Class Action Lawsuit News

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...

2006-02-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

Class Action Lawsuit on ...
Houston Chronicle - United States
8, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Roy Jacobs & Associates has filed a lawsuit seeking class action status in the United States District Court for the Southern District of ...
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Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...
Finanzen.net - Germany
8 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 2, 2006, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky against ...
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Class action lawsuit against MPD slated
Pulse of the Twin Cities - Minneapolis,MN,USA
by Lydia Howell. Daryl Robinson is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department, set to go to court on Feb. 15 and 16. ...
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FPL'S Class Action Lawsuit Is Thrown Out
CBS 4 - Miami,FL,USA
(CBS4 News) FT. LAUDERDALE A South Florida judge has turned the light out on a class-action lawsuit against Florida Power and Light. ...

Entwistle & Cappucci LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against ...
Finanzen.net - Germany
Entwistle & Cappucci LLP ("Entwistle & Cappucci") todayannounced that on February 6, 2006, it filed a class action lawsuit onbehalf of stockholders of Lafarge ...

DNR Settles Class Action Lawsuit
Inside INdiana Business (press release) - Indianapolis,IN,USA
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has settled a class action lawsuit filed in 1998 by current and former DNR employees. ...

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On February 2, 2006, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ...

Class-Action Lawsuit Settlements Increase
DiversityInc.com (subscription) - USA
Companies tainted by corporate fraud scandals now are feeling the sting from the massive settlements. As of 2005, corporations have ...

Entwistle & Cappucci LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
7, 2006--Entwistle & Cappucci LLP ("Entwistle & Cappucci") today announced that on February 6, 2006, it filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of stockholders ...

Class action lawsuit over lead paint reinstated
Chicago Sun-Times - United States
A class action lawsuit brought by families of Chicago children exposed to toxic lead in paint has been reinstated by a panel of Illinois Appellate Court judges ...

Justice Dept. Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against American Airlines

2006-01-19T11:59:00.000-08:00

(PZ) Shareholders Seek Recovery in Class Action Lawsuit Against ...
Houston Chronicle - United States
18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Labaton Sucharow & Rudoff LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of ...
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Sipex Announces Settlement of Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
... District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco, preliminarily approved the settlement of a shareholder class action lawsuit (entitled In ...

BIOLASE Wins Motion to Dismiss Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
Market Wire (press release) - USA
... Forward-looking statements in this release include statements relating to the positive ruling in the shareholder class action lawsuit and the timing thereof. ...

Justice Dept. Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against American Airlines
HR.BLR.com - USA
The Department of Justice has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing American Airlines, Inc. of violating the Uniformed Services ...

Workers take class action lawsuit against Gama in Turkey
Meath Chronicle - Navan,Ireland
Reports this morning said around 80 former employees of the controversial construction firm were taking part in the class action lawsuit in Turkey. ...

Gander Mountain Announces Dismissal of Securities Class Action ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
... States District Court for the District of Minnesota has dismissed in its entirety and with prejudice the consolidated securities class action complaint filed ...

Heirs of Armenians file class-action lawsuit against German banks
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
The class-action lawsuit was filed in Superior Court on behalf of seven Armenians living in Southern California. It is the latest ...

LA woman files proposed class-action lawsuit against embattled ...
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USA
LOS ANGELES - A woman filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in Los Angeles against writer James Frey over his controversial memoir about his recovery from drug ...

Justice Department Files Class Action Lawsuit Against American ...
U.S. Newswire (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
... Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). This lawsuit represents the first class action complaint filed by the United States under USERRA. ... --

New Year Eve party promoters, pensions

2006-01-04T15:34:00.000-08:00

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY PROMOTERS FACE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Contactmusic.com - Burley in Wharfdale,Ilkley,UK
... A group of music fans who were left with no party to go to on New Year's Eve are planning to file a class action lawsuit, claiming promoters promised them the ...

Federal Judge Certifies Class in Pension Benefits Lawsuit Against ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
... The firm is featured in the recently-released book Class Action, which discusses a gender discrimination class action lawsuit that the firm successfully ...

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Schatz & Nobel, IPO, Sony BMG, Pension Benefits

2006-01-04T08:11:00.000-08:00

Schatz & Nobel, PC Announces Class Action Lawsuit against SFBC ...
PrimeZone (press release), CA - 19 hours ago
... PC, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has ...

Class action lawsuit against city of Mobile moves forward
Mobile Register, AL - Jan 3, 2006
Mobile County Circuit Judge James Wood has ruled that a local company can open a class action lawsuit against the city of Mobile and go forward with its claim ...

Class-action lawsuit seeks $1.1 billion in dispute over IPO After ...
Crain's Detroit Business (subscription), MI - Jan 1, 2006
A class-action lawsuit seeking up to $1.1 billion in damages has been filed in Oakland County Circuit Court, alleging fraud by the three top executives of FMF ...

Sony BMG to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit
Washington Post, United States - Dec 29, 2005
It appears that Sony BMG Music Entertainment has agreed to a settlement that would end a nationwide class-action lawsuit brought against the company over ...

Sony settles class action lawsuit over DRM
ZDNet UK, UK - Dec 29, 2005
Sony BMG has struck a deal with the plaintiffs involved in a class action lawsuit over copy-restriction software it used in music CDs, according to a ...

(PZ) Smith & Smith LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against ...
Houston Chronicle, United States - Dec 28, 2005
28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Smith & Smith LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities of ...

Federal Judge Certifies Class in Pension Benefits Lawsuit Against ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - 1 hour ago
... The firm is featured in the recently-released book Class Action, which discusses a gender discrimination class action lawsuit that the firm successfully ...

Sony Settles XCP Class Action Lawsuit
RealTechNews, CA - Dec 29, 2005
In what may be a sign that the furor is dying down, Sony BMG has apparently reached a settlement in the XCP copy protection class action lawsuit, according to ...

Sony settles class action lawsuit over DRM
TechSpot - Dec 29, 2005
Sony BMG has struck a deal with the plaintiffs involved in a class action lawsuit over rootkit software the company utilised with its music CDs. ...

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Sony Settles Class Action Lawsuit
GameSHOUT - Dec 29, 2005
Sony BMG has agreed to stop making CDs with much-criticized copyright protection software as part of a settlement in a class action lawsuit that was filed ...

DETAILS OF ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PROPOSED $90 MILLION SETTLEMENT OF ...

2005-08-14T22:27:00.000-07:00

DETAILS OF ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PROPOSED $90 MILLION SETTLEMENT OF ...
Shell2004 - New York,NY,USA
... mln to settle class action Tuesday: "Royal Dutch Shell said on Tuesday it had agreed to pay more than $90 million to settle a class action lawsuit taken by ...

Wal-Mart appeals, African-Americans seeking compensation

2005-08-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

WAL MART APPEALS CLASS ACTION STATUS OF LAWSUIT
KFDX-TV - Witchita Falls,TX,USA
Arguments regarding Wal Mart`s huge class-action lawsuit will be heard today in San Francisco. A Federal Appeals Court will hear Wal Mart`s appeal. ...

The Lawsuit Brought by African-Americans Seeking Compensation from ...
Findlaw.com - Mountain View,CA,USA
Last month, a federal district judge in Chicago dismissed -- for the second time -- the class action lawsuit brought against corporate America on behalf of ...

Plane crash, Paskowitz, Wal-Mart, Reliant Energy class action lawsuit

2005-08-11T20:26:00.001-07:00

Second class-action lawsuit filed in plane crash
CTV - Canada
A $150-million class-action lawsuit has been filed in the Air France crash on behalf of the 297 passengers who escaped a crash landing. ...

Paskowitz & Associates Announces Class Action Lawsuit Brought on ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
9, 2005--Paskowitz & Associates today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New ...

Wal-Mart Tries to End Class-action Lawsuit
HispanicBusiness.com - Santa Barbara,CA,USA
Wal-Mart will ask a federal appeals court to disallow a class-action lawsuit alleging sex bias against the company, The Washington Post reports. ...

Reliant named in class action
Globe and Mail - Canada
By OMAR EL AKKAD. Houston-based energy company Reliant Energy Inc. is the subject of a $50-billion (US) environmental class action lawsuit in Ontario. ...

US CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST SHELL GIVEN GO-AHEAD BY DISTRICT ...

