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 class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers against Procter and Gamble alleges the company deceptively promoted Pantene Pro-V hair products by falsely representing that they strengthen hair.The complaint states that Procter and Gamble falsely...
Florida motorists have filed a lawsuit and are seeking class action status against the subsidiary of Pitney Bowes for advertising inside automobile registration packets mailed to more than 2 million Florida car owners. The lawsuit claims Imagitas...
More than 80 workers from Peru, Bolivia and the Dominican Republic have joined a lawsuit seeking class action status filed in U.S. District Court against the hotel and its president and chief executive. The immigrant workers were recruited and...
A lawsuit has been filed against BP on behalf of private investors claiming senior managers breached their duty to shareholders by allowing equipment at the Prudhoe Bay oil field in Alaska to deteriorate. Senior executives allegedly failed to...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Black & Decker has recalled 160,000 Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. There have been more than 20 reports of electrical components overheating; such...
A security flaw in HSBC's online banking system has left over three million customers' accounts dangerously vulnerable to outside attack from hackers. On August 9, 2006 a research team from Cardiff University discovered the flaw and alerted HSBC...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Fullei Fresh of Miami, FL are recalling 5 ounce containers of alfalfa sprouts after evidence that they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed throughout the...
Whole Foods Market has recalled 365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Chocolate and 365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Vanilla because it may contain undeclared milk proteins. The products were distributed nationwide. After the report of a confirmed allergic...
Korica International Inc. has recalled "Dried Mushrooms" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life threatening reactions if they consume this product. The...
Maru Bakery & Wholesale of Dallas has recalled Elsa Kolo Roasted Barley because it contains undeclared peanuts. The Food and Drug Administration revealed the presence of peanuts in packages of roasted barley. People who have an allergy or severe...