Essure Lawsuit Continues After Summary Judgement Motion Fails
Many women may one day choose to undergo permanent birth control procedures. Designed to safely and effectively prevent pregnancies, procedures should provide few complications. Unfortunately, some products don't maintain these high standards of ethics and safety, such as Essure. Currently the subject of a major lawsuit against its … [Read more...] about Essure Lawsuit Continues After Summary Judgement Motion Fails
Lawsuits Expected Over New Digital Currency Bitcoin Cash
A battle among cryptocurrency brokers The digital currency Bitcoin will likely split into two separate currencies following a battle among cryptocurrency brokers. Fortune reports that a new version of Bitcoin—Bitcoin Cash—hit the market on August 1, 2017. By its second day of trading, it had already tripled in price and its market … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Expected Over New Digital Currency Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash Price Soars, Coinbase Customers Threaten Lawsuits
Why Bitcoin Technology is Changing National law firm Parker Waichman LLP has successfully represented individuals who suffered losses due to company policy changes and technology issues. The firm is investigating potential lawsuits over losses suffered due to Coinbase’s refusal to honor Bitcoin Cash. Bitcoin is approximately 10 … [Read more...] about Bitcoin Cash Price Soars, Coinbase Customers Threaten Lawsuits
First GMO Corn Class Action Lawsuit Awarded Millions
A federal jury in Kansas has awarded close to $218 million in the first of eight certified state class action lawsuits, to farmers who sued Syngenta, a Swiss-based agribusiness giant. The verdict came following a three-week trial in Kansas City, Kansas, and involved four Kansas famers who represented over 7,000 farmers in the state. … [Read more...] about First GMO Corn Class Action Lawsuit Awarded Millions
Lawsuits Filed Over Allegedly Defective Artificial Turf, MDL Formed
Lawsuits Against FieldTurf USA Consolidated into MDL The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has established a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) for lawsuits filed over allegedly defective high-end artificial turf manufactured by FieldTurf USA Inc. Plaintiffs allege that the product, installed at high schools … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Filed Over Allegedly Defective Artificial Turf, MDL Formed
Pennsylvania School District Faces Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
Parents Sue Over Lead-Tainted Drinking Water. Lead exposure can lead to serious health problems, especially in children. Lead poisoning is particularly a concern with contaminated drinking water, especially following the crisis is Flint, Michigan; concerns over lead exposure are also affecting other parts of the country. A new class … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania School District Faces Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
“Light” Cigarette Case Is A Milestone
Light Cigarette Class Action Lawsuit. Lawyers in a class-action case against tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris USA will ask a Madison County judge on Monday to assess at least $21 billion in compensatory and punitive damages a figure that would set a record for the St. Louis area even if the judge approved only a tenth of the … [Read more...] about “Light” Cigarette Case Is A Milestone
Citigroup Will Pay $2 Billion to Settle Class-action Lawsuit
Citigroup Paid $2 Billion To A Lawsuit Settlement. Citigroup, Inc. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit arising out of its involvement in the sale of Enron stock and bonds for $2 billion. The money will be distributed to investors who purchased publicly traded equity and debt securities issued by Enron and its … [Read more...] about Citigroup Will Pay $2 Billion to Settle Class-action Lawsuit
Florida Drywall Class Action Lawsuit in the Works
Florida Drywall Class Action Lawsuit. A Florida law firm is fielding a lot of calls these days from homeowners dealing with defective Chinese drywall. According to Jordan Chaikin, an associate with Parker Waichman LLP in Bonita Springs, the number of dry wall inquiries the firm has received has grown as media reports of dry wall … [Read more...] about Florida Drywall Class Action Lawsuit in the Works
Kaba Simplex Locks Class Action Lawsuit Claims Magnet Can Override PIN Code Technology
Anyone Can Open a Kaba Simplex Locks. According to the lawsuit, anyone - an amateur - can open a Kaba Simplex Keyless Lock in just a matter of seconds. The Kaba keyless locks class action lawsuit accuses Kaba Ilco of, among other things, negligence, failure to warn, breach of warranty, and fraud. The Kaba Simplex lock … [Read more...] about Kaba Simplex Locks Class Action Lawsuit Claims Magnet Can Override PIN Code Technology
Lawyers Investigate Class Action Lawsuit Over Condo Application Fees
Florida Condo Boards Allegedly Charge Illegally High Condo Application Fees. The class action attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP are investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of Florida residents who were charged illegally high fees for submitting a condominium application. Florida law prohibits fees of over $100, but reports indicate … [Read more...] about Lawyers Investigate Class Action Lawsuit Over Condo Application Fees