2005-08-11T20:26:00.000-07:00

US CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST SHELL GIVEN GO-AHEAD BY DISTRICT ...
Shell2004 - New York,NY,USA
District Chief Judge John Bissell has given consent for a major class action lawsuit against Shell, its auditors and named current and former directors to ...

Sarraf Gentile LLP, Alabame pricing suit, Sheperd, Finkelman, Miller & Shah, Securities

2005-08-11T20:24:00.000-07:00

Sarraf Gentile LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Host ...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/10/2005 -- The Law Firm of Sarraf Gentile LLP today announced that a securities class action has been commenced on behalf ...

Judge OKs settlement in class-action pricing lawsuit
Tuscaloosa News (subscription) - Tuscaloosa,AL,USA
A judge is approving a settlement in a nationwide class-action lawsuit that covers plaintiffs in Alabama and eight other states. ...

Shepherd, Finkelman, Miller & Shah, LLC Files Class Action Lawsuit ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
... com), a law firm with offices in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, announces that it has filed a lawsuit seeking class action status in the ...

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
9 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 8, 2005, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, against Host ...

Merck Vioxx Now Class Action says New Jersey Judge

2005-07-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Merck Vioxx Suit Certified as Class Action by New Jersey Judge
Bloomberg - USA
July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Merck & Co. will have to defend itself in a class-action lawsuit over its Vioxx painkiller in New Jersey, a state judge has ruled. ...

Class action lawsuit, Cyberonics, Climaco, Abortifacient patch

2005-07-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

Cyberonics juggles board member resignation, class action lawsuit
Houston Business Journal - Houston,TX,USA
... Also on July 26, Scott + Scott LLC, a law firm based in Connecticut, announced that it had filed a class action law suit against Cyberonics on June 17 in the ...

Climaco Firm Announces National Class Action Lawsuit Against ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
... Cleveland-based Climaco, Lefkowitz, Peca, Wilcox & Garofoli Co., LPA, announced today that the firm has filed a national Class Action lawsuit against Guidant ...

Abortifacient patch maker faces class-action lawsuit
Catholic World News - USA
29 (LifesiteNews.com/CWN) - Ortho McNeil, manufacturer of the Ortho Evra birth control patch, is facing a lawsuit filed by 10 women Monday for damages related ...
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Key Topics Wal-Mart Facts - Get the facts and latest news about Walmart. - Key Topics - Litigation Updates

2005-07-28T21:33:00.000-07:00

"Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Update

Six current and former female associates are pursuing a lawsuit in which they claim that Wal-Mart discriminates against women. In June 2004, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California certified the case as a class action. Wal-Mart disputes the allegations in this lawsuit and believes that certification of the case as a class action is improper because the claims of six plaintiffs are not representative of the experience of women working at Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is seeking reversal of the class certification decision. Wal-Mart does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Wal-Mart is a great place for women to work, and isolated complaints that arise from its 3000+ stores do not change this fact.

Sixty percent of Wal-Mart associates are female and currently just over 40 percent of our managers are women including professionals like pharmacists and opticians. We have been steadily increasing the percentage of women in management for years, and have in place diversity initiatives to ensure that promotions of qualified women and minorities are consistent with the rate they apply for these jobs. This means that if half the applicants for assistant store manager jobs are women, we will work to ensure that at least half of these jobs go to women.

We always are looking for ways in which we can improve. Wal-Mart has long had diversity initiatives, but established a separate diversity office in November 2003 to enhance the company’s ability to establish companywide synergy. We have programs which help prepare women and minority associates for positions of leadership. Additionally, Wal-Mart linked officer compensation to diversity goals: bonuses will be reduced by as much as 15 percent this year if goals are not met. "

Take Two Interactive/GTA San Andreas, Schatz & Nobel, Paskowitz & Asso., RenRe

2005-07-28T20:46:00.000-07:00

Take Two facing possible class action lawsuit over Hot Coffee
GamesIndustry.biz - UK
A new lawsuit filed in New York against publisher Take Two Interactive is seeking class action status to press a claim of damages on behalf of purchasers of ...

Schatz & Nobel, PC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Molina ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
... PC, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has ...

Paskowitz & Associates Announces Class Action Lawsuit On Behalf of ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--Paskowitz & Associates has filed a lawsuit seeking class action status in the United States District Court for the ...

Firm looks to file class action suit against RenRe
Reuters - USA
(RNR.N: Quote, Profile, Research), which recently said two executives may face civil action, faces a purported class action lawsuit that alleges it broke ...
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Abortion patch, Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll

2005-07-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

Abortion-Causing Birth Control Patch Manufacturer Faces Class ...
Lifesite - Canada
NEW YORK, July 27, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) -- Ortho Evra manufacturer, Ortho McNeil, is facing a lawsuit filed by 10 women Monday for damages related to use ...

Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, PLLC Announces Class Action ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
... firm of Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, PLLC has filed a lawsuit on behalf ... stock between August 24, 2004 and May 26, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period"), in ...
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Federman & Sherwood. DaimlerChrysler Finance Settles...

2005-07-26T22:48:00.000-07:00

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 19, 2005, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of ...

DaimlerChrysler Finance Unit Settles Lending Bias Class Action
Bloomberg - USA
July 26 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG's US consumer credit unit settled a nationwide class action lawsuit that claimed its lending practices discriminate ...
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Milberg Weiss launch class action suit

2005-07-25T21:21:00.000-07:00

Class action news - Milberg Weiss launches class action lawsuit on ...
Lawfuel (press release) - New Zealand
... & Schulman - NEW YORK - LAWFUEL - The Law News Network - The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed ...
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Federman & Sherwood, DreamWorks Animation SKG

2005-07-23T06:11:00.000-07:00

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 15, 2005, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey ...

DreamWorks Animation Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit
Toon Zone - Yonkers,NY,USA
DreamWorks Animation SKG and certain directors have been named in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors by Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman, the ...

Taser safety, Cullen Law Firm

2005-07-22T09:40:00.000-07:00

Taser faces class-action lawsuit
AZ Central.com - AZ,USA
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Taser International, alleging that the company misled police departments across the country about the safety of ...
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The Cullen Law Firm, PLLC files consumer class action lawsuit ...
Hotel News Resource - Lindsay,ON,Canada
The Cullen Law Firm, PLLC announces that a consumer class action lawsuit was filed on July 20, 2005 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois against Hyatt ...
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Class Action Lawsuit News: Sioux City, Ceres, ConAgra manipulates earnings

2005-07-20T12:38:00.000-07:00

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Concerning Ramp Corporation
Market Wire (press release) - USA
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/20/2005 -- The law firm of Abraham Fruchter & Twersky LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit was filed ...
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City Of Sioux Falls Responds To Class Action Lawsuit
KELOLAND TV - Sioux Falls,SD,USA
... a blanket denial to the charges and asked the courts to dismiss the lawsuit. ... The city also denies that the suit is appropriate for class action certification. ...
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Amended Class Action Lawsuit Filed By Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
The law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP, which filed a national class action lawsuit last week on behalf of all persons implanted with recalled Guidant (NYSE ...
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Ceres woman leads class-action lawsuit
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ConAgra Retiree Alleges Company Manipulated Earnings in Third ...
The Conservative Voice - USA
A third class-action lawsuit _ this one from a retiree of ConAgra Foods Inc. _ has been filed accusing top executives of manipulating ...
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Closure of RRC, Qwest Communications

2005-07-16T15:29:00.000-07:00

Class-action suit launched to stop closure of RRC
Brockville Recorder and Times - Brockville,Ontario,Canada
... James Gray issued a claim as a guardian for his sister Ann Gray and filed a class-action lawsuit against the Province of Ontario, Ontario Premier Dalton ...

Court-Ordered Notice Program Begins to Landowners Who May Have ...
TMCnet (press release) - USA
The notices are a result of the Court establishing, or "certifying," a class action lawsuit against Qwest Communications International, Inc., Qwest ...
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Lazard, Idaho grass growers, Wechsler Harwood

2005-07-16T15:27:00.000-07:00

Law Offices of Marc S. Henzel Announces Class Action Lawsuit ...
Black Enterprise - New York,NY,USA
A class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of Lazard Ltd. ...

Northern Idaho grass growers agree to settle field-burning lawsuit
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Seattle,WA,USA
BOISE, Idaho -- Insurance companies for northern Idaho grass farmers have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by area residents over pollution from ...

