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 on behalf of Aberdeen homeowners whose property values have decreased. The lawsuit was filed against Northern Beef Packers, H&S Land and Livestock, and Hub City Livestock who plan to...
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the travel protection company for routinely misleading customers. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Southern California and claims Trip Assured charged a fee to protect travelers against losing...
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Mattel has voluntarily recalled 2.4 million Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets due to injury hazards. Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out...
A shareholder lawsuit has been commenced against certain members of the board of directors and certain executive officers of Chordiant Software, Inc. The lawsuit claims Chordiant Software manipulated stock option grant prices at artificially low...
Several companies filed a lawsuit and are seeking class action status alleging the Venezuelan owned refiner helped OPEC fix energy prices in the United States. The suit claims Citgo provided unlawful assistance to OPEC, and has implemented...
Los Angeles consumer attorney Ray E. Gallo is investigating consumer complaints and a possible class action against the dating service It's Just Lunch. Consumers' complaints so far include inflating and misrepresenting the number of...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status following the radio station operator's agreement to be acquired. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court for the 166th Judicial District in Bexar County, TX and claims Clear Channel...
A lawsuit has been filed claiming the Los Angeles Fire Department allows gender discrimination, creates a hostile work environment and retaliates against firefighters who speak out. One female firefighter claims she was prematurely taken out of her...
A case is being investigated against the company as well as current and former Company executive officers and directors for potential violations related to the backdating of stock options. A preliminary report revealed options granted from 1997 to...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status on behalf of current and former female managers alleging gender discrimination. The lawsuit claims women are denied equal opportunities for promotion to the positions of assistant warehouse...