A class action lawsuit allows multiple plaintiffs to consolidate their cases into one legal action to increase efficiency, reduce costs and provide a strong voice for the wronged. However, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the process. Here we’ll answer...
We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
Consumer Class Action
3 types of defective products
Defective products often lead to class action lawsuits. Multiple people may be injured by the same product, and they work together to seek compensation. Having a multitude of claims helps to demonstrate that there is a genuine issue and a danger to consumers. That...
New bills challenge immunity for gun manufacturers
A pair of new bills are being introduced in California. These bills are designed to allow private rights of action against gun manufacturers and dealers in the state. They represent a new level of ability on the part of the state to push back at gun manufacturers'...
Are electric cars truly green?
What you might not know about your electric vehicle The spotlight on electric cars has never been brighter. Tesla has brought cutting-edge electric vehicles (“EVs”) into the mainstream. However, a surface-level look at the e-transports reveals that they are not often...
Watch out for gift card fraud
Gift cards have become commonplace in recent years for people of all ages, so it's not surprising scammers have found a way to exploit them. About 2/3 of consumers have given or received a gift card, but a recent AARP survey reveals that 1/5 of them do not work. In...
“Forever Chemicals” are everywhere – Fast Food? Makeup? Water? Pots and Pans? Yep. And they aren’t going away anytime soon.
“Forever Chemicals” - Chemicals that don’t go away Commonly known as “forever chemicals”, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) are manufactured by major corporations like 3M, Honeywell, and DuPont, and used in industry and consumer products, since the 1940s. One...
False and deceptive advertising
False and deceptive advertising is an ongoing problem in California and around the country. Many industries use tactics to trick consumers into paying more than advertised. The broadband and cable industries use hidden fees for consumers to pay a higher cost. The...