Managers

Judge Settles Johnny Winter Estate Dispute: Managers Ordered to Pay $226K for Improper Payments

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Hartford, Conn. — A Connecticut judge has effectively resolved a contentious legal battle involving the estate of the late blues icon Johnny Winter. The ruling requires his former managers to pay $226,000 for improper withdrawals after Winter’s death in 2014, while also denying their claims to rights over his music. The estate dispute erupted in 2020 when relatives of Winter’s deceased wife, Susan, filed a lawsuit against Winter’s manager, Paul Nelson, and his spouse, Marion Nelson. The relatives alleged that the Nelsons had improperly siphoned over $1 million from Winter’s music revenues. In response, the … Read more

$1 Million Misuse Scandal: Kansas City Faces City Manager’s Corruption and Discrimination Fallout

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Kansas City, MO – Nearly $1 million of taxpayer money is allocated not for public infrastructure or safety improvements but to settle charges stemming from allegations of abuse of power by Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt. This financial burden on the city’s residents comes in the wake of accusations that include lying, corruption, and retaliation by Platt. A recent district court case has highlighted issues long whispered in the corridors of local government. The focal point of the controversy is Brian Platt, the city manager often at the center of divisive actions and inflammatory … Read more

Pittsburgh USPS Managers Face Legal Challenge Over Alleged Whistleblower Law Violations

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Pittsburgh, PA — A federal lawsuit has recently been filed against the United States Postal Service (USPS) in Pittsburgh and several of its managers, claiming serious breaches of federal whistleblower protection laws. The legal action, initiated by four former and current employees, sheds light on alleged pervasive issues within the local branch, including retaliation against workers who have reported workplace violations. According to the complainants, the backlash they faced for their disclosures included demotions, unwarranted disciplinary actions, and severe workplace harassment. These employees assert that their lawful reports on various issues, such as safety hazards … Read more

Urgent Call for Reform: How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Contribute to Prescription Unaffordability and What States Are Doing About It

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In the United States, the escalating cost of prescription drugs is forcing many to sacrifice essential medications, despite systems in place meant to safeguard affordable access. A crucial player in this scenario is the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), whose role in the healthcare system is pivotal yet fraught with critical issues that need immediate address. PBMs, operating primarily as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and healthcare plans, dictate the availability and price of medications through formularies they control. They negotiate deals with drugmakers and manage pharmacy benefits for various employers and government-initiated health plans like Medicare … Read more