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New York City

December 10, 2012

Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Nafissatou Diallo Settle Sexual Assault Suit

The two sides signed an agreement for an unspecified amount, a Bronx judge announced Monday.

New York City

December 10, 2012

Former Dorm Landlord Accused of Siphoning Funds Settles for $5.5M

Educational Housing Servies houses students at Baruch and Pace, among other schools.

Civic Center

May 03, 2012

CityTime Scandal Settlement Will Help Plug Budget Hole, Mayor Says

The city will use nearly $500 million in settlement cash to help pay for services.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 23, 2012

Greenpoint Locals Debate Use of $19M in Settlement Funds for Neighborhood

Ideas included a "Greenpoint High Line" and a solar-powered streetcar.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 05, 2012

Dad Falsely Accused of LES Burglary Spree Settles With City

Irving Walker, 42, settled with the city after police falsely accused him of an LES burglary spree.

Manhattan

September 23, 2011

City Paid Out Nearly $600 Million in Lawsuits Last Year

The city paid over a half billion dollars in lawsuits, according to the New York City Law Department.

Manhattan

June 14, 2011

State Reaches $5 Million Settlement with Lenny's for Labor Violations

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Lenny's will pay $5 million in back wages as part of the labor settlement.

Midtown

March 10, 2011

Naked Cowboy Loses Legal Duel with Naked Cowgirl, Report Says

Naked Cowboy Robert Burck reportedly struck a secret agreement to settle a lawsuit with the Naked Cowgirl Sandy Kane.

Upper West Side

January 13, 2011

Metropolitan Opera House Settles Disability Lawsuit

The Opera House at Lincoln Center has agreed to make changes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Manhattan

December 17, 2010

Bernie Madoff's Victims to Get $7.2 Billion

Jeffry Picower ran a foundation connected with Madoff and was accused by investors of profiting from his scheme.

Downtown

November 20, 2010

9/11 Responders Agree to Settlement with City

At least 95 percent of WTC responders involved in a lawsuit against the city have agreed to a settlement.

Downtown

November 18, 2010

Steven Rattner Sued by Attorney General in Pension Fund Scandal

The former Obama car czar agreed to pay $6.2 million to the S.E.C. Thurs., only to be sued two more times later in the day.

Manhattan

October 11, 2010

Cabbie Accused of Racial Profiling Agrees to $2K Settlement

Daniel Shaneyfelt said a hack refused to take him after his boyfriend, an African American cancer patient, entered the taxi.

Manhattan

October 05, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg Gives Emotional Plea Urging 9/11 Responders to Accept Settlement

The offer will expire unless 95 percent of plaintiffs accept the deal by Nov. 8.