By John Council | November 19, 2018
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has slammed two Texas lawyers and their client in a recent decision, writing that it was “stunned” by the trio's $130,000 attorney fee request in connection with a $1,000 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act award concerning a $107.29 unpaid water bill.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 8, 2018
Among other things, objectors allege that plaintiffs lawyers were not entitled to $21.3 million in legal fees.
By Jenna Greene | November 6, 2018
The litigation concerns roof shingles—a decidedly un-sexy product. But the underlying issue is a hot one: what constitutes a valid arbitration agreement?
By Ross Todd | November 5, 2018
A federal judge in San Jose mostly turned back a request from Plano, Texas-based Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. to toss the California class action finding consumers could plausibly claim they expected Canada Dry to contain ginger root rather than a ginger derivative.
By Amanda Bronstad | October 5, 2018
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer refused to dismiss a class action on behalf of consumers who sold their Volkswagen vehicles before Sept. 18, 2015.
By Ross Todd | October 1, 2018
"The court finds that some of plaintiffs' allegations are at full capacity, but others need to be recharged," wrote Judge Edward Davila.
By Ross Todd | August 15, 2018
Entrepreneur Michael Terpin sued the phone carrier, claiming that it should be held liable for fraudsters who hijacked his mobile phone number to steal about $24 million worth of cryptocurrency. The suit also seeks $200 million in punitive damages.
By Jenna Greene | August 13, 2018
In an explosive lawsuit, a Southern California firm is accused of bribing cash-strapped 20-somethings to serve as lead plaintiffs and submit false testimony.
By Amanda Bronstad | August 9, 2018
Plaintiffs lawyers are asking Apple to stop all communications with customers about refunds and replacements unless they notify them about their right to sue. A hearing on the matter is set for Sept. 28.
By Miriam Rozen | June 29, 2018
What was once a revenue driver for several large firms has now slowed to a trickle, although some have managed to adjust in a new regulatory environment.
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