Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Aug 25, 2008
It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Aug 25, 2008
Included in operating expenses are certain unusual or non-recurring items, the most significant of which is the $6 million expense recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 for the anticipated settlement of the BSE class action lawsuits ... Corporate expenses, which include certain head office staff, board of directors' and other public company expenses, as well as legal expenses related to the BSE class action lawsuits, were $2 ... 0 million class action settlement expense recorded in the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Bribery alleged in action against SK Foods Aug 25, 2008
SK Foods is in the middle of a pending federal class action lawsuit that alleges the company hired more than 5,000 illegal immigrants in a period between 2002 and 2006, which is a violation of the Racketeering Influence and Corrupt Organizations act. Calls to the SK Foods Executive Offices in Monterey were not answered on Thursday. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Staying busy Aug 25, 2008
The number of subprime-related cases filed in federal courts over the 15-month period ending March 31 totaled 448, 46% of which were multi-plaintiff class action lawsuits ... "Different disciplines and cases are involved, including bankruptcy, creditors' rights, class action, investor lawsuits, securities and professional liability claims.". (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Aug 25, 2008
Plaintiffs in the class action, led by New York State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi, declined to comment on the Andersen deal on Monday, citing a demand from the federal judge overseeing the case, Denise L. Cote, that they not discuss the agreement before a preliminary approval hearing Tuesday morning. "On Friday, Judge Cote ordered both parties in the WorldCom litigation not to comment publicly on the proceedings until after a hearing Tuesday morning April 26, since such comments could influence... (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
What Should We Do About Fannie and Freddie? Aug 24, 2008
A class action lawsuit brought by all GSE vested parties against all media who intentionally slandered Fannie and Freddie. There was no and is no Fannie and Freddie problem save and except for said media intentional slander. (New York Times)
'I THINK I HAVE A MUCH HIGHER IQ THAN YOU DO'... Aug 24, 2008
Assisted farmers in class action suit. Close to the Clintons. (The Drudge Report)
ANZ playing wait and see with Babcock Aug 24, 2008
Opes clients have launched a class action against ANZ, which took ownership of shares lent by the broker that the clients believe were their property. "It's a question of do you want 20 years of protracted litigation and reputational issues or do you want to come to something which is a bit more convenient ... it's a balance," Mr Smith said. (The Age)
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Update to the Shareholder Lawsuit Against FCStone Group, Inc. Aug 23, 2008
Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces a September 15, 2008, deadline to move to be a lead plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of FCStone Group, Inc. ("FCStone") (Nasdaq: ) between April 10, 2008 and July 9, 2008, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The shareholder lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. (PR Newswire)
Shareholder Class Action Filed Against CIT Group Inc. by the Law Firm of Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP Aug 23, 2008
Shareholder Class Action Filed Against CIT Group Inc. by the Law Firm of Schiffrin Barroway Topaz er, LLP ... Shareholder Class Action Filed Against CIT Group Inc. by the Law Firm of Schiffrin Barroway Topaz er, LLP ... Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued today by the law firm of Schiffrin Barroway Topaz er, LLP: Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all purchasers... (PR Newswire)
Steelworkers Hail Court Decision Approving $1 Billion Health Care Fund for Goodyear Retirees Aug 23, 2008
"Retirees who spent their working lives employed at Goodyear can now be assured that funding for health insurance and prescription drug coverage is protected and cannot be taken away from them." The class action lawsuit was brought by the USW and two Goodyear retirees, Gerald Redington, of Lena, Ill. and Bennett Toller, of Danville, Va. (PR Newswire)
Justice Department Sues Smalltownpapers, Inc. to Enforce Employment Rights of Air Force Reservist Aug 23, 2008
Since that time, the Division has filed 25 USERRA suits on behalf of service members, including its first-ever federal class action lawsuit under USERRA, Woodall v. American Airlines. Additional information about USERRA can be found on the Department of Justice Web site at and on the Department of Labor Web site at. (PR Newswire)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Aug 23, 2008
I'd be interested in a scientific survey that attempted to quantify percentages of recipients who thought the program was fair, met their needs, was more or less than they would have gotten with a class action lawsuit, etc. Then those numbers could be compared to some big class action lawsuit like Love Canal to ascertain relative success. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Jerry Jackson: A braggadocios apology Aug 23, 2008
