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.
Two class action lawsuits have been filed against Atlanta-based Beazer Homes USA Inc. by both North Carolina residents and Beazer stock purchasers. The giant home building company has been accused of (1) not disclosing facts about its lending...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the computer company for allegedly misleading consumers about Windows Vista. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Seattle and alleges people bought "Vista Capable" machines...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the roadside assistance operator after deciding to switch its analog systems to digital. The lawsuit was filed in Bucks County Court and claims 10% of vehicles with the old OnStar...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the electronics retailer alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court after 3,400 Circuit City employees were...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against Beazer, accusing the home builder and its mortgage company of selling mortgages to unqualified buyers. The lawsuit claims Beazer Mortgage advised or encouraged prospective buyers...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the national retirement care operator for allegedly charging for services it has no intention of providing. The lawsuit was filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court and names all 50...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the lottery corporation on behalf of all persons who purchased lottery tickets since 1975, but never won. Because there is no way for people to know if they lost winnings due to a...
The US Food and Drug Administration warned that the use of Zyvox to treat patients with catheter-related bloodstream infection may be linked to an increased risk for mortality. Pfizer's Zyvox or linezolid was linked with an increased risk for...
GOT A CREDIT CARD RECEIPT WITH MORE THAN FIVE CARD NUMBERS ON IT? Any credit card receipt with five or more card numbers (or the expiration date) on it may be worth $100 or more! In 2003, the US Congress passed a federal statute that...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against the Canadian Government for allegedly clawing back disability income from those who suffered injuries while in the army. Under the military's insurance plan, which everyone in...