Pa., N.J. Federal Courts Greenlight Class Actions Over Gift Card Fees Nov 19, 2009
N.J. Federal Courts Greenlight Class Actions Over Gift Card Fees ... N.J. Federal Courts Greenlight Class Actions Over Gift Card Fees ... N.J. Federal Courts Greenlight Class Actions Over Gift Card Fees. (Law.com)
Lawsuit filed for Danvers explosion victims Nov 19, 2009
A class action lawsuit was filed Monday in Salem Superior Court against Ashland Inc., d.b.a. Ashland Chemical, of Covington, Ky ... Jan Schlichtmann, who has been representing the Danversport Trust since soon after the explosion, explained that a class action suit is filed for simplicity, with only a couple of representatives of the class listed. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Latin TV Comes to YouTube Nov 18, 2009
(GOOG) and the Authors Guild finally unveiled their second attempt at setting up a settlement to the class action stemming from Google's Book Search project to digitally archive all human knowledge. And wouldn't you know it. (Slate)
Jupiter ups the green to $1,000 on lawn violations Nov 18, 2009
Maybe the citizens could file a class action and force the town to send town employees to cut grass for the elderly and disabled who are unable to afford lawncare services. Mike Another sign that many in government are oblivious to the intense financial woes of their own constituents. (The Palm Beach Post)
Internet Scam or Post-Sale Bargain? Nov 18, 2009
The tactics have led to thousands of angry complaints from customers, scathing critiques by consumer advocates, and class action litigation. Now, the has become the target of an investigation by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. (ABC News)
Zoo reaches funding accord with state Nov 17, 2009
chemical firm is sued in blast damage Lawyers for a group of Danvers residents whose homes, boats, and other property were damaged or destroyed in a chemical explosion at an ink-and-paint factory almost three years ago filed a class action lawsuit in Salem Superior Court yesterday against a Kentucky-based company. The complaint contends that Ashland Inc., which has a local distribution center in Tewksbury, is liable for the blast, which caused more than $30 million in damage. (Boston Globe)
Jos. A. Bank faces suit by Sacramentan Nov 17, 2009
Sacramento employee files class action discrimination suit against Jos ... Sacramento employee files class action discrimination suit against Jos ... A Sacramento attorney has filed a class action against one of the nation s leading retailers of upscale men s clothing, alleging racial discrimination against thousands of black employees in more than 140 stores throughout the western United States. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Pembroke Pines sued over red light cameras Nov 17, 2009
PEMBROKE PINES Roughly two dozen drivers have joined a class action suit against Pembroke Pines over red light cameras ... But drivers in the class action suit filed at the end of September say such cameras violate their due process and equal protection rights. (The Palm Beach Post)
Google Rewrites Controversial Books Deal Amid Antitrust Concerns Nov 17, 2009
were aimed at addressing concerns that Google had grabbed unfair control of orphan works -- books whose rights holders can't be found -- by including them in a class action settlement with authors and publishers over its book scanning project ... "This is a legislative matter -- you shouldn't use a class action for that." ... Paul Aiken, executive director of The Authors Guild, one of the parties to the settlement, said that a class action and not Congress was the best way to clear up the... (Law.com)
Bronstein Gerwitz & Grossman LLC Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations at Northwest Pipe Company Nov 17, 2009
In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate work, private securities offerings, and securities arbitration. Contact. (Primezone Releases)
Mediating In Cyberspace Nov 17, 2009
"Upchurch's background includes stints in the Florida Attorney General's office, serving as an assistant city attorney in Tallahassee and as deputy city attorney in Ormond Beach."I defended a lot of class action lawsuits against the state, including (the state Department of) Children and Families," said the 1993 Stetson Law School graduate, who added certified circuit civil mediator to her Florida Bar status in 1996.The Pittsburgh native arrived in Florida as a baby. She grew up in Clearwater... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
With Tate out, several other Patriots may receive big chance Nov 16, 2009
Class action There are plenty of contributors from the class of running backs drafted in 2006. The stellar class includes Reggie Bush, Patriot Laurence Maroney, DeAngelo Williams, Joseph Addai, LenDale White, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Leon Washington among others. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
A different healthcare reform needed (9) Nov 15, 2009
