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.
A class action lawsuit filed in a county circuit court alleges Carleton Farms landfill in Canada caused noxious odors from waste to residents in nearby Sumpter. Approximately 10 to 20 percent of the one million tons of waste received by the landfill...
A class action lawsuit alleges the Scarborough Hospital may have infected dialysis patients with Hepatitis B and C. The lawsuit claims that the hospital and its employees inadequately implemented infection control and safety measures. In particular...
A class action lawsuit claims that Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation violated California labor and business laws. The suit claims the company breached its promise to employees. It promised a reasonable wage, rest breaks and humane treatment. Instead...
Federal Judge Certifies Class of Former Law Students Suing BAR/BRI and Kaplan, and Installs Special Master McGuireWoods LLP partner Eliot Disner, the plaintiffs' lead counsel in a case against the largest provider of bar review courses, announced...
Three homeless men filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District court against the city of Gresham after they were issued 90-day exclusion notices by Gresham Police for unlawful camping. Because they were banned from parks and trails, the lawsuit...
A securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against American Tower Corp., operator of broadcast and communications towers. The company is being investigated regarding its stock option...
A class action lawsuit against Great Expectations claims the dating service deprived customers of the right to cancel their contracts. According to the Dating Service Contract Act passed by state legislature, customers are allowed 72 hours to cancel...
A class action lawsuit claims the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Transport Workers Union together misappropriated millions of dollars in health care funds. Transit workers contributed to a special fund 10 years ago that would let them...
A class action lawsuit against the Wilmington based chemical company Hercules claims the company used incorrect interest rates to calculate lump sum payments. Workers who retired after December 31, 2001 and opted to take part of their benefits in...
Brookside Health Care Center in Redlands and Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center nursing homes are alleged to operate fraudulently and are in violation of health and safety codes, according to a class action lawsuit. The suit claims that patients...