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.
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Air Communications & Satellite v. Echostar Satellite Corp
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Don Galleher & Saliman - Denver CO
Baker & Hostetler - Denver CO
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP - San Francisco CA
Settlement: $60,000,000
Class Size: 26,000 retailers
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.
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American Cable TV Investors 5 LTD (ACT5) v. IR-TCI Partners V
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Abraham Fruchter & Twersky - New York NY
Senn Visciano Kirschenbaum - Denver CO
Snell & Wilmer - Denver CO
Settlement: $5,000,000
Class Size: 12,000 limited partners
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.
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Antolovich v. Brown Group
Counsel:
Hannon Law Firm - Denver CO
Haddon Morgan & Foreman PC - Denver CO
Montgomery Little & Soran PC - Greenwood Village CO
Settlement: $900,000
Class Size: 1,200 property owners
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.
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Atkins v. PC Mall Inc.
Counsel:
Westrup Klick LLP - Long Beach CA
Morrison & Foerster LLP - Irvine CA
Settlement: $1,500,000
Class Size: 1,051 Employees
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.
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Barnwell v. Corrections Corp of America (Detention Officers)
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Brown & Associates LLC - Trimble MO
Littler Mendelson PC - Atlanta GA
Littler Mendelson PC - Pittsburgh PA
Settlement: $325,000
Class Size: 1,900 current and former employees
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.
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Barnwell v. Corrections Corporation Of America
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Brown & Associates LLC - Trimble MO
Littler Mendelson PC - Atlanta GA
Littler Mendelson PC - Pittsburgh PA
Settlement: $7,000,000
Class Size: 29,000 current and former employees
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.
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Batchelder v. Kerr-McGee Corporation
Counsel:
Roda Nast PC - Lancaster PA
Covington & Burling LLP - Washington DC
Settlement: $1,500,000
Class Size: 10,000 residents/property owners
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.
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Bell v. Citizens Financial Group Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Winebrake Law Firm LLC - Dresher PA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 2,700 Current and former employees
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.
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Belscher v. Kemper
Counsel:
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP - San Francisco CA
Susman Godfrey LLP - Dallas TX
White & Steele PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $50,000
Class Size: 600 automobile policyholders
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.
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Boyd v. AT&T Wireless Services
Counsel:
Jones Bell Abbott Fleming & Fitzgerald LLP - Los Angeles CA
Crowell & Moring LLP - Irvine CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 300,000 mobile phone subscribers
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).
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Braun v. Daly & Daly Enterprises
Counsel:
Law Offices of Brian D. Gonzales PLLC - Fort Collins CO
Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC - Boulder CO
Settlement: $150,000
Class Size: 300 Employees
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.
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Braun v. Superior Industries International Inc.
Counsel:
Brown & Associates LLC - Trimble MO
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC - Chattanooga TN
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 850 Employees
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.
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Brent v. Midland Credit Management Inc.
Counsel:
Murray & Murray Co. LPA - Sandusky OH
Dykema - Lansing MI
Settlement: $5,200,000
Class Size: 1,400,000 individuals with debt turned over to collections
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.
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Brummit v. GlobalTec (4x Made Easy)
Counsel:
Feder Law Firm - Denver CO
Allen & Vellone PC - Denver CO
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $5,000,000
Class Size: 12,000 Purchasers of investing software
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.
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C. De Baca v. Asarco
Counsel:
Gersh & Helfrich LLP - Denver CO
Randall Weiner Law Offices - Boulder CO
Covington & Burling LLP - Washington DC
Holland & Hart LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $6,000,000
Class Size: 300 residential property owners and renters
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.
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Campbell v. Chemins
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
White & Steele PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $750,000
Class Size: 10,000 consumers
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.
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Cardegna v. Buckeye Check Cashing (dba CheckSmart)
Counsel:
Ricci Leopold - Palm Beach FL
Richard Fisher Law Office - Cleveland TN
Carlton Fields PA - Palm Beach FL
Squire Sanders LLP - Washington DC
Settlement: $1,560,000
Class Size: 14,000 consumers with pay-day loans
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.
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Carson v. Mortgage Lenders of America LLC
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 143 Employees
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.
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Childress v. Ozark Delivery of Missouri LLC
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 250 Current and former employees
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.
