Top Class Actions  |  March 1, 2016

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Noteworthy Lawsuits & Settlements

Sony Cyberattack Class Action Settlement

Spotify Wants Rock Musician’s Copyright Infringement Suit Tossed

Judge Awards $4.9M to Smokers in Philip Morris Class Action

Samsung Gear S2 Smart Watch is Defective, Class Action Says

Plaintiffs Want Cert. in Facebook Private Messaging Class Action

Royal Caribbean Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Terrifying Voyage

VW Faces Massive Class Action Over ‘Brazen’ Emissions Scandal

Wal-Mart Hit With Class Action Over Wood Pulp in Parmesan Cheese

Latest Lawsuit News

Ford Power Steering Defect Class Action Will Continue

In a class action alleging Ford hid defects in certain models of its vehicles, a federal judge struck down Ford’s argument that claims in the case should be trimmed in light of its recent recall.

Permanent Breast Cancer Chemo Hair Loss Tied to Taxotere Side Effects

If you suffered chemo hair loss that appears to be permanent, you may have taken Taxotere and may have a legal claim.

Blue Shield Low Cost Plan Lawsuit Gets Class Cert.

A California judge certified a class action alleging that Blue Shield of California’s low cost “Vital Shield” insurance plan comes with high deductibles and fees.

Homeowners Insurance Rate Increase Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you experienced a homeowners insurance increase of 10% or more that was not caused by a recent claim or a change in your credit score, you may have a legal claim.

Soccer Fans: FIFA Distorts Class Action Claims in Motion to Dismiss

The soccer fans who filed a class action against FIFA and its resellers alleging that they sold inflated ticket prices to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil says that the organization has mischaracterized their case.

Johnson & Johnson to Pay $72M For Death Linked to Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer

Johnson & Johnson is responsible for the ovarian cancer that killed an Alabama woman and the company will pay her family $72 million, a Missouri jury has decided.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Hit With Antitrust Class Action

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association was hit with a class action alleging that its networked structure of insurance groups violates federal antitrust laws.

Essure Study Finds Higher Risk of Additional Surgeries

An implant used to sterilize women poses a serious safety concern, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal.

IHOP, Applebee’s Owner Hit With Overtime, Race Discrimination Class Action

IHOP and Applebee’s restaurants in California were hit with class action lawsuit over allegedly unpaid overtime wages and race discrimination.

Hip Replacement Lawsuit: Biomet Hip Implant Is Defective

A hip replacement lawsuit alleges that Biomet’s metal hip implant system is defective and can lead to complications, including damage and death of surrounding tissue and bone.

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Class Action Investigations

Credit Union Overdraft Fees Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Reports suggest that many credit unions have raised the overdraft fees they impose on ATM withdrawals, debit card transactions and checks at a faster rate than banks.

Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation

Every year hundreds, if not thousands, of people die from mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, and other asbestos related diseases.

Benicar Diarrhea & Celiac Symptoms Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Despite its popularity, new research has linked the side effects of Benicar to severe gastrointestinal problems.

Dilantin, Phenytoin Cerebral Atrophy Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Studies show that the long-term use of phenytoin is linked to an increased risk of developing cerebellar atrophy, which is a degeneration of the cerebellum.

Diabetes Medication Side Effects: Kidney Failure, Ketoacidosis Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

The diabetes drugs Invokana and Invokamet may increase patients’ risk of ketoacidosis and kidney failure.

Zithromax Lawsuit: Z-Pak, Zmax, Azithromycin Side Effects Investigation

The antibiotic Zithromax may cause liver failure, kidney sid effects and Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

Calif. Factory Outlet Store Fake Sale Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased clothing from a discount retailer or factory outlet store in California in the last two years, you may be the victim of a false advertising scheme.

Whistleblower, Qui Tam Lawsuit Investigation: How to Report Fraud

Whistleblowers are individuals who are willing to report fraud committed by their employers against the government, often defrauding the government of millions of dollars.

Xarelto Side Effects (Bleeding, Blood Clots, Ischemic Stroke) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you took Xarelto (rivaroxaban) and suffered from an uncontrollable internal bleeding event, you may have a legal claim.

Stevens Johnson (SJS) Lawsuit & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

SJS and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis can be caused by almost any medication, including antibiotics, anticonvulsants sedatives and over-the-counter painkillers.

Asbestos Lung Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you were diagnosed with lung cancer and you or your loved one were exposed to asbestos, you may qualify to file an asbestos lawsuit.

Onglyza, Kombiglyze Lawsuit: Heart Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Thyroid Cancer Investigation

The prescription drug saxagliptin, found in the diabetes medications Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR, have been linked to pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, and heart failure.

Syngenta GMO Corn Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

U.S. farmers and agricultural companies are suing Syngenta® for selling genetically modified (GMO) corn seeds before the corn was approved by Chinese authorities for import.

Debit/Credit Card Receipt Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you’ve made purchases and the retailer printed more than the last 5 digits of your debit or credit card number or expiration date on your receipt, your rights have been violated under federal law.

Gynecological Surgery Morcellation Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Women who were diagnosed with cancer within two years of undergoing one of the following gynecological surgeries may have a legal claim.

Disability Insurance Claims: Unum/UnumProvident Disability Insurance Claim Denial Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you paid Unum for disability insurance benefits and had your claim unfairly denied or terminated, you may be able to seek compensation from a Unum claim denial lawsuit.

Text Message Spam, Unwanted Cell Phone Calls TCPA Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation

Receiving unwanted phone calls and text messages is annoying, but did you know it can also be against the law?

Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

The Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation is actively researching claims from consumers who suffered from a major bleeding event after taking Pradaxa.

Home Force-Placed Insurance Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you were overcharged for force-placed insurance by your lender, you may qualify to file a legal claim.

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are small, cage-like devices that are placed in the main vein to capture blood clots and prevent them from traveling to the heart or lungs, but some IVC filters have been linked to serious complications.

Risperdal Side Effects: Risperdal Causes Male Breast Growth Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or your son took Risperdal between the ages of 10 and 18 and experienced side effects such as male breast growth, you may qualify to pursue compensation for your injuries.

Testosterone Gel (T-Gel) Lawsuit & Testosterone Cream Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

New research suggests that men who take testosterone are more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or die.

Weight Loss Supplements Class Action Lawsuit Investigation: Garcinia Cambogia, Green Coffee Bean Extract, and Raspberry Ketones

If you purchased weight loss supplement products containing Garcinia Cambogia, Green Coffee Bean Extract, and Raspberry Ketones, and they did not work as advertised, you may have a legal claim.

Eliquis Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

The blood thinning medication Eliquis (apixaban) has been linked to serious internal bleeding complications that may be fatal.

Sarah Mirando of TCA

Happy (Belated) Leap Day!

Hope you all did something special on Monday, including take advantage of all the Leap Day deals. Hopefully you can make some extra money by checking out the 8 new Open Settlements we posted last week (sort by “Date Added” to quickly find the new ones).

We also put up two new investigations: one targeting homeowners whose insurance rates suddenly increased without reason and one targeting breast cancer survivors who were left permanently bald after chemo treatment. Check them out, or forward them to a friend who needs help.

Have a wonderful week!

Warm Regards,

Sarah Mirando
Editor in Chief / VP of Operations

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