Cases

Air Communications & Satellite v. Echostar Satellite Corp

Telecommunications

26,000

$60.0 Million

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit alleging that EchoStar/DISH breached its agreements regarding the terms of compensation for retailers who sold and installed satellite dishes for the Defendant.

American Cable TV Investors 5 LTD (ACT5) v. IR-TCI Partners V

Securities / ERISA

12,000

$5.0 Million

Plaintiffs claim that in a self-dealing transaction, Defendants caused Plaintiff (ACT 5) to sell its final asset, a cable television system located in Riverside, CA, at a price that was significantly below market value, and was thus unfair to ACT 5 and its Limited Partners, who were the ultimate recipients of the sales proceeds.

Antolovich v. Brown Group

Environmental

1,200

$0.9 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that industrial chemicals were released into the soil and growndwater at the former Redfield Rifle Scopes manufacturing facility in the Denver, Colorado area.

Atkins v. PC Mall Inc.

Employment

1,051

$1.5 Million

The lawsuit alleges that PC MALL violated the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code for failure to pay overtime, for failure to pay wages on time, failure to provide itemized wage statements and failure to provide meal and rest breaks.

Barnwell v. Corrections Corp of America (Detention Officers)

Employment

1,900

$0.3 Million

Defendants allegedly violated FLSA by allowing employees to perform work activities without compensation. The settlement was modified to allow additional individuals employed by the Defendant in the position of Detention Officer. Participants were paid the same "per week" benefit as the original class members.

Barnwell v. Corrections Corporation Of America

Employment

29,000

$7.0 Million

The Plaintiffs alleged that Correction Corp of America permitted corrections officers and other non-exempt employees to perform work activities without compensating them for all such hours worked as required by the FLSA.

Batchelder v. Kerr-McGee Corporation

Environmental

10,000

$1.5 Million

Kerr-McGee owned and operated a wood treatment plant in Columbus, Mississippi, that treated railroad ties. The plant allegedly released harmful chemicals, contaminating the air and water in the surrounding community. Benefits include cash payment and medical monitoring.

Bell v. Citizens Financial Group Inc.

Employment

2,700

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving Assistant Branch Managers.

Belscher v. Kemper

Insurance

600

$0.1 Million

The class was comprised of policyholders whose vehicle had been in an accident. Plaintiffs alleged that their insurance benefits did not properly account for the lost value of their vehicles.

Boyd v. AT&T Wireless Services

Telecommunications

300,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that the Defendant should not have charged sales tax on certain fees related to upgrades on equipment to individuals in California.

Braun v. Daly & Daly Enterprises

Employment

300

$0.2 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that each of the defendant's restaurants violated the law by requiring “front of the house” service employees (like servers) to share their tips with managers and “back of the house” employees (like kitchen staff).

Braun v. Superior Industries International Inc.

Employment

850

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving non-exempt plant workers.

Brent v. Midland Credit Management Inc.

Consumer

1,400,000

$5.2 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Defendants violated the Fair Debt collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) as well as state common law and consumer statues, by filing lawsuits against Plaintiffs with an affidavit that allegedly contained false information.

Brummit v. GlobalTec (4x Made Easy)

Consumer

12,000

$5.0 Million

The Plaintiffs allege that the investing software does not assist users in making informed, intelligent decisions regarding purchases in the foreign currency exchange market.

C. De Baca v. Asarco

Environmental

300

$6.0 Million

A smelter plant operated by Asarco in north Denver allegedly contaminated the South Globeville neighborhood over many years of operation. The settlement included cash benefits and soil remediation.

Campbell v. Chemins

Consumer

10,000

$0.8 Million

A nationwide case involving consumers of protein powder manufactured by The Chemins Company, based in Colorado Springs, under several brand names. The complaint alleged that the product label of ingredients was false.

Cardegna v. Buckeye Check Cashing (dba CheckSmart)

Payday Loans / Predatory Lending

14,000

$1.6 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that the fees charged by the pay-day lending firm should have been considered as interest, and as such violated state usury laws.

