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.
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the modular home builder alleging homes built outside Kentucky do not meet state building codes. The suit was filed in Federal Court in Lexington on behalf of hundreds of owners...
When it comes to purchasing products with the label "Made in China", Caveat Emptor--let the buyer beware. Generally, consumers equate these three words with cheap and shoddy products. Now, "Made In China" also spells "Danger". The list of...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the car makers for allegedly failing to correct problems with the front passenger air bag system in thousands of 2007 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The lawsuit was filed in Broward County...
The CPSC(Consumer Product Safety Commission), in cooperation with Fisher-Price Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 967,000 Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys. Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status alleging odors from the plant are a nuisance and that the company has been negligent. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Carthage, MO residents and seeks to have the plant deal with odor...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status claiming the chemical manufacturer entered into a sales deal that was too low and was not in the best interests of shareholders. The Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 51 pension fund claims...
A liquefied gas facility has exploded near downtown Dallas, TX. Everyone within a half-mile radius has been evacuated by authorities and Interstates 30 and 35 have temporarily been shut down. Explosions at Southwest Industrial Gases Inc. continued...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the retail chain for allegedly violating Texas laws by setting hours for optometrists who lease space from the company. The lawsuit was filed in Federal Court in the Southern...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the school system for allegedly betraying its members by accepting millions of dollars in kickbacks for promoting high fee retirement plans. The lawsuit was filed in US District...
Castleberry's Food Company, an establishment owned by Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has voluntarily recalled approximately 721,389 pounds of canned meat products that may contain Clostridium botulinum as a result of an equipment malfunction. The canned...