in 1968, a large criminal trial began in germany, charging several grünenthal officials with negligent homicide and injury. after grünenthal settled with the victims in april 1970, the trial ended in december 1970 with no finding of guilt. as part of the settlement, grünenthal paid 100 million dm into a special foundation; the german government added 320 million dm. the foundation paid victims a one-time sum of 2,500–25,000 dm (depending on severity of disability) and a monthly stipend of 100–450 dm. the monthly stipends have since been raised substantially and are now paid entirely by the government (as the foundation had run out of money). grünenthal paid another €50 million into the foundation in 2008.