Drug firms offer 350 million to settle lawsuits
Four major drug makers proposed paying up to 350 million to settle federal lawsuits alleging they conspired with others to charge pharmacies more than managed care insurers. The move brings total settlements to over 700 million with 15 companies agreeing. Remaining firms continue to fight.
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Cinergy Reaches $80 Million Settlement Over Marble Hill Plant
Cinergy Corp will absorb an $80 million charge in the second quarter to settle a dispute with Wabash Valley Power Association over canceling the Marble Hill nuclear plant near Madison Indiana. The nine year disagreement ends with Cinergy taking on the financial liability to Rural Utilities Service and Cooperative Finance Corp and repaying over 35 years. The charge equals 32 cents per share after taxes.
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GM seeks court aid in UAW strike arbitration
GM filed in federal court seeking an order to compel expedited arbitration with the United Auto Workers over whether the two Flint plant walkouts are illegal. If ruled illegal, GM could pursue a back to work order and damages while the strike has cost GM about 1.2 billion dollars and idled 175,000 workers. Talks at the Flint plants continued with no settlement.
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