Carson v. Mortgage Lenders of America LLC

Employment

143

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving loan originators.

Childress v. Ozark Delivery of Missouri LLC

Employment

250

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving Drivers.

Chrzanowski v. SDS Autos/Brumos Motors

Automotive

21,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs claim that defendants did not properly disclose certain administrative fees on documentation related to the purchase or lease of vehicles from three dealerships in Jacksonville, FL. The settlement reached by the parties includes discounts on future vehicle purchases or service, or an option to receive a cash benefit.

City of San Diego v. San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System

Securities / ERISA

900

$0.0 Million

Notice of Pendency to City pension plan participants. The charges relates to eligibility of employees hired during a certain date range.

Costello v. Beneficial Montana (HSBC)

Payday Loans / Predatory Lending

31,500

$25.0 Million

Plaintiffs allege that Defendants violated Montana’s Consumer Loan Act (the “CLA”) by charging loan origination fees.

Creten-Miller v. Westlake Hardware Inc.

Employment

150

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving Front End Supervisors / Administrative Managers.

Curran v. AGL Life Assurance Company

Securities / ERISA

100

$1.2 Million

This lawsuit claims that, among other things, Defendants made omissions and misrepresentations regarding the Agile Safety Variable Fund and knew or should have known that the Agile Safety Variable Fund was an unsuitable investment for all of the Class Members.

Cyncar v. United States Postal Service

Employment

50,000

$3.9 Million

The Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the US Postal Service discriminated against disabled employees with regard to requests for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

David Cohen v. Martin Grusin

Securities / ERISA

4,300

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the company failed to provide investors with adequate disclosures regarding the company going from a publicly-traded company to being owned privately.

Dufour & Page v. Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Inc.

Employment

1,600

$1.6 Million

Plaintiffs allege that ARAMARK violated the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code and engaged in other unlawful conduct. The plaintiffs allege claims for failure to provide meal and rest breaks under California law and unfair competition under California law.

EEOC v. Outback Steakhouse & OS Restaurant Services Inc.

Employment

7,100

$0.0 Million

EEOC filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, Inc. alleging that, they have engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against female employees in Outback Restaurants. The lawsuit only relates to discrimination based on sex. Notice and survey program of potentially interested class members.

EEOC v. Albertsons

Employment

1,800

$0.0 Million

EEOC filed a lawsuit in June 2006 against Albertsons Inc. alleging that, since at least 1995, a class of employees at the Albertsons Distribution Center in Aurora, CO was subjected to a hostile work environment based on race, color, and/or national origin. This was a opt-in notice and interview program.

Enderby v. CPUC

Employment

150

$0.0 Million

The litigation alleges that the California Public Utilities Commission has discriminated on the basis of age for employees who applied for promotion to PURA-IV, PURA-V and/or P&PS positions.

Enfield v. Old Line Life Insurance

Insurance

450,000

$66.0 Million

The nationwide class of life insurance policyholders alleged that the Defendant failed to properly disclose its practice of charging extra to those who made non-annual (modal) premium payments. CAA provided damage modeling services.

Evanoff v. Pier 1 Imports Inc.

Consumer

95,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Pier 1 Imports (US), Inc. dba Pier 1 Imports, violated California law by, requesting and recording the address, telephone number, email or other personal information of its credit card customers on a credit card transaction form or otherwise; an invasion of privacy. Settlement benefit was a credit certificate.

Evans & Green LLP v. Mortgage Depot

Unsolicited Fax

$1.5 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Mortgage Depot LLC and Scott Cart (collectively “Mortgage Depot”) violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), in connection with the transmittal of alleged unsolicited facsimile advertisements to members of the settlement class.

Fader & Reichl v. Colorado Lubrication Inc.

Automotive

22,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants made purported misrepresentations to customers regarding the brand / quality of motor oil used at its Jiffy Lube locations. Benefit was a discount certificate.