Wechsler Harwood LLP Commences Class Action Law Suit Against ...
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The law firm of Wechsler Harwood LLP ("Wechsler Harwood") announced that it filed a class action lawsuit on July 14 ...
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Class action lawsuit news update

2005-07-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 8, 2005, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court of Colorado against StarTek (NYSE ...

Shell settles class action with workers
Houston Chronicle - Houston,TX,USA
... Settling this class-action lawsuit is a big relief for analysts like Dirk Verbiesen of F. Van Lanschot Bankiers in the Netherlands. ...
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$200-M Crocus lawsuit filed
Winnipeg Sun - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
Shareholders have filed a $200-million class-action lawsuit in an attempt to recoup some of their losses from the scandal-plagued Crocus Investment Fund. ...
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Japanese company settles class-action over bulletproof vests
Detroit Free Press - Detroit,MI,USA
is paying $29 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States that had demanded damages from the Japanese textile manufacturer for bulletproof ...
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Enron settles lawsuit on retirement funds
OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
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Drug settlements and Dreamworks insider trading?

2005-07-12T06:17:00.000-07:00

Law Offices of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit ...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
BALA CYNWYD, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/11/2005 -- Law offices of Brodsky & Smith, LLC today announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on ...

Anthem parent settles two class-action lawsuits
Louisville Business First - Louisville,KY,USA
... it has settled two large class-action lawsuits alleging ... One suit involved a nationwide class of physicians ... The other physician lawsuit was brought against the ...
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Deadline nears for claims in class-action drug settlement
University of Wisconsin-Madison University Communications - Madison,WI,USA
... deadline for filing claims in a multi-state settlement of a class-action suit in ... The $30.7 million settlement came in a lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers ...

DreamWorks Nightmare: Insider Trading?
FOX News - USA
... Ironically, DreamWorks' live action studio, run by David Geffen and not part of the class-action lawsuit, is on the verge of a big summer. ...
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Class Action Lawsuit News - Updates

2005-07-10T13:03:00.000-07:00

Schatz & Nobel, PC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against StarTek ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
... PC, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has ...
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Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, PC Announces Class Action Lawsuit ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
PHILADELPHIA, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, PC announces that it filed a securities class action lawsuit in the United ...

Kitsap County Declares Victory in $4 Million Class Action Lawsuit
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
... The County raised a number of defenses to the lawsuit, including an argument that ... None of the 2,000 class action members had done so, thus their claims were ...
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Charities receive unclaimed millions from Cellasene class-action ...
Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach,FL,USA
... attorney who specializes in class-action lawsuits. Greenfield, also a Palm Beach resident, led the Florida class-action lawsuit. ...

Canadian class-action lawsuit launched over Guidant cardiac ...
Canada.com - Canada
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EDS settles class-action lawsuit
Miami Herald - FL,USA
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Class-action lawsuit filed in wake of credit-card breach
SC Magazine - London,UK
by Marcia Savage. [Wed, Jun 29, 2005] A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California on behalf of credit-card holders and merchants against CardSystems ...

Cardiac Science Announces Agreement to Dismiss Class Action ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
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Indian Leaders Offer to Settle Largest Class Action Lawsuit ...
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... united this week in a historic effort to resolve a struggle dating back more than 100 years, offering to settle the largest class action lawsuit against the ...

Gainey & Mckenna Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been ...
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Gainey & McKenna announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the ...

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2005-07-09T05:51:00.000-07:00

EDS settles class-action lawsuit
KLTV - Tyler,TX,USA
The class-action lawsuit came after a 2002 drop in the stock price of Electronic Data Systems. Federal district Judge Leonard Davis ...

Bridgestone target of lawsuit
Whittier Daily News - Whittier,CA,USA
A Pasadena law firm has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Bridgestone Firestone North American Tires LLC and Bridgestone Firestone Corp. ...

SimmonsCooper class action against Gallagher in court
Madison County Record - Edwardsville,IL,USA
... would no longer collect now-controversial contingency fees from insurance companies, East Alton plaintiff's firm SimmonsCooper filed a class action lawsuit Oct ...

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Taipei Times - archives

2005-05-22T00:40:00.000-07:00

Taipei Times - archives: "A panel of federal appeals-court judges in Manhattan handed the tobacco industry a victory on Friday by striking down a sweeping proposal by a judge in Brooklyn to organize a single high-stakes trial that might have subjected the industry to billions of dollars in damages.

Three judges of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the proposal of Judge Jack Weinstein of Federal District Court in Brooklyn, saying his plan was flawed for technical reasons.

The proposal was returned to Weinstein's court.

Whether the high-stakes trial would ever reach a courtroom turned on technical legal issues such as who had the right to sue and enter what is known as a class action, and whether the proceeding was fundamentally fair by placing a limit on potential damages." (Full article at link)

The Standard - Thousands in class action - Metro Section

2005-05-22T00:39:00.000-07:00

The Standard - Thousands in class action - Metro Section: "More than 5,000 protesters celebrated Mother's Day with a march from Charter Garden to government headquarters demanding more small classes in schools.

Braving the year's first amber rainstorm warning, teachers, parents and students urged the government to divert funds saved from the declining student population to small-class teaching.

One mother, Ip Kwai-kwan, said teachers can better serve the needs of individual students in smaller classes of no more than 25 students, instead of the ``normal'' classes of 40." (Full article at link)

Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against MBNA Corp. : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business

2005-05-22T00:38:00.001-07:00

Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against MBNA Corp. : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business: "BALTIMORE, MD -- (Market Wire - May 06, 2005) -- Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. today announced that a securities class action was commenced on behalf of shareholders who purchased, converted, exchanged or otherwise acquired the common stock of MBNA Corp. (NYSE: KRB) between January 20, 2005, and April 21, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against defendant MBNA and one or more of its officers and/or directors. The action charges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements to the market throughout the Class Period, which statements had the effect of artificially inflating the market price of the Company's securities." (Full article at link)

US News Article | Reuters.com - Appeals court decertifies tobacco class action

2005-05-22T00:38:00.000-07:00

US News Article | Reuters.com: "CHICAGO (Reuters) - A federal appeals court in New York on Friday overturned a wide-ranging ruling that would have established a nationwide class action for smokers to sue tobacco companies seeking punitive damages under New York law, according to a court document.

The decision by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a 2002 ruling by U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein that had established the nationwide class for smokers to seek punitive damages from the tobacco industry for denying and concealing the health risks associated with tobacco." (Full article at link)

EDS to settle in class action on 401(k)

2005-05-22T00:37:00.001-07:00

EDS to settle in class action on 401(k): "WASHINGTON -- Electronic Data Systems Corp. said Friday it has reached a preliminary $16.5-million settlement of a class action, which will require the computer-services company to make changes to its 401(k) plan.

In a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, EDS said the settlement calls for the company to make a cash payment to the plaintiffs. The company hasn't admitted to any liability or wrongdoing in the case." (Full article at link)

law.com - Article

2005-05-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

law.com - Article: "A new class action lawsuit in Florida alleges that Morgan Stanley committed violations of discovery rules in as many as 1,000 securities arbitration cases across the country. Coral Springs, Fla., lawyer Darren C. Blum filed the suit on behalf of Miami firefighter Robert Quintana, his wife, Alina, and other Morgan Stanley clients said to be in their situation.

Last June, the Quintanas received a $400 award in an NASD arbitration proceeding against the New York City-based financial services giant. " (Full article at link)

PRESS RELEASE Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against MBNA Corp.

2005-05-22T00:36:00.002-07:00

PRESS RELEASE Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against MBNA Corp.: "BALTIMORE, MD -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/06/2005 -- Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. today announced that a securities class action was commenced on behalf of shareholders who purchased, converted, exchanged or otherwise acquired the common stock of MBNA Corp. (NYSE: KRB) between January 20, 2005, and April 21, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against defendant MBNA and one or more of its officers and/or directors. The action charges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements to the market throughout the Class Period, which statements had the effect of artificially inflating the market price of the Company's securities." (Full article at link)

Nevada high court takes up class-action construction defect case

2005-05-22T00:36:00.001-07:00

Nevada high court takes up class-action construction defect case: "The Nevada Supreme Court is considering whether a construction defect lawsuit involving homes in North Las Vegas should have been a class-action case.

