Settlement

Los Angeles Archdiocese Reaches Historic $880 Million Settlement, Credited to General Counsel’s Compassionate and Transparent Negotiation Tactics

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Los Angeles, CA — In a landmark response to its history of sexual abuse scandals, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles recently agreed to a substantial $880 million settlement with 1,353 victims, marking another significant chapter in its ongoing crisis management. This follows a previous record settlement in 2007, where the church agreed to pay $660 million to 508 victims. These settlements represent the church’s attempts to address the damages caused by decades of abuse allegations. Central to these negotiations was Margaret G. Graf, the archdiocese’s general counsel, who drew praise from legal representatives on both … Read more

Big Tobacco Approaches $24 Billion Settlement, Aiming to Resolve Canadian Lawsuits

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Toronto, Canada – Tobacco giants are poised to finalize a colossal $24 billion agreement to resolve numerous lawsuits across Canada, which accused the companies of misleading the public about the health risks of smoking. This settlement, pending final approval, stands as one of the most significant in the Canadian legal history concerning public health and corporate accountability. The deal involves three major international tobacco companies – Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco International. Collectively, they aim to end a long-standing legal battle by settling more than a dozen lawsuits filed by Canadian … Read more

El Paso County Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement Over Inmate Death Incident

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El Paso, Colorado – El Paso County officials have agreed to a $1.5 million settlement following a lawsuit over the death of a jail inmate, John Patrick Walter, in 2014. The settlement aims to resolve allegations of negligence against county officials and medical staff, highlighting critical issues regarding the health care and treatment given to prisoners under county supervision. The suit was brought by Walter’s family who claimed that the treatment he received while incarcerated at the El Paso County jail led to his untimely death. At the time of his death, Walter, who was … Read more

East Wenatchee Lawyer Wins $58K Settlement in Public Records Lawsuit with Washington State Patrol

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East Wenatchee, WA — A local attorney has reached a $58,000 settlement with the Washington State Patrol, resolving allegations of a public records act violation by the agency. Attorney John Brangwin, whose practice focuses on DUI defense, accused the State Patrol of delaying and partially omitting information in response to his 2022 request for records. Brangwin had requested a comprehensive roster containing names, contact information, and photographs of troopers stationed in North Central Washington. His lawsuit highlighted a significant delay, with the State Patrol taking 75 days to respond and failing to provide some of … Read more