Goodman and Amana Air Conditioning Units Sold with Evaporator Coil Defects
Air Conditioning Defective Components. Consumers purchase a Goodman and Amana central air conditioning under the impression that this central cooling unit will last them for years. According to some consumers however, customers just end up paying more for a product that contains a defective component, ultimately causing the … [Read more...] about Goodman and Amana Air Conditioning Units Sold with Evaporator Coil Defects
Class Action Lawsuit: Eliquis has Risk of Uncontrollable Bleeding, Hemorrhaging
Eliquis Class Action Lawsuits. Our firm is investigation potential class action lawsuits on behalf of individuals who suffered a bleeding event after taking the blood thinner Eliquis (apixaban), which is jointly marketed by Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Eliquis is part of a new generation of anticoagulants that also … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit: Eliquis has Risk of Uncontrollable Bleeding, Hemorrhaging
Protein Powder Product Makers may be “Protein Spiking” Class Action Lawsuit (Scam alert)
Protein Powder Product Makers Cheat Consumers. Some protein powder companies are cutting their protein manufacturing costs by adding a number of less expensive ingredients that are not protein, such as certain amino acids. This boosts the protein powder’s nitrogen content, which then tricks a commonly used protein content test into … [Read more...] about Protein Powder Product Makers may be “Protein Spiking” Class Action Lawsuit (Scam alert)
Scotts Miracle-Gro Morning Song Toxic Birdseed Class Action Lawsuit
Toxic Birdseed Contaminated With Pesticide. Morning Song Birdseed products manufactured by the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company have been linked to the deaths of countless birds as a result of contamination with toxic pesticides. In 2012, Scotts Miracle-Gro pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle a number of federal … [Read more...] about Scotts Miracle-Gro Morning Song Toxic Birdseed Class Action Lawsuit
Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) Class Action Lawsuit
Tamiflu Class Action Lawsuit. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers who took Tamiflu. According to the company’s website, Tamiflu used to treat people 1 year and older with influenza (flu) whose symptoms started within 2 days prior. Recent reports suggest that the injection, … [Read more...] about Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) Class Action Lawsuit
Class Action Lawsuit: Lumber Liquidators Bamboo Flooring
Lumber Liquidators Flooring Is Defective. Our firm is investigating class action lawsuits involving bamboo and other flooring products manufactured by Lumber Liquidators. There have been reports that certain Lumber Liquidators flooring is allegedly defective, and prone to premature cracking, splitting, warping, and shrinking. … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit: Lumber Liquidators Bamboo Flooring
Class Action Lawsuit: Honeywell TrueSTEAM Humidifiers
Honeywell TrueSTEAM Humidifiers Class Action Lawsuits. Our firm is investigating class action lawsuits on behalf of consumers who purchased Honeywell TrueSTEAM Humidifiers. Allegedly, these products do not perform as advertised and are wholly defective. Among other things, the humidifiers allegedly become caked with scaling … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit: Honeywell TrueSTEAM Humidifiers
Class Action Lawsuit: Herbal Supplements are Not What They Claim Evidence Shows
Herbal Supplements Class Action Lawsuits. Our firm is investigating potential class action lawsuits on behalf of consumers who purchased herbal supplements. These products often claim to offer a number of health benefits, but evidence suggests that they may not even contain the ingredients advertised on the label. … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit: Herbal Supplements are Not What They Claim Evidence Shows
HCG Platinum Class Action Lawsuit
HCG Platinum Class Action Lawsuits. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers who purchased an item that belongs to the assortment of HCG Platinum-branded weight-loss products, which are alleged to be falsely positioned as a solution for dieters seeking the rapid loss of a … [Read more...] about HCG Platinum Class Action Lawsuit
Listerine Mouthwash Biofilm Commercial
Listerine Mouthwash Class Action Lawsuit. If you've used Listerine Mouthwash because of claims it can "penetrate biofilms" and "kill germs," you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit challenging these advertising representations. Lawyers with our firm who specialize in misleading advertising claims believe some of the … [Read more...] about Listerine Mouthwash Biofilm Commercial
Faulty Volvo XDP Class Action Lawsuit
U-Joint Bellows Fail On Volvo XDP. The U-joint bellows have been continuously failing on certain Volvo XDP composite outdrives – and Volvo has yet to offer affected customers an adequate remedy. This is based on a 2010 report in Boat U.S. magazine, as well as more-recent postings about this problem on Internet bulletin boards popular … [Read more...] about Faulty Volvo XDP Class Action Lawsuit
Craze Workout Supplement Class Action Lawsuit