A lawyer for Atlanta-based Beazer Homes told justices yesterday that class-action status was unwarranted, and a 7.3 million dollar jury verdict against the company should be overturned." (Full article at link)

Milberg Weiss Announces the Filing of a Class Action Suit Against FindWhat.com and Certain of Its Officers and Directors on Behalf of Investors

2005-05-22T00:36:00.000-07:00

Milberg Weiss Announces the Filing of a Class Action Suit Against FindWhat.com and Certain of Its Officers and Directors on Behalf of Investors: "The Complaint alleges that Defendants issued, or caused to be issued, false and misleading statements during the Class Period to artificially inflate the value of FindWhat.com stock. Beginning on January 5, 2004, with the completion of the first in a series of mergers and acquisitions by the Company in 2004, the Company began to accrue intangible assets in excess of their actual value. In violation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals ('GAAP'), the Company disagreed with its outside auditor, Ernst & Young LLP, with respect to the need to recognize an impairment of its goodwill in connection with the Company's 2004 consolidated financial statements. As a result of the dispute, on May 2, 2005, Ernst & Young LLP resigned. Ernst & Young LLP also informed the Company of six material weaknesses in the Company's system of internal control over financial reporting, and these matters relate to (i) purchase accounting, (ii) goodwill impairment, (iii) revenue recognition for private label agreements and other revenue agreements, excluding those related to FindWhat.com Network revenue, (iv) personnel resources and technical accounting expertise, (v) quarterly and year-end financial statement close and review process, and (vi) segregation of duties. On May 4, 2005, the Company surprised the market with the announcement of the resignation of its CFO, Defendant Brenda Aguis. As a result of these disclosures, During the class period, Defendants and other Company insiders knew, or recklessly disregarded the Company's inadequate internal control problems to facilitate the false impression of financial success to investors. While Defendants had misled the investing public and inflated the value of FindWhat.com's stock during the class period, insiders sold 680,959 shares for ..." (Full article at link)

mysan.de - be updated - Chimicles & Tikellis LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Xybernaut Corporation, and Certain of Its Officers and Directo

2005-05-22T00:33:00.001-07:00

mysan.de - be updated - Chimicles & Tikellis LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Xybernaut Corporation, and Certain of Its Officers and Directors: "WILMINGTON, Del., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Chimicles & Tikellis LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced on May 2, 2005, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (Civil Action No. 05-cv-256) against Xybernaut Corporation ('Xybernaut'). The action was brought on behalf of all persons (the 'Class') who purchased shares in Xybernaut between March 27, 2003, and April 19, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

Within sixty days from the first publication of notice dated April 15, 2005, any member of the Class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff. If you would like to consider serving as a lead plaintiff or have any questions about this class action, or your rights or interests, please contact plaintiff’s counsel Pamela S. Tikellis or Robert Davis toll-free at 866-399-2487 or via e-mail at pamelatikellis@chimicles.com or robertdavis@chimicles.com. For more detailed information about Chimicles & Tikellis LLP, please visit its website at http://www.chimicles.com/. Any member of the Class may move the Court to serve as Lead Plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member.

The Complaint charges Xybernaut, Edward G. Newman, Steven A. Newman, M.D., and Thomas D. Davis with violations of the federal securities laws, specifically sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The Complaint alleges that defendants have issued materially misleading statements to the market during the class period." (Full article at link)

Ruling allowing a class action against tobacco overturned - May. 6, 2005

2005-05-22T00:33:00.000-07:00

Ruling allowing a class action against tobacco overturned - May. 6, 2005: "CHICAGO (Reuters) - A federal appeals court in New York overturned a wide-ranging ruling Friday that would have established a nationwide class action for smokers to sue tobacco companies seeking punitive damages under New York law, according to a court document.

The decision by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a 2002 ruling by U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein that had established the nationwide class for smokers to seek punitive damages from the tobacco industry for denying and concealing the health risks associated with tobacco." (Full article at link)

Class Action Challenges Casket Prices

2005-05-22T00:31:00.002-07:00

Class Action Challenges Casket Prices: "A lawsuit charges the leading U.S. casket manufacturer and three large funeral home chains with blocking casket discounters from the marketplace and conspiring to drive casket prices up.

The lawsuit charges that funeral homes routinely sell caskets for as much as six times their wholesale cost. Filed in San Francisco federal court, the suit seeks to be certified as a class-action, representing millions of Americans who bought caskets since 2001." (Full article at link)

Milberg Weiss Announces The Filing Of A Class Action Suit Against Xybernaut Corporation, Certain Of Its Officers and Directors, and Grant Thornton LLP

2005-05-22T00:31:00.001-07:00

Milberg Weiss Announces The Filing Of A Class Action Suit Against Xybernaut Corporation, Certain Of Its Officers and Directors, and Grant Thornton LLP on Behalf of Investors: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2005--The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed on May 4, 2005 on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of Xybernaut Corporation ('Xybernaut') (NasdaqSC: XYBRE), between May 10, 2002 and April 8, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period'), seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act'). A copy of the complaint filed in this action is available from the Court, or can be viewed on Milberg Weiss's website at: http://www.milbergweiss.com

If you purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of Xybernaut between May 10, 2002 and April 8, 2005, inclusive, and sustained damages, you may, no later than June 14, 2005, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as 'lead plaintiff.' Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action." (Full article at link)

PRESS RELEASE Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Doral Financial Corp.

2005-05-22T00:31:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Doral Financial Corp.: "NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/05/2005 -- Abraham Fruchter & Twersky LLP today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of Doral Financial Corp. ('Doral') (NYSE: DRL) publicly traded securities during the period between October 10, 2002 and April 19, 2005 (the 'Class Period').

The complaint charges Doral and certain of its officers and directors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Doral is a diversified financial services company engaged in mortgage banking, commercial banking, institutional broker-dealer activities and insurance agency activities.

The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business and prospects. On January 19, 2005, the company reported fourth quarter earnings and for the first time warned of potential trouble with its hedging strategy against interest rate changes through its use of a derivative portfolio of interest-only strips ('IO Strips'). Doral was forced to record a $97.5 million pretax impairment charge on its derivative portfolio of IO Strips. On March 15, 2005, Doral filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'). In its 2004 Annual Report the Company disclosed for the first time its use of overly aggressive assumptions in valuing its derivatives portfolio of IO Strips. In a matter of days Doral stock plummeted from $38.29 per share to $21.50 per share in extremely heavy volume of more than ten times the daily average." (Full article at link)

Landskroner - Grieco - Madden, Ltd. Files Securities Class Action Against Xybernaut Corporation - XYBRE

2005-05-22T00:30:00.002-07:00

Landskroner - Grieco - Madden, Ltd. Files Securities Class Action Against Xybernaut Corporation - XYBRE: "CLEVELAND, May 5, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Landskroner - Grieco - Madden, Ltd., has filed a lawsuit seeking class action status in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware on behalf of all persons (the 'Class') who purchased the securities of Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBRE) ('Xybernaut' or the 'Company') during the period March 27, 2003 and April 8, 2005 (the 'Class Period'). A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Court, or you can call our offices toll free at (866) 522-9500 to speak with an attorney regarding this matter and we will send you a copy of the Complaint.

The Complaint charges Xybernaut, Edward G. Newman, Steven A. Newman, M.D., and Thomas D. Davis with violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. More specifically, the Complaint alleges that the Company omitted or misrepresented material facts about its financial condition, business prospects, revenue expectations and internal controls during the Class Period." (Full article at link)

RMG may face shareholders class action - Breaking News - Business - Breaking News

2005-05-22T00:30:00.001-07:00

RMG may face shareholders class action - Breaking News - Business - Breaking News: "Angry shareholders of troubled debt collector RMG Ltd may file a class action against the company, which cut 100 jobs on Friday.

Creditors demanded to know why they had been reassured about RMG's financial position in February, only for it to go into administration last week.

A group of three major investors and about 15 smaller investors have joined forces and asked lawyers Maurice Blackburn Cashman to investigate the possibility of a class action against RMG.

