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.
A class action was filed on behalf of consumers who leased or purchased a new or used vehicle from one of 397 dealerships over the last eight years. The lawsuit alleged the dealerships charged excessive registration and title fees, overcharged...
Shareholders tried to file a class action lawsuit against the semiconductor EDA software company for alleged securities fraud. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has dismissed the case. (Sep-14-05) [EETIMES NEWS]...
Shareholders filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against the leading provider of advanced second generation wireless value added services in China. The class represented all those who purchased shares during the 2004 initial public...
A class action lawsuit was filed against the foodservice supply store on behalf of 13,000 current and former employees. The class claimed that for a period of six years, Smart & Final failed to properly calculate overtime pay and failed to pay...
Over 500,000 TriWest beneficiaries tried to file a punative class action lawsuit against the company after computer equipment was stolen from a company facility in December of 2002. The United States District Court for the District of Arizona...
A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of homeowners against Florida's leading title insurance company for allegedly charging excessive title insurance rates for refinancing homes. Attorney's Title Insurance Fund allegedly failed to inform...
Shareholder owning stock before March 26, 1998 filed a class action lawsuit against the company after it merged with Gulf South Medical Supply Inc. for $685 million. Shareholders claimed PSS overstated the earnings of Gulf South. A proposed...
Approximately 162,000 Isuzu SUVs were recalled due to defective brake systems. Consumers tried to file a class action lawsuit against the automotive company. The class represented all people in the United States who leased or purchased a 1998 or...
Investors tried to file a class action against the electronic company alleging executives misrepresented Lexar's business. The securities fraud class action has been dismissed in California court. (Sep-06-05) [SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS JOURNAL]...
After the company pulled out from a well drilling project off Nova Scotia, Canadian shareholders filed a class action lawsuit alleging securities fraud. The securities suit claimed Canadian Superior issued false and misleading statements after...