They include: tort reform, managed care (insurance company) profit motive, pharmaceutical company profit motive (prescription drug pricing), and amassing of war chests against future litigation (class action lawsuits). These topics are not even addressed in the legislation. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. Filed a Class Action Lawsuit Against The Boeing Company -- BA Nov 15, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. commenced a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 09cv 7143, on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of The Boeing Company, Inc. ("Boeing" or the "Company") (NYSE: - ) between May 4, 2009 and June 22, 2009, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... The plaintiff is represented by Law Offices... (Primezone Releases)
LandSafe at center of appraisal suit Nov 14, 2009
Class action suit filed against KB Home, Countrywide and LandSafe Appraisal - Dallas Business Journal ... Class action suit filed against KB Home, Countrywide and LandSafe Appraisal. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Changing the rules Nov 13, 2009
Several of the nation s largest banks are the seeking class action status that were filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. South Florida Business Journal Web Editor Susan R. Miller contributed to this report. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Agencies pulled into ASIC net Nov 13, 2009
IMF is considering targeting rating agencies through a possible class action on behalf of dozens of local councils and charities that have lost millions through AAA-rated products. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lawyers circle Facebook, offer companies Nov 13, 2009
for free extra services. Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Review: Reports on Pfizer drug studies misleading Nov 13, 2009
The lawyers, who are seeking class action status for the cases, claim Pfizer concealed evidence the epilepsy drug Neurontin didn't work for those unapproved uses, including nerve pain, migraines and bipolar disorder. One of the report's authors is an expert witness for the plaintiffs; another has received fees from the lawyers. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Domain Name Auction Company Sued Over Sham Bids Nov 13, 2009
The class action, Cueto v. SnapNames ... Although class action claims can be difficult to sustain, Cueto's case is strengthened by the fact that SnapNames. (Law.com)
New Fed overdraft rule doesnt go far enough Nov 13, 2009
We think this is totally wrong, against the law and completely takes advantage of consumers, says Miami attorney Jeremy Alters, who has filed class action lawsuits against numerous banks. 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
9th Circuit: Judges Can Appoint Lead Plaintiffs, but Not Lead Counsel, in Securities Class Actions Nov 12, 2009
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act gives federal district court judges the unequivocal power to appoint lead plaintiffs in securities class actions ... In , a three-judge appellate panel vacated San Francisco federal District Court Judge James Ware's appointment of as co-lead counsel in the consolidated securities class action against Nvidia. (Law.com)
Pfizer drug studies fudged, report says Nov 12, 2009
The lawyers, who are seeking class action status for the cases, claim Pfizer concealed evidence the epilepsy drug Neurontin didnt work for those unapproved uses, including nerve pain, migraines and bipolar disorder. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Nov 12, 2009
He currently represents AT&T customers in a class action against AT&T for its participation in the NSA's domestic spying program, and recently won a case against Apple defending online journalists from subpoenas that demanded their confidential sources. Average Internet users probably don't even realize that AOL, Google, etc. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Belo Settles Shareholder Lawsuit Over Circulation Nov 12, 2009
The court denied the plaintiffs' request to classify the lawsuit as a class action. In August, an appeals court affirmed the lower court's denial of class certification. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Nov 11, 2009
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Adams Golf Announces Results for Third Quarter 2009 Nov 11, 2009
The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 includes a $5 million, one time, charge to settlement expense resulting from the accrual of the settlement of the class action lawsuit ... The statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our ability to continue manufacturing products that are commercially acceptable to consumers, the global economic recession, our ability to formally settle the class action lawsuit (including the conditions thereto), and statements... (Primezone Releases)
Health Plans Drop RICO Suit Over Pfizer's Lipitor Drug Nov 10, 2009
(Here's by Russell Jackson at the Consumer Class Action and Mass Torts blog ... Grant & Eisenhofer, known mostly for its work in securities class actions, took the lead on the case for the plaintiffs. (Law.com)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Nov 10, 2009
Plaintiffs in the class action, led by New York State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi, declined to comment on the Andersen deal on Monday, citing a demand from the federal judge overseeing the case, Denise L. Cote, that they not discuss the agreement before a preliminary approval hearing Tuesday morning. "On Friday, Judge Cote ordered both parties in the WorldCom litigation not to comment publicly on the proceedings until after a hearing Tuesday morning April 26, since such comments could influence... (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
