Heidi Turner

Heidi Turner has been a contributor since 2006. As a freelance writer, she has had her work published in various news outlets and magazines. In her spare time, Heidi entertains her four cats and travels as much as her budget allows. You can visit Heidi at www.heiditurner.ca

Total Body Supplement Lawsuit Filed
June 19, 2008
Panama City, FL People who used Total Body Formula or Total Body Mega Formula expected that the products would enhance their health; instead the liquid supplements have caused serious health problems. A lawsuit filed by Pittman and Perry, PA alleges that Total Body supplements put people's health in jeopardy and caused many troubling side effects.
Six Hundred Dollars in Early Termination Fees
June 13, 2008
Lake Arrowhead, CA Many customers who complain that they were charged early termination fees for canceling their cell phone contracts say they were not aware that they could be charged those fees. Others say that they had no idea their phone was still under contract.
Early Termination Fees: "Sprint Destroyed My Trust"
June 5, 2008
Springfield, IL Many cell phone customers are learning even if they have been with the same carrier for years, they may still be charged an early termination fee for canceling their service. Thomas H. says he canceled his service because his life depended on his cell phone and his coverage was not dependable. Despite that, he was charged $600 in early termination fees.
Zurn Pex Plumbing: A Cautionary Tale
May 31, 2008
Starkville, MS People who have experienced the horror of having a plumbing fitting, like the Zurn Pex fittings, fail know all too well what an ordeal that can be. In addition to damage to floors, walls and ceilings, there can be mold growth and other health risks to deal with. If a leak flows for long enough, a home can be made uninhabitable by even a tiny leak.
California Software Developers: High Tech Equals Low Pay?
May 21, 2008
Los Angeles, CA To anyone outside the computer industry, determining who should and should not be paid for overtime work may seem like an easy task. However, those in the computer industry, specifically those who work in California, report that companies constantly err when they classify employees as exempt from overtime.
Zurn Pex Faces Class Action Lawsuits
May 17, 2008
St. Paul, MN Consumers who have Zurn Pex plumbing systems in their homes may discover that the system is not all it was cracked up to be. People have already experienced leaking in their homes that has caused significant water damage. Some lawsuits have already been filed, although as more consumers experience problems with their Zurn Pex plumbing more lawsuits will likely be filed.
California Computer Professionals vs. Sun Microsystems
May 16, 2008
Santa Clara, CA In yet another test of California's Computer Professionals legislation, technical writers for Sun Microsystems have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging they were wrongly classified as computer professionals and therefore denied overtime pay. It is just the latest in a string of lawsuits in California regarding computer professional overtime exemption.
Real Estate Closing Costs: Beware of Hidden Fees
May 16, 2008
Seattle, WA It was supposed to have been one of the happiest times in your life: the day you bought your first home. You saw the house and fell in love with, put in an offer on the house and were successful with your bid. But, like many first time home buyers, you may have forgotten (or maybe you did not know) about closing fees for your real estate transaction.
Cell Phone Early Termination Fees "Ridiculous"
May 7, 2008
Castro Valley, CA Gloria M. would like cell phone companies like Sprint to change their policies regarding early termination fees. She knew an early termination fee would be charged if she canceled her contract, but the amount charged for a termination fee was high and Gloria says Sprint took that money out of her account without her authorization.
Real Estate Overcharges: $18,000 in Extra Fees
May 7, 2008
Salisbury, NH Imagine finding out, almost two years after obtaining a second mortgage on your home, that you were charged around $18,000 in real estate transaction fees that you were not initially told about. Imagine being told that, because the company filed for bankruptcy, your mortgage was sold, your payments were going up, and your house was going to be foreclosed and you would have nowhere to live.
Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada: "It Makes Me Furious"
May 6, 2008
Dallas, TX Karen J. (not her real name) is one of many people treated at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. And like many of those people, Karen learned recently that she would have to be tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV because staff at the center reused needles, vials and syringes.
Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada: "I Wish I Had Just Walked Out"
May 1, 2008
Las Vegas, NV Since news about the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada broke a few months ago, many patients who were treated at the center have had constant worry about their health. They have learned that they may have been exposed to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV because syringes, vials, forceps and rinse water were reused during procedures at the center.
