Misrepresentation

Justice Served: Jury Delivers $917,000 Verdict in Accounting Firm Misrepresentation Case

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Griffin, Ga. — A federal jury has awarded a substantial $917,000 in damages to plaintiffs who accused a defendant of providing misleading information regarding an accounting firm before its sale. The case highlighted issues of trust and transparency in business transactions, raising significant questions about ethical representations in sales. Todd Poole, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, emphasized that the jury’s decision stemmed from the legal team’s ability to effectively undermine the defendant’s credibility. Throughout the trial, Poole and his colleagues employed a compelling narrative centered around the concept of “gaslighting,” illustrating how misleading information … Read more

Cardlytics Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Growth Prospects

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2025 — Cardlytics, an advertising technology firm known for linking marketers to consumers through bank applications, is currently embroiled in a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit accuses the company of providing misleading information about its potential for growth, thereby allegedly deceiving investors. The legal action, initiated by Hagens Berman, a global litigation firm, invites investors who have incurred significant losses during the specified class period from March 14, 2024, to August 7, 2024, to come forward. The law firm is also calling for individuals with insider knowledge that could aid the investigation … Read more

New Jersey Law Firm Faces Suit for Alleged Misrepresentation and Inexperienced Representation in Court

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TRENTON, N.J. — A prominent New Jersey law firm is facing allegations of legal malpractice following accusations that its managing partner, Britt Simon, over-promised and under-delivered on the level of personal legal guidance he would offer his clients. The complaint centers around a pivotal real estate case that resulted in an unfavorable outcome for the clients. The lawsuit filed against Simon Law Group claims that Simon, despite assuring clients of his direct involvement, assigned the case to a comparatively inexperienced attorney who had been practicing law for less than two years. This decision came to … Read more

Justin Baldoni Files $250 Million Libel Suit Against Major Newspaper, Claims Misrepresentation in Coverage of Blake Lively’s Allegations

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Los Angeles – In recent developments from Hollywood, Justin Baldoni, the star and director of the film “It Ends With Us,” has filed a substantial lawsuit against the New York Times. The lawsuit, which claims damages of $250 million, stems from a report by the Times detailing allegations of sexual harassment made against Baldoni by co-star Blake Lively. Lively previously filed a suit on December 20, accusing Baldoni of causing “severe emotional distress” during their time on set. The allegations were prominently featured in a Times article published a day later under a suggestive headline … Read more