Filed class action lawsuits seeking claimants. A class action lawsuit is when there is a large group of people who file a complaint against a defendant for similar grievances. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of everyone in the class, that class being a group of people who share similar circumstances, injuries and damages. For example, if there is a food illness class action lawsuit, all plaintiffs in the class would have had the same injury (e.g., salmonella) as a result of eating the same tainted food. A lawyer may file a class action lawsuit on behalf of all injured parties who are seeking compensation from the defendant.
Former employees of the Milwaukee-based life insurance giant Northwestern Mutual Life (NML) have filed a $200 million class action lawsuit alleging their ex-employer denied them overtime and minimum pay. One plaintiff from Georgia and two others...
A lawsuit seeking class action status was filed in King County, WA, earlier this week, which alleges that 19 cities in the state are overcharging motorists who get tickets via red light cameras. The suit stems from a law passed in 2005, which the...
A class action lawsuit was filed this week in California against Square-Enix, alleging unfair business practices relateing to fees and payments for their multimedia online game Final Fantasy XI. The lawsuit alleges "[Square-Enix] engaged in...
Propane cylinder providers Blue Rhino and AmeriGas are facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the two firms reduced the amount of propane provided in tanks sold as 'full' and failed to inform customers. Specifically, the lawsuit claims...
Company: Kenexa Corporation Ticker Symbol: KNXA Class Period: May-8-07 to Nov-7-07 Date Filed: Jun-15-09 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Aug-14-09 Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania Allegations: An investor in Kenexa Corporation...
About 130 plaintiffs alleging they became ill as a result of visiting the Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Water Park will be allowed to file a class action lawsuit against the facility. So far there are 130 plaintiffs in the case, but as many as...
The US Postal Service (USPS) is facing a class action lawsuit brought by employees who allege the government agency has violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. The claim alleges that the USPS required work in excess of 8 hours per day and 40 hours...
Company: Raymond James Financial, Inc Ticker Symbol: RJF Class Period: Apr-22-08 to Apr-14-09 Date Filed: Jun-10-09 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Aug-9-09 Court: Southern District of New York Allegations: A class action lawsuit has been...
Match.com, the Dallas-based internet dating site owned by IAC/InteractiveCorp is facing a potential class action lawsuit over allegations that it misleads its customers about potential matches with people who are no longer active members. The...
Homeowners in southern Nevada who have found themselves caught up in the current foreclosure crisis have filed a class action lawsuit to prevent further foreclosures, and to get restitution for those who've already lost their homes. The lawsuit...