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Consumer Fraud Lawsuits and Class Actions
Consumer Fraud Class Actions, Lawsuits, and Alerts
Consumer fraud occurs when an individual purchases a product, service or property that does not function as advertised. For instance, consumer fraud can result from a defective product, real estate scam, illegitimate charity or a bad faith insurance claim. Individuals who become victims of consumer fraud are protected by state and federal consumer protection laws. Therefore, consumers who have been deceived by a company can seek legal recourse through a consumer fraud lawsuit.
Like victims of consumer fraud, employees that are cheated out of overtime pay, proper wages, jobs or promotions may also have legal recourse. Federal law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of race, gender, age, religion or national origin. In addition, employers have legal obligations regarding plant closings, mass layoffs and overtime pay for employees. If you feel your employment rights have been violated, fill out our free case evaluation form today.
Consumer Fraud
Union Retiree Health Benefits
Retired union members who noticed that their union healthcare benefits were cut following retirement may be able to participate in a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for costs associated with increased co-pays, yearly deductibles, prescription drug costs, monthly premiums, and out-of-pocket maximums.
Employment Background Checks
Employees and job applicants who were terminated or denied employment as a result of a background check may be eligible for a background check lawsuit if their employer or potential employer violated federal law when conducting the criminal background search.
Forced Placed Flood Insurance
Allegedly, some mortgage companies are force-placing flood costly and unnecessary insurance policies on their customers, who are thereby forced to pay high premiums for a valueless second policy.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Interest Rates
Allegedly, certain financial institutions have been abusing the interest rates they charge in association with their adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs).
Spectre Performance Air Filters and Intake Systems
Consumer who purchased air filters or air intake systems sold by Spectre Performance may be able to recover the cost of their product in light of allegations that the company misrepresented the fuel economy and horsepower benefits of these products.
Energy Star Appliances
It has been alleged that certain appliances sold under the Energy Star label do not meet the requirements of Energy Star program, leading consumers to pay a higher up-front cost for a product which does not provide any of its promised savings in their energy bills.
Full Tilt Poker
Consumers who were unable to withdraw money from their Full Tilt Poker accounts may be eligible for a class action suit to get their money back, in light of allegations that the company engaged in a Ponzi scheme.
Xerox IT Employees Unpaid Overtime Claims
A Xerox unpaid overtime lawsuit claims that the company denied overtime pay to eligible service technicians and other information technology workers who worked more than 40 hours a week.
Oreck Halo Vacuum and ProShield Plus Air Cleaner
The FTC has required Oreck to pay a $750,000 fine due to allegedly false and misleading claims regarding the Halo UV vacuum and ProShield Plus air cleaner, which were advertised as having the ability to prevent the flu and eliminate germs and viruses.
Cancer Policy and Supplemental Healthcare Policy Fraud
Some insurance companies are allegedly participating in unfair and improper payment of claims under supplemental insurance policies, including cancer policies, resulting in a reduction in the amount paid to policyholders who submit claims.
Culturelle
A potential Culturelle class action lawsuit is currently being investigated on behalf of consumers who purchased these probiotic supplements in light of allegations that the products do not live up to their advertised health claims.
MF Global Fired Employees
Employees fired by MF Global may have legal recourse to seek compensation for back wages and benefits if they were not provided adequate notice of the mass layoff under the WARN Act.
Day Rate Oil and Gas Workers Overtime Lawsuits
Oil and gas employees who are paid on a day rate basis and do not receive overtime pay when working more than 40 hours a week may be able to file a claim for up to three years of unpaid overtime.
Sherwin Williams Assistant Manager Unpaid Overtime Claims
Assistant managers who denied overtime pay may be able file a claim for unpaid overtime if were misclassified as ineligible to collect overtime wages.
Best Buy Overtime Claims Assistant Managers
Best Buy assistant managers who were denied overtime pay may have been misclassified into a category of employees who are ineligible for overtime. As a result, they may be able to seek up to three years of unpaid overtime wages.
US Bank Underwriter Overtime Claims
Loan underwriters who were denied overtime pay after working more than 40 hours in a single workweek may be able to file a claim seeking up to three years of unpaid overtime.
JP Morgan Business Banker Overtime Claims
JP Morgan business bankers who were denied overtime pay may be able to file an unpaid overtime claim to seek up to three years of back wages.
Comerica Assistant Branch Managers Denied Overtime
Comerica assistant branch managers who do not receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 may be able to file a claim for unpaid overtime wages.
Wells Fargo Overtime Lawsuit Business Sales Consultants
Allegedly, some Wells Fargo business sales consultants who were denied overtime may have been improperly classified as exempt from overtime, potentially making them eligible to file an unpaid overtime claim.
Bank of America Overtime Lawsuit Loan Officers
Bank of America loan officers who were denied overtime pay may be able to file a claim seeking up to three years of unpaid overtime wages.
Overtime Pay
Most employees are eligible for overtime pay. If an eligible employee does not receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40, they may qualify for a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages.
Employee Misclassification
Some employers intentionally misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime. When an employee is wrongfully placed into an exempt category, they become ineligible for overtime. Intentionally misclassifying employees is illegal and unethical.
Age Discrimination
The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits workers over 40 from discrimination based on age. Those discriminated because of age in firing, hiring, pay or promotion may be eligible for compensation through an age discrimination lawsuit.
WARN Act
The WARN Act requires employers to give a 60-day advance notice of plant layoffs or closings to protect workers and their families.
Unfair Overdraft Protection Fees
Many of the country's largest banks, including Bank of America, Citibank, and Wachovia are allegedly subjecting their customers to unfair and deceptive overdraft protection charges.
Page Plus Cellular Unlimited Talk and Text Plan
Page Plus Cellular, a prepaid cell phone provider, offers an unlimited talk and text plan for $39.95 per month. However, customers have reported that their plans have been unfairly terminated for alleged abuse of the service.
Unlawful Nevada Car Rental Fees
Leading rental car suppliers Avis, Budget Group, Alamo and National allegedly charged unlawful fees to customers at the Reno and Las Vegas airports in Nevada.
Escrow Officers and Closers Unpaid Overtime Claims
Most escrow closers and escrow officers are entitled to overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in a single week. However, some employers in the title insurance industry have allegedly adopted a practice of misclassifying these employees as “exempt” to avoid paying overtime to these workers.
Debts of Deceased Relatives
A new trend in the debt collection industry, debt collectors are contacting surviving family members to collect deceased relative's debts. However, surviving relatives are generally not obligated to pay the debts of family members who have passed away.
California Use It Or Lose It Vacation Policy
California labor law prohibits employers from taking away earned but unused vacation days, therefore making use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies illegal.
Debt Validation Period
Debt collectors cannot make payment demands after the receipt of a debt validation letter and before the mailing of the requested information.
High IOS Telecom Phone Call Charges
Consumers who were overcharged for domestic, international, or collect calls made from pay phones and hotel room phones may be able to collect compensation for these high phone call fees.
Power Balance Bracelets
Power Balance has admitted that its wristbands, which claim to improve balance and agility, are not backed by scientific evidence.
Phiten Necklaces and Bracelets
A Phiten class action lawsuit has been filed, accusing the company of using false and misleading advertising in the promotion of its bracelets and necklaces, which are marketed as having the ability to counteract fatigue and alleviate discomfort.
Lights of America LED Lamps
Statements regarding the Lights of America LED lamps allegedly exaggerate the product's life expectancy and light output, and consumers who purchased the LED light bulbs based on these claims may be entitled to financial compensation.
Your Baby Can Read
A class action lawsuit claims that the Your Baby Can Read Early Language Development Systems are ineffective and have been falsely misrepresented in advertisements. As a result, consumers may be able to take legal action to recover the cost of the system, which sell for nearly $200.
TaxMasters
A TaxMasters class action lawsuit claims that the tax relief firm engaged in unfair business practices and deceptive advertising.
Bankrupt Companies and Retirement Plans
When a business which offers company stock as an investment option for 401(k) and retirement plans files for bankruptcy, they have certain obligations under ERISA to protect their employees' plans.