Workout Supplement Safety Concerns. Craze is a popular workout supplement that promises to give users “endless energy.” In fact, bodybuilding.com named this product 2012’s “New Supplement of the Year.” Recently, however, Craze has been the subject of safety concerns. According to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, lab tests show … [Read more...] about Craze Workout Supplement Class Action Lawsuit
Alton & Cleva Wet/Dry Vacuum Possible Fraud/Mislead Class Action Lawsuit Lawyers
Alton & Cleva Vacuum Do Not Produce Horsepower As Advertised. Have you purchased an Alton & Cleva wet/dry vacuum? The Defective Product & Liability Lawsuit Lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP are investigating allegations that Alton & Cleva wet/dry vacuums do not produce as much horsepower as advertised. ‘Alton & Cleva’ … [Read more...] about Alton & Cleva Wet/Dry Vacuum Possible Fraud/Mislead Class Action Lawsuit Lawyers
The $54M Chinese drywall question
Homes were built with noxious Chinese drywall. A $54 million pie awaits people whose homes were built with noxious Chinese drywall. What they don’t know -- in fact, what no one knows -- is how big a slice they will get. A federal judge hearing the massive class-action lawsuit approved the preliminary settlement against … [Read more...] about The $54M Chinese drywall question
Pilot Flying J Gas Rebate Fraud- Class Action Lawsuit
Pilot Flying J Class Action Lawsuit. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of Pilot Flying J customers who have been allegedly cheated out of gas rebates. Pilot Flying J is the largest chain of truck stops in the United States. The CEO of the company and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy … [Read more...] about Pilot Flying J Gas Rebate Fraud- Class Action Lawsuit
Hollister Co. Gift Card
Hollister Co. Breach Of Contract. If you received Hollister Co. gift card in December 2009 as part of a promotional offer, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit seeking refunds on behalf of recipients of these gift cards. Hollister has been accused of breach of contract for voiding these gift cards in January … [Read more...] about Hollister Co. Gift Card
Guardsmark Class Action Lawsuit
Guardsmark Unpaid Wages And Other Damages. If you worked as a security guard for Guardsmark, and were not paid for attending mandatory training sessions, had uniform costs deducted from your paycheck, or were denied overtime pay, you may be entitled to compensation for unpaid wages and other damages. Our firm is … [Read more...] about Guardsmark Class Action Lawsuit
Walgreens Class Action
Overcharges pertaining to copies for medical records Our Firm is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against Walgreens regarding suspected overcharges pertaining to copies for medical records. Major United States pharmaceutical chain, Walgreens Company, has been accused of overcharging consumers for copies of their … [Read more...] about Walgreens Class Action
Goldman Sachs Allegedly Inflated Aluminum Prices, Costing Consumer Billions
Goldman Sachs Inflated Aluminum Prices. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of aluminum customers who have been forced to pay more for the metal because of alleged financial chicanery by Goldman Sachs, the giant financial services firm. Goldman and owners of other major metals warehouses … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs Allegedly Inflated Aluminum Prices, Costing Consumer Billions
Fresh Step Cat Litter
Fresh Step Cat Litter Misleading Ads. The maker of Fresh Step Cat Litter has been accused of running a misleading marketing campaign touting the supposed superiority of the litter. In its advertising, California-based Clorox claimed cats preferred Fresh Step rather than a competing cat litter. In January 2012, Clorox was … [Read more...] about Fresh Step Cat Litter
Toyota Recall
Toyota Recall Vehicles Due To Unintended Acceleration. NEWS UPDATE: Washington Post, Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 - Toyota hit by new surge of reported fatalities in vehicles (Click to view page) Since 2009, Toyota Motor Corp. has issued numerous vehicle recalls because of problems involving unintended acceleration. If you own one … [Read more...] about Toyota Recall
FedEx Billing Class Action Lawsuit
FedEx Billing Overcharge Lawsuit. Commercial customers of FedEx Ground Package System Inc., or FedEx Ground, have been and may continue to be subjected to overcharges, costing them, accumulatively, anywhere from millions to billions of dollars. Parker Waichman LLP continues to investigate allegations that are part of the class action … [Read more...] about FedEx Billing Class Action Lawsuit
Abercrombie & Fitch Gift Card Class Action Lawsuit
Abercrombie & Fitch Gift Cards Expiration Date. If you received an Abercrombie & Fitch gift card in December 2009 as part of a promotional offer, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit seeking refunds on behalf of recipients of the gift cards. Abercrombie & Fitch has been accused of breach of contract for voiding these … [Read more...] about Abercrombie & Fitch Gift Card Class Action Lawsuit
Class Action Lawsuit Filed over Babyganics
A class action lawsuit has been filed against KAS Direct LLC d/b/a Babyganics alleging that the company’s baby products are not actually organic. Plaintiffs allege that the products are falsely represented and alleges that Babyganics engaged in unlawful, unfair, deceptive and misleading business practices involving the sale of its … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit Filed over Babyganics
