Scrushy Ordered to Pay $2.9 Billion
A judge has ordered former HealthSouth C.E.O. Richard Scrushy to pay almost $2.9 billion for his role in the massive account fraud which nearly sunk the company. Shareholders sued Scrushy in civil court alleging he faked profits which triggered bonuses for him. Scrushy testified he knew nothing of the fraud and other executives in the company were responsible. Plaintiff lawyer John Haley led the legal team seeking damages from Scrushy. He spoke with WBHM’s Bradley George.
John Knapp is a professor of ethics and leadership at Samford University’s Brock School of Business. He tells WBHM’s Andrew Yeager this ruling is something of a vindication for prosecutors who failed to convict Scrushy on criminal charges four years ago.
Despite the ruling against Scrushy, the legal battles are not over. A lawyer for Scrushy says his client plans to appeal the case to the Alabama Supreme Court.
~ Bradley George and Andrew Yeager, June 18, 2009.
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Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike
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States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence
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Various state rules regarding when election officials can process and count mail ballots means it will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from these ballots are fully known.
When do polls close in every state? Here’s a timeline
The Associated Press can't call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here's a breakdown of when that will happen.
How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?
Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.