$50 Million Settlement Reached in MetLife Suit Nov 10, 2009
MetLife agreed last week to pay $50 million to settle a class action claim that it had defrauded 8 ... The settlement also resolves a state-court class action pending in Manhattan ... The two class actions in New York are the last of nine lawsuits filed against MetLife charging that the conversion was tainted with fraud. (Law.com)
County works to fix wage violations Nov 10, 2009
The official, who would only speak anonymously because of fear of reprisal, said the county could be looking at a potentially expensive class action law suit for its failure to comply with the law. Platte Conty Clerk Diane Pinger, whose office processes the payroll, refused to speak about the October meeting or a committee meeting held Nov. 3. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Home Court Showdown at the Supreme Court Nov 10, 2009
What the Supreme Court decides, in effect, will determine the battlefields on which class action and other litigation involving multistate corporations will be fought ... The federal Class Action Fairness Act, which made clear Congress' intent that qualifying national class actions should be tried in federal courts, "really brought the pot to a boil" on this question. (Law.com)
ADELE FERGUSON Nov 9, 2009
BATTERED grower investors in the collapsed Timbercorp yesterday lobbed a class action against the company, its responsible entity and three directors in a move that will overtake a separate action by. Adele Ferguson12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Investor Notice: Rosen Law Firm Reminds Investors That Only Two Days Remain Before Deadline for UCBH Investors to Seek to be Lead Plaintiff in Securities Class Action to Recover Stock Losses Nov 9, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors in UCBH Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) of the November 10, 2009 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the securities class action brought on behalf of persons who purchased UCBH common stock during the period April 24, 2008 through September 8, 2009 (the "Class Period"). On November 6, 2009, California regulators closed down UCBH because of inadequate capital and its banking operations were acquired by East West Bancorp Inc. The... (Primezone Releases)
Toyota Sued by U.S. Consumers Over 2,000 Complaints of Sudden Acceleration Nov 8, 2009
Los Angeles residents Seong Bae Choi and Chris Chan Park, who claim they experienced multiple instances of unintended acceleration, filed the suit as a class action on Nov. 5, seeking to represent all U.S. owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota last month said it would recall as many as 3. (Bloomberg -- US)
Centro bid to contain class action Nov 7, 2009
EMBATTLED Centro Properties has set up an independent special matters committee, led by director Rob Wylie, to quarantine the continuing class actions and proceedings commenced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for the rest of the business. It will allow the rest of the board and executive management to work on the retail landlord's day-to-day operations, as it moves to pay back its $6 billion-plus debt obligations and restore investors' confidence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fight over the crumbs Nov 7, 2009
The uncertainty of any return to unsecured creditors is one reason the administrator has yet to address the $1billion-plus claim that IMF is trying to lodge on behalf of investors using the Sons of Gwalia ruling rather than launching a shareholder class action. The judgment allowed shareholders who could prove they had been misled by Sons of Gwalia to rank alongside unsecured creditors in the liquidation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of STEC, Inc. for Potential Violations of Federal Securities Laws Nov 7, 2009
The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. is New York, New York-based law firm that dedicates its practice to vigorous representation of shareholders and investors in litigation nationwide, with a particular emphasis on sophisticated class action litigation in the securities, and antitrust areas as well as corporate derivative suits. More information about the firm is available through its website, , and upon request from the firm. (Primezone Releases)
The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Limited Brands, Inc. Nov 7, 2009
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State Street adds $250m to legal reserve fund Nov 7, 2009
Yesterday, State Street said it recently entered into a settlement of the class action suit. A proposed settlement of $89. (Boston Globe)
Court Revives Cell Phone Radiation Cases Nov 6, 2009
He also noted that by leaving the consumer protection claims intact, the ruling could leave wireless companies open to a future class action in D.C. Superior Court. The District's consumer protection statute does not require plaintiffs to prove fraud, he noted, and guarantees statutory damages of at least $1,500 per violation (A plaintiff can also try to prove actual damages. (Law.com)
Nucor to pay $1.2M in racial bias case Nov 6, 2009
The case is related to a South Carolina federal suit that the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently said will be tried as a class action ... Last month, Nucor filed a new challenge to trying the case as a class action. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Are Jeb Bush and ACLU talking about same schools? Nov 6, 2009
