Class

Nike and Plaintiffs Seek More Time to Finalize Class Settlement in Ongoing Sex Discrimination Case

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Portland, Oregon — Nike and attorneys representing plaintiffs in a significant sex discrimination case are requesting additional time to finalize a class action settlement for the third time. The parties had previously reached a tentative agreement in February, just before a trial was set to commence. Originally, the court had given the parties until April to report on their progress in solidifying the settlement. Subsequently, that deadline was extended to May 16, then to June 6. On Friday, the two sides again approached the court, asking for an extension to August 20. In a joint … Read more

Investor Alert: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Broadmark Realty Capital Following Troubling Merger with Ready Capital

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SAN DIEGO — The law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is calling on stockholders of Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. to take action regarding a class action lawsuit following the merger with Ready Capital Corporation. Shareholders who held Broadmark common stock as of the merger date in May 2023 now have until July 28, 2025, to seek designation as lead plaintiff in the case, titled Grant v. Broadmark Realty Capital and filed in the Western District of Washington. This lawsuit accuses Broadmark, Ready Capital, and key executives from both companies, as well as an … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Insurer Illegally Charged Women for Essential Breast Imaging Services

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A class action lawsuit filed in California alleges that a health insurance company unlawfully required women to pay out of pocket for breast imaging services, which should have been covered by their insurance plans. The suit claims that this practice not only violates state and federal laws but also disproportionately affects women, exacerbating existing healthcare inequalities. According to legal documents, the insurance provider in question supposedly implemented a policy to deny coverage for certain breast imaging procedures, forcing many women to pay for these essential services themselves. This action has sparked outrage among consumers and … Read more

Class Action Filed: Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Covington and Smyrna Sterilization Plants Blamed for Cancer Surge

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Covington, Georgia — Residents near Covington and Smyrna are raising alarms over potential health risks linked to ethylene oxide exposure from nearby sterilization plants. Ethylene oxide, a chemical commonly used in sterilizing medical equipment, has been the focus of increasing scrutiny, as a series of class action lawsuits allege its harmful effects. The community has been on edge as attorneys for the plaintiffs argue that exposure to ethylene oxide has contributed to a rise in cancer cases among residents in these areas. Families are expressing their concerns, noting they believe the sterilization processes taking place … Read more