Issues with Home Depot Wood Flooring Products May Result in Class Action Lawsuit
Wood Flooring From Home Depot May Result in Class Action Lawsuit. Consumer complaints about wood flooring products from Home Depot's Home Decorators Collection may result in a class action lawsuit. Though these wood laminate products are marketed as easy to install, with a glueless locking system, consumers report that … [Read more...] about Issues with Home Depot Wood Flooring Products May Result in Class Action Lawsuit
Pella Architect Series Windows Allow Water to Penetrate Home, Cause Extensive Damage
For many consumers who purchased Pella Architect Series Windows, they're learning that the advertised benefits simply aren't true. More and more, property owners whose homes have been installed with Pella Architect Series Windows have come to believe that the Pella windows are likely the cause of extensive property damage; many … [Read more...] about Pella Architect Series Windows Allow Water to Penetrate Home, Cause Extensive Damage
Class-action lawsuit seeks to serve those impacted by exploding toilets
What may have seemed almost comical - reports of exploding toilets - is actually a very serious safety threat to consumers. The defective Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System has caused hundreds or more toilets across the country and in Canada to explode without warning. Several people have been seriously … [Read more...] about Class-action lawsuit seeks to serve those impacted by exploding toilets
Medtronic Investors to Settle Infuse Lawsuit
Medtronic Agreed To Settle A Class Action Lawsuit. Without admitting any wrongdoing, Medtronic Inc. has agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit alleging the company made false and misleading statements about its Infuse Bone Graft product. According to a report from Bloomberg News, Medtronic will pay $85 million to settle the Infuse … [Read more...] about Medtronic Investors to Settle Infuse Lawsuit
Guatemalan Syphilis Victims File Class Action Lawsuit against U.S. Government
Victims of Guatemalan syphilis experiments carried out by U.S. government scientists in the 1940s have filed suit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other government agencies seeking reparations for human rights abuses. Attorneys representing the Guatemalan syphilis experiment victims, including Parker … [Read more...] about Guatemalan Syphilis Victims File Class Action Lawsuit against U.S. Government
Guatemala Syphilis Experiment Victims Prepare to File Class Action Lawsuit against U.S. Government
Two law firms, including the national firm of Parker Waichman LLP, plan on filing a class action lawsuit against several U.S. health agencies on behalf of victims of Guatemala syphilis testing conducted by American doctors during the 1940's unless reparations are made this week. If filed, the Guatemalan syphilis testing lawsuit would … [Read more...] about Guatemala Syphilis Experiment Victims Prepare to File Class Action Lawsuit against U.S. Government
Digitek Recall Raises Concerns Over Actavis Manufacturing
Digitek Recall Raises Concerns. A Digitek recall in April has raised questions about the way that the drug - a generic form of digoxin was manufactured. According to a Digitek class action lawsuit filed in US District Court in New Jersey, a US plant that made some of the defective Digitek tablets was the subject of a Food … [Read more...] about Digitek Recall Raises Concerns Over Actavis Manufacturing
Medtronic Defibrillator Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
Group of Canadians file lawsuits against Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Inc., the maker of the faulty Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Lead Wire, is now facing a lawsuit filed by a group of Canadians who claim the company failed to warn consumers of a defect in the batteries installed in its defibrillators. Last week, Ontario Superior Court … [Read more...] about Medtronic Defibrillator Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
Class Action Lawsuit for Injuries Sustained as a Result of Exposure to Toxic Trailers
Law Firms Filed A Class Action Lawsuit On Behalf Of The Victims Of Toxic Trailers. Parker Waichman LLP, Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C., Law Offices of Daniel E. Becnel, Jr. and the Law Offices of Ronnie G. Penton have filed a class action lawsuit against the private contractors as well as the … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit for Injuries Sustained as a Result of Exposure to Toxic Trailers
Quebec court gives go-ahead for Vioxx suit
Quebec Court Allow A Class Action Vioxx Suit. Quebec is North America's first jurisdiction to allow a consumer class-action lawsuit against Merck & Co. Inc. over its painkiller Vioxx. On Thursday, Quebec Superiour Court Judge Andre Denis authorized a class-action lawsuit by Quebec residents who suffered "damages caused by the … [Read more...] about Quebec court gives go-ahead for Vioxx suit
Class-Action Lawsuit against Chemical Company Seeks Periodic Medical Testing
Workers From Chemical Company Died From Brain Tumors. Although the company conducted its own study in 2004 and claims to have found no significant links among a “cluster” of 15 sick workers at its research campus in Spring House. All of those workers have died from brain tumors except one. A total of five workers were … [Read more...] about Class-Action Lawsuit against Chemical Company Seeks Periodic Medical Testing