Poor graduation rates in Palm Beach County, Florida, demonstrate a failure by state officials to ensure that all students receive a high quality education as mandated by the Florida Constitution, according to a class action lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Florida. At least a third and possibly as many as half of Palm Beach Countys students do not graduate on time with a regular diploma, well below both state and national averages. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Verizon Defeats Billion-Dollar ERISA Class Action Over Lawyer's Typo Nov 5, 2009
67 billion ERISA class action than a former Bell Atlantic in-house lawyer named Barry Peters ... Even when Bell Atlantic pension plan participants filed their ERISA class action against Verizon in 2005, they didn't cite it. (Law.com)
Judge rules against state on Hawaiian home lands Nov 5, 2009
The decision yesterday came in a class action lawsuit filed in 1999 on behalf of about 2,700 native Hawaiians who claimed they were not promptly awarded homesteads between 1959 and 1988 ... The decision yesterday came in a class action lawsuit filed in 1999 on behalf of about 2,700 native Hawaiians who claimed they were not promptly awarded homesteads between 1959 and 1988. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Investors Who Purchased American Depositary Shares of The9 Limited, Announces Class Action Lawsuit and Seeks to Recover Losses Nov 5, 2009
Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Investors Who Purchased American Depositary Shares of The9 Limited, Announces Class Action Lawsuit and Seeks to Recover Losses - Yahoo ... Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Investors Who Purchased American Depositary Shares of The9 Limited, Announces Class Action Lawsuit and Seeks to Recover Losses ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Notice is hereby given that Glancy Binkow erg LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former Merge execs settle SEC fraud charges Nov 5, 2009
In addition to the SEC inquiry, Merge was targeted in shareholder lawsuits seeking class action status claiming securities law violations. Those lawsuits were resolved in 2008. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Judge finds state breached home lands obligations to Hawaiians Nov 5, 2009
The 2,700 Native Hawaiians represented in the class action are those who went before a state-appointed review panel created in 1991 to resolve the claims for the period between Aug. 21, 1959, and June 30, 1988. That panel ran out of money before nearly all the claims were dealt with. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Class-action suit targets WaMu securities Nov 4, 2009
The 59-page suit, which was filed in federal court in Seattle, is intended to be a class action. It alleges that Washington Mutual Acceptance Corporation and , both involved in creating the securities, violated the federal Securities Act and Washington state law by providing misleading information about the securities in question. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Woburn lawyer honored for work with poor Nov 4, 2009
Among her pro bono clients are the Wrentham Association, 850 mentally retarded persons and their guardians whom she represents in a federal class action case, Ricci v. Okin. She has represented Rosie s Place for 15 years in a variety of matters. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Diligence Pays Off for Plaintiffs Attorneys in Wal-Mart Wage-and-Hour Case Nov 4, 2009
When attorney Robert Bonsignore filed his first class action against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in 2004, wage-and-hour claims weren't all the rage like they are now, and few attorneys wanted in on the action. This week, a federal judge granted final approval to a settlement under which Wal-Mart will pay between $65 million and $85 million to resolve 39 consolidated wage-and-hour class actions involving more than 3 million Wal-Mart employees -- the largest wage-and-hour class on record. (Law.com)
Timminco Provides Update on Class Action Lawsuits Nov 4, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Timminco Limited ("Timminco") (TSX: - ) announced that the second proposed class action commenced in the Ontario Superior Court on June 11, 2009 by Robert Gowan against Timminco and others has been stayed, or stopped, by order of the court. The court has also ordered that no other actions may be commenced in respect of Timminco securities purchased during the class period proposed in the first proposed class action commenced on May 14, 2009 against... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Delaware Chancellor Clarifies Standards in Lead Counsel Selection Process Nov 3, 2009
Halloween put Chancellor William Chandler III of Delaware Chancery Court in a playful mood in an denying a motion to reconsider his choice of lead counsel in a shareholder class action challenging the merger of Dress Barn and Tween Brands ... In a ruling that provides a helpful summary of the criteria for lead counsel in Delaware class actions, Chandler analyzed Rigrodsky & Long's four arguments for why he shouldn't have chosen as lead counsel, and methodically dismissed all of them. (Law.com)
