1.   The suit was settled last month, days before former Crypto engineers were to testify that they believed the machines were altered.

2.   Until the suit was settled, it could be thawed only long enough to pay off all creditors.

3.   American Family Publishers settled similar suits brought by other states, but has been unable to negotiate an agreement with Florida.

4.   Another option for Loewen is to settle the suit by Wednesday, he said.

5.   Apple Computer settled a suit on repetitive stress injuries, after a blunder by its lawyers.

6.   Arbitrators also set fees for attorneys in Mississippi and Florida, the only two states to settle anti-tobacco suits before Texas.

7.   As a boxing promoter, King has settled several suits brought by fighters who alleged he had skimmed their purses.

8.   As part of an effort to settle the suit, a lawyer with that law firm, George Heintz, wrote to Jenkins.

9.   Asked if she had considered settling the suit out of court, Harris-Lewis declined to comment.