Top Class Actions  |  April 11, 2017

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Noteworthy Lawsuits & Settlements

Did You Buy Hyland’s Homeopathic Products for Your Children? See What You Can Claim!

Uber Class Action Lawsuit Challenges New Upfront Pricing Model

VW, Audi Class Action Says Companies Concealed Engine Defect

Ford Class Action Says Defective Door Latch Leads to Costly Repairs

Samsung Class Action Says Galaxy Note 7 Consumers Owed Reimbursement

Twitter, Instagram, Yelp Settle App Privacy Class Action Lawsuit

EpiPen Class Action Says Mylan Engaged in Anticompetitive Pricing Scheme

Were You Called By Caliber Homes? See What You Can Claim!

Latest Lawsuit News

Medicare Fraud Trial Ends in $115M Verdict Against Nursing Providers

Sprint Class Action Says Company Sent Unwanted Faxes

Did You Undergo Pelvic Mesh Revision Surgery?

Mazda Class Action Lawsuit Says Traffic Alert Software Stopped Working

Did You Suffer From an Internal Bleeding Event While Taking Eliquis?

Asahi Beer Class Action Says ‘Japan’s No. 1 Beer’ is Actually Brewed in Canada

Were You or a Loved One Injured by Invokana Side Effects?

San Francisco BART Stations Deny Access To Disabled Persons, Class Action Says

Ethicon Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Trial Date Set for January 2018

Wise Chips Class Action Says Bags Hold More Air Than Actual Potato Chips

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Class Action Investigations

California Proton Therapy Insurance Denial Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one were denied coverage for proton cancer therapy in California by your health insurance provider, you may have a legal claim.

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

If you or a loved one took Xarelto (rivaroxaban) and suffered injuries such as uncontrollable internal bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhaging, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or ischemic stroke, you may have a legal claim.

California Labor Law: Unpaid Overtime, Minimum Wage, Missed Breaks Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

California labor law protects the rights of employees to fair wages and proper working conditions. Employers who break these laws face stiff penalties and in most cases must compensate employees for these violations.

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement Investigation

If you had a stem revision since March 2015 due to a failed DePuy ASR Hip Implant, you may be entitled to compensation.

California Call Recording Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you called a company or were called by a company while in California and you did not hear a warning that the call was being recorded, your privacy rights may have been violated.

Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Recall Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one had shoulder replacement surgery that failed due to fracturing, you may qualify to file a Zimmer Biomet shoulder replacement lawsuit.

Medical Lab Fees Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation

Were you overcharged for medical lab fees that your insurance company wouldn’t cover? You may be entitled to compensation.

California Rest Period Pay for Commissioned Inside Sales Workers Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you’re an inside salesperson who works strictly on commission pay, you may have a legal claim if your employer is not paying you additional, separate hourly pay for 10-minute rest periods.

Baby Powder Cancer, Talc Powder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Did you or a loved one develop ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower daily for at least 5 years?

Birth Control Lawsuit: Essure Complications Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation

If you or a loved one have experienced severe Essure complications, you may have a legal claim.

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

If you paid for disability insurance benefits from Unum and had your claim unfairly denied or terminated, you may have a case to seek compensation from an Unum claim denial lawsuit or Unum class action lawsuit.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome Drug Reaction Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If your SJS or TEN diagnosis was caused by an allergic drug reaction, you may be able to obtain compensation from the drug manufacturers.

Energy Deregulation Overcharge Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you buy your electricity and gas through an energy retailer in a state where energy was deregulated, and your energy costs went up, you may qualify to file an energy deregulation overcharge lawsuit or class action lawsuit.

Protein Powder False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Did you purchase protein powder made by Core Formulations, Rogue Nutrition, or BioHealth Nutrition? You may be entitled to compensation.

Nexium, Prilosec Kidney Failure Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or someone you know took Nexium and/or Prilosec, both the prescription and over-the-counter versions, you may have a legal claim to pursue compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

Railroad Worker Cancer Lawsuit Investigation

Did you or a loved one develop cancer after working on the railroad? You may qualify to file a railroad worker cancer 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?

Universal Life Cost of Insurance Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased a universal life insurance policy that was recently hit with Cost of Insurance increase you may qualify to file a universal life insurance lawsuit.

Zimmer Persona Knee Recall Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one were affected by the Zimmer persona recall of the Trabecular Tibial Plate issued in March 2015, you may qualify to file a Zimmer knee lawsuit or Zimmer persona knee class action lawsuit.

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, which could result in a pulmonary embolism. However, some IVC filters have been linked to serious complications

Stryker Recall Metal Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one received the Stryker metal hip implant with a LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Head, you may qualify to file a Stryker recall metal hip implant class action lawsuit to receive compensation for pain, suffering, medical expenses, and more.

DePuy, Zimmer Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one were injured by a DePuy or Zimmer metal on metal hip implant, you may qualify to file a hip replacement surgery lawsuit or hip surgery class action lawsuit.

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 have a legal claim.

Retinopathy of Prematurity Blindness Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Investigation

If you have a child who is blind from retinopathy of prematurity, you may qualify to file a medical malpractice lawsuit or join an ROP class action lawsuit.

