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.
On two separate occasions, Mattel Inc., the world's largest toymaker, has recalled more than 18 million toys worldwide, including nine million toys in the U.S. On August 14, 2007 more than 18 kinds of magnetic toys and another 436,000 made...
Pseudoephedrine, Sudafed and Children's Decongestants Reports link common decongestant ingredient Pseudoephedrine with infant deaths. Pseudoephedrine stimulates the nasal passages and relieves nasal congestion in colds and allergies. Sudafed is...
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the law firm alleging its delinquent property tax collection methods violate the Texas Tax Code. The lawsuit, Case No. B179-762, was filed in the Jefferson County District Court and claims Linebarger...
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Chicago Public School and its officials for allegedly denying students access to water and bathroom breaks. The lawsuit was filed in federal court and aims to stop school officials from enforcing a...
Brass plumbing fittings for Pex plumbing systems sold by Zurn Pex, Inc. are allegedly fail prematurely. Reports of failing fittings appear to be escalating. And that's where the concern lies—the brass fittings that join two pieces of flexible PEX...
Australia's drugs watchdog had ordered the recall of the anti-inflammatory medication Prexige after it was linked to two deaths. Technically called lumiracoxib, Prexige is produced by the Switzerland-based company Novartis AG, which said it had...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the service contractor for allegedly violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court in...
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against the federal government agency for violating terms of the Privacy Act and distributing contact information of its employees to marketing partners. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all employees...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the second largest US mortgage lender alleging racial discrimination towards clients. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court for the Northern District of California and claims...
A federal lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the nation's largest home lender for allegedly charging African American borrowers more for subprime mortgages. The lawsuit was filed in US Court in Boston and contends...