Speaking after a creditors' meeting, Maurice Blackburn Cashman partner Bernard Murphy said the story they heard on Friday was very different to the one investors were told when the company had been raising funds." (Full article at link)

The Pomerantz Firm Appointed Lead Counsel in Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. -- SSTI

2005-05-22T00:30:00.000-07:00

The Pomerantz Firm Appointed Lead Counsel in Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. -- SSTI: "NEW YORK, May 5, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP (www.pomerantzlaw.com) has been appointed Lead Counsel in the federal class action lawsuit against Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. ('Silicon Storage' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq:SSTI) and three of the company's officers in United States District Court, Northern District of California. The Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System and the State of Louisiana District Attorney's Retirement System are Lead Plaintiffs. The case has been brought under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of purchasers of Silicon Storage securities between March 22, 2004 and December 20, 2004, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

Silicon Storage produces flash memory semiconductor devices, including so-called Nor flash memory devices, used in personal computers, digital cameras and other consumer products. Revenue from sales of such devices has contributed about 50% of the Company's reported revenue." (Full article at link)

The Korea Times : Non-Banks Prepare for Class Action Suit

2005-05-22T00:29:00.000-07:00

The Korea Times : Non-Banks Prepare for Class Action Suit: "The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said Thursday that it will help non-bank financial institutions better prepare for the class action lawsuit system which took effect early this year.

``Unlike commercial banks which appear to be well-prepared, non-bank financial companies still do not understand the system and the ripple effects,'' said Won Woo-jong, FSS' non-banking supervision director." (Full article at link)

Investors File Class-Action Suit Against Tribune Co. Over Circ Inflation

2005-05-22T00:27:00.001-07:00

Investors File Class-Action Suit Against Tribune Co. Over Circ Inflation: "NEW YORK A federal class-action lawsuit was filed against the Tribune Co. on Tuesday alleging the company misled investors when it reported false circulation numbers.

The suit, filed by Lawrence Hollie on behalf of himself and other stockholders, claims Tribune deceived investors by reporting false quarterly earnings based on inflated circulation." (Full article at link)

· IN-FORUM ·Class action OK'd in Minot case

2005-05-22T00:27:00.000-07:00

· IN-FORUM ·: "Victims of the 2002 train derailment and anhydrous ammonia spill in Minot, N.D., can sue Canadian Pacific Railway under class action status, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland's opinion in U.S. District Court in Bismarck could bring between 15,000 and 20,000 people into the personal injury lawsuit, said Fargo attorney Mike Miller. Miller's firm represents three Minot residents who initially filed a lawsuit on behalf of themselves and other affected residents." (Full article at link)

law.com - Judge Rejects Class Action for Monitoring of Prempro Users

2005-05-22T00:26:00.000-07:00

law.com - Article: "A Philadelphia judge refused last week to certify a proposed statewide class action in which women were seeking medical monitoring, linking an increased risk of developing breast cancer to the hormone-replacement drug Prempro.

Common Pleas Judge Mark I. Bernstein noted that both plaintiffs' experts agreed that determining whether a member of the potential class qualified for special medical treatment would require an individual assessment of the risk factors -- aside from Prempro use -- affecting each woman.

Bernstein wrote that the class could include as many as 720,000 Pennsylvania women who used the hormone replacement drug. " (Full article at link)

CORRECTING and REPLACING Proposed Class Action Settlement Reached Arising from Norfolk Southern Train Disaster in Graniteville, S.C.

2005-05-22T00:25:00.001-07:00

CORRECTING and REPLACING Proposed Class Action Settlement Reached Arising from Norfolk Southern Train Disaster in Graniteville, S.C.: "The corrected release reads:

PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT REACHED ARISING FROM NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRAIN DISASTER IN GRANITEVILLE, S.C.

Proposed Settlement Provides Relief for Persons with Claims Related to Property Damage, Evacuation and Minor Personal Injuries from January 2005 Chlorine Spill

Motley Rice LLC today announced that it has participated in the negotiation of an agreement in principal by way of a Class Action Settlement with Norfolk Southern for the real property and personal property claims for the citizens of Graniteville, South Carolina, as well as compensation for the evacuation and minor injuries resulting from the January 6, 2005 derailment in Graniteville.

'We are pleased to be able to participate in bringing some prompt economic relief to this community. We are pleased to see the railroad coming forward and working in good faith with us to provide the unfortunate victims of this derailment with a basis for economic recovery without delay and without the necessity of long drawn out litigation,' Joe Rice, the Motley Rice Member who led the negotiations stated. 'From the beginning it has been our goal with this Class Action to ensure that anyone affected by the derailment and the chlorine spill get the help they needed and get it quickly. We are pleased that this settlement has been reached.'" (Full article at link)

IBM hard drive class action gains more density

2005-05-22T00:25:00.000-07:00

IBM hard drive class action gains more density: "Because fall over they did, in huge numbers. Eventually, the line was discontinued and replaced with the 60GXP, which was a little slower but far less likely to die, taking all your data to the grave.

The class action alleges that IBM knowingly sold these drives without caring about the defects. The website lists qualifying serial numbers, although you'll need to prove you bought one. We know lots of PC vendors did.

Amusingly, the F.A.Q. has this question:

Q. Am I being sued?
A. No. This is not a lawsuit against you, and you are not required to respond.

Presumably, they don't expect anyone from IBM to read the site, then? [Do IBM employees have the Internet yet? Ed." (Full article at link)

IBM offers to settle hard drive action class action | The Register

2005-05-22T00:23:00.000-07:00

IBM offers to settle hard drive action class action | The Register: "IBM has offered to settle a class action lawsuit brought against it by owners of Deskstar 75GXP hard drives. The suits against the company allege that Deskstar drive in question couldn't reliably store or retrieve data. They also accuse IBM of making 'false and inaccurate statements and representations concerning the reliability of these hard disk drives'.

In the settlement notice, IBM continues to deny all the allegations against it: 'IBM has vigorously denied, and continues to deny, all liability with respect to any and all of the causes of action, facts and claims alleged in the Action and the other similar actions, and denies that it has engaged in any wrongdoing.'" (Full article at link)

PharmaLive: Court Dismisses Federal Class Action Suit Against VaxGen

2005-05-03T21:12:00.000-07:00

PharmaLive: Court Dismisses Federal Class Action Suit Against VaxGen: "BRISBANE, Calif., May 03, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VaxGen, Inc. (Pink Sheets: VXGN.PK) announced today that the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has dismissed with prejudice a class action lawsuit filed against the company in March 2003.

VaxGen announced on April 11, 2005 that the Court had dismissed the case (No. C 03-01129 JSW), but had provided the plaintiffs an opportunity to amend their complaint. The deadline for amendment set by the Court was April 29, 2005. The court has now ruled that since an amended complaint was not filed by the deadline, the case and all the consolidated actions must be dismissed with prejudice." (Full story at link)

Business Insurance - Corporate Risk and Employee Benefit Management news

2005-05-03T21:11:00.003-07:00

Business Insurance - Corporate Risk and Employee Benefit Management news: "LOS ANGELES—Health Net Inc. will spend up to $140 million to settle a lawsuit with 900,000 physicians regarding its claims payment practices and institute a new system to more efficiently manage future claims.

The Los Angeles-based managed care company has agreed to implement many changes to its business practices, including enhanced disclosure of certain claims payment practices; payment of electronically submitted claims in 15 days and 30 days for paper claims; and establishing an external review board to facilitate prompt, independent resolution of billing disputes." (Full story at link)

Milberg Weiss Announces The Filing Of A Class Action Suit Against BearingPoint, Inc., And Certain Of Its Officers and Directors On Behalf of Investors

2005-05-03T21:11:00.002-07:00

Milberg Weiss Announces The Filing Of A Class Action Suit Against BearingPoint, Inc., And Certain Of Its Officers and Directors On Behalf of Investors: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2005--The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed on May 2, 2005, on behalf of purchasers of the securities of BearingPoint, Inc. ('BearingPoint' or the 'Company') (NYSE: BE) between August 14, 2003 and April 20, 2005, inclusive, (the 'Class Period') seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act').

If you bought the securities of BearingPoint between August 14, 2003 and April 20, 2005, and sustained damages, you may, no later than June 24, 2005, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as 'lead plaintiff.' Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action." (Full story at link)

Madison County Record | Illinois Court News | Litigation-- Class Action, Asbestos, Medical Malpractice News

2005-05-03T21:11:00.001-07:00

Madison County Record | Illinois Court News | Litigation-- Class Action, Asbestos, Medical Malpractice News: "If the people who sue their mortgage company over a $9.46 claim cut a deal with them for $25,000, the lawsuit should go away, right?