Exploding E-Cigarette Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one was injured and hospitalized by an exploding e-cigarette, you may qualify to join this e-cigarette class action lawsuit investigation.

Surprise ‘Out-of-Network’ Medical Bills Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you received a bill from an out-of-network doctor after being treated at an in-network hospital, you may qualify to file a surprise medical bill lawsuit or class action lawsuit.

Stryker Neptune Recall: Surgical Waste Management Injury Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one were injured by the Stryker Neptune Waste Management System, you may qualify to file a Stryker Neptune Recall lawsuit or join a Neptune class action lawsuit.

Eliquis Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or somebody you know was injured while taking this blood thinner, the Eliquis lawyers who work with Top Class Actions want to hear from you!

Bank & Credit Union Overdraft Fees Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you were charged excessive overdraft fees by your bank or credit union, you may have a legal claim.

Invega, Risperdal Side Effects: Invega & Risperdal Cause Male Breast Growth Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you’re a male who took Invega, Paliperidone, Risperdal, Risperidone or Risperdal Costa between the ages of 10 and 18 and experienced male breast growth, man boobs, gynecomastia, painful breasts, nipple pain and/or nipple discharge, you may qualify to pursue compensation for your injuries.

Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit: Off the Clock, Employee Misclassification Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you were forced to work off the clock or without overtime pay within the past 3 years, you have rights – and you don’t have to take on the company alone. You may be eligible to join a free class action lawsuit investigation against your employer and seek compensation for unpaid wages.

Permanent Breast Cancer Chemo Hair Loss Tied to Taxotere Side Effects: Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you received intravenous chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer and were told that your hair would grow back but it never did, you may have a legal claim.

Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

The Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation is actively researching claims from consumers that were possibly injured by Pradaxa. If you or a loved one suffered from a major bleeding event after taking Pradaxa, you may have a legal claim.

Heart Surgery Infection Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation

If you or someone you know was hit with an infection following open-heart surgery after a heater-cooler device was used during the procedure, you may be entitled to compensation.

President of TCA

Good morning everyone! I hope you had a fantastic week!

Things are going great here in Phoenix! We’re sticking with days in the 80s and evenings in the 70s. Can’t beat it! The weather is hinting at summer temperatures though . . . . I see low 90s on the horizon and that’s not cool! All too soon we’ll be battling 115 degree weather, pavement that literally burns your feet, if you dare walk on it, and metal handles that can singe your hand when you try to open doors. Ohhhh Phoenix, how your summers challenge us! For now though, we’ll stay outside and enjoy the weather!

OK, onto another ‘Real Life Class Action Story!’ I was recently told about a defendant who tried to settle individually with a class action plaintiff. The plaintiff had purchased a $50 product that is allegedly marketed fraudulently. The defendants state their product is 100% authentic, while independent laboratory tests showed that the product wasn’t even 50% authentic. So, rather than continue the class action, the defendant offered the plaintiff an individual settlement to drop the case. Guess how much they offered to settle the case for this ONE person? Keep in mind, this isn’t a class settlement. The payment only goes to the one plaintiff who purchased a $50 product. Guess! Right now! Think about a number in your head. $1,000? That could make sense if there wasn’t an independent lab involved who was paid to test the product. $10,000? That would cover the independent lab testing, give a little cash to the lawyer for their time and put some cash in the plaintiffs pocket. $25,000? Now we’re talking real money for the plaintiff. Remember, they only spent $50 on this product! $50,000? Nope. $75,000????? Seriously? That’s a LOT of money. That must be what was offered. Right? NOPE!

$100,000. That was the offer to the plaintiff to drop the case. The plaintiff of course said, ‘BOOOOYAAAHHHH!!!! This is AWESOME!!! Let’s drop it like it’s HOT!’ (OK, that may not be word for word what he said but I’m sure it’s an accurate approximation. But, there’s one key issue with this offer of a settlement. It let EVERYONE ELSE WHO BOUGHT THE PRODUCT OUT! Every other person who purchased the product, was promised one thing and didn’t get it, doesn’t get their money back. It also doesn’t make the maker of the product change their label, or more importantly, change how they do business so they stop LYING to customers.

That was the conundrum for the class action attorney representing the plaintiff. They obviously want their client to get paid, but their job is to represent the entire class—EVERYONE who purchased the product. While the deal was good for one person, it was absolutely terrible for the rest of the class. It also made the attorney think, if they’re offering $100,000 to shut down this case over a $50 product, they must be making a KILLING off lying to consumers.

So, the offer was turned down. We’ll see what happens in the case as it moves to get certified as a class action. My guess is it will get settled by the end of the year. Class members will be happy with the result (you’ve got a real badass attorney working this case) and the lead plaintiff will be compensated for their time. Not $100,000 compensated, but I’ve seen payments in the $10,000 – $25,000 range for lead plaintiffs recently due to the time spent in depositions, traveling for the case, and testifying in court. They should leave the plaintiff happy, the class happy, the attorney happy and ideally a lesson learned by the defendants (STOP LYING TO CUSTOMERS.)

That’s all for now! Make it a GREAT week!

Warm Regards,

Scott Hardy
President

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