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Chrzanowski v. SDS Autos/Brumos Motors
Counsel:
Lindell & Farson - Jacksonville FL
Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene - Jacksonville FL
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 21,000 vehicle purchase/lease transactions
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.
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City of San Diego v. San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System
Counsel:
Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard & Shapiro LLP - Los Angeles CA
Wright & L'Estrange - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 900 City employees
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.
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Costello v. Beneficial Montana (HSBC)
Counsel:
Law Offices of Thomas E. Boland - Great Falls MT
Hunt & Malloy - Helena MT
Stroock Stroock & Lavan LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $25,000,000
Class Size: 31,500 mortgagees
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.
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Creten-Miller v. Westlake Hardware Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Constangy Brooks & Smith LLP - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 150 Current and former employees
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.
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Curran v. AGL Life Assurance Company
Counsel:
Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC - Boulder CO
Husch Blackwell LLP - Denver CO
Feder Law Firm - Denver CO
Edison McDowell & Hetherington LLP - Houston TX
Settlement: $1,200,000
Class Size: 100 shareholders
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).
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Cyncar v. United States Postal Service
Counsel:
McNamara Roseman Martinez & Kazmierski LLP - Denver CO
Elwyn F. Schaefer PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $3,850,000
Class Size: 50,000 Western Region employees
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.
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David Cohen v. Martin Grusin
Counsel:
Shuman Law Firm - Boulder CO
Faegre & Benson LLP - Denver CO
Lathrop & Gage LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 4,300 Shareholders
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.
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Dufour & Page v. Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Inc.
Counsel:
Kingsley & Kingsley APC - Encino CA
Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $1,550,000
Class Size: 1,600 Sales Representatives
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.
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EEOC v. Outback Steakhouse & OS Restaurant Services Inc.
Counsel:
US EEOC - Denver CO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 7,100 Employees
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.
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EEOC v. Albertsons
Counsel:
US EEOC - Denver CO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 1,800 Albertson's Employees
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.
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Enderby v. CPUC
Counsel:
Law Offices of Richard M. Rogers - San Francisco CA
California Attorney General - Oakland CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 150 Employees
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.
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Enfield v. Old Line Life Insurance
Counsel:
Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldberg Ives & Duncan PA - Albuquerque NM
Reilly Pozner & Connolly LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $66,000,000
Class Size: 450,000 life insurance policyholders
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.
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Evanoff v. Pier 1 Imports Inc.
Counsel:
Blum Collins LLP - Los Angeles CA
Luce Forward - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 95,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Evans & Green LLP v. Mortgage Depot
Counsel:
Wood Law Firm LLC - Kansas City MO
Danna McKitrick PC - St. Louis MO
Settlement: $1,500,000
Class Size: Unknown number of fax recipients
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.
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Fader & Reichl v. Colorado Lubrication Inc.
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
White & Steele PC - Denver CO
Holland & Hart LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 22,000 customers of oil-change facilities
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.
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Faigman v. AT&T Mobility LLC
Counsel:
Pearson Simon Warshaw & Penny LLP - San Francisco CA
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP - Atlanta GA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 3,500,000 3.5 million consumers
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.
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Fernandez v. Victoria's Secret Stores
Counsel:
Eisenberg Law Firm - Beverly Hills CA
Quisenberry Law Firm - Los Angeles CA
Vorys Sater LLP - Columbus OH
Christensen Glaser LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 77,000 interviewees
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.
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Fike v. Auto Owners Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Markusson Green & Jarvis PC - Denver CO
Dykema - Lansing MI
Settlement: $642,000
Class Size: 8,000 Insurance Policy Owners
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.
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Fike v. Safeco Insurance & Engel v. General Insurance Company of America
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $8,000,000
Class Size: 62,000 auto insurance policyholders
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.
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Fike v. Union Auto Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty - Denver CO
Settlement: $145,000
Class Size: 3,000 policyholders
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.
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Fike v. Unitrin Auto & Home Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
White & Steele PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $600,000
Class Size: 6,400 policyholders
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.
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Geis & Roper v. Walgreen Company
Counsel:
Keller Grover LLP - San Francisco CA
Wasserman Comden & Casselman LLP - Tarzana CA
McDermott Will & Emery LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $1,400,000
Class Size: unknown number of purchasers of Walborn
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.
