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Sep-5-16 San Francisco, CA: The continuing saga between Uber and California labor law regarding misclassification may take years to resolve. “Even if both parties reached an agreement, there needs to be a change in the law,” says employment attorney Todd Scherwin. In yet another strike against a potential resolution against Uber, Judge Edward Chen... - Total Call Called Out on Undisclosed Fees, Lawsuit Settled
Sep-27-09 Los Angeles, CA There's nothing like the telecom industry to get one's blood boiling when it comes to undisclosed rates and fees . Especially when said rates and fees are not disclosed. Late last month a nationwide class action lawsuit was settled by Total Call International Inc. with various plaintiffs in regards to prepaid calling cards. The settlemen... - Uber California Labor Lawsuit Could Still Go On
Jun-13-16 Sacramento, CA: A California labor lawsuit filed by drivers for Uber - a ride-sharing service - could continue on, even though a $100 million settlement has been proposed to end the labor lawsuit. Drivers who filed the lawsuit are reportedly not pleased that one of the main issues in the California labor claim - that of them being employees and not ind... - Nurse Files Same California Labor Class Action – Twice
Jul-31-22 Riverside, CA The California Supreme Court has given the green light to a nurse who brought a second class action lawsuit, alleging the same California wage and hour violations, but against two entities not directly connected. The First Lawsuit Lynn Grande was employed at Eisenhower Medical Center, which was arranged by a staffing agency called Fle... - Canadian Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Apr-29-16 Toronto, ON: Five years ago, attorney Paul Miller told LawyersandSettlements that he had 18 transvaginal mesh cases across Canada. In those five years, more Canadian women - and their doctors - realized the mesh is the cause of their pain and internal damage. “As of today, we have settled 220 transvaginal mesh cases and about 50 more individuals... - California Overtime $1.5 Million Settlement Up for Final Approval in April
Feb-8-16 Los Angeles, CA: It was in December of last year that an overtime pay laws class action was quietly granted preliminary approval for a $1.5 million settlement. Plaintiffs in the action are looking forward to April 12, the date during which arguments for final approval will be heard. The defendant in the overtime pay lawsuit in California is Restorat... - California Labor Law Class-Action Plaintiffs Pushing Hard for Final Approval
Nov-30-15 Los Angeles, CA: Plaintiffs in a California labor lawsuit have been lobbying the court to approve a settlement in a class action that is without equal in an alleged violation of California labor law . The lawsuit alleged the parent company associated with Tommy Hilfiger loaded workers’ wages onto debit cards, rather than issuing them paychecks or... - Two Brooklyn Health Care Agencies Settle Fraud Lawsuits
Apr-28-22 Brooklyn, NY Two Brooklyn Home Care Service agencies failed to cheat both the federal government and their health care aids and now they have to pay nearly $7 million in back wages and Medicaid payments following two settlement agreements with New York Attorney General Letitia James. In its news release (March 25, 2022), the Justice Department s... - Excessive Overdraft Fees: You Can Take That to the Bank
Jul-22-15 Miami, FL If there’s one thing banks are awfully good at, it’s excessive bank overdraft fees . Banking fees tend to be an endless scourge on the consumer to begin with. However, pundits point to the process of incurring an overdraft and the resulting fees as the ultimate irony: an overdraft occurs when a consumer is short on cash or momentar... - Social Network Settles Spam Suit in the Wake of Spokeo’s SCOTUS Appeal
Jul-2-15 Path, a social network service that allows for photo-sharing and messaging, has proposed a settlement with Illinois resident Kevin Sterk, a class action plaintiff who brought suit against the text-spam company in 2013. The details of the settlement, including the financial terms, have yet to be disclosed, but the same day as the resolution of the unwante... - Actos Bladder Cancer Settlement Could Cost Takeda $2.7 Billion
May-3-15 Washington, DC In what has been described as perhaps the largest settlement for a pharmaceutical drug that actively remains on the market, Takeda Pharmaceuticals of Japan will set aside as much as $2.4 billion to settle upwards of 9,000 pending lawsuits alleging Actos bladder cancer . The settlement could actually cost Takeda $2.7 billion, once costs ar... - Microsoft Discrimination Lawsuit Settles for $14.4 million
Jul-19-24 Santa Clara, CA A discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) alleging that Microsoft gave workers lower bonuses and unfavorable performance reviews for taking leave has settled for $14.4 million. The settlement includes those who worked for Microsoft in California for at least 90 days during the settlemen... - The Real Facts About Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding
Jan-12-15 The litigation process is often slow and many plaintiffs can’t afford to wait for a fair settlement. When there seems to be no alternative but to settle for less than case value, plaintiffs often consider pre-settlement funding . “Two years ago, my husband was involved in a serious auto accident that rendered him unable to work. We filed a lawsuit... - Plaintiff Avoids Holiday Hardship with Pre-Settlement Funding
Dec-26-14 You have been seriously injured in an auto accident and can’t return to work. You have filed an auto accident lawsuit, but your attorney has stated that it could be months before a settlement is reached. How will you pay the bills and put food on the table? Pre-settlement lawsuit funding , often referred to as a “lawsuit loan,” can assist you in wai... - Time Limit To Qualify For Stryker Rejuvenate, ABG II Modular-Neck Hip
Dec-17-14 In a recent mediated settlement, Howmedica Osteonics Corporation agreed to a $1 billion settlement fund to compensate hip replacement patients who received the now-recalled Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular hip stems. However, with a mandated deadline fast approaching, Florida attorney Ben Stewart says time is of the essence. Tampa, FL (PRWEB) Decembe... - A No-Risk Funding Solution to Withstand a Lawsuit
Dec-6-14 In automobile accident lawsuits, the legal process can be very complex. The victim may be out of work due to injuries and need help paying ongoing medical expenses, everyday living expenses or paying down debt. Until a settlement is reached, which could take months or years, pre-settlement funding may be a solution. Samuel was driving home from work w... - How to Negotiate Negligence After Suffering a Personal Injury
Aug-17-23 Islip, NY Living on Long Island in New York, your everyday actions are backed by the lapping surf of the Atlantic and iconic landmarks such as Jones Beach or Montauk Lighthouse. But you may have to defend your rights when a personal injury casts a shadow over this idyllic setting. These injuries often result from someone else's negligence , like an ir... - Don’t Panic Over Unpaid Bills. Consider Pre-Settlement Funding
Oct-30-14 Following a serious auto accident, a plaintiff could experience severe financial difficulties from the inability to work, sudden medical bills, and the stress of meeting daily living expenses for themselves and those they support. When savings are depleted and friends and family are unable to help, injured plaintiffs can turn to pre-settlement lawsuit fund... - Avoid Debt and Keep Credit Intact with Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding
Oct-10-14 Injuries from an auto accident prevented Matt from returning to work. He filed a lawsuit to collect damages from the negligent party, but he had no means of paying the bills until his case settled. Matt applied for pre-settlement lawsuit funding , and received his lawsuit cash advance within two days. The initial funding he received, plus one additional a... - Bereaved Families Wait for Justice with Lawsuit Funding
Sep-12-14 You know your case is strong and you are expecting a fair settlement, but when? How do you financially wait out an extended legal process when the bills keep coming in and the income has been reduced? When faced with the complexity and duration of a lawsuit, pre-settlement lawsuit funding can be a helpful option for plaintiffs seeking justice. An unfo...