Faigman v. AT&T Mobility LLC

Telecommunications

3,500,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that the company improperly fulfilled rebate obligations with Visa Reward Cards instead of rebate checks, and by not clearly disclosing restrictions which made the cards more difficult to use than checks.

Fernandez v. Victoria's Secret Stores

Employment

77,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Victoria’s Secret Stores violated various provisions of the California Labor Code by not providing compensation for job previews, failing to pay penalties for not providing compensation for those job previews, and engaging in unfair business practices based on those alleged violations. Settlement benefit was a gift card.

Fike v. Auto Owners Insurance Company

Insurance

8,000

$0.6 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Auto-Owners Insurance Company failed to provide information to Colorado policyholders in connection with their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) coverage, to permit their insured’s to make a informed decision on whether to purchase the coverage on more than one vehicle. Plaintiffs brought this action to recover the amounts paid for UM/UIM coverage on more than one vehicle at the same time.

Fike v. Safeco Insurance & Engel v. General Insurance Company of America

Insurance

62,000

$8.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Safeco Insurance Company of America and General Insurance Company of America assessed premiums on their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) coverage on more than one vehicle at the same time.

Fike v. Union Auto Insurance Company

Insurance

3,000

$0.1 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Fike v. Unitrin Auto & Home Insurance Company

Insurance

6,400

$0.6 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Geis & Roper v. Walgreen Company

Consumer

$1.4 Million

Walgreens allegedly made false claims regarding its Walborn products to provide health benefits or to treat or prevent the common cold.

Gerhardt v. Integrity Land and Title Company

Banking/Credit/Collections

5,700

$0.1 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging Integrity Land and Title Company overcharged them for notarizing a signature at the closing of their home loan.

Giacometti v. True Religion Apparel

Credit Card Privacy

19,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that True Religion violated California law by requesting and recording the zip code and/or address from customers who paid with a third-party credit card at its stores in California. Settlement benefit was a credit voucher.

Goans Acquisition Inc. v. Moon River Enterprises Inc.

Unsolicited Fax

$1.5 Million

A fax blast/TCPA case against Moon River Enterprises for unsolicited faxes.

Greer v. Mockingbird Station Partners

Americans with Disabilities Act

$0.0 Million

A case involving an alleged violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), and the Texas Human Resources Code (THRC), by failing to comply with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Plaintiffs claim that they had, on several occasions, used or attempted to use the facilities at Mockingbird Station but were unable to do so due to barriers to their mobility, allegedly caused by architectural and construction defects. Mockingbird Station is a multi-use property owned and managed by the Defendants, containing stores, restaurants, loft apartments, an office building, and a movie theater located at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas.

Gregg v. Sport-Haley Inc.

Securities / ERISA

4,000

$0.7 Million

The Plaintiffs alleged that during the class period, the defendants issued materially false and misleading financial statements, as well as press releases and other statements regarding Sport-Haley’s financial results, which caused the price of Sport-Haley’s common stock to be artificially inflated. The Amended Complaint further alleged that Plaintiffs and the other class members purchased the common stock of Sport-Haley during the class period at prices artificially inflated as a result of Defendants’ dissemination of false and misleading statements regarding Sport-Haley’s financial results.

Halton-Hurt v. T.J. Maxx

Employment

2,500

$0.0 Million

Defendant allegedly failed to pay its hourly workers for their actual hours of work and only paid employees according to the times they were allowed to record or that management allowed to be paid. Opt-in notice program.

Hansen v. K.G. Marx Inc.

Securities / ERISA

189

$0.4 Million

Plaintiff alleges misrepresentation, fraud, malpractice, and estoppel.

Harrington v. Coinstar Inc.

Employment

224

$1.8 Million

The Plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all individuals employed by or on behalf of Coinstar (collectively referred to as “ROUTE DRIVERS”) in the State of California, alleging that Coinstar, Inc. violated California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code for failure to pay overtime and failure to provide meal and rest breaks.

