Class

Record-Breaking Verdicts and Appointments: Landmark Class Actions Rock the Legal World this Week

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San Diego, CA – A San Diego jury recently delivered a significant blow to the manufacturer of Roundup, awarding $332 million in the third verdict against the company this month. This follows an already notable month for juries in Philadelphia, where another Roundup trial resulted in a $175 million award, and a separate trial saw Mitsubishi hit with an astonishing $976 million penalty. In addition to these eye-opening financial outcomes, there are also new developments in litigation involving the sale of human bodies donated to Harvard Medical School. The jury’s decision in San Diego adds … Read more

Verizon to Pay $100 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Fees – Check If You’re Eligible for a Payment

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New York, NY – Verizon has agreed to pay a settlement of $100 million in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company charged undisclosed administration fees to its customers in a deceptive and unfair manner. The charges in question were issued between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023. Customers affected by this will have until early spring 2024 to file a claim. A class-action lawsuit involves one or more people suing on behalf of themselves and others who have similar claims. Once approved, every member of the class is awarded, except for those who … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Bi-Rite Grocery Chain of Wage Abuse and Violations

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Bi-Rite, a local grocery chain in San Francisco, is facing a class action lawsuit filed by workers on January 3. The lawsuit accuses the store of violating rest break and wage statement regulations, as well as failing to provide proper overtime pay and meal and rest breaks. The former employee leading the lawsuit claims that Bi-Rite has engaged in a pattern of wage abuse against its hourly-paid and non-exempt employees. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation and a trial by jury. In another legal battle, the city of Berkeley has lost its … Read more

Verizon Customers Poised to Receive Cash Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

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Philadelphia, PA – Verizon, the telecommunications giant, may have to pay out cash to customers as part of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit. The settlement, which totals $100 million, aims to resolve allegations that Verizon engaged in a “deceptive scheme” by imposing an administrative fee on its customers. If approved, eligible Verizon customers who had wireless or data services with a post-paid plan between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023, could receive up to $100 based on the length of their subscription. The lawsuit claimed that customers were unfairly charged an … Read more