Real Estate Overcharges: Not a New Problem
April 23, 2008
Boston, MA With the recent news coverage about problems in the housing industry, it might seem as though problems with real estate overcharges are a new issue. In fact, they are not. Lawsuits have been filed over the past few years alleging that people involved in the real estate industry, such as closing agents and title agents, have overcharged customers for their services. Now, more lawsuits are being investigated as consumers realize they may have paid too much for some real estate services.
Tip Sharing Lawsuits Investigated
April 21, 2008
Dallas, TX It is no secret that many people who work in the food service industry rely on tips to supplement their often meager wages. In some states, where it is legal for restaurant owners to pay less than minimum wage, those workers depend very heavily on their tips to make a living. However, many restaurants and other food service establishments require their employees to share tips with workers who are actually considered management. Employees at these restaurants are investigating lawsuits against their employers, alleging that forced tip sharing with management violates labor codes.
Trasylol: "It Shouldn't Have Happened"
April 15, 2008
Melbourne, FL Cecilia F says that until she saw the 60 Minutes segment on Trasylol she had no idea what happened to her mother. Even now she is not positive that her mother was given Trasylol, but, "based on what happened, it certainly seems possible," she says. Like countless other patients, Cecilia's mother developed complications immediately after open heart surgery.
Mutual Fund ERISA Lawsuits in the News
April 15, 2008
Dallas, TX More and more frequently, news of mutual fund ERISA lawsuits are making their way into the headlines. Lawsuits are being filed by employees who argue that the assets in their 401(k) plans and other retirement savings plans are being grossly mismanaged by plan fiduciaries. One of the most common complaints is that the fiduciaries are acting in the best interests of the company, rather than in the best interests of plan participants.
Real Estate Overcharges: Consumers Investigate Lawsuits
April 14, 2008
Tacoma, WA Consumers are investigating a possible lawsuit alleging they were overcharged on their recording fees for real estate transactions. They claim that this occurred because of incorrect figures being used on their HUD-1 settlement statement. Some lawsuits have already been filed while more are likely on the way.
Tip Sharing the Subject of Several Lawsuits
April 14, 2008
Las Vegas, NV Starbucks is not the only company facing lawsuits regarding its tip sharing policy. In fact, a few companies face similar lawsuits related to their practice of sharing employee tips with supervisors. At the center of the issue is how employees and supervisors are classified and whether it is legal for employers to expect employees to share their tips with their supervisors.
Trasylol: "What the Hell Did They Give These People?"
April 12, 2008
Port Lavaca, TX Alice G. says that in the six years since her mother died, her family has struggled to understand what happened. With the recent news about Trasylol, Alice says she may have a better understanding of why her mother died. Although she is not yet positive her mother was given Trasylol during surgery, Alice says that what her mother went through prior to her death sounds a lot like what other patients have experienced.
Bear Stearns Faces Multiple Lawsuits
April 11, 2008
New York, NY Bear Stearns faces multiple lawsuits following the company's recent collapse and sale to JPMorgan Chase & Co. Allegations made in one of the lawsuits could bolster investor complaints that Bear Stearns officials knew there were problems with the company's finances while still telling investors that the company was fine.
Endoscopy Center: "You Put Your Trust in the Doctor"
April 6, 2008
Florence, KY Much like other patients treated at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada, Joe P. has had very stressful days. He was recently informed-- by a letter--that he needed to be treated for HIV and Hepatitis because he had a procedure at the Endoscopy Center. Luckily, Joe's test results came back negative. But, like many people, Joe is upset that he was ever exposed to such diseases.
Wyeth: Drug Company Faces ERISA Lawsuits
April 5, 2008
Newark, NJ: As a company, Wyeth is probably much more used to facing product liability lawsuits than ERISA lawsuits. However, an ERISA lawsuit is just what the company faces after the value of Wyeth stock dropped because of Pristiq safety issues. The drop in stock value allegedly caused a drop in the value of Wyeth retirement plans. Now, people who invested in the Wyeth Savings Plan and/or the Wyeth Union Savings Plan are considering a lawsuit against the company, alleging its actions violated ERISA laws.
Mutual Fund ERISA Lawsuits: DOL Gets Involved
April 5, 2008
Washington, DC In a quiet move that many people may not have noticed, the US Department of Labor recently weighed in on the 401(k) lawsuit filed against Deere & Co. The move could have wide-ranging implications for other companies and employees involved in mutual fund ERISA lawsuits.
