Class action lawsuits that have settled or have proposed settlements. If a class action lawsuit settles, the court will hold fairness hearings to ensure the terms of the settlement are fair to all class members. There are usually two fairness hearings—the first is the "Preliminary Approval" hearing. After that hearing, a Notice of Proposed Settlement is sent out to class members. A Final Fairness Hearing follows at which class members can voice their opinions about the settlement. After that, a deadline is set for class members to submit claims. Lawyers click here to submit your settlements and verdicts to have them published for free.
In 1998, Daimler-Benz and Chrysler Corp. merged and became DaimlerChrysler. Chrysler shareholders filed a class action lawsuit claiming they were duped into approving the deal after executives from both companies portrayed it as a merger of...
Albany, NJ: A former inmate tried to file a $5.5 million class action lawsuit claiming poor living conditions at the Albany County Correctional Facility violated minimum standards of living. Former inmate Brian Brodhead represented himself and...
Itasca, IL: A class action lawsuit was filed against the insurance broker in response to the firm's controversial contingency fees. The suit was filed on behalf of current and former clients that used any one of Gallagher's brokers to purchase...
A shareholder class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lantronix securities between August 30, 2000 and...
A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of all those who bought or leased Jeep Grand Cherokees from 1999 to 2004. The 1.2 million vehicles allegedly had defective front brake discs or rotors and defective brake housings or calipers, resulting...
Glenville, NY: A class action lawsuits was filed against the upstate locomotive manufacturer for allegedly discriminating and harassing African American employees. The lawsuit claimed African American employees were threatened, harassed...
Redwood City, CA: Shareholders filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging securities fraud. The class was filed on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of Check Point...
Carlsbad, CA: Current and former Press-Enterprise distribution supervisors and managers filed a class action lawsuit against the newspaper alleging unpaid overtime and meal breaks. Circulation employees of the newspaper claimed that they were...
Toronto, ON: A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of former aboriginal residential school students alleging sexual and physical abuse. The Canadian Federal Government has agreed to a settlement that includes a common experience average...
Rock Hill, SC: Shareholders filed a class action lawsuit against the now defunct bank alleging financial loan fraud. In July 2002, Rock Hill Bank and Trust (RHB&T) had to fire its president for irregularities in the commercial loan department...