Hazlett v. Viking Insurance Company

Insurance

44,000

$1.6 Million

Plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Viking Insurance Company failed to provide information to Colorado policyholders in connection with their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) coverage, to permit their insured’s to make a informed decision on whether to purchase the coverage on more than one vehicle. Plaintiffs brought this action to recover the amounts paid for UM/UIM coverage on more than one vehicle at the same time.

Hersel v. Mission Viejo Homeowners Association Inc.

Consumer

1,200

$0.0 Million

Class alleged that Viejo Homeowners Association's board members and management had made amendments to the Delcarations of Covenants that were invalid, and the Class was subsequently damaged by these changes.

Hicks v. American Family Insurance

Insurance

17,000

$0.0 Million

The class was comprised of automobile insurance policyholders whose coverage was to be reformed to a higher level of coverage. Plaintiffs alleged that the insurance company’s offering was not in compliance with state insurance laws.

Hightower v. Robert F. Cohen (Cobalt Multifamily Investors I)

Securities / ERISA

350

$0.2 Million

Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging that the Defendants aided and abetted fraud, aided and abetted breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the sale of membership interests in Cobalt Multifamily Investors I, LLC involving third-parties William Foster, Mark Alan Shapiro, Irving Stitsky, and entities they controlled.

Horton v. Leading Edge Marketing Inc.

Consumer

400,000

$2.0 Million

Plaintiff alleged that Leading Edge Marketing, Inc. and other companies and persons (the "Defendants") violated federal and state law by marketing, selling, and distributing VigRx for Men on the basis of false and fraudulent claims about the product and its effects.

Humphrey v. Bank Mortgage Solutions

Employment

100

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving Loan Consultants.

Humphrey v. Bank VI

Employment

100

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving loan consultants.

Jahnke v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Co.

Insurance

15,500

$1.8 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Shelter Mutual Insurance Company failed to provide information to Colorado policyholders in connection with their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) coverage on more than one vehicle at the same time.

Jensen v. Gucci America

Credit Card Privacy

92,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that Gucci America, Inc. violated California Civil Code and California Business & Professions Code by (i) requesting or requiring that credit card customers provide personal information, such as address, phone number, or e-mail address, in situations where doing so was prohibited by statute, and (ii) using a credit card transaction form containing preprinted spaces specifically designated for personal information.

Johnson v. Lerner New York & Co.

Credit Card Privacy

190,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs allege that Lerner New York violated California law by requesting and recording the personally identifying information of credit and debit card customers. Benefits were a discount certificate or gift card.

Jones v. General Motors Corp

Environmental

300

$1.2 Million

An automobile parts plant allegedly contaminated the aquifer beneath a nearby neighborhood.

Justin West v. Citywide Mortgage Associates, Inc.

Employment

250

$0.0 Million

FLSA opt-in notice program

Kennedy v. City Of Chicago

Civil Rights

1,400

$2.2 Million

Plaintiff has alleged that the Defendant City of Chicago failed to provide the members of the Class with proper notice to reclaim their money which had been inventoried upon their arrest and held for investigation and/or evidence by the Chicago Police Department. CAA managed benefit disbursement process.

King v. Koch Foods

Employment

5,900

$4.0 Million

FLSA overtime wage dispute of hourly poultry processing plant employees.

Kiss v. Louis Vuitton Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

120,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Louis Vuitton North America, Inc. violated California law (Beverly-Song Act) by, requesting and in some cases recording personal identification information (telephone numbers & addresses) from it’s customers who paid for merchandise using a credit card. Settlement benefit was a gift card.

Krimsky vs. The Amusement Factory

Employment

100

$1.5 Million

The lawsuit alleges that The Amusement Factory, LLC (“Defendants”) violated the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code for failure to pay overtime and failure to provide meal and rest breaks under California law to those persons who were route drivers between January 18, 2002 and October 31, 2005.

Lally v. Country Mutual Insurance

Insurance

21,500

$2.7 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Lee v. AT&T Wireless Services

Telecommunications

200,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that the defendant should not have charged certain fees related to upgrades on equipment to individuals in California.

