law.
inside information about AES or the prospects of its stock."
Judge Hamilton dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice.
the plaintiffs to refile their case.
around the country if a judge grants it class-action status.
recall, according to the lawsuit.
The cat didn't die but needed veterinary treatment, said Ms.
products are causing," he said.
safe for pets to eat.
food they believe sickened their dogs and cats.
private labels like Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba.
products on the Internet at http://www.menufoods.com/recall.
between Aug. 2, 2005 and March 16, 2006.
its former president and chief executive officer; and Scott T.
plaintiff and approved the Trust's choice of its lead counsel.
(ii) Pamela G. Smith of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 525 W.
Musicland Holding Corp.'s California stores.
and other benefits under California law.
in-store managers that filed individual claims.
putative class members that filed individual claims.
Certification Motion after the Debtors have filed a Plan.
the material allegations of the complaint.
court to add one or more new class representatives.
United Online, Inc. on the Net: http://www.unitedonline.net/.
is seeking injunctive and declaratory relief and damages.
in a securities fraud suit.
Court not later than April 10, 2007, to serve as lead plaintiff.
investment trust which originates and purchases mortgage loans.
properly reduce the value of the loans repurchased.
on volume of 25 million shares.
-- U.S. affiliates of BP PLC.
In dismissing the companies' dismissal motion, Judge Amy J. St.
The suit is "Siegel et al. v. Shell Oil Co. et al., Case No.
(3) Ilan J. Chorowsky of The Chorowsky Law Offices, 1130 N.
where they purchased their Parmalat securities.
consider whether to approve the settlement.
Kodroff, P.C., of Philadelphia, PA, to represent the Class.
that time, and they negotiated the partial settlement.
The money in the settlement fund will not be distributed yet.
1) Mark S. Willis, Esq.
3) Robert M. Roseman, Esq.
bankruptcy on April 13, 2005.
District Court of the City of Parma, Italy on Dec. 24, 2003. Dr.
the cases. The Parma Court has declared the units insolvent.
On June 22, 2004, Dr. Bondi filed a Sec. 304 Petition, Case No.
intend to bring a class action against the company.
Trojan Nuclear Plant in an amount in excess of $100 million.
Action Client Disputed Claim as an unsecured nonpriority claim.
FXA Class Action Client Disputed Claim to corresponding amounts.
to the present, and that were damaged by fraud at Refco, Inc.
United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007.
between Aug. 5, 2004 and Oct. 17, 2005.
made on or before, May 26 and 30, respectively.
auditors, and investment bankers of negligence.
filed the fourth largest bankruptcy in U.S. history as a result.
for the Southern District of New York under Judge Gerard E.
Megan D. McIntyre, Jeff A. Almeida, Christine M.
its intent to proceed with its case within 90 days.
Thorn Americas, Inc. acquisition, assumed this matter.
damages and injunctive relief for failure to do so.
charges, and the ease of use and accuracy of payment records.
judgment interest, and any further relief granted by the court.
own contracts from Nov. 26, 1994.
rate. The plaintiff's other claims were not dismissed.
Plaintiff moved to certify a statewide class in December 2000.
Rental Purchase Statute, as to which certification was denied.
opinion on the plaintiff's specific claims.
event the court determined Ms. Colon was no longer adequate.
intent to proceed with its case within 90 days.
interlocutory appeal of such certification order.
Rent-A-Center, Inc. on the Net: http://www.rentacenter.com/.
One of the suits, "Eric Shafer, et al. v. Rent-A-Center, Inc.,"
in the Superior Court of California for Los Angeles County.
Code Section 2699, certain injunctive relief and attorneys fees.
penalties under California Labor Code Section 2699.
which they estimate to be 700 to 1,000 members.
based on a 40-hour workweek.
would be calculated at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
store managers are properly classified as exempt from overtime.
and Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the 1934 Act.
unspecified amount of damages, as well as other forms of relief.
On Oct. 12, 2006, all of the class actions were consolidated.
