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Class Action Investigations

Consumer complaints under attorney investigation; no lawsuits filed yet. When certain consumer complaints affect a larger number of individuals, an attorney may begin a class action investigation. The number of people affected in order to begin an investigation can and will vary depending on the nature of the product in question and the complaint involved. For example, a serious auto defect can lead to a loss of many lives and prompt a class action investigation based on a small number of complaints; a mislabeled food product might be recalled but not result in actual injury to anyone and, therefore, not prompt a class action investigation. If an attorney determines there is cause for legal action, a class action investigation can lead to a class action lawsuit being filed.

  • Northern Beef Packers et al. Decreased Land Value
    Northern Beef Packers et al. Decreased Land Value
    November 21 2006

    A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status on behalf of Aberdeen homeowners whose property values have decreased. The lawsuit was filed against Northern Beef Packers, H&S Land and Livestock, and Hub City Livestock who plan to...

  • Trip Assured Inc. Mislead Customers
    Trip Assured Inc. Mislead Customers
    November 21 2006

    A class action lawsuit has been filed against the travel protection company for routinely misleading customers. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Southern California and claims Trip Assured charged a fee to protect travelers against losing...

  • Mattel Inc. Polly Pocket
    Mattel Inc. Polly Pocket
    November 21 2006

    The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Mattel has voluntarily recalled 2.4 million Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets due to injury hazards. Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out...

  • Chordiant Software, Inc. Stock Option Grants
    Chordiant Software, Inc. Stock Option Grants
    November 20 2006

    A shareholder lawsuit has been commenced against certain members of the board of directors and certain executive officers of Chordiant Software, Inc. The lawsuit claims Chordiant Software manipulated stock option grant prices at artificially low...

  • Citgo Petroleum Corp. energy price fixing
    Citgo Petroleum Corp. energy price fixing
    November 20 2006

    Several companies filed a lawsuit and are seeking class action status alleging the Venezuelan owned refiner helped OPEC fix energy prices in the United States. The suit claims Citgo provided unlawful assistance to OPEC, and has implemented...

  • It's Just Lunch dating service deceptive business practices
    It's Just Lunch dating service deceptive business practices
    November 20 2006

    Los Angeles consumer attorney Ray E. Gallo is investigating consumer complaints and a possible class action against the dating service It's Just Lunch. Consumers' complaints so far include inflating and misrepresenting the number of...

  • Clear Channel Communications Inc. Breach of Fiduciary Duties
    Clear Channel Communications Inc. Breach of Fiduciary Duties
    November 20 2006

    A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status following the radio station operator's agreement to be acquired. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court for the 166th Judicial District in Bexar County, TX and claims Clear Channel...

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Gender Discrimination
    Los Angeles Fire Department Gender Discrimination
    November 14 2006

    A lawsuit has been filed claiming the Los Angeles Fire Department allows gender discrimination, creates a hostile work environment and retaliates against firefighters who speak out. One female firefighter claims she was prematurely taken out of her...

  • Valeant Pharmaceuticals International back dated stock options lawsuit
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International back dated stock options lawsuit
    November 14 2006

    A case is being investigated against the company as well as current and former Company executive officers and directors for potential violations related to the backdating of stock options. A preliminary report revealed options granted from 1997 to...

  • Costco Wholesale Corp. Female Employee Gender Discrimination
    Costco Wholesale Corp. Female Employee Gender Discrimination
    November 14 2006

    A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status on behalf of current and former female managers alleging gender discrimination. The lawsuit claims women are denied equal opportunities for promotion to the positions of assistant warehouse...

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