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Gerhardt v. Integrity Land and Title Company
Counsel:
Green Jacobson & Butsch PC - St. Louis MO
Rabbitt Pitzer & Snodgrass PC - St. Louis MO
Settlement: $80,000
Class Size: 5,700 Real estate owners
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.
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Giacometti v. True Religion Apparel
Counsel:
Stonebarger Law - Folsom CA
Sedgwick LLP - San Francisco CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 19,000 California consumers who made purchase by credit card
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.
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Goans Acquisition Inc. v. Moon River Enterprises Inc.
Counsel:
Wood Law Firm LLC - Kansas City MO
Greensfelder Hemker & Gale PC - St. Louis MO
Settlement: $1,500,000
Class Size: Unknown number of fax recipients
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.
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Greer v. Mockingbird Station Partners
Counsel:
Carden Law Office PC - Los Colinas TX
Law Offices of Palmer Bailey PC - Addison TX
Jackson Lewis LLP - Dallas TX
Settlement: $0
Class Size: Unknown number of mobility impaired individuals
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.
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Gregg v. Sport-Haley Inc.
Counsel:
Dyer & Shuman LLP - Denver CO
Berliner McDonald PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $700,000
Class Size: 4,000 shareholders
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.
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Halton-Hurt v. T.J. Maxx
Counsel:
Lee & Braziel LLP - Dallas TX
Littler Mendelson PC - Dallas TX
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 2,500 Employees
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.
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Hansen v. K.G. Marx Inc.
Counsel:
Swedlow Butler Levine Lewis & Dy LPA - Columbus OH
Settlement: $350,000
Class Size: 189 Investors
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.
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Harrington v. Coinstar Inc.
Counsel:
Westrup Klick LLP - Long Beach CA
Perkins Coie LLP - San Francisco CA
Settlement: $1,750,000
Class Size: 224 Current and former employees
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.
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Hazlett v. Viking Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Wells Anderson & Race LLC - Denver CO
Settlement: $1,600,000
Class Size: 44,000 automobile insurance policyholders
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.
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Hersel v. Mission Viejo Homeowners Association Inc.
Counsel:
Tobey & Toro PC - Centennial CO
Lahti Lahti & O'Neill LLC - Providence RI
Bieging Shapiro & Barber LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $37,500
Class Size: 1,200 Homeowners
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.
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Hicks v. American Family Insurance
Counsel:
Allen & Vellone PC - Denver CO
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Harris Karstaedt Jamison & Powers PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 17,000 automobile policyholders
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.
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Hightower v. Robert F. Cohen (Cobalt Multifamily Investors I)
Counsel:
Allen & Vellone PC - Denver CO
Morrison Mahoney LLP - New York NY
Wolff & Sampson PC - West Orange NJ
Settlement: $185,000
Class Size: 350 shareholders
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.
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Horton v. Leading Edge Marketing Inc.
Counsel:
Corsello Law PC - New York NY
Faegre & Benson LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $2,000,000
Class Size: 400,000 Consumers
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.
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Humphrey v. Bank Mortgage Solutions
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 100 Current and former employees
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.
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Humphrey v. Bank VI
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 100 current and former employees
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.
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Jahnke v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Co.
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard PC - St. Louis MO
Polsinelli Shughart PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $1,800,000
Class Size: 15,500 auto insurance policyholders
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.
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Jensen v. Gucci America
Counsel:
Westrup Klick LLP - Long Beach CA
Luce Forward LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 92,000 retail consumers who purchased with a credit card
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.
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Johnson v. Lerner New York & Co.
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP - New York NY
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 190,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Jones v. General Motors Corp
Counsel:
Bos & Glazier - Grand Rapids MI
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn - Detroit MI
Settlement: $1,215,000
Class Size: 300 residential properties Michigan
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
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Justin West v. Citywide Mortgage Associates, Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 250 current and former employees
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.
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Kennedy v. City Of Chicago
Counsel:
Kevin Peters Attorney At Law - Chicago IL
Shefsky & Froelich LTD - Chicago IL
Settlement: $2,155,000
Class Size: 1,400 Arrestees
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.
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King v. Koch Foods
Counsel:
Winebrake Law Firm LLC - Dresher PA
Law Office Of Roger Doolittle - Jackson MS
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC - Chattanooga TN
Settlement: $4,000,000
Class Size: 5,900 Employees
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.