Not this Madison County class action lawsuit. It's on to the appellate court." (Full story at link)

Barrack, Rodos & Bacine Commences Securities Class Action Suit on Behalf of Investors in Orange 21, Inc. Common Stock

2005-05-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

Barrack, Rodos & Bacine Commences Securities Class Action Suit on Behalf of Investors in Orange 21, Inc. Common Stock: "Barrack, Rodos & Bacine announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on behalf of all investors who acquired common stock of Orange 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORNG - News; 'Orange') in, or traceable to, the company's initial public offering on December 14, 2004 (the 'Class')." (Full story at link)

mysan.de - be updated - Norfolk Southern Supports Graniteville Accident Settlement

2005-05-03T21:10:00.001-07:00

mysan.de - be updated - Norfolk Southern Supports Graniteville Accident Settlement: "NORFOLK, Va., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation issued the following statement regarding today’s hearing before the U.S. District Court of South Carolina, Aiken Division. The court received a proposed class action settlement agreement that would provide restitution for minor personal injury, expenses and inconvenience associated with the railroad’s Jan. 6, 2005, derailment at Graniteville, S.C. Details of the settlement will continue to be negotiated, and the parties expect to have a final agreement for court approval before the end of the month. (Full story at link)

'Although additional details still need to be worked out, Norfolk Southern endorses the agreement outlined to the court today. It is timely, fair and constructive."

Health Net settles class action lawsuit

2005-05-03T21:10:00.000-07:00

Health Net settles class action lawsuit: "MAY. 3 12:32 P.M. ET Health Net Inc., a provider of managed health care, said Tuesday it reached a settlement with about 900,000 physicians to end various class action lawsuits filed in September 1999." (Full story at link)

Celebrex: cardiovascular risk similar to Vioxx - IMMP study

2005-05-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

Celebrex: cardiovascular risk similar to Vioxx - IMMP study: "Patients taking the arthritis drug Celecoxib ( Celebrex ) have a similar risk of heart attacks and stroke as those taking the withdrawn drug Rofecoxib ( Vioxx ), according to a new study by the New Zealand Intensive Medicines Monitoring Programme ( IMMP ).

Rofecoxib was withdrawn from the market worldwide because of concerns relating to cardiovascular safety." (Full article at link)

montgomeryadvertiser.com - Vioxx death lawsuit to be postponed

2005-05-02T15:38:00.000-07:00

montgomeryadvertiser.com: "The Alabama woman suing the makers of Vioxx over the Sept. 4, 2001, death of her husband may have to wait longer still for her day in court.

A federal judge has asked that the case be postponed as federal litigation continues." (Full article at link)

FT.com / Companies / Drugs & healthcare - Merck trial for Vioxx faces delay

2005-05-02T15:36:00.000-07:00

FT.com / Companies / Drugs & healthcare - Merck trial for Vioxx faces delay : "The potential postponement this week of the first trial against Merck over its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx could be unfavourable for the US drugmaker, as plaintiffs' attorneys push a stronger case." (Full article at link)

Disinformation :: The Side Effects Of Truth

2005-05-02T15:35:00.001-07:00

Disinformation :: The Side Effects Of Truth: "'Dr. David Graham is losing weight again. His wife noticed first, then his colleagues at the Food and Drug Administration. Graham is a skinny man, and when he drops weight, his cheekbones seem to sit higher on his face. His striped cotton shirts, the frumpy uniform of a government scientist, hang more loosely on his narrow frame. But he isn't eating, and no wonder: Graham, the scientist who brought the Vioxx scandal to the nation's attention, feels like a marked man." (Full article at link)

Leading Rheumatologist Offers Tips for Natural Relief From Arthritis Pain

2005-05-02T15:35:00.000-07:00

Leading Rheumatologist Offers Tips for Natural Relief From Arthritis Pain: "Over the past few months, millions of American arthritis sufferers have been forced to find alternatives to medication for their pain to avoid potentially deadly side effects. Soon after prescription medications Vioxx and Bextra were taken off the market for their potential cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health risks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned of similar risks associated with popular over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. Despite these developments, arthritis sufferers can achieve pain relief by adapting simple lifestyle changes into their daily routines. " (Full article at link)

Judge Refuses to Dismiss First Vioxx Lawsuit

2005-05-02T15:34:00.002-07:00

Judge Refuses to Dismiss First Vioxx Lawsuit: "Montgomery, AL (PRWEB) May 2, 2005 -- On April 26th, the honorable Judge Rochester ruled against a defense petition to dismiss a Vioxx lawsuit filed by Beasley Allen on behalf of Cheryl Rogers (Circuit or State Court of Clay County in Ashland, Ala, case number CV 03-073, Cheryl Rogers V. Merck).

The suit was filed in August 2003 in Ashland, AL by Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. on behalf of Cheryl Rogers, the widow of Howard Brad Rogers. The lawsuit contends that Mr. Rogers, a 42-year-old ambulance dispatcher, died from a heart attack on September 4th, 2001, after taking Vioxx for shoulder pain. This case, the country's first involving Vioxx, is slated to go to trial on May 23rd." (Full article at link)

HeartCenterOnline For Patients - Judge sees Vioxx lawsuit lasting rest of decade

2005-05-02T15:34:00.001-07:00

HeartCenterOnline For Patients - Judge sees Vioxx lawsuit lasting rest of decade: "May 02 (Reuters) - The lawsuits against Merck & Co. Inc. for the alleged damages caused by its painkiller Vioxx are expected to last up to five years, the U.S. judge said on Thursday." (Full article at link)

Settlement talks ordered in Vioxx case

2005-05-02T15:34:00.000-07:00

Settlement talks ordered in Vioxx case: "MAY. 2 5:49 P.M. ET A state court judge has ordered Vioxx manufacturer Merck & Co. to begin settlement talks with the widow of an Alabama man who blames the pain medication for her husband's death, attorneys in the case said Monday.

The closed-door session will be held at the Clay County Courthouse in Ashland on Tuesday following a hearing before Circuit Judge John Rochester, who will consider a request from both sides to delay the trial, now set for May 23." (Full article at link)

NY1: Top Stories - Scratch N' Match Class Action Lawsuit Goes To Court

2005-05-02T15:33:00.000-07:00

NY1: Top Stories: "The hundreds of outraged sweepstakes players who mistakenly thought they won cash prizes from the Daily News are taking their lawsuit to court Monday.

Lawyers say at least 1,500 people have joined a class-action lawsuit. Many of them are expected in State Supreme Court in the Bronx for Monday afternoon’s hearing. " (Full article at link)

law.com - Judge Rebuffs Lawyer's Bid to Take Over Class Action by Strip-Searched Inmates

2005-05-01T11:46:00.002-07:00

law.com - Article: "A Southern District of New York judge rebuffed a bid last week by one of the New York City's premier civil rights litigators to take over a class action brought on behalf of 57,000 persons who were strip-searched when they were admitted into city prisons because they could not make bail on misdemeanor charges. " (Full article at link)

PRESS RELEASE Schoengold Sporn Laitman & Lometti, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Doral Financial Corp. (DRL)

2005-05-01T11:46:00.001-07:00

PRESS RELEASE Schoengold Sporn Laitman & Lometti, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Doral Financial Corp. (DRL): "NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/29/2005 -- Schoengold Sporn Laitman & Lometti, P.C. filed a class action lawsuit against Doral Financial Corp. ('DRL' or the 'Company') (NYSE: DRL) and certain key officers and directors in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all purchasers of DRL securities during the period between January 17, 2001 and April 19, 2005 (the 'Class Period'). If you purchased DRL securities during the Class Period and would like to join the action pursuing securities claims against the Company and its officer and director defendants, you may do so by visiting Schoengold Sporn Laitman & Lometti's website at www.spornlaw.com or contacting Schoengold Sporn Laitman & Lometti, toll free at (866) 348-7700 or via e-mail at shareholderrelations@spornlaw.com. However, please note that the deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in this case expires June 20, 2005." (Full article at link)

PRESS RELEASE Berger & Montague, P.C. Files Securities Class Action Suit Against Doral Financial Corp.

