Did You Develop Silicosis as a Stone Fabricator?

This week’s issue opens with attorneys investigating the potentially unsafe conditions stone fabricators work in and how some may have developed a preventable lung disease due to a lack of protections. More on this below.

From there, we have additions to the ongoing online gambling investigation, as well as a look into the fees collected from renters in Washington, D.C.

Keep reading for more information on these new investigations, as well as the latest class action settlements you may be able to claim—including a nearly $3 million settlement in a case filed over Tom’s of Maine toothpaste.

- Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager

Were You or a Family Member Diagnosed with Silicosis?

Attorneys are investigating whether landlords and property management companies are violating Washington, D.C. law by charging tenants mandatory fees that were not initially disclosed during the rental application process. Charges like service fees, utility-related charges, administrative fees, pest control fees and renter’s insurance are all under investigation. If you paid fees on an apartment in D.C., this page has all the details.

~ In Case You Missed It ~

If you own a smart TV made by LG, TCL, VIZIO or Sony, your privacy rights may have been violated. Attorneys believe the TVs may be embedded with automatic content recognition software that records and analyzes all video and audio played through the TV set and connected equipment, including streaming devices and video game consoles. Smart TV customers are now taking action. Learn more and sign up here

Class Action Settlements:
Can You File a Claim?

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To view a complete list of settlements and to find out how you can file a claim, click here.