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Kiss v. Louis Vuitton Inc.
Counsel:
Blum Collins LLP - Los Angeles CA
Winston & Strawn LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 120,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Krimsky vs. The Amusement Factory
Counsel:
Westrup Klick LLP - Long Beach CA
Powell Goldstein LLP - Atlanta GA
Settlement: $1,450,000
Class Size: 100 Current/Former Drivers
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.
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Lally v. Country Mutual Insurance
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Kelly Stacy & Rita LLC - Denver CO
Lisa M. Lilly LLC - Chicago IL
Settlement: $2,700,000
Class Size: 21,500 Policyholders
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.
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Lee v. AT&T Wireless Services
Counsel:
Jones Bell Abbott Fleming & Fitzgerald LLP - Los Angeles CA
Crowell & Moring LLP - Irvine CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 200,000 mobile phone subscribers
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.
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Lewis and Lederman v. Mothers Work Inc.
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Gordon & Rees LLP - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 300,000 California consumers who made purchase by credit card
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.
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Lewis v. Merastar Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Campbell Latiolais & Ruebel PC - Denver CO
Bryan Cave LLP - St. Louis MO
Settlement: $135,000
Class Size: 1,900 Policyholders
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.
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Liss & Marion PC v. Recordex Acquisition Corp.
Counsel:
Feldman Shepherd LLP - Philadelphia PA
Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP - Philadelphia PA
Settlement: $700,000
Class Size: 8,000 law firms
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.
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Loyd v. ACE Next Day, LLC
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Brown & Associates LLC - Trimble MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 200 Current / Former Employees
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.
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Magby v. Colorado Farm Bureau
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Nathan Bremer Dumm & Myers PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $605,000
Class Size: 12,000 auto insurance policyholders
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.
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Martin v. Citizens Financial Group Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Winebrake Law Firm LLC - Dresher PA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 11,900 Current and former employees
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.
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Martinez v. Mothers Work Inc.
Counsel:
Westrup Klick LLP - Long Beach CA
Luce Forward - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 400,000 California consumers who made purchase by credit card
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.
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Mayes v. Geo Group Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Brown & Associates LLC - Trimble MO
Littler Mendelson PC - Atlanta GA
Littler Mendelson PC - Pittsburgh PA
Settlement: $565,000
Class Size: 1,500 Current/Former Employees in Covered Positions
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.
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McCauley v. First Option Mortgage
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 350 employees
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.
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McCormick v. Reddi Brake Supply Corp.
Counsel:
Law Offices of John A. Case Jr. - Los Angeles CA
Gibson Dunn Crutcher LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $1,150,000
Class Size: 500 shareholders
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.
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McKinzie v. Westlake Hardware Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 350 Current and former employees
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.
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Medina v. Colonial Penn Franklin Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
SNR Denton US LLP - Chicago IL
Settlement: $370,000
Class Size: 2,300 Policyholders
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.
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Morris v. Abercrombie & Fitch
Counsel:
Blum Collins LLP - Los Angeles CA
Vorys Sater LLP - Columbus OH
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 200,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Negri v. Lindbergh Parking Inc.
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Peterson & Price APC - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 40,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Novartis Wage And Hour Litigation
Counsel:
Sanford Wittels & Heisler LLP - Washington DC
Vedder Price Kaufman & Kammholz PC - Chicago IL
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 10,000 employees
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.
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Ornelas v. Milgard Manufacturing
Counsel:
US EEOC - Denver CO
Littler Mendelson PC - Denver CO
Settlement: $2,350,000
Class Size: 500 minority applicants not hired
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.
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Parker v. Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals Inc.
Counsel:
Murdock Goldenberg Schneider & Groh LPA - Cincinnati OH
Hagens Berman LLP - Cambridge MA
Faegre & Benson LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $4,700,000
Class Size: 2,000,000 Nationwide purchasers of Enzyte
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.
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Pathman v. Turner Greenberg Associates Inc.
Counsel:
Berman DeValerio - Palm Beach FL
Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito PA - Miami FL
Settlement: $40,000
Class Size: 1,200 Consumers
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.
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Quinn v. American Family Insurance
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Faegre & Benson LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $32,000,000
Class Size: 230,000 policyholders
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).