Bear Stearns Sale has Far-Reaching Implications
April 4, 2008
New York, NY The recent rescue and sale of Bear Stearns has many implications for the economy, for business students and for employees of the company who had invested in Bear Stearns stock. Now, many employees are investigating a possible lawsuit against the company, alleging that fiduciaries knew or should have known about the decline in stock value.
Bear Stearns: Stocks Wiped Out
April 3, 2008
New York, NY Andrew S. is a former employee at Bear Stearns who lost money in the recent sale of Bear Stearns to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Andrew says that he is upset not only at losing money, but that company officials told shareholders that the stocks were fine. He, like many others affected by the sale, is interested in pursuing a lawsuit against Bear Stearns for allowing the situation to become so dire.
Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada: Patients Have Questions
March 29, 2008
Houston, TX William C. says he was at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada in 2005 for a colonoscopy. He says everything was fine until a few weeks ago, when he saw on the news that the Endoscopy Center was reusing syringes. Like many other patients, William became very concerned that he may have contracted Hepatitis B, C or HIV from the clinic.
Cell Phone Termination Fees: "You Want To Pull Your Hair Out"
March 29, 2008
Dallas, TX Douglas M. says that he has finally resolved his complaints with Sprint, but it took a long time, many phone calls and two complaints to the Better Business Bureau before his early termination fees were dropped. He had been with Sprint for many years when his problems started in 2005 and says that he never actually authorized a new plan with his cell phone provider.
Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada: "It's Despicable What These Doctors Have Done"
March 28, 2008
Cave Junction, OR Lori P. is extremely upset that she was exposed to Hepatits B, C and HIV through procedures performed at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. Lori has fibromyalgia and post traumatic stress disorder and, during the time she was treated at the Endoscopy Center, had numerous procedures. She says she still cannot believe that her doctors exposed her to such serious diseases.
Endoscopy Patients Anxious about Hepatitis B, C and HIV
March 19, 2008
Las Vegas, NV Since news broke about the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada, patients of the clinic have written to LawyersandSettlements to express their anger, concern and frustration about their predicament. Many say they feel violated and suffer from anxiety about their possible health problems.
More Mutual Fund ERISA Lawsuits Filed
March 15, 2008
Seattle, WA More and more employees, tired of paying excessive fees for their mutual funds, are filing ERISA lawsuits against their employers. They allege their employers are breaching their fiduciary duties by offering 401(k) plans that have unreasonably high fees.
Court Approves Mutual Fund ERISA Settlement
March 12, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA A US district court judge has approved a $14 million settlement between New York Life Insurance Co. employees and the company. The plaintiffs alleged that the company improperly put employees' and agents' retirement savings into the company's own proprietary mutual funds when there were more appropriate investments that charged lower fees.
Mutual Fund ERISA: Some Companies Charging High Fees
March 5, 2008
New York, NY Employees who work for financial companies that offer their own mutual funds may be able to file a lawsuit against their employer, alleging their money was improperly invested in their company's own mutual funds.
Cell Phone Termination Fees: "A Lot of Money"
March 2, 2008
Fort Dodge, IA: Karen C. (not her real name) says she did everything that Sprint customer service representatives told her to do. She says she was even told that when she moved, she would not be charged an early termination fee. However, she was charged a fee of $1,000, and she says every time she phones Sprint, she speaks to a new customer service representative, who gives her different answers to her questions.
Cell Phone Termination Fees: "Don't Give Them the Money"
February 27, 2008
Palominas, AZ Like many other cell phone customers, Charles G. thought his contract had expired and become month-to-month when he decided to cancel his service. He had his two year contract with Sprint for three and a half years and had not made any changes to either his phone or his plan. So, he naturally assumed that he could now cancel his contract at any time without paying cell phone early termination fees.
Mutual Fund ERISA: Individuals Can Sue for Losses
February 25, 2008
Washington, DC A landmark Supreme Court decision that could have wide-ranging implication for mutual fund ERISA lawsuits was handed down earlier this week.
Investors Investigate Mutual Fund ERISA Lawsuit
February 20, 2008
San Jose, CA Employees of financial firms are investigating the possibility of a lawsuit against their employers, alleging that their money was improperly invested in mutual funds. They argue that their money could have been invested in funds that have lower fees than mutual funds do and it was inappropriate for the money to be invested in mutual funds.
Sears Customers Checking Their Computers
February 17, 2008
Dallas, TX: Customers who signed up for the Sears My SHC Community are now checking their computers, trying to determine if they unwittingly allowed Sears to load spyware onto their computers—and they want to know how to get rid of it.