1200, Washington, DC 20009, Phone: (202) 986-8052.
27, 2005, plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint.
motion to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint on Sept.
new plaintiff, James D. Smallwood.
the second consolidated amended complaint with leave to amend.
complaint by the court's established deadline of July 21, 2006.
opposition to that motion on Nov. 1, 2006.
for the Northern District of California under Judge Maxine M.
the city, Keloland TV reports.
inspected it's sanitary and storm sewer lines and systems.
Kiwanis Avenue to the West and Russell Street to the North.
class is estimated to include between 300 and 500 people.
The suit was originally filed on May 9, 2006 and was amended.
et al., Case No. 2:06-cv-02800-GHK-CT," filed in the U.S.
Judge George H. King with referral to Judge Carolyn Turchin.
curiae in an employment discrimination class action, "Dukes v.
rehearing on the suit's class-action status.
the workplace and to vindicate women's essential legal rights,"
according to USWCC chief executive Margot Dorfman.
of equal pay and opportunities are still only promises," Ms.
with men in the workplace.
estimated 2 million current and former employees.
circuit must vote for it.
redress the discriminating policies they're working under."
powerless to obtain accurate information on pay inequality," Ms.
receive any remedy at all."
10b-5 thereunder and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act.
District of Washington styled, "South Ferry L.P. #2 v.
standards to support their claims.
The defendants filed their initial brief on Sept. 25, 2006.
for the District of New Jersey.
failed to disclose certain commission arrangements.
-- XL Insurance America, Inc.
statement of particularity as to their Sherman Act claims.
Plaintiffs filed their supplemental pleadings on Oct. 25, 2006.
plaintiffs have relied in seeking class certification.
No. 1663, Civil Action No. 04-5184 (FSH)," filed in the U.S.
the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
market had been led to believe.
reaping proceeds of approximately $73,325,009.
plaintiff and lead counsel were filed with the court. On Aug.
appointing lead plaintiffs and lead counsel.
for the District of Columbia under Judge Ellen Huvelle.
Commission on March 1, 2007.
the plaintiffs' attorneys are not actively pursuing these cases.
Company paid US$607,000 for legal matters.
Company paid US$571,000 for legal matters.
Logistics Services, Marine Services, and Petroleum Services.
year ended Dec. 31, 2005.
million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2005.
representing incurred but not reported reserves.
closed or a settlement was reached.
exposures was four years for the period ended Dec. 31, 2006.
Exchange Commission on March 1, 2007.
46 cases were dismissed or settled.
and the former subsidiary was less than US$185,000.
the Aug. 9, 2005 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Asarco. On Feb.
Company from Asarco should be voided as a fraudulent conveyance.
bankruptcy cases of its subsidiaries.
in those countries and Chile.
these defendants between 1965 and 1986.
claims authorized under the Jones Act.
expenses, compared with US$559,963,000 for the year ended Dec.
settlement, compared with US$620,100,000 for the year ended Dec.
Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas.
acquired any interest in RFPC.
RFPC's product was resolved in the Company's favor.
50 percent of total sales in 2006.
written, both on a proportional and excess basis, after 1972.
with US$124,001,000 for the year ended Dec. 31, 3005.
US$24.1 million in 2006 and US$16.7 million in 2005.
enterprises on a worldwide basis.
report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
action entitled Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, et al v.
J. Ray McDermott, Inc. et al.
reconsideration of the Jan. 3, 2005 stay order.
McDermott Inc. and Delta Hudson Engineering Corp.
joined together, which motion was granted by the Court.
their right to refile their claims.
to the Company's 2006 annual report filed with the U.S.
exposure to asbestos and seek both actual and punitive damages.
publicized or failed to disclose those health risks.
granted motions dismissing claims against Metropolitan Life.
and the regions of Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
with US$170.7 million at Dec. 31, 2005.
for A&E claims, compared with US$132.2 million at Dec. 31, 2005.
Guaranty, and Title insurance segments.
9,000 claims filed and 12,000 claims disposed.
defendants and property damage claimants.
