Consumer complaints under attorney investigation; no lawsuits filed yet. When certain consumer complaints affect a larger number of individuals, an attorney may begin a class action investigation. The number of people affected in order to begin an investigation can and will vary depending on the nature of the product in question and the complaint involved. For example, a serious auto defect can lead to a loss of many lives and prompt a class action investigation based on a small number of complaints; a mislabeled food product might be recalled but not result in actual injury to anyone and, therefore, not prompt a class action investigation. If an attorney determines there is cause for legal action, a class action investigation can lead to a class action lawsuit being filed.
There is currently an investigation against Washington Mutual (WaMu) and First American Corporation in connection with home mortgages made by WaMu. The investigation concerns allegations that First American allowed WaMu to control appraisal values...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the developer for allegedly failing to pay landowners lease bonuses. The suit claims developer Leonard Briscoe Sr. and his company, Glencrest Resources, promised landowners $3,000...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against a police officer for allegedly failing to follow procedures for DUI arrests. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Chicago, IL and claims officer John Haleas wrote false...
Just in time for the holiday season, shoppers are often tempted to get more credit by adding another credit card to their wallet. Consumers are lured with the promise of low or even deferred interest. But buyer beware when it comes to Best Buy...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the online social network alleging its text messaging service subjects customers to unwanted and explicit messages on mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed in San Jose Federal...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the company alleging pipelines leaked into the ground and contaminated land with benzene and xylene. The lawsuit was filed in Roane Circuit Court on behalf of residents and...
In October 2007, a lawsuit was filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas and is seeking class action status against the electronics retailer Best Buy Co. of Richfield, MN for allegedly failing to pay employees for time spent on security...
A lawsuit was filed and is seeking class action status against the Roman Catholic church and headquarters for allegedly covering up a priest abuse scandal in the United States. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Western District...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action certification against the leading provider of high quality private label organic milk and butter alleging its products are not organic. The lawsuit was filed in St. Louis and claims Aurora...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the upscale topless club owner for allegedly taking employees' tips and failing to pay proper wages. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Manhattan against Scores Holding...