Lewis and Lederman v. Mothers Work Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

300,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Mothers Work violated California law by requesting and recording the telephone number and/or address from customers who paid with a third-party credit card at its stores in California. Settlement benefit was a credit certificate.

Lewis v. Merastar Insurance Company

Insurance

1,900

$0.1 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Liss & Marion PC v. Recordex Acquisition Corp.

Consumer

8,000

$0.7 Million

Plaintiffs have alleged Recordex, a medical records copying company, had improperly charged fees in excess of those permitted by the Medical Records Act, 42Pa. 615 et seq. Class members are clients of law firms representing them in medical claim cases.

Loyd v. ACE Next Day, LLC

Employment

200

$0.0 Million

This collective action lawsuit alleges that Ace Next Day LLC violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to properly pay overtime compensation under the FLSA for hours worked in excess of (40) forty hours per week. This was an FLSA opt-in notice program.

Magby v. Colorado Farm Bureau

Insurance

12,000

$0.6 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the defendant failed to provide information to Colorado policyholders in connection with their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) coverage, to permit their insured’s to make a informed decision on whether to purchase the coverage on more than one vehicle. Plaintiffs brought this action to recover the amounts paid for UM/UIM coverage on more than one vehicle at the same time.

Martin v. Citizens Financial Group Inc.

Employment

11,900

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving bankers, personal bankers, tellers, teller managers, head tellers and senior tellers.

Martinez v. Mothers Work Inc.

Consumer

400,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Mothers Work, Inc. dba Motherhood Maternity, Motherhood Maternity Outlets, Plus size Motherhood Maternity, Miami Maternity and A Pea in the Pod violated California law by, requesting and recording the address of its credit card customers on a credit card transaction form or otherwise; an invasion of privacy. Settlement benefit was a credit certificate or discount voucher.

Mayes v. Geo Group Inc.

Employment

1,500

$0.6 Million

The Plaintiffs alleged that The Geo Group, Inc. suffered or permitted corrections officers and other non-exempt employees to perform work activities without compensating them for all such hours worked as required by the FLSA.

McCauley v. First Option Mortgage

Employment

350

$0.0 Million

FLSA overtime claim by Loan Officers of First Option Mortgage. This was an opt-in notice program.

McCormick v. Reddi Brake Supply Corp.

Securities / ERISA

500

$1.2 Million

The class alleged that Reddi Brake Supply inaccurately disclosed financial reports during March 23, 1996 - August 13, 1996.

McKinzie v. Westlake Hardware Inc.

Employment

350

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving Floor Supervisors and Floor Managers.

Medina v. Colonial Penn Franklin Insurance Company

Insurance

2,300

$0.4 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Morris v. Abercrombie & Fitch

Credit Card Privacy

200,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. or J.M. Hollister, L.L.C. violated California law by using a form with spaces designated for the customer’s address and telephone number to process credit card refund transactions. Settlement benefit was a gift card.

Negri v. Lindbergh Parking Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

40,000

$0.0 Million

The Plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all persons in California who entered into a credit card transaction with Lindbergh Parking, Inc. The action alleges that Lindbergh Parking, Inc. utilized a point-of-sale software program that printed a line for a consumer’s telephone number on each credit card transaction form and/or requested, recorded, utilized and/or transferred personal information of Class Members in alleged violation of Civil Code section 1747.08.

Novartis Wage And Hour Litigation

Employment

10,000

$0.0 Million

The lawsuit alleged that NPC violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law by misclassifying NPC’s Sales Representatives and Sales Consultants as salaried exempt employees, and not paying them overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week.

Ornelas v. Milgard Manufacturing

Employment

500

$2.4 Million

This matter was brought by the U S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that Milgard failed to hire applicants because of their race.

Parker v. Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals Inc.