As is the case with class action lawyers, the biggest beneficiary of these unreasonable generous verdicts in terms of dollars was John Edwards himself. This is the same egotistical and self absorbed man that preached to all of us that there are really two Americas out there ("the haves and the have-nots") and that he was the only one to change this dastardly situation. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Send it back Aug 23, 2008
Last year, Menu Foods Income Fund spent more than $40-million to deal with pet food contaminated with toxic wheat gluten from China including millions to settle class action suits from furious pet owners. Also in 2007, Toronto-based Connors Bros. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The Pomerantz Firm Announces September 8 is Lead Plaintiff Deadline for MRV Communications Inc. Investors -- MRVC Aug 23, 2008
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP (``Pomerantz Firm'') () reminds investors of MRV Communications Inc. (``MRV'' or the ``Company'') (NasdaqGM: - ) that September 8 is the deadline to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff for the class in the pending class action. The Pomerantz Firm filed a class action lawsuit against MRV and certain officers of the company in the United States District Court, Central District of California ...... (Primezone Releases)
Notice of Filing Securities Class Action Against CompuCredit Corporation -- CCRT Aug 23, 2008
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP () (the ``Pomerantz Firm'') filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, against CompuCredit Corporation (``CompuCredit'' or the ``Company'') (NasdaqGS: - ) and certain of its officers on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of the Company between November 6, 2006 and June 9, 2008 (the ``Class Period'') ... More information on this and other class... (Primezone Releases)
Apple sued over false advertising, users upset about 3G firmware fix Aug 22, 2008
These ongoing issues and Apples optimistic advertising claims apparently were enough to prompt an Alabama woman to file a class action suit, accusing Apple over false advertising with iPhone 3G's "twice as fast" tagline ... In the meantime, slower-than-promised data download speeds may bring Apple a class action lawsuit. (TG Daily)
195 Page Mill headed for possible lawsuit, again Aug 22, 2008
Bob Moss and Tom Jordan possibly saved Palo Alto and Mr. Hohbach millions of dollars in class action lawsuits ... If the tenants moved in and discovered this, or became ill, they could have easily sued our city and Mr. Hohbach in a class action lawsuit ... "Bob Moss and Tom Jordan possibly saved Palo Alto and Mr. Hohbach millions of dollars in class action lawsuits.". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Aug 22, 2008
He currently represents AT&T customers in a class action against AT&T for its participation in the NSA's domestic spying program, and recently won a case against Apple defending online journalists from subpoenas that demanded their confidential sources. Average Internet users probably don't even realize that AOL, Google, etc. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Consumers Taking Out Fewer Instant Tax Loans Aug 22, 2008
All complaints are reviewed by class action attorneys and are considered for publication on our site. Knowledge is power. (Yahoo News -- Taxes and the IRS)
Lawsuit alleges false advertising for iPhone 3G Aug 22, 2008
The firm representing Smith is seeking class action status for the suit. Apple introduces the iPhone 3G to television viewers as able to surf the Web, downloading e-mail attachments and access map information twice as quickly as the first-generation iPhone. (Macworld)
Picking up the pieces Aug 22, 2008
At least six cases have been filed in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis representing groups of individuals, with some seeking class action status ... appointed a law firm to monitor and participate in any class action suits on behalf of trusts and custodial accounts invested in the funds. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Apple Under Fire for iPhone 3G Glitches Aug 22, 2008
She is also seeking an unspecified amount of damages, a judge's order that Apple fix the problems, and that the suit be certified as class action. "You could barely turn on the television" this summer without encountering the "twice as fast for half the price" slogan Apple used to market the new iPhone, Smith's suit alleges. (SmartMoney)
Dyer & Berens LLP Announces Its Investigation Concerning Losses Suffered by Certain Novatel Wireless, Inc. Investors Aug 22, 2008
The law firm of Dyer & Berens LLP focuses on complex class action litigation on behalf of injured investors throughout the nation. The firm's extensive experience in securities litigation, particularly in cases brought under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, has contributed to the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved investors. (Primezone Releases)
Also this week: Vacant buildings full of concerns Aug 22, 2008
It is our intention to convert this into a class action over the next couple of months, said Finney, a partner in the Hyde Park firm. We re going to try to get the whole ordinance thrown out. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Aug 22, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008 Last Update: 10:55 AM EDT. AP, Bloomberg, Reuters, N.Y. Post. (New York Post -- Business)
