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Dallas, TX A $2.25 million settlement that, if approved, will end Seidner v. Kimberly-Clark was filed on December 2 in the Northern District of Texas. The long-running class-action ERISA lawsuit alleges that fiduciaries of the Kimberly Clark Corporation 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan breached their legal duty under ERISA by paying higher fees ($78 per participant) than what was paid (about $30 per participant) by plans of comparable size. Excessive fees erode the ultimate value of participants’ retirement savings.

Santa Clara, CA It's important for people in the workplace to grasp the idea of a reprimand as it can have an impact on their careers and how they are viewed professionally. Being aware of what this disciplinary action involves and how it can affect one's life is crucial for individuals to handle the outcomes effectively. 

Santa Clara, CA Although a court order has announced a stay on proceedings in the wake of Exactech’s bankruptcy announcement, the court said it will continue to accept new Exactech hip lawsuits into the MDL. U.S. District Judge Nicolas G. Garaufis, in the Eastern District of New York, has placed a stay on all litigation involving Exactech’s defective knee, hip and ankle replacement components.

Santa Clara, CA As the list of side effects from Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs lengthens, celebrities are quitting the GLP-1 drugs. It's a no-brainer: would you risk blindness, stomach paralysis, suicidal thoughts and more serious health issues to lose 20 pounds? And gain the weight back once you stop taking the drug? And lose your good looks? 

Santa Clara, CA In the wake of a personal injury incident, some people may find it challenging to cope with aspects such as expenses and emotional turmoil. An essential step in these situations is to choose an attorney who can safeguard your rights and help you seek justice. This article offers advice for selecting a suitable personal injury lawyer.

Cleveland, OH – On December 16, 2024, Judge J. Philip Calabrese of the Northern District of Ohio heard oral arguments in Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation. The hearing concerned the defendant, Indivior PLC’s, motion to dismiss the Suboxone complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim on which relief can be granted. The arguments largely tracked briefs originally filed in July 2024, which the court required to be amended.

Evansville, IN Car accidents often involve complicated circumstances, especially when multiple parties share responsibility. In Indiana, where 206,923 collisions were recorded statewide in 2022, the likelihood of shared fault in accidents is significant. Understanding how fault affects your case in places like Evansville is essential to securing compensation for your injuries.

Los Angeles, CA A former Apple executive has filed a California labor complaint against Apple and Jay Blahnik, the company's vice president of fitness technologies. Mandana Mofidi accuses Apple of retaliation after she reported sexual harassment and raised concerns about receiving less pay than her male colleagues.

Los Angeles, CA Kevin Masuda, an operations manager at Serve Robotics, Inc. from 2021 to 2024, filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 3. The lawsuit accuses Serve Robotics, Inc. of violating the California labor code. It cites the autonomous sidewalk delivery company for violating California labor laws by failing to pay employees legally required minimum wages and overtime for all hours worked including off-the-clock tasks. In addition, Serve Robotics allegedly failed to provide mandated meal and rest periods, reimburse expenses, or provide accurate wage statements.

Austin, TXOn November 13, plaintiffs in Winkleman v. Whole Foods filed a motion for class certification in the Western District of Texas. It’s not just that it was filed in Texas. Everything about this ERISA lawsuit is larger than life.