The overbilling reportedly came to light during a state audit of Planned Parenthood several years ago. The PP president, Mark Salo, had notified branches about an audit plan and Martha Swiller of Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles told staff members, "This is bad," the qui tam lawyer Los Angeles said.
Ultimately, audit reports said the abortion business failed to comply with published billing requirements and a state letter set the loss for one situation alone at $5 million plus.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Chicago Business Corus Bankshares Inc. on cusp of crisis
FDIC may seize 'critically undercapitalized' Chicago-based lender
By Becky Yerak | Tribune reporter
August 2, 2009
Corus, owed $108.2 million for that 2006 loan and bogged down by other condominium construction and conversion credits gone bad, has told investors that its auditor has warned that the bank could fail. A June 18 deadline imposed by regulators for Corus to raise capital has long passed, and many believe it's only a matter of time before the Chicago business attorney seizes the lender, which on Friday warned that it was "critically undercapitalized."
But a major hurdle for the federal regulator is that $7.07 billion-asset Corus, with only 14 offices in the Chicago area, has operated more like a real estate investment company than a traditional bank.
By Becky Yerak | Tribune reporter
August 2, 2009
Corus, owed $108.2 million for that 2006 loan and bogged down by other condominium construction and conversion credits gone bad, has told investors that its auditor has warned that the bank could fail. A June 18 deadline imposed by regulators for Corus to raise capital has long passed, and many believe it's only a matter of time before the Chicago business attorney seizes the lender, which on Friday warned that it was "critically undercapitalized."
But a major hurdle for the federal regulator is that $7.07 billion-asset Corus, with only 14 offices in the Chicago area, has operated more like a real estate investment company than a traditional bank.
Turnpike crash victim was facing DUI trial
Her son, who was strapped in a safety seat, suffered only minor injuries. He was alert and speaking with police at the scene during the rescue before he and his mother were taken to Forbes Regional.
The boy was transferred by helicopter to Pittsburgh DUI Children's Hospital and later discharged, said a hospital spokeswoman.
The eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike were closed Tuesday night near the Monroeville exit until about 5 a.m. yesterday, police said.
According to county court records, Ms. Baker was arrested twice this year -- in May and June -- on charges of driving under the influence of psychotropic prescription drugs.
She had been free on her own recognizance of DUI, pending trial.
Records also show she was arrested in April 2007 in Springdale Township, and in November 2005 in York, Pa., on similar counts.
Charges were dismissed in both cases by magisterial district judges, according to court records.
On Tuesday night, Ms. Baker drove head-on into the path of an eastbound tractor-trailer truck driven in the left-hand lane by Patrick H. Miller, 63, of South Euclid, Ohio.
Mr. Miller, who was transporting furniture to Maryland while DUI, said a pickup truck that was driving ahead of him swerved suddenly to the right lane, revealing Ms. Baker's car. He said he was unable to move out of the car's way because an 18-wheeler was to his right and the concrete divider was to his left.
"There was nothing I can do," he said.
Ms. Baker's car careened into the path of a second truck, driven in the right-hand lane by James A. Balmer, 60, of Port Orange, Fla.
Neither truck driver was injured by the DUI crash, police said.
"It's very difficult to figure out what this woman did to get on the wrong side," said Bill Capone, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
"There's no physical barrier to stop people from crossing over at the interchange," he said.
The area remains free of barriers because motorists and police frequently use the interchange area as a turn-around.
Mr. Capone said signs are posted in a number of places at the interchanges to guide motorists to safe, proper routes.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
LA Personal Injury Lawyers Ringler Kearney Alvarez LLP
LA personal injury law firm Ringler Kearney Alavarez LLP have established themselves as a premier law firm by providing clients with consistently excellent service. They pride themselves on their intellect, creativity and tenacity.
These LA train accident attorneys have achieved victories in over 100 trials with total verdicts in excess of $250 million.
Ringler Kearney Alvarez LLP achieves their verdicts by utilizing their substantial financial resources to obtain the best result possible for each of their clients. This LA class action specialist law firm fights tirelessly for their clients, no matter the foe.
These LA train accident attorneys have achieved victories in over 100 trials with total verdicts in excess of $250 million.
Ringler Kearney Alvarez LLP achieves their verdicts by utilizing their substantial financial resources to obtain the best result possible for each of their clients. This LA class action specialist law firm fights tirelessly for their clients, no matter the foe.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wrongful Death Attorney John Q. Kelly
New York Wrongful Death Attorney John Q. Kelly is pleased to announce the launch of his new website for The Kelly Group P.C.
The website can be viewed at http://www.kellygrouppc.com and features notable cases and clients of Mr. Kelly.
About John Q. Kelly
One of the most renowned litigators in the country, Mr. Kelly has a proven track record in complex civil and corporate litigation nationwide.
His clients include some of the most widely publicized victims in recent times, including:
- Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson
- Parents of Natalee Holloway
- Estate of Kathleen Savio, ex-wife of Drew Peterson
- Estate of Heiress Anne Scripps Douglas
- Former Yankee great Joe Pepitone
The website can be viewed at http://www.kellygrouppc.com and features notable cases and clients of Mr. Kelly.