Apple Hit With 3G iPhone Lawsuit Aug 22, 2008
Amid growing criticism from 3G iPhone customers, a class action complaint was filed against Apple Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Alabama ... This is not the first time the California-based company has had to defend itself against class action lawsuits brought by dissatisfied customers ... Following the release of its first-generation iPhone, in 2007, Apple was hit with class action suits filed in Illinois and California because of its reported short battery life. (ABC News)
Elder Care Operator and Plaintiff Attorney Settle Class Action Lawsuit Aug 21, 2008
- ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Mar Health Care, Inc., Sun Mar Management, and its 18 California skilled nursing homes recently settled a class action lawsuit (Case #30-200800037875), for $2 million on behalf of Warren Richardson, by and through his Attorney in Fact Marlene Miller, on Richardson's behalf and on behalf of all California citizens who resided in, or are residing in, one of the company's California facilities from Jan. 9, 2005 through Jan.... (PR Newswire)
Sunrise Senior Living Files Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 Aug 21, 2008
Sunrise's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to achieve anticipated savings from its cost- savings program; the time required for the Company to prepare, file, and complete its Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2008 and any additional required Form 10-Qs for the first and second quarters of 2007; any related costs, expenses or consequences, and for... (PR Newswire)
Apple sued over iPhone 3G reception issues Aug 21, 2008
Smith, who refers to the phone she purchased throughout the complaint as "Defective iPhone 3G," seeks class action status. The lawsuit claims that Apple's iPhone 3G advertising campaign is misleading. (CNET News)
Put children, not six-month data, first Aug 21, 2008
In 2005, when the Georgia Department of Human Resources settled a class action lawsuit with Children s Rights Inc., we committed to move more foster children in Fulton and DeKalb counties into permanent homes. We have not backed away from that commitment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Judge urges quick action on lawsuit Aug 21, 2008
Webb asked lawyers to resolve any issues, such as cutting down on mass mailings, that could save the taxpayers money if he certifies the lawsuit as a class action affecting anyone in the same situation. The most difficult issue would be finding a start date to include others, he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
FedEx Loses Shareholder Support as Courts Unsettle Smith's Business Model Aug 21, 2008
Because those class actions and a nationwide suit involve so many drivers, anticipated rulings by the Indiana judge on whether the workers are misclassified pose the biggest threat to date to Smith's vision ... Before converting the drivers to payroll workers, said , Becker Capital Management Inc. chief investment officer, Smith would revise the model, probably moving toward multiroute drivers as he had when FedEx lost a similar class action in California demanding employee status. (Bloomberg)
3rd Circuit Revives Mercury-in-Tuna Class Action Aug 20, 2008
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a class action suit against the manufacturer of Chicken-of-the-Sea brand tuna brought by consumers who say they were never warned that excessive consumption could lead to mercury poisoning. The unanimous three-judge panel found that a lower court improperly dismissed the suit on the grounds that it was pre-empted by U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulations. (Law.com)
2nd Circuit Refuses to Boost Milberg's Fees in Nortel Class Action Aug 20, 2008
The case was originally handled by former name partner David J. Bershad, one of the four ex-Milberg partners convicted of participating in a scheme to pay kickbacks to class action plaintiffs. The firm itself agreed in June to pay $75 million to avoid federal prosecution in the case. (Law.com)
More Contrition, Less Communication From Apple Aug 20, 2008
With many people who have bought the service with their phone, class action lawsuits, the bane of corporations, may be on their minds, and they don't want to give anyone extra ammo to use in them. Selling a service that isn't ready for production. (Washington Post)
Different sort of trouble for "Girls Gone Wild" founder Aug 20, 2008
In June, the women's lawyers filed an amended complaint to ask to make it a class action. These legal disputes have kept Francis in and out of court. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Dangerous Cybersilence Aug 20, 2008
"The same tens of thousands of sites get infected over and over with different malware using the same methods. A few class action lawsuits could be a good incentive to fix this.". The Web's security disclosure issues go beyond the growing wave of malware infections. (Forbes -- Technology)