Consumer

2,000,000

$4.7 Million

Plaintiffs allege that Berkeley and related defendants sold products without substantiating certain claims and that Berkeley and related defendants improperly enrolled certain customers in an automatic product renewal program.

Pathman v. Turner Greenberg Associates Inc.

Consumer

1,200

$0.0 Million

Defendant allegedly overcharged for shipping on high-end furniture by not disclosing that the freight and insurance charge is a mark-up of the direct cost of freight and insurance, and that the charge was not a direct pass through of their cost for freight and insurance.

Quinn v. American Family Insurance

Insurance

230,000

$32.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that American Family Mutual Insurance failed to provide information to Colorado policyholders in connection with their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) coverage, to permit their insured’s to make an informed decision on whether to purchase the coverage on more than one vehicle. Plaintiffs brought this action to recover the amounts paid for UM/UIM coverage on more than one vehicle at the same time.

Quinones-Malone v. Pellegrino & Feldstein LLC

Banking/Credit/Collections

600

$0.2 Million

Alleged failure to comply with Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Reed v. Dent-A-Med Inc.

Banking/Credit/Collections

8,807

$0.3 Million

Plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit alleging claims that the letters sent to her and other class members denying credit (the “Adverse Action Notice”) failed to state with sufficient specificity the reasons for the denial of credit when it stated that the basis for denial of credit was, in whole or in part, “Does not meet Company Lending Guidelines.”

Reuter v. Ace Cash Express

Payday Loans / Predatory Lending

12,000

$0.6 Million

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Defendants violated Florida law by charging interest rates in excess of the maximum permitted under the Florida law in connection with “Deferred Presentment” Transactions. Violated Florida law by charging interest rates in excess of the maximum permitted under Florida law in connection with “Deferred Presentment” Transactions.

Reuter v. Check 'N Go Of Florida

Payday Loans / Predatory Lending

67,000

$10.3 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that the fees charged by the “pay-day lending” firm should have considered interest, and as such violated Florida state usury laws.

Richardson v. Hartford Insurance

Insurance

30,536

$4.0 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that Hartford Insurance Company failed to provide information to Colorado policyholders in connection with their sale of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance.

Richardson v. Mendota Insurance Company

Insurance

14,000

$0.4 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Ross v. Charter One

Employment

5,000

$0.0 Million

Opt-in notice related to alleged FLSA violations involving alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, on behalf current and former employees who are/were employed from January 14, 2007 to the present working as bankers.

Ryan-House v. GlaxoSmithKline PLC

Antitrust

200

$62.5 Million

This antitrust lawsuit claims that GSK misled the United States Patent Office into issuing patents to protect GSK's drug Augmentin. GSK then used those illegally obtained patents to protect its monopoly on Augmentin.

Sahim v. Warranty America

Automotive

2,300

$0.3 Million

Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants did not refund the full amount they should have when individuals canceled their vehicle service contract (VSC) before the expiration date.

Samples v. Conoco

Environmental

7,000

$65.0 Million

An environmental class action lawsuit involving alleged contamination by two superfund sites. Plaintiffs sought to recover property damages allegedly arising from environmental contamination associated with the industrial facilities. CAA served as Special Master and Class Administrator.

Sandoval v. Casa Chevrolet-Geo

Automotive

17,800

$0.8 Million

Plaintiffs alleged that Casa and Sunshine charged an unfair amount for a Desert Protection Package, a Dealer Service Transfer Fee, and a Vehicle Theft Registration Fee.

Sapp v. Post Apartment Homes (Addision Circle)

Americans with Disabilities Act

$0.2 Million

Plaintiffs claimed that Defendants' Addison Circle facility violates Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Texas Revised Civil Statutes (TABA) and the Texas Human Resources Code (THRC) as well as the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Addison Circle is multi-use development containing a mixture of stores, restaurants, an office building and residential units. The settlement included payment to class members and a remediation plan to bring Post Apartment Homes into compliance with FHA and ADA accessibility guidelines and with Texas accessibility standards.

