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.
In a recently released analysis, US drug reviewers revealed that patients who took a Sanofi-Aventis SA obesity pill in clinical trials were more likely to report suicidal thoughts or actions. In the trials, Zimulti produced clinically significant...
When companies hire large numbers of illegal immigrants, this can have the effect of bringing down wages for employees who are legally authorized to be employed in the country. The practice of knowingly hiring illegal immigrants is also illegal...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against Dr. Frank Lawlis and his company alleging fraud and breach of contract. Lawlis is the principal content adviser to the "Dr. Phil" show; he screens guests and treats some of them...
Employees with the Department of Behavioral Health filed a class action lawsuit against Gallup Indian Medical Center's Medical Director Gary Escudero. The lawsuit listed a number of grievances against Escudero which include allegations of racial...
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the gaming company for allegedly making calculated decisions to reap substantial profits by knowingly interfering with and substantially impairing the intended use and enjoyment associated with...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the masseur who allegedly filmed female clients while they undressed. Richard Allan "Rico" Filbin allegedly set up hidden cameras in both his home and business, Body and Soul...
Markham, ON: On May 25 2007, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory regarding Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution, and three days later, AMO Canada...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the school claiming students were exposed to toxic mold. The suit claims potentially harmful mold was found on the school campus and that students could suffer negative health...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the popular online dating service for sexual orientation bias. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and claims eHarmony refuses to offer its services to gays...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the newspaper publisher for allegedly refusing to pay minimum wage and overtime to its newspaper distributors. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Manhattan (then removed...