Month: December 2012
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT IN TOYOTA CLASS ACTION SUIT
In many of our posts, we have commented on class action lawsuits that involve deceptive advertising and other labeling violations that affect consumers. We have yet to report on lawsuits that involve potentially dangerous products. In the tradition of starting a new year with resolutions, we endeavor to do so here. Many of our readers are familiar …
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Athletic Department Interns Pursue Class Action for Underpaid Work
Interns who have worked for the athletic department at a small liberal arts school on the East Coast are pursuing a class action lawsuit, claiming that they have been underpaid by the college for their efforts. The lead plaintiff says that he complained to top officials at the school in the human resources department about …
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GENERAL MILLS TO IMPROVE LABELS ON FRUIT ROLL-UPS
With the school year in full force, parents are looking for healthy snacks to include in thier child’s lunch. Many snack products on the shelves today are geared towards children but also try to attract the more health conscious consumer by including on their labels “Made with Real Fruit” or “All Natural” ingredients. These include …
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CHOCOLATE PRICE FIXING CLASS ACTION CERTIFIED
At this time of the year, chocolate is as festive as Christmas lights and reindeer. Amateur bakers look to make holiday fudge for gifts and office parties. Also, children want to make brownies and chocolate chip cookies in anticipation of Santa Claus making a visit. For those who bake, it does not come as a …
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Spam Text Class Action Lawsuit Settles for $9.9M
Last week we reported on the ongoing problem of debt collectors and marketing firms using roto-dialers to contact consumers on their cellular phones. If you own a cell phone, you have probably been contacted by someone asking you to hold “for a very important matter” or to gauge your interest in a new product. These …
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TINY FEES “CRAMMED” INTO CELL PHONE BILLS
In our last few posts, we reported on class action settlements regarding TCPA violations involving unwanted text messages (i.e. text spam) and overages based on wireless plan changes. Consumers should also be aware of charges on their cell phone bills from third party carriers. Indeed, significant charges would likely raise concerns (and a customer’s ire) and would …
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TARGET EMPLOYEE PETITIONS STORE TO STAY CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING
A Target employee traveled across the country earlier this month to deliver a petition to the company’s headquarters in Minneapolis. The petition requested that the store change its hours for Black Friday shopping, which have been creeping earlier and earlier each year, and the store now opens at 9 pm on Thanksgiving. The woman wrote …
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Class Action Lawsuit Brought Against Carter’s Crib Bumpers
With the holidays approaching, baby gifts become especially popular items for those with toddlers, as well as those who are expecting bundles of joy in the New Year. Baby cribs are especially popular, with infant bedding being a $50 million annual industry. Over the last few years, crib safety concerns have become more prominent, as safety advocates …
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