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.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Canon has recalled 800,000 Canon Desktop Copiers due to fire hazard. An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire. Canon has...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against several rulers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly enslaving tens of thousands of boys over the past three decades. The boys were allegedly forced to work as jockeys in...
A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against Labor Ready Inc., a manual labor temporary employment service, for illegally charging its clients a nominal fee for opting to receive their earnings in cash at the end of each...
Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory drug that has recently been reported to increase the risk of heart attack. It is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis...
A Leading lawfirm is investigating a possible class action lawsuit against Oxford Health Plans insurance for deceptive billing and unfair business practices. The main concern about Oxford's insurance policy revolves around the coverage of patients...
In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission Pier 1 Imports has voluntarily recalled 4,300 Ming TV Stands. If a consumer leans on the tv stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off...
Montgomery, Alabama - Several black workers have filed a lawsuit against US Foodservice after a federal agency found they were harassed and then punished for complaining about their treatment. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Montgomery...
Ottawa - A lawsuit has been filed against Mitel Networks Corporation and is seeking class action status against the telecom equipment maker alleging it failed to provide reasonable notice under common law and therefore its unilaterally imposed...
Anchorage - Current and former strippers have filed a lawsuit against their employers for allegedly violating the Alaska Wage and Hour Act. The dancers claim club owners are not following state laws and that they are owed back pay related to minimum...
Los Angeles - A group of Los Angeles police officers have filed a lawsuit and are seeking class action status against the city and the Los Angeles Police Department claiming they were put on a "hit list" for being part of another lawsuit alleging...