Toshiba DLP Television Bulbs: "An Inconvenience"
February 13, 2008
St. Louis, MO: When Julie B. and her husband purchased their 62-inch Toshiba projection television from a local Best Buy, they thought they were getting a quality product. Unfortunately, in the two-and-a-half years since they made the purchase, they have had to replace the bulb on the television three times. Now, they're left wondering why Toshiba is not replacing the whole television.
Early Termination Fees: Contracts Inadvertently Extended
February 13, 2008
New York, NY: Despite company promises about prorating cell phone early termination fees, many consumers still report that they are being charged outrageous fees for canceling contracts that they thought had already expired.
Sears Defends Itself Against Spyware Lawsuit
February 10, 2008
Boston, MASears, Roebuck and Co. is defending itself against at least one lawsuit alleging the company violated consumer privacy laws. The lawsuit follows a move by Sears to install tracking software (also known as spyware) on the computers of people who use the MySHC Community. However, critics argue that consumers are not fully aware of when the tracking function is active and were not properly warned that the software was being installed.
Toshiba DLP Defect: "Toshiba Should Step Up"
February 9, 2008
Kimberling City, MO: Christopher M. (not his real name), purchased a 2005 model Toshiba 62 inch DLP television and also convinced his mother and cousin to buy the same model in a smaller size. Now, all three have had to replace the light bulbs in their television sets, and Christopher says he is having even worse problems with his Toshiba television.
Consumers Worried About Kitec Pipes
February 5, 2008
Dallas, TX: Consumers are already writing to LawyersandSettlements, concerned about their Kitec XPA pipes. Some report that their pipes have burst, while others are simply concerned that theirs could burst at any time and there is nothing they can do about it.
FDA Panel to Discuss Anemia Drugs
January 26, 2008
Rockville, MD: A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel will meet in March to discuss the possibility of restricting sales of drugs including Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp. The drugs are all intended to fight anemia that is caused by chemotherapy; however, their safety has been called into question by recent studies.
Customers Upset About Defective Toshiba DLP Televisions
January 13, 2008
Flint MI: The complaints are pouring in to LawyersandSettlements from customers who are unhappy about the short lifespan of their defective Toshiba television sets. Specifically, they are upset that the bulbs in the set burn out much more quickly than they were supposed to. Some customers say they even had to pay for replacement bulbs themselves, even though the warranty on their televisions had not expired.
FDA Investigates Anemia Drugs
January 7, 2008
Rockville, MD: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it is now reviewing new data from studies that show potential risks associated with anemia drugs. Those risks include a more rapid progression of tumor growth in patients with breast cancer or advanced cervical cancers.
Anemia Drugs: Patients Worried About News
January 1, 2008
Gresham, OR Many patients are concerned about recent news regarding anemia drugs including Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit. In addition to finding out that the drugs may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, patients have learned that the drugs may increase the rate of progression of tumors in certain cancers. Unfortunately, this leaves the families of many patients wondering if their loved ones died more quickly than they would have if they had not been given anemia medications.
Best Buy: Don't Fall into Their Trap
December 27, 2007
Jacksonville, FLBest Buy is coming under fire for a number of unfair consumer practices. One of the Best Buy complaints that LawyersandSettlements hears about most often is that the company applies payments to credit cards late, even if the customer has paid well ahead of time. This is the complaint that Tony (not his real name) has about Best Buy since he purchased a digital camera from the company.
Washington Mutual Appraisals Investigated by the SEC
December 21, 2007
Seattle, WA The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now investigating allegations about Washington Mutual's practice of inflating home appraisals. The SEC's investigation will look at whether WaMu accurately told investors how its loans were appraised and whether the company's loans were properly disclosed to investors.
Best Buy: "Watch Out if You're Using Credit"
December 19, 2007
Middletown, NY: Wayne Markle just wanted to purchase an HP Compaq Presario from Best Buy. What he did not realize at the time was that the computer purchase would become a huge headache for him; one that would eventually damage his credit rating and result in him receiving dunning letters from a collections agency. Best Buy deferred credit card payment is deceptive.
Homeowners Angry at Washington Mutual's Appraisal Tactics
December 12, 2007
Piscataway, NJ: More and more homeowners are complaining that they were given inflated appraisals on the value of their homes by Washington Mutual. The problem is that now they owe more on the home than what it is actually worth, and with the housing market dropping, many are facing foreclosure.

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