Sarnoff v. Bottega Veneta, Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

3,700

$0.0 Million

Alleged violations of California Code 1747.08 by requeting or requiring that credit card customers provide personal information which was prohibited by statute. Settlement benefit was a credit certificate.

Schedel v. Merck & Co. Inc.

Employment

5,312

$0.0 Million

The lawsuit alleges that Merck denied its Professional Representatives overtime wages as required by Federal Law, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), by classifying them as exempt from the FLSA’s overtime requirements. FLSA opt-in notice program.

Seraphin v. AT&T Internet Services

Telecommunications

155,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs allege that AT&T Internet Services unlawfully charged an early termination fee (“ETF”) when customers, whose monthly internet payment was $20.00 or less, cancelled term DSL internet service contracts before expiration of the term period. Settlement benefit was

Shabaz v. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation

Credit Card Privacy

540,000

$0.0 Million

The class action lawsuits allege that Polo requested and recorded its customers’ personal information (addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers) as part of transactions involving the purchase of merchandise when the customer used a credit card to make part or all of the payment. Settlement benefit was a credit certificate.

Shafie v. Valentino U.S.A. Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

3,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Valentino USA violated California Civil Code by requesting or requiring customers to provide personal information, such as address, phone number, or e-mail address during credit card transactions. Settlement benefit was a credit certificate.

Sheffrey v. Pat & Oscars Franchise Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

$0.0 Million

Plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Pat & Oscars violated California law by using a form with spaces designated for the customer’s telephone number to process credit card transactions. Settlement benefit was a gift certificate.

Shockley v. Huhtamaki Inc.

Employment

3,100

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging Huhamaki violated the Fair Labor Standards Act, on behalf current and former non exempt employees who are/were employed from August 9, 2007 to the present.

Spangler v. Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC

Credit Card Privacy

45,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC., violated California law by, requesting and in some cases recording personal identification information (specifically telephone numbers) from it’s customers who paid for merchandise using a credit card. Settlement benefit was a merchandise certificate.

State Of Colorado v. General Steel

Consumer

1,500

$4.1 Million

The Colorado Attorney General alleged that General Steel, a manufacturer of steel industrial buildings, broke Colorado consumer protection laws by misrepresenting to consumers various aspects of their buildings, the pricing, and the delivery dates. The AG alleged that General Steel failed to deliver complete buildings in a timely manner, charged consumers significantly more than what they had been led to believe, and did not include key components in the building price that consumers were led to understand were included.

State of Colorado v. Payday Everyday of Colorado, Inc.

Payday Loans / Predatory Lending

1,700

$0.1 Million

Attorney General settlement with defendant involving issues realted to the company's unlicensed lending activity and failure to correct violations of the Colorado Deferred Deposit Loan Act.

State of Colorado v. Security Finance Corporation

Payday Loans / Predatory Lending

1,200

$0.2 Million

Plaintiffs have alleged that Security Finance Corporation, among other things have engaged in unconscionable and unlawful lending practices since 2004 at no less than thirteen Colorado branch offices.

State of Montana v. Movie Gallery

Consumer

100

$0.0 Million

State of Montana claimed that movie rental company improperly treated subscribers who had paid for rental subscriptions.

State of Texas v. Franklin Equity Leasing Co. (FELCO)

Automotive

175

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance lawsuit over whether Franklin Equity Leasing Co., caused confusion and misunderstanding as to the source, amounts and consumers obligation to pay personal property taxes leased by FELCO and failed to clearly and conspicuously disclose applicable terms and conditions in contracts with consumers for the lease of vehicles.

Steinberg v. US West New Vector Group

Telecommunications

6,000

$0.3 Million

The complaint alleges that members of the class should not have been billed a “city tax” by the defendants. It further alleges that AirTouch methodology of charging and reimbursing customers for the “city tax” violated the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.

Stop and Shop Supermarket Company v. SmithKline Beecham Corp.