2005-05-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE Berger & Montague, P.C. Files Securities Class Action Suit Against Doral Financial Corp.: "PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/29/2005 -- Berger & Montague, P.C. today announced that litigation has begun on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Doral Financial Corp. (NYSE: DRL) between March 15, 2004, and April 18, 2005. This Federal Securities fraud class action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York." (Full article at link)

Chimicles & Tikellis LLP Files a Class Action Lawsuit Against William Lyon Homes and Its Directors on Behalf of Shareholders

2005-05-01T11:45:00.002-07:00

Chimicles & Tikellis LLP Files a Class Action Lawsuit Against William Lyon Homes and Its Directors on Behalf of Shareholders: "WILMINGTON, Del., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Chimicles & Tikellis LLP filed a class action lawsuit on April 28, 2005 against William Lyon Homes and its directors in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The lawsuit seeks to enjoin William Lyon Homes' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, William Lyon, from acquiring the stock of the public stockholders for inadequate consideration." (Full article at link)

Wechsler Harwood LLP Files Securities Class Action Suit against R&G Financial Corp. -- RGF

2005-05-01T11:45:00.001-07:00

Wechsler Harwood LLP Files Securities Class Action Suit against R&G Financial Corp. -- RGF: "NEW YORK, April 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wechsler Harwood LLP today announced that it has filed a Federal Securities fraud class action suit on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of R&G Financial Corp. ('R&G Financial' or the 'Company') (NYSE:RGF) between April 21, 2003 and April 26, 2005, both dates inclusive (the 'Class Period').

The action, entitled Reikes v. R&G Financial Corp., Case No. 05 CV 4265, is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and names as defendants, the Company, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and director, Victor J. Galan, its Vice Chairman and President, Ramon Prats, and its Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Sandoval. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained from the Court or can be viewed on Wechsler Harwood web site at: www.whesq.com" (Full article at link)

Adam H. Smith, P.A., Announces Class Action on Behalf of Sellers of Tyco International Ltd. Common Stock Alleging Violations of Federal Securities Law

2005-05-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

Adam H. Smith, P.A., Announces Class Action on Behalf of Sellers of Tyco International Ltd. Common Stock Alleging Violations of Federal Securities Laws: "BOCA RATON, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam H. Smith, P.A., announced today that it filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of all persons or entities (the 'Class') who sold the common stock of Tyco International, LTD. ('Tyco') (NYSE: TYC - News) between June 15, 2002 and December 31, 2004, inclusive (the 'Class Period')." (Full article at link)

EETimes.com - Vishay settles Delaware class action suit over Siliconix offer

2005-05-01T11:44:00.002-07:00

EETimes.com - Vishay settles Delaware class action suit over Siliconix offer: "SAN FRANCISCO — Vishay Intertechnology said Friday (April 29) it has executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with plaintiffs in a consolidated class action litigation pertaining to Vishay's pending exchange offer for the outstanding shares of Siliconix Inc." (Full article at link)

Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Avaya, Inc.

2005-05-01T11:44:00.001-07:00

Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Avaya, Inc.: "HARTFORD, Conn., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Schatz & Nobel, P.C., which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of all persons who purchased the publicly traded securities of Avaya, Inc. (NYSE: AV - News; 'Avaya' or 'the Company') between October 5, 2004 and April 19, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). Also included are all those who acquired Avaya through its acquisitions of Tenovis and RouteScience." (Full article at link)

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Continues Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Investors in iMergent, Inc.

2005-05-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Continues Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Investors in iMergent, Inc.: "NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Utah, on behalf of all persons who purchased the securities of iMergent, Inc. ('iMergent' or the 'Company') (Amex: IIG - News) between October 26, 2004 and February 25, 2005, inclusive, (the 'Class Period') against defendants iMergent and certain officers and directors of the Company. On April 28th, the Company issued a press release stating, 'iMergent Reports Record Fiscal Third Quarter Revenue, Pre-Tax Earnings and Cash Flows.' Our class action lawsuit is continuing and the last day to join is Monday, May 9, 2005." (Full article at link)

Attorney Christopher Gray Files Securities Fraud Class Action against BearingPoint Seeking Recovery of Investor Losses -- BE

2005-05-01T11:43:00.000-07:00

"NEW YORK, April 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Attorney Christopher Gray of the Law Office of Christopher J. Gray, P.C. ((212) 838-3221 or newcases@cjgraylaw.com) filed a class action lawsuit on April 26, 2005 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the publicly traded securities of BearingPoint, Inc. ('BearingPoint' or the 'Company') (NYSE:BE) between August 14, 2003 and April 21, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). The lawsuit asserts claims against BearingPoint, Randolph C. Blazer, Robert S. Falcone and PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP ('defendants'). The lawsuit asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated by the SEC thereunder and seeks to recover damages. Any member of the class may move the Court to be named lead plaintiff. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 24, 2005." (Full article at link)

Roy Jacobs & Associates Announces Class Action Lawsuit Brought On Behalf Of BearingPoint, Inc. Purchasers -- BE

2005-04-26T14:37:00.001-07:00

Roy Jacobs & Associates Announces Class Action Lawsuit Brought On Behalf Of BearingPoint, Inc. Purchasers -- BE: "NEW YORK, April 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Roy Jacobs & Associates has filed a class action lawsuit on April 26, 2005 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on behalf of all purchasers who purchased BearingPoint, Inc. securities during the period August 14, 2003 to April 20, 2005 (the 'Class Period'). The lawsuit was filed against BearingPoint, Inc. ('BearingPoint' or 'the Company') (NYSE:BE), its former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President Randolph C. Blazer, its former Chief Financial Officer Robert S. Falcone, and BearingPoint's outside auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. The Complaint sets forth allegations that the defendants violated the federal securities laws by defrauding purchasers of BearingPoint securities during the Class Period, as described below." (Full story at link)

Winnipeg Sun: Business - Class-action suit could kill off payday lenders

2005-04-26T14:37:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg Sun: Business - Class-action suit could kill off payday lenders: "CALGARY -- In a case which could crush the payday loan industry in Canada, a Calgary law firm has been given the green light to proceed with a class action alleging criminal interest rates. Bill McNally, of the firm McNally Cuming Raymaker, said yesterday his lawsuit, if successful, will wipe out payday lenders.

'The whole industry will be gone,' McNally told Sun Media." (Full story at link)

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action against Molex Incorporated

2005-04-26T14:36:00.002-07:00

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action against Molex Incorporated: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2005--Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed, on April 22, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, against Molex Incorporated ('Molex' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq:MOLX; MOLXA), on behalf of purchasers of Molex publicly traded securities between July 27, 2004 and February 14, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

The complaint charges alleges that Molex violated federal securities laws by issuing false or misleading information. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Molex hid $5.8 million in inventory expenses, it improperly accounted for accrual in vacation pay and it engaged in other accounting chicanery so that its reported financial results were in violation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ('GAAP'). On November 11, 2004, Molex announced that it was delaying the filing of its Form 10-Q and that Diane S. Bullock had been replaced as its Chief Financial Officer. On November 15, 2004, Molex announced that Deloitte & Touche LLP had resigned as its independent auditor. On February 14, 2005, Molex released its quarterly financial and operational results and more fully disclosed the extent of its accounting issues and corresponding investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'). On this news, Molex stock fell from a close of $28.79 per share on February 14, 2004, to close at $25.45 per share on February 15, 2005." (Full story at link)

City of Parma, Ohio, Files Nationwide Class Action to Thwart Cingular's Ploy to Reduce Payments for Overlapping Cell Sites

2005-04-26T14:36:00.001-07:00

City of Parma, Ohio, Files Nationwide Class Action to Thwart Cingular's Ploy to Reduce Payments for Overlapping Cell Sites: "Cingular Wireless' October 2004 acquisition of AT&T Wireless produced the nation's largest wireless network, but also resulted in overlapping wireless antenna site coverage. Cingular operates antenna sites under long-term leases of up to 30 years. Seeking to cut its monthly rent payments on these sites, Cingular has threatened to terminate leases with an estimated 15,000 owners throughout the country, including cities, local governments and volunteer organizations, unless they agree to rent reductions of as much as 50%, even though the agreements do not permit termination for mere convenience or overlap." (Full story at link)

Law Offices of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against BearingPoint, Inc. -- BE : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business

2005-04-26T14:36:00.000-07:00

Law Offices of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against BearingPoint, Inc. -- BE : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business: "BALA CYNWYD, Pa., April 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law offices of Brodsky & Smith, LLC today announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased the common stock and other securities of BearingPoint, Inc. ('BearingPoint' or the 'Company') (NYSE:BE), between August 14, 2003 and April 20, 2005 inclusive (the 'Class Period'). The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia." (Full story at link)

Law Offices of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit against BearingPoint, Inc. -- BE

