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Wynn Resorts Shareholders to Split $70 Million Settlement

October 8, 2024

New York-based law firm Pomerantz LLP has filed a motion for preliminary approval on a $70 million settlement against Wynn Resorts Ltd. Hundreds of shareholders will split the class action settlement stemming from allegations that the company didn’t disclose the sexual misconduct of former CEO Steve Wynn. Shareholders of Wynn Resorts Ltd. allege their stock shares plummeted as a result of the 2018 sexual misconduct allegations and the failure of Wynn executives to announce any

PFAS Detected in Trojan Condoms Prompts Proposed Class Action Suit

September 20, 2024

A proposed class action against the consumer goods company Church and Dwight has been filed in Manhattan Federal court. The popular condom brand Trojan has been called out for producing unsafe products, in particular their ‘Ultra Thin’ brand of condoms for containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. PFAS have become known as “forever chemicals” due to the fact that they do not break down easily in the human body or environment. These forever

Hormel and Others To Pay $57.4 Million In Wage Suppression Lawsuit

September 16, 2024

A combined $57.4 million payout has been agreed upon by three meat industry giants to settle a proposed class action lawsuit. Cargill, National Beef Packing, and Hormel have been accused of suppressing wages for workers at 140 different processing plants. This decision brings the total settlement to over $200 million since the lawsuit was initiated in 2022. Tens of thousands of workers allege a years-long conspiracy among leading processors to keep wages low through the

Delta Faces Class Action Suit After Global CrowdStrike Outage

August 23, 2024

A class action complaint was filed against Delta Airlines in the United States District Court of the Northern District of Georgia. This comes after more than 3,000 complaints against the airline were made.

Massive 7 Million Pound Meat Recall Leads to Potential Class Action Suit Against Boar’s Head

August 16, 2024

After recalling more than 7 million pounds of meat products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, Boar’s Head is now facing a potential class action lawsuit.

$4.7 Billion Awarded to NFL Fans in “Sunday Ticket” Lawsuit

August 8, 2024

In an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, a jury awarded $4.7 billion to NFL fans and $96 million to businesses who purchased the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” packages.

$435 Million Settlement Reached for Under Armour Shareholders

July 9, 2024

A long-standing lawsuit between shareholders and Under Armour has come to a settlement. Under Armour has agreed to pay $435 million to resolve the accusations from shareholders.

Drugmakers of Ozempic Face Claims of Failed Side Effects Warning in Multidistrict Litigation Case

June 13, 2024

Judge Karen Martson has been appointed to oversee a massive, multi-district lawsuit, against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, Both drugmakers of GLP-1 class medications. Their popular diabetes and obesity medications include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity and Zepbound.

Small Baltimore Business is First to File Private Lawsuit Against Container Ship Company Responsible for the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

May 15, 2024

After the Fracis Scott Key Bridge collapse, happening in March of this year, a small Baltimore business is the first to file a private lawsuit. American Publishing was one of many companies affected by the disaster, caused by a large container ship that crashed into the bridge. The class action filed by the publishing company aims to directly hold the owner and manager of the container ship accountable.

Walmart Settles In $45 Million Class Action Suit For Mislabeling Weighted Goods

April 8, 2024

Walmart has settled a $45 million class action suit against the company for an alleged “deceptive pricing scheme”. The nationwide retailer faces accusations of mislabeling weights and failing to properly discount clearance items.

New York Times Article Features Oregon Wildfires Class Action

March 26, 2024

The New York Times on March 22, 2024, published an article looking at the issue of utilities causing wildfires because of changed circumstances relating to climate change. The Oregon Wildfires class action, which is being led by Cody Berne at Stoll Berne, was highlighted in the article. The article can be found here. This blog is intended to provide information to the general public and to practitioners about developments that may impact Oregon class actions. Sign

Class Action Law Firms Propose a New Trial Procedure to Allow Virtual Testimonies

February 27, 2024

A group of U.S. Plaintiff’s law firms have requested a modernization of civil trials rules amidst the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They want to encourage live-streamed testimony from witnesses who are not able to appear in court, with the end goal of improving efficiency throughout the trial process.

Hidden Admin Fees Lead to $100 Million Verizon Wireless Settlement

January 25, 2024

Verizon customers are receiving notices to file a claim before April 15th, 2024, in order to receive a payout of up to $100, as part of the proposed $100 million settlement Verizon is set to pay.

U.S. Appeals Court in Cincinnati Denies Massive Class Action Against 3M and DuPont

December 1, 2023

3M, Corteva Inc, and DuPont were granted a big win by a U.S. appeals court on Monday November 27th, 2023. The appeals court rejected a lower court’s ruling that would have allowed roughly 11.8 million Ohio residents to participate in a massive class action.

PFAS Found in Two Large Connecticut Water Companies Lead to Class Action

November 15, 2023

Aquarion and Connecticut Water Co., Connecticut’s largest water suppliers, are facing two class action lawsuits. Plaintiffs in this case allege that these two water companies knowingly supplied water contaminated with PFAS chemicals.

Jury Finds National Association of Realtors Liable for $1.8 Billion

November 2, 2023

A Kansas City, Mo., jury unanimously found Tuesday that the National Association of Realtors and other real estate organizations conspired to artificially inflate home sale commissions, in a case that could change how much home sellers pay real estate agents.

$1.3 Billion Antitrust Class Action Against Nationwide Real Estate Companies

November 1, 2023

In Kansas City, Missouri, a large antitrust case against several nationwide known real estate companies is underway. The defendants in this case are The National Association of Realtors and some of the largest real estate companies in the United States.

$500 Million “Batterygate” Class Action Settlement Against Apple

September 25, 2023

About 3 million iPhone users are about to receive a payout from the recent $500 million settlement against Apple. This settlement results from a judge rejecting the large tech company’s appeal against the 2017 class action suit.

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk Face Potential Class Action in Northern District of California

August 15, 2023

In a recently filed class action against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a group of Tesla owners allege Musk and Tesla have exaggerated mileage range projections.

Indiana Judge Grants Certification for Class Action Lawsuit Against State-Wide Abortion Ban

June 27, 2023

A superior court judge in Marion County, Indiana, certified a class action lawsuit that aims to abolish Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.