Antitrust

200

$100.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that GSK violated federal antitrust laws by illegally delaying the entry of generic versions of Paxil, specifically by initiating sham litigation against certain generic drug manufacturers. The lawsuit claims that these actions denied direct purchasers of Paxil the benefits of competition and caused them to pay higher prices.

Top Craft Inc. v. Coffman Group LLC

Consumer

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Coffman Group LLC violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), in connection with the transmittal of alleged unsolicited facsimile advertisements to members of the settlement class. Settlement benefit was $500 per approved claimant.

Top Craft Inc. v. International Collection Services

Unsolicited Fax

$0.9 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that International Collection Services, Inc. violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), in connection with the transmittal of alleged unsolicited facsimile advertisements to members of the settlement class.

Toutant v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

Insurance

6,300

$0.6 Million

Defendant allegedly engaged in a course of conduct selling UM/UIM coverage on multiple vehicles to its insured’s during the same time period without disclosing to insured that the persons insured under the policy obtained little additional benefits by purchasing UM/UIM coverage for more than one vehicle.

Trujillo v. City of Colorado Springs

Employment

772

$5.3 Million

Uniformed, sworn officers and sergeants of the Colorado Springs Police Department brought this class action for compensation for donning and doffing protective equipment before and after shifts.

Vastano v. AT&T Wireless

Telecommunications

600,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs alleged they were improperly billed due to minutes being incurred in one month being included in a subsequent month’s total minutes. This is referred to as out-of-cycle billing. CAA managed the Notice of Pendency.

Vizzi v. Mitsubishi Motors North America

Automotive

110,000

$2.0 Million

Plaintiffs claimed that the black paint on certain Mitsubishi vehicles experienced delamination earlier than it should. The settlement provides for various cash and reimbursement benefits over a 10+ year period of time. To receive benefits, some class members must have their vehicle repainted, which requires a second reimbursement process.

Voyles v. Supervalue Inc.

Consumer

$0.1 Million

Plaintiffs allege that Defendants violated the Illinois Check Cashing Act by charging a check cashing fee in excess of what was allowed.

Wasburn v. Franklin Equity Leasing Co.

Automotive

4,500

$0.4 Million

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit over whether Franklin Equity Leasing Co., appropriately collected estimated amounts of personal property or ad valorem taxes at termination of a lease.

Wellbutrin Antitrust Litigation

Antitrust

200

$49.0 Million

Plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that GSK violated federal antitrust laws by illegally delaying the entry of generic versions of Wellbutrin SR, specifically by initiating sham litigation against certain generic drug manufacturers to prevent them from introducing generic versions of Wellbutrin SR. The lawsuit claims that these actions denied direct purchasers of Wellbutrin SR the benefits of competition and caused them to pay higher prices for Wellbutrin SR.

Whitaker v. West Village LP

Americans with Disabilities Act

$0.0 Million

An Americans with Disabilities Act class action lawsuit involving PPC/IMA Intown Village LP and West Village Limited Partnership. Plaintiffs sued alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and the Texas Human Resources Code (THRC). West Village is a multi-use development containing a mixture of stores, restaurants, loft apartments, and a movie theatre bounded by the streets of Lemmon, McKinney Blackburn and Cole Avenues in Dallas, Texas. The Settlement included payment to class members and a remediation plan to bring West Village into compliance with FHA and ADA accessibility guidelines and with Texas accessibility standards.

Williams v. Conoco

Environmental

36,000

$3.6 Million

Plaintiffs asserted a claim for medical monitoring allegedly arising from exposure to hazardous and toxic substances. The Defendants in this case are former owners and operators of two separate industrial facilities in Pensacola. CAA was appointed Special Master and Class Administrator to oversee the settlement. As Special Master, CAA worked with medical experts to develop the medical monitoring program.

Wood v. Coach Inc.

Credit Card Privacy

675,000

$0.0 Million

Plaintiffs allege that Coach, Inc. violated California law by, requesting and recording the address of its credit and debit card customers on a credit card transaction form or otherwise; an invasion of privacy. Settlement beenfit was