About John Q. Kelly
One of the most renowned litigators in the country, Mr. Kelly has a proven track record in complex civil and corporate litigation nationwide.
His clients include some of the most widely publicized victims in recent times, including:
- Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson
- Parents of Natalee Holloway
- Estate of Kathleen Savio, ex-wife of Drew Peterson
- Estate of Heiress Anne Scripps Douglas
- Former Yankee great Joe Pepitone
Friday, September 19, 2008
Another Wreck from Metrolink
Metrolink worker sued Burlington Northern Santa Fe, saying his alcoholism returned after the fatal 2002 Placentia collision.
A metrolink conductor who said his drinking problems resumed after the Placentia train crash in 2002 will receive $8.5 million to settle his lawsuit against one of the nations largest railroads.
Patrick Phillips of Riverside agreed Tuesday to settle his suit against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. The case was set to go to trial next week in Orange County Superior Court.
Phillips, now 52, suffered minor head injuries the morning of April 23, 2002 when a Burlington Northern Freight train crashed into a Metrolink commuter train in Placentia. Three people died and more than 260 were injured in the early morning crash.
Though his injuries were slight, the conductor alleged that the trauma was serious enough to trigger a resurgence of his severe alcoholism, which he said he had controlled since rehabilitation in the early 1990's.
"I have never seen a case like this in 30 years, yet it is indeed what happened here," said Jerome L. Ringler, Phillips' attorney.
"We had extensive medical evaluations by a variety of neurological specialists. All were in accord that his injury, although minor, changed his behavior."
After the train crash, Phillips was hospitalized for evaluation but released about two hours later, Ringler said. In the months after the crash, however, Phillips allegedly resumed his alcohol abuse, resulting in at least two other hospitalizations.
Ringler said his client was finally diagnosed with alcohol-related dementia, a sever mental deficiency.
Phillips, who is now disabled after working 12 years for Metrolink, was unavailable for comment. He is living with a sister in Riverside.
Under terms of the settlement, Phillips will receive $8.5 million, including interest, paid out over 20 years. The amount is worth about $4.5 million in today's dollars.
Officials for Burlington Northern Santa Fe, one of the nations four largest railroads, confirmed the settlement but declined to discuss the case.
Phillips' lawsuit is one of more than 100 Civil cases stemming from the Placentia crash, which federal investigators said was caused by an inattentive Burlington Norther crew that missed a warning signal.
The lawsuits allege the collision could have been prevented by an automatic braking system, long sought by the federal National Transportation Safety Board.
They also contend that the freight train crew was fatigued by overwork and that the Burlington Northern conductor had a history of losing track of signals.
In December, an Orange County jury awarded Pamela Macek, 53, also of Riverside, about $9 million in damages for psychological and physical injuries suffered in the crash. Her case was the first to go to trial.
A metrolink conductor who said his drinking problems resumed after the Placentia train crash in 2002 will receive $8.5 million to settle his lawsuit against one of the nations largest railroads.
Patrick Phillips of Riverside agreed Tuesday to settle his suit against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. The case was set to go to trial next week in Orange County Superior Court.
Phillips, now 52, suffered minor head injuries the morning of April 23, 2002 when a Burlington Northern Freight train crashed into a Metrolink commuter train in Placentia. Three people died and more than 260 were injured in the early morning crash.
Though his injuries were slight, the conductor alleged that the trauma was serious enough to trigger a resurgence of his severe alcoholism, which he said he had controlled since rehabilitation in the early 1990's.
"I have never seen a case like this in 30 years, yet it is indeed what happened here," said Jerome L. Ringler, Phillips' attorney.
"We had extensive medical evaluations by a variety of neurological specialists. All were in accord that his injury, although minor, changed his behavior."
After the train crash, Phillips was hospitalized for evaluation but released about two hours later, Ringler said. In the months after the crash, however, Phillips allegedly resumed his alcohol abuse, resulting in at least two other hospitalizations.
Ringler said his client was finally diagnosed with alcohol-related dementia, a sever mental deficiency.
Phillips, who is now disabled after working 12 years for Metrolink, was unavailable for comment. He is living with a sister in Riverside.
Under terms of the settlement, Phillips will receive $8.5 million, including interest, paid out over 20 years. The amount is worth about $4.5 million in today's dollars.
Officials for Burlington Northern Santa Fe, one of the nations four largest railroads, confirmed the settlement but declined to discuss the case.
Phillips' lawsuit is one of more than 100 Civil cases stemming from the Placentia crash, which federal investigators said was caused by an inattentive Burlington Norther crew that missed a warning signal.
The lawsuits allege the collision could have been prevented by an automatic braking system, long sought by the federal National Transportation Safety Board.
They also contend that the freight train crew was fatigued by overwork and that the Burlington Northern conductor had a history of losing track of signals.
In December, an Orange County jury awarded Pamela Macek, 53, also of Riverside, about $9 million in damages for psychological and physical injuries suffered in the crash. Her case was the first to go to trial.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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