2005-04-26T14:31:00.000-07:00

"BALTIMORE, April 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law Offices of Charles J. Piven, P.A. today announced that a securities class action was commenced on behalf of shareholders who purchased, converted, exchanged or otherwise acquired the common stock of BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE) between August 14, 2003 and April 20, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against defendant BearingPoint, Roderick C. McGeary, Randolph C. Blazer and Robert S. Falcone. The action charges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements to the market throughout the Class Period, which statements had the effect of artificially inflating the market price of the Company's securities." (Full story at link)

Class Action Challenges HP's Inkjet Replacement Warnings

2005-04-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

Class Action Challenges HP's Inkjet Replacement Warnings: "A Long Island, New York, man charges that Hewlett-Packard is misleading consumers with the 'smart chip' technology that supposedly alerts users when their inkjet cartridges are about to run out. Dennis Just filed a $5 million class action lawsuit in federal district court accusing HP of breach of good faith, unjust enrichment and violation of New York business law." (Full story at link)

CSC to settle overtime class action suit - Computer Business Review

2005-04-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

CSC to settle overtime class action suit - Computer Business Review: "IT services provider Computer Sciences Corp has confirmed that it has settled a class action lawsuit brought by its employees, and has agreed to pay out $24m which will be distributed to up to 30,000 of its workers." (Full story at link)

Chamber to France: nix class-action suits - (United Press International)

2005-04-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

Chamber to France: nix class-action suits - (United Press International): "Paris, France, Apr. 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. Chamber of Commerce official in Paris Wednesday warned French business and political leaders not allow U.S.-style class action lawsuits.

'The American class action system has turned into a litigation 'business' designed to squeeze money out of companies, whether or not those companies have really done anything wrong,' said U.S. Chamber Chief Legal Officer Stanton Anderson at a conference sponsored by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and and a French business lobbying group." (Full story at link)

Black Entertainment | Black News | Urban News

2005-04-24T09:31:00.001-07:00

Black Entertainment | Black News | Urban News: "*The bad news is – R. Kelly was hit with another lawsuit. The good news is – it has nothing to do with an underage girl. This time, a former employee has filed a class action suit against the singer for unpaid overtime wages.

Brandon Novak, a former assistant to Kelly, says he was fired after complaining, according to the suit – which calls for Kelly and his associates to pay Novak and other employees at least two years worth of unpaid overtime plus damages and legal fees, reports “Celebrity Justice.”" (Full story at link)

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action Against Audible, Inc.

2005-04-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action Against Audible, Inc.: "
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2005--Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed on April 11, 2005 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, against Audible, Inc. ('Audible' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq:ADBL), Donald R. Katz ('Katz') and Andrew P. Kaplan ('Kaplan'), senior executives officers and/or directors of Audible, on behalf of purchasers of Audible securities between November 2, 2004 and February 15, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). Also included are all those who acquired Audible's shares in the secondary offering on November 18, 2004.

The complaint charges that Audible violated federal securities laws by issuing false or misleading public statements. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Audible reported increased revenues and earnings, growth that defendants represented would continue as the Company capitalized on increasing demand for its products and a growing customer based. Throughout the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose that: (i) Audible's growth could not continue without material investments in expensive strategic initiatives that would severely erode the Company's earnings in the foreseeable future; and (ii) Audible was about to embark on expensive strategic initiatives that would constitute a material risk to the Company's growth and its stock price." (Full story at link)

Legalbrief - Spyware class action suit filed against DirectRevenue

2005-04-24T09:30:00.001-07:00

Legalbrief - Spyware class action suit filed against DirectRevenue: "A class action suit has been filed recently against DirectRevene, alleging that the company deceptively downloaded harmful and offensive spyware onto users' computers. " (Full story at link)

Johnson & Perkinson Announces Filing of Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Current and Former Delphi Corp. Employees/Pension Plan Participants and Thei

2005-04-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

Johnson & Perkinson Announces Filing of Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Current and Former Delphi Corp. Employees/Pension Plan Participants and Their Beneficiaries -- DPH : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business: "SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., April 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Johnson & Perkinson (http://www.jpclasslaw.com) announces the filing today of a class action lawsuit, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, on behalf of participants and beneficiaries of the Delphi Corporation's (NYSE:DPH) pension plans. The lawsuit, brought pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is on behalf of those participants since May 28, 1999 in the (1) Delphi Savings-Stock Purchase Program for Salaried Employees in the U.S.; (2) Delphi Personal Savings Plan for Hourly-Rate Employees in the U.S.; (3) ASEC Manufacturing Savings Plan; and (4) Delphi Mechatronic Systems Savings-Stock Purchase Program. If you wish to discuss your rights, please call 866-276-5446 (EST) or e-mail Johnson & Perkinson at: email@jpclasslaw.com.

The lawsuit alleges that plan fiduciaries breached such duties and responsibilities by, among other things, failing to investigate the prudence of an investment in Delphi stock and by making misrepresentations about the Company's accounting practices dating back to1999. Several current and former Delphi employees have already chosen to participate in the lawsuit. These employees are organizing a structure to direct the lawsuit. Those employees who choose to participate in the lawsuit can do so confidentially. It is unlawful for any fiduciary or defendant to take any retaliatory action against any employee who chooses to participate in the suit." (Full story at link)

Bloomberg.com: Europe

2005-04-24T09:29:00.002-07:00

Bloomberg.com: Europe: "April 12 (Bloomberg) -- French government ministers said they will begin the process of legalizing class-action lawsuits, which allow claims on behalf of a group of people, in a bid to strengthen consumer rights.

``We want to devise a system that protects consumers as well as companies,'' Finance Minister Thierry Breton said at a press conference in Paris that was also attended by Justice Minister Dominique Perben and Christian Jacob, the minister for small businesses. The officials backed plans to form a working group of lawyers, companies and consumers to propose legislation." (Full story at link)

Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Blue Coat Systems, Inc. -- BCSI : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business

2005-04-24T09:29:00.001-07:00

Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Blue Coat Systems, Inc. -- BCSI : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business: "BALTIMORE, April 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. today announced that a securities class action was commenced on behalf of shareholders who purchased, converted, exchanged or otherwise acquired the common stock of Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCSI) between February 20, 2004 and May 27, 2004, inclusive (the 'Class Period').

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against defendant Blue Coat and one or more of its officers. The action charges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements to the market throughout the Class Period, which statements had the effect of artificially inflating the market price of the Company's securities." (Full story at link)

Blogcritics.org: Wow, the Republicans have saved small businesses from class action lawsuit....

2005-04-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

Blogcritics.org: Wow, the Republicans have saved small businesses from class action lawsuit....: "''This is a big win for the nation's small-business community, which after all represent 99 percent of all businesses.'' From Small Business Administration press release Curbs to Abusive Class-Action Lawsuits A Big Win for Small Business.

It's true, the number of small business involved in class-action lawsuits is tremendous. Why, just the other day all of us who use Joe's Garage joined together in a class-action lawsuit against his gratuitous offers of un-needed oil changes. Next my neighbors and I formed a class action suit against our paperboy due to a high incidence of wet papers on rainy days. Next many of us who use the drive thru espresso stand have joined with trial lawyers to form a multi-billion dollar suit charging the stand with improper cappuccino temperatures." (Full story at link)

580 CFRA - News Talk Radio

2005-04-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

580 CFRA - News Talk Radio: "It's being called a 'mammoth class-action lawsuit' and it involves the federal government and struggling cattle farmers.

Four co-ordinated suits launched in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec seek $7 billion from the feds because of events surrounding the mad cow crisis." (Full story at link)

580 CFRA - News Talk Radio

2005-04-24T09:17:00.002-07:00

580 CFRA - News Talk Radio: "It's being called a 'mammoth class-action lawsuit' and it involves the federal government and struggling cattle farmers." (Full story at link)

Milberg Weiss Announces The Filing Of A Class Action Suit Against MBIA Inc. and Certain Of Its Officers and Directors on Behalf of Investors

2005-04-24T09:17:00.001-07:00

Milberg Weiss Announces The Filing Of A Class Action Suit Against MBIA Inc. and Certain Of Its Officers and Directors on Behalf of Investors: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2005--The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of MBIA Inc. ('MBIA' or the 'Company') (NYSE:MBI) between August 5, 2003 and March 30, 2005, inclusive (the 'Class Period'), seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act'). A copy of the complaint filed in this action is available from the Court, or can be viewed on Milberg Weiss's website at: http://www.milbergweiss.com " (Full story at link)

Wolf Popper Files Class Action on Behalf of Shareholders of Mossimo, Inc. -- MOSS : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business

2005-04-24T09:17:00