Nevada Judge Approves Wal-Mart Wages Settlement Nov 3, 2009
Nevada District Court Judge Philip M. Pro in Las Vegas issued final approval of the settlement, which covered 39 class action lawsuits across multiple states against the world's largest retailer. Last December, the Bentonville, Ark. (ABC News -- Wire)
Jake Teppers report for ABC News: Nov 3, 2009
The case is a class action suit brought by four Brooklynites alleging that the Bush administration engaged in wholesale dragnet surveillance of ordinary Americans in which they were unjustly caught because they regularly made phone calls and sent emails to individuals outside the U.S., specifically in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Norway. Obama administration officials argued that even addressing or attempting to refute the plaintiffs claim would require the... (Harper's Magazine)
Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Nov 3, 2009
Corporate expenses include certain corporate management, board of directors' and other public company expenses, as well as legal expenses related to the BSE class action lawsuits ... Professional fees related to the BSE class action lawsuits were also lower this year following completion of a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs ... BSE Class Action Lawsuits. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kentucky Attorney Serenades President Obama Through Musical Ad Campaign Nov 3, 2009
Founded in 1993, the Eric C. Conn Law Complex provides top-notch legal representation regarding Social Security Disability/SSI, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury and Class Action Drug Lawsuit claims. Conn's ad campaigns have earned a reputation for being creative and in your face. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Argentina to Win Over Griesa, Gain Access to Overseas Markets, Kiguel Says Nov 2, 2009
Argentina faces lawsuits from the holders of "$3 billion to $4 billion of defaulted debt, Finance Secretary , 37, said Oct. 28 when asked by lawmakers. Creditors have filed about 135 individual and 18 class action lawsuits in the U.S., 550 cases in Germany and 13 in Italy, Argentina said in the SEC filing on Oct. 27. Darts EM Ltd. investment fund and New York-based hedge- fund firm Elliott Management Corp.s NML Capital are among the plaintiffs. John Missing, a legal representative for... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Court win for condo buyers Nov 2, 2009
Jared Beck, of the law firm in Miami, has a similar case seeking class action status against the in Miami federal court. Time has passed for them to return the money. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Sheriff looking into 'disturbance' at tax service office Nov 2, 2009
"Deputies responded to a disturbance at Gilmore Tax Service in regard to individuals complaining they had given money to the business owner in an attempt to retrieve money from a class action lawsuit," Sheriff's Office spokesperson Keisa Peterson said. Individuals claimed they were told they could file forms for a $25 fee at Gilmore Tax Service and receive $50,000 from the Pigford, or black farmers', class action lawsuit, according to a Sheriff's Office incident report ... Hope Derrick of... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
South Haven Schools will not take Michigan police to court (3) Nov 2, 2009
If the budget problem had not been resolved, the Thrun law firm planned to launch a class action lawsuit against the state police to force them to do the inspections as required by state law. The South Haven Schools district was among the many potential districts that planned to join that suit if needed. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
UPW members' suit claims layoffs violate rights Nov 1, 2009
Khim said he also will be asking Sakamoto to certify his complaint as a class action so it would include other state workers and offices that are targeted for layoffs or reduction in service. This would include most of the state's film office, the Community Based Economic Development Program, Enterprise Zone/Partnership Program, as well as staff at Kulani, according to the lawsuit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nine years and Hispanic farmers still waiting for discrimination suit ruling Nov 1, 2009
They are among Hispanic farmers bringing a class action suit against USDA over its lending practices. So they continue to wait. (Fresno Bee)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Nov 1, 2009
He currently represents AT&T customers in a class action against AT&T for its participation in the NSA's domestic spying program, and recently won a case against Apple defending online journalists from subpoenas that demanded their confidential sources. Average Internet users probably don't even realize that AOL, Google, etc. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Possible class action suit in DePue? Oct 31, 2009
Possible class action suit in DePue ... DEPUE ; A legal team from Chicago and Texas is probing lawns and homes in DePue in an environmental investigation a source says could erupt into a class action lawsuit against former and present owners of DePue;s New Jersey Zinc Superfund site ... One potential outcome is the filing of a class action suit against (former plant operators) Exxon-Mobil, Viacom, and Horsehead Industries,; Wetzel said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
