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Federal Judge Grants Class-Action Status to Lawsuit Accusing USAA Insurance of Discrimination Against Enlisted Service Members

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge in San Diego has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing USAA insurance of discriminatory pricing practices. The lawsuit, filed by two enlisted service members, alleges that USAA steered them into more expensive policies compared to those offered to officers. The judge’s ruling means that the case will proceed as a class-action, potentially impacting up to 200,000 policyholders in California who could be members of the represented class. The two enlisted plaintiffs, Eileen-Gayle Coleman, a Marine Corps radio operator, and Robert Castro, an Army culinary specialist, claim that … Read more

Landmark Ruling: PFAS Lawsuit Against Saint-Gobain Receives Class-Action Status

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MERRIMACK, New Hampshire – A judge has granted class-action status in a lawsuit filed against Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics concerning PFAS contamination. The lawsuit alleges that the chemical manufacturer’s operations have led to the contamination of water sources in the surrounding area. The decision, made by Judge Kirsten Schmautz of Hillsborough County Superior Court, means that the lawsuit can now move forward as a class-action suit. This allows individuals who have been affected by the contamination to join together and seek legal action collectively, rather than pursuing individual lawsuits. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2019 … Read more

Challenging the Status Quo: Lawsuit Seeks to Expand Legal Advice Beyond Lawyers in North Carolina

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RALEIGH, N.C. – A recent lawsuit in North Carolina seeks to challenge the current regulation that restricts legal advice solely to licensed attorneys. The case aims to broaden the provision of legal advice to non-lawyers, potentially changing the landscape of legal services in the state. Currently, North Carolina law prohibits anyone other than licensed attorneys from providing legal advice. This means that individuals seeking guidance on legal matters must consult with a lawyer, even for basic questions or simple procedures. The lawsuit argues that this restriction limits access to legal information and assistance for many … Read more