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What is a Class Action Law Suit?
You may have heard on the news a number of times that a group of people are bringing a class action suit against a corporation, but most people do not know what a class action suit actually is.Â...
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Stimpson v. Ford: Judge Orders New Trial Based on Ford’s Misconduct at Trial
A circuit court judge in Florida recently set aside a jury verdict in favor of Ford Motor Co., finding that Ford’s misconduct had amounted to “a “fundamental error†that deprived plaintiffs...
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13-Year Old Tobacco Settlement Still the Subject of Disputes
$7.1 billion Payment Dispute A proposed settlement between big tobacco and the states to resolve a $7.1 billion payment dispute was rejected the states last month. The deal requires the approval of...
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Ford’s Recall of Trucks with Defective Fuel Tank
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on July 29, 2011 that Ford is recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks due to defective fuel tanks. Reports have indicated that...
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Reebok Fined for Its Toning Shoes Ad Campaign
Reebok International has agreed to pay a $25 million fine to settle charges of false advertising stemming from claims that its “toning shoes†provide extra muscle strength to wearers, according to...
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Pfizer Agrees to Pay $14.5 to Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit for Improperly...
Pfizer has agreed to pay $14.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly marketing its prescription drugs Detrol and Detrol LA. The lawsuit was filed...
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Spin Master Fined $1.3 Million for Harmful Aqua Dots Toy
Image via Wikipedia Spin Master, a Canadian toy manufacturer, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle claims with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding the import and sale of...
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Johnson & Johnson Recalls 12 Million Bottles of Motrin
Healthcare and pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) recently issued a recall of approximately 12 million bottles of its popular pain reliever, Motrin, due to concerns that the Motrin...
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BPA Litigation Hits Roadblock
Litigation pending over BPA in plastic bottles has hit a major roadblock. Last month a Missouri federal court denied class certification for the plaintiffs’ claims over the use of bisphenol A in...
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Minnesota Bridge Collapse
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled last November 2011 that the State of Minnesota could proceed with its claim against Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., the California firm that designed the Minnesota...
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You may have heard on the news a number of times that a group of people are bringing a class action suit against a corporation, but most people do not know what a class action suit actually is....
View ArticleStimpson v. Ford: Judge Orders New Trial Based on Ford’s Misconduct at Trial
A circuit court judge in Florida recently set aside a jury verdict in favor of Ford Motor Co., finding that Ford’s misconduct had amounted to a fundamental error that deprived plaintiffs of a fair...
View Article13-Year Old Tobacco Settlement Still the Subject of Disputes
A proposed settlement between big tobacco and the states to resolve a $7.1 billion payment dispute was rejected the states last month. The deal requires the approval of a “critical mass of states in...
View ArticleFord’s Recall of Trucks with Defective Fuel Tank
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on July 29, 2011 that Ford is recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks due to defective fuel tanks. Reports have indicated that prolonged...
View ArticleReebok Fined for Its Toning Shoes Ad Campaign
Reebok International has agreed to pay a $25 million fine to settle charges of false advertising stemming from claims that its toning shoes provide extra muscle strength to wearers, according to the...
View ArticlePfizer Agrees to Pay $14.5 to Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit for Improperly...
Pfizer has agreed to pay $14.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly marketing its prescription drugs Detrol and Detrol LA. The lawsuit was filed by...
View ArticleSpin Master Fined $1.3 Million for Harmful Aqua Dots Toy
Spin Master, a Canadian toy manufacturer, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle claims with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding the import and sale of Aqua Dots, which is a...
View ArticleJohnson & Johnson Recalls 12 Million Bottles of Motrin
Healthcare and pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) recently issued a recall of approximately 12 million bottles of its popular pain reliever, Motrin, due to concerns that the Motrin IB...
View ArticleBPA Litigation Hits Roadblock
Litigation pending over BPA in plastic bottles has hit a major roadblock. Last month a Missouri federal court denied class certification for the plaintiffs’ claims over the use of bisphenol A in baby...
View ArticleMinnesota Bridge Collapse
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled last November 2011 that the State of Minnesota could proceed with its claim against Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., the California firm that designed the Minnesota...
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