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Quinones-Malone v. Pellegrino & Feldstein LLC
Counsel:
Law Office of Glen H. Chulsky - Ledgewood NJ
Surdyk Dowd & Turner Co. LPA - Miamisburg OH
Settlement: $150,000
Class Size: 600 Credit consumers
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.”
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Reed v. Dent-A-Med Inc.
Counsel:
Consumer Litigation Associates - Newport News VA
Williams Mullen - Richmond VA
Settlement: $310,000
Class Size: 8,807 Consumers
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.
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Reuter v. Ace Cash Express
Counsel:
Yates & Mancini LLC - Fort Pierce FL
Richard Fisher Law Office - Cleveland TN
Sivyer Barlow Watson PA - Fort Pierce FL
Settlement: $590,000
Class Size: 12,000 payday loan consumers
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.
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Reuter v. Check 'N Go Of Florida
Counsel:
Yates & Mancini LLC - Fort Pierce FL
James & Hoyer PA - Tampa FL
Carlton Fields PA - Palm Beach FL
Squire Sanders LLP - Washington DC
Settlement: $10,275,000
Class Size: 67,000 consumers with pay-day loans
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.
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Richardson v. Hartford Insurance
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC - Boulder CO
Settlement: $4,000,000
Class Size: 30,536 Policyholders
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.
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Richardson v. Mendota Insurance Company
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty - Denver CO
Settlement: $420,000
Class Size: 14,000 automobile insurance policyholders
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.
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Ross v. Charter One
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 5,000 current and former employees
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.
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Ryan-House v. GlaxoSmithKline PLC
Counsel:
Roda Nast PC - Lancaster PA
Cleary Gottlieb - Washington DC
Settlement: $62,500,000
Class Size: 200 direct purchasers of pharmaceuticals
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.
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Sahim v. Warranty America
Counsel:
Mark S. Baumkel & Associates - Bingham Farms MI
Colleen A. O'Laughlin LLC - Boulder CO
Dodson & Associates PC - Golden CO
Settlement: $300,000
Class Size: 2,300 Consumers
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.
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Samples v. Conoco
Counsel:
Levin Papantonio PA - Pensacola FL
Beggs & Lane LLP - Pensacola FL
Arnold & Porter LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $65,000,000
Class Size: 7,000 property owners
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.
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Sandoval v. Casa Chevrolet-Geo
Counsel:
Looper Reed & McGraw PC - Houston TX
Williams & Connolly LLP - Washington DC
Settlement: $800,000
Class Size: 17,800 consumers who purchased/leased a vehicle
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.
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Sapp v. Post Apartment Homes (Addision Circle)
Counsel:
Carden Law Office PC - Los Colinas TX
Jackson Lewis LLP - Dallas TX
Settlement: $180,000
Class Size: Unknown number of mobility impaired individuals
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.
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Sarnoff v. Bottega Veneta, Inc.
Counsel:
Law Offices of Renee Campbell - Los Angeles CA
Luce Forward - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 3,700 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Schedel v. Merck & Co. Inc.
Counsel:
Sanford Wittels & Heisler LLP - Washington DC
Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 5,312 Employees
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
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Seraphin v. AT&T Internet Services
Counsel:
Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie PLLC - Seattle WA
Sprenger + Lang PLLC - Washington DC
Crowell & Moring LLP - Irvine CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 155,000 internet service subscribers
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.
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Shabaz v. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Timothy L Joens & Associates - Irvine CA
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP - New York NY
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 540,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Shafie v. Valentino U.S.A. Inc.
Counsel:
Gordon & Rees LLP - San Diego CA
Luce Forward LLP - Los Angeles CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 3,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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Sheffrey v. Pat & Oscars Franchise Inc.
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Schwartz Semerdjian Ballard & Cauley LLP - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: unknown number of consumers
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.
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Shockley v. Huhtamaki Inc.
Counsel:
Donelon PC - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 3,100 Current / Former Employees
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.
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Spangler v. Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Dechert LLP - Austin TX
Dechert LLP - San Francisco CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 45,000 California consumers who made a credit card purchase
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.
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State Of Colorado v. General Steel
Counsel:
Colorado Attorney General - Denver CO
Settlement: $4,060,000
Class Size: 1,500 purchasers of manufactured buildings
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.