Since receiving its first asbestos claim, the Company as of Dec.
Deferred amounts payable totaled about US$82.6 million at Dec.
the foregoing average indemnity payment per claim.
Puerto Rico, Brazil, Hungary, Malaysia and Singapore.
defendants between about 1965 and 1986.
the subject of the complaints.
are entitled to monetary damages.
county in which the cause of action allegedly accrued.
Reinsurance Company of the U.S.
covering risks in the U.S. in 1986.
specialty casualty, other lines and life/annuity and health.
ships owned or operated by the Company or its predecessors.
and in a formulator of polyurethane compounds.
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2007.
manufacturing plant in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
the acquisition are in process and estimated to be US$400,000.
company located near the Gradall facility.
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2007.
alleged personal injury due to exposure to asbestos.
responsible for his asbestos related injuries.
The plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of US$27.5 million.
in 26 systems for 456,000 customers throughout the state.
solvency of the Company's insurance carriers.
that has applied to these claims.
strategically located distribution centers in 10 states.
Commission on March 13, 2007.
with US$10.3 million at Dec. 31, 2005.
Pennsylvania. Some 80 percent of business is sold in the East.
and asbestos actions asserted against the Company.
policies with respect to lead pigment and asbestos claims.
of each insurance company with respect to those claims.
In October 2006, the court stayed this proceeding.
of paints, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics. Valhi Inc.
owns about 83 percent of NL Industries.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2007.
Company's former operations with asbestos, silica or mixed dust.
These insurers may seek indemnification from the Company.
with asbestos-related claims, compared with 592 claims at Dec.
were closed during the year.
asserting operations or premises coverage.
Based in Hanover, N.H., White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.
year, and 500 A&E claims closed during the year.
predecessor companies, MONY Reinsurance and Christiania General.
rigs, vessels and other equipment.
the Company or one of its affiliates or predecessors.
operations during the alleged period of exposure.
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
its 2,382 outstanding environmental claims at Dec. 31, 2005.
paid to administer closed claims.
amounted to US$900,000 on a gross and net basis.
million on a gross and net basis.
US$11,813,000, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2006.
products and diversified insurance products.
reorganization in the Grace bankruptcy.
and related fees for asbestos-related matters.
Thundersky v. The Attorney General of Canada, et al., File No.
The case in pending in the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench.
In the suit filed in November 2004, W.R. Grace & Co. and W.R.
Grace & Co.-Conn. are also named as defendants.
class of plaintiffs in the Thundersky proceeding.
as well as other defendants including W.R. Grace & Co. and W.R.
Company's common stock to Rockwell Automation.
together with hundreds of other companies.
will never identify any of the Acquired Business's products.
over 8,000 customers in more than 160 industries.
claims brought against SB Decking.
SB Decking in connection with asbestos-related claims.
further liability under all policies issued to SB Decking.
machining, grinding, and forming compounds.
analysis showed the siding had asbestos.
returned quickly to re-clean the site.
press release dated March 26, 2007.
and Main Street in Hayward, Calif.
not kept wet and emissions to the outside air were apparent.
contractor as required by law.
asbestos exposure to the public."
asbestos in such form found on the lot endangered their health.
residents reached a different conclusion.
percent in 2005, and 4.3 percent in 2004.
million, or 2.4 percent, in 2004.
2006, compared with 176 cases at Sept. 30, 2006.
Commonwealth Edison Co. and Exelon Generation Co. LLC on Feb.
environmental indemnities in the Asset Sale Agreement.
than 5,620 MW from its six coal-fired power plants in Illinois.
merchant energy business, Edison Mission Energy.
Inc. (CFHI) on March 20, 2007.
period is from Oct. 28, 2005 through Jan. 19, 2007.
Lead plaintiff filing deadline is May 21, 2007.
period is from Jan. 14, 2003 through June 7, 2006.
Lead plaintiff filing deadline is May 15, 2007.
2001 to March 12, 2007, inclusive.

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