TV Writers Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against ICM for $4.5 Million, Sprenger + Lang Announces Aug 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ten thousand television writers penned a happy ending to their class action age discrimination lawsuit against International Creative Management, Inc. (ICM) today, settling the first of 23 class actions for $4 ... The industry-wide litigation was instituted in federal court in 2000 and currently consists of 23 class actions in California state court against the major TV networks and production studios, including ABC, CBS, Disney, Fox, NBC Universal, Columbia, Warner... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
California Court of Appeal Clarifies Duty of Citizens to Bear Witness in TV Writers Age Discrimination Litigation, Sprenger + Lang Announces Aug 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Court of Appeal cleared the way last week for plaintiffs to begin prosecution in earnest after an eight-year logjam in the television writers age discrimination class action litigation ... In the words of the Court of Appeal, This is the latest, but not the last, chapter in a story that began in the year 2000, when a number of television writers filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against all the major networks, studios and talent... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Firm Appointed Lead Counsel in Charles Schwab YieldPlus Class Action Aug 19, 2008
After Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro filed the first suit, many other proposed class actions were filed and subsequently consolidated by the federal courts in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ... "We are pleased that the YieldPlus Investor Group selected our firm as the lead counsel for the class action, and that the court approved that decision," said Reed Kathrein, a partner in Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro ... If the Court certifies the case as a class... (PR Newswire)
Klafter Olsen & Lesser LLP Announces That It Has Been Retained to Pursue a Class Action Lawsuit Against Wachovia Corporation in Connection with the Evergreen Ultra Short Opportunities Fund Aug 19, 2008
Klafter Olsen r LLP Announces That It Has Been Retained to Pursue a Class Action Lawsuit Against Wachovia Corporation in Connection with the Evergreen Ultra Short Opportunities Fund ... Klafter Olsen r LLP Announces That It Has Been Retained to Pursue a Class Action Lawsuit Against Wachovia Corporation in Connection with the Evergreen Ultra Short Opportunities Fund ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Klafter Olsen r LLP has been retained to commence a securities class action against Wachovia... (PR Newswire)
Cohen Milstein Signs Landmark U.K. Cartel Insurance Deal Aug 19, 2008
U.S. class action specialist has struck a deal with insurance provider in the U.K. to offer after-the-event insurance for cartel claims. The venture, dubbed "Cartel Key," is the first of its kind in the U.K. and will insure clients affected by cartel claims against the risk of adverse costs, which have traditionally prevented civil cartel claims from arising in the U.K.. (Law.com)
Your views: Letters to the editor Aug 19, 2008
It would also lead to rebuilding customer trust and relations -- not to mention, avoiding class action litigation, further government oversight, and media probing. It is clear FPL does not have the in-house talent or values to address this problem. (Florida Today)
XFMedia Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2008 Aug 19, 2008
6 million, representing legal fees for class action lawsuit. Net income and adjusted net income per ADS and per share are as follows: Chart 9: Net income and adjusted net income per ADS and per share(1) 3 months ended 3 months ended 3 months ended Jun 30, 2008 Jun 30, 2007 Mar 31, 2008 Net income (loss) per ADS - basic -- $0. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sutter, CHW reject Blue Cross deal Aug 18, 2008
8 million class action settlement between California hospitals and. The rejection could be enough to scuttle the deal over the controversial practice of rescinding individual health insurance for patients after they get sick. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
iPhone 3G reception issues Aug 18, 2008
and at what point do we start a class action against these clowns through the ACCC ... and we should all join a class action to seek financial compensation for all the dropped calls, unnecessary voicemail retrievals and let's not forget false advertising. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Sunrise Propane Explosion: One Week Later Aug 18, 2008
Residents' collective anger and frustration is being directed at Sunrise Propane, the city and the province in the form of a series of class action lawsuits filed earlier this week ... There will be no cost to residents interested in participating in the class action ... Class Action Registration Information. (CityNews)
Pan class action to follow payout Aug 17, 2008
A CLASS action against the federal Government is set to be launched next week after the $55million payout to Pan Pharmaceuticals founder Jim Selim. The Government could be liable for another multi-million-dollar payout because of the action taken by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in 2003 to cancel Pan's licence. (The Australian)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Aug 17, 2008
Plaintiffs in the class action, led by New York State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi, declined to comment on the Andersen deal on Monday, citing a demand from the federal judge overseeing the case, Denise L. Cote, that they not discuss the agreement before a preliminary approval hearing Tuesday morning. "On Friday, Judge Cote ordered both parties in the WorldCom litigation not to comment publicly on the proceedings until after a hearing Tuesday morning April 26, since such comments could influence... (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
Iraq Injury Spurs Class Action Against KBR Aug 16, 2008
On Tuesday, his lawyers filed a class action lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia outlining Curtis "Bubba" Coffey's own experiences with the multinational contractor and pointing to several other highly publicized reports of deaths, accidents and sexual assaults allegedly tied to the company. Similar actions have been filed in other court jurisdictions across the nation with mixed results. (Law.com)
Amerigroup Settlement Nets $9.4 Million in Fees for Plaintiffs Lawyers Aug 16, 2008
The firm had just won a major class action suit against the state of Illinois involving Medicaid reimbursement rates that were too low, so their profile was high at the moment, Cohen says. . (Law.com)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Aug 16, 2008
I'd be interested in a scientific survey that attempted to quantify percentages of recipients who thought the program was fair, met their needs, was more or less than they would have gotten with a class action lawsuit, etc. Then those numbers could be compared to some big class action lawsuit like Love Canal to ascertain relative success. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 16, 2008
Aerosmith suit is now class action. WAILUKU. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pan drug victims slam $55m payout to Jim Selim Aug 16, 2008
In contrast Ms Barillo, who spent much of her holiday suffering hallucinations and violent muscle spasms, would have received only a four-figure sum after joining a Travacalm class action, commentators believe ... Perhaps a class action is around the corner. (Sunday Times.au)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Aug 16, 2008
It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Debt crisis could cost charities millions Aug 16, 2008
Twenty councils are preparing a class action against Lehman Brothers to recover their losses, including Armidale, Blaney, Deniliquin, Gilgandra, Kiama, Narribri, Parkes, Walcha, Wingecarribee and Port Macquarie. Of the charities and councils contacted by the Herald, none have been affected in an operational sense, as they are still getting interest payments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Subprime crisis to hit charities Aug 16, 2008
Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Lehman Brothers denies the claims Wingecarribee Council has made in its statement of claim filed with the Federal Court. (The Age)
Australian Charities Face A$2 Billion Subprime Investment Losses, Age Says Aug 16, 2008
About 20 municipal governments have signed up for a class action lawsuit against Lehman and may join an existing action by Wingecarribee Council in New South Wales state, the Age said. Lehman will ``vigorously defend'' any action, the newspaper reported, citing the New York-based securities firm. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Lawsuit takes on 911 wireless fees Aug 16, 2008
TORONTO An Ontario woman is trying to obtain class action status on a lawsuit against Rogers Wireless, alleging that the cell phone provider is pocketing more than its due in 911 service fees. Patricia Robsons suit alleges no more than 10 cents of the monthly 50-cent fees usually charged to subscribers is actually required by regulators to pay for the necessary telecommunications infrastructure. (Winnipeg Sun)
Airborne Cold Remedy Settles Suit For $30M Aug 15, 2008
"A class action lawsuit sparked this matter," said Airborne CEO Elise Donahue. "We're just one of many major consumer brands across America that are under assault by class action lawyers." ... 5 million to a previous class action settlement in which Airborne agreed to pay $23. (CBS News)
Foxborough device maker has funds to reach October Aug 15, 2008
Judge denies class action for biotech rice lawsuit A federal judge ruled that hundreds of farmers will not be able to consolidate their lawsuits against Bayer CropScience AG over the accidental release of experimental genetically engineered rice into the food supply. US District Judge Catherine Perry denied a motion to certify the farmers' claims into one class-action suit, saying they were too different from one another. (Boston Globe)
Suit says Facebook ad program invaded privacy Aug 15, 2008
Facebook, the world's largest social networking site, is facing a class action lawsuit charging that its controversial advertising program violated online privacy and computer fraud laws. Get Quote. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Aug 15, 2008
He currently represents AT&T customers in a class action against AT&T for its participation in the NSA's domestic spying program, and recently won a case against Apple defending online journalists from subpoenas that demanded their confidential sources. Average Internet users probably don't even realize that AOL, Google, etc. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