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State of Colorado v. Payday Everyday of Colorado, Inc.
Counsel:
Colorado Attorney General - Denver CO
Settlement: $127,000
Class Size: 1,700 Borrowers
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.
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State of Colorado v. Security Finance Corporation
Counsel:
Colorado Attorney General - Denver CO
Moye White LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $150,000
Class Size: 1,200 consumers
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.
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State of Montana v. Movie Gallery
Counsel:
Attorney General - Helena MT
Settlement: $15,000
Class Size: 100 Movie rental subscribers
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.
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State of Texas v. Franklin Equity Leasing Co. (FELCO)
Counsel:
Attorney General - Austin TX
Bracewell & Giuliani - Dallas TX
Settlement: $45,000
Class Size: 175 automobile lessors
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.
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Steinberg v. US West New Vector Group
Counsel:
Feder Law Firm - Denver CO
Moye White LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $300,000
Class Size: 6,000 cellular phone subscribers
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.
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Stop and Shop Supermarket Company v. SmithKline Beecham Corp.
Counsel:
Hagens Berman LLP - Cambridge MA
Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC - Philadelphia PA
Christine Levin Dechert LLP - Philadelphia PA
Settlement: $100,000,000
Class Size: 200 direct purchasers of pharmaceuticals
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.
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Top Craft Inc. v. Coffman Group LLC
Counsel:
Wood Law Firm LLC - Kansas City MO
Haden Cowherd & Bullock LLC - Springfield MO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: unknown number of fax recipients
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.
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Top Craft Inc. v. International Collection Services
Counsel:
Wood Law Firm LLC - Kansas City MO
Goffstein Raskas Pomerantz Kraus & Sherman LLC - St. Louis MO
Settlement: $870,000
Class Size: Unknown number of fax recipients
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.
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Toutant v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
McFarland Law Offices - Golden CO
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $550,000
Class Size: 6,300 Policyholders
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.
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Trujillo v. City of Colorado Springs
Counsel:
Sparks Willson Borges Brandt & Johnson PC - Colorado Springs CO
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck PC - Denver CO
Baker & Hostetler - Denver CO
Settlement: $5,250,000
Class Size: 772 Colorado Springs Uniformed Police Officers
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.
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Vastano v. AT&T Wireless
Counsel:
Hill & Robbins PC - Denver CO
Michael L. Poindexter PC - Golden CO
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 600,000 Cell phone customers
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.
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Vizzi v. Mitsubishi Motors North America
Counsel:
Katriel Law Firm - Washington DC
Braun Law Group - Los Angeles CA
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO
Settlement: $2,000,000
Class Size: 110,000 vehicle owners
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.
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Voyles v. Supervalue Inc.
Counsel:
Wendler Law PC - Edwardsville IL
Brent Coon & Associates PC - St. Louis MO
HeplerBroom LLC - Edwardsville IL
Settlement: $75,000
Class Size: unknown number of consumers
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.
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Wasburn v. Franklin Equity Leasing Co.
Counsel:
Gibbs & Bruns - Houston TX
Bracewell & Giuliani - Dallas TX
Settlement: $425,000
Class Size: 4,500 vehicle leasees
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.
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Wellbutrin Antitrust Litigation
Counsel:
Roda Nast PC - Lancaster PA
Arnold & Porter LLP - Washington DC
Settlement: $49,000,000
Class Size: 200 direct purchasers of pharmaceuticals
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.
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Whitaker v. West Village LP
Counsel:
Carden Law Office PC - Los Colinas TX
Law Offices of Palmer Bailey PC - Addison TX
Edward Cloutman Law Offices - Dallas TX
Settlement: $0
Class Size: An unknown number of mobility impaired individuals.
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.
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Williams v. Conoco
Counsel:
Levin Papantonio PA - Pensacola FL
Beggs & Lane LLP - Pensacola FL
Arnold & Porter LLP - Denver CO
Settlement: $3,600,000
Class Size: 36,000 residents of Pensacola, FL (estimated)
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
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Wood v. Coach Inc.
Counsel:
Lindsay & Stonebarger - Folsom CA
Luce Forward - San Diego CA
Settlement: $0
Class Size: 675,000 California consumers who made purchase with a credit card
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