Consumer Fraud Lawsuits and Class Actions
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.
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More