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 nationwide class action lawsuit was filed against the dealership alleging its lending practices discriminated against black and Hispanic car buyers. The lawsuit claimed dealers charged black and Hispanic customers higher interest on car loans...
A class action lawsuit was filed against the biomaterial and biosurgical device company alleging inadequate disclosures. CryoLife's donor tissue was associated with a death of a patient who received a soft tissue implant during reconstructive...
Homeowners filed a class action lawsuit against the three companies alleging defective windows. The suit claimed that homes with Tiltmaster 2000 windows suffered various damages. The three companies involved in the manufacture and sale of these...
A class action filed on behalf of retired Government of the Virgin Islands employees and their spouses who had reached the age of eligibility for Medicare, and who had coverage under the Blue Cross group policy issued to all government employees...
Shareholders tried to file a class action lawsuit against the communication company for securities fraud. Judge Berman dismissed the suit without prejudice in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. (Jul-01-05) [YAHOO...
Citizens of South Annville sought an injunction for the township's plan to borrow more than $5.5 million to pay for its sewer project. The amount exceeds 250% of the township's borrowing base. The case alleged the excessive amount was prohibited...
Over 50,000 Kmart employees suffered a combined loss of $100 million in their 401(k) plans when the retail chain store went bankrupt in 2002. They filed a class action lawsuit against their employer alleging Kmart forced workers to maintain the...
Customers from Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana filed a class action lawsuit against the mortgage loan company for allegedly charging inflated interest rates on homes sold since February 2000. The proposed settlement will award customers a $475...
Several women filed a class action lawsuit against their employer alleging discrimination by not covering contraceptives in its health care plan. The lawsuit claimed the railroad's actions violated the federal Civil Rights Act, which prohibits...
In 1998, the Association for Disabled Americans filed a class action lawsuit against the supermarket chain for allegedly violating requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Publix did not have ATMs, service counters, deli ticket...