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.
Los Angeles - A class action lawsuit was filed regarding the oil spill that damaged 10,000 homes in New Orleans. Approximately one million gallons of oil spilled out of holding tanks after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. The class action...
Kansas City - In 2002, a class action lawsuit was filed against the chain store in the US District Court in Kansas for allegedly underpaying employees. The case claimed that the company, which paid workers a set weekly salary even if they did...
Chicago - A class action lawsuit was filed against the Illinois county on behalf of former inmates alleging illegal strip searches. Jailers allegedly violated the rights of thousands of inmates arrested for minor offenses by strip searching them...
Ferriday - In 1999 a class action lawsuit was filed against the city and the firm that built the local water treatment plant. After the plant broke down, the city ordered a 124 day boil water rule. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all those...
Madison County - A class action lawsuit was filed against Alliance Mortgage for allegedly charging borrowers excessive fees for faxes. At the closing of one woman's home loan, the lender improperly charged $60 for two facsimile transmissions...
Durham - Nine school students tried to file a class action lawsuit against Durham County Public School alleging administrators unfairly suspended black students and labeled them gang members. The lawsuit claimed the school engaged in systematic...
Redwood - A federal securities fraud class action was filed against iPass Inc., the global provider of services that unify the management of remote and mobile connectivity and devices. The case was filed in the US District Court in San Francisco...
New York - In April 2005, the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship was hit by a rogue wave while sailing back to New York from the Caribbean. A group of passengers aboard the ship tried to file a class action lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Lines...
Orange County - A class action lawsuit was filed against the healthcare staffing services provider on behalf of Cross Country's field employees alleging wage and hour violations. The Superior Court in Orange County has awarded eligible nurses a...
Frankfurt - A class action lawsuit was filed against the airline for allegedly conspiring to fix prices of air cargo by coordinating surcharges for the increased costs of fuel, security and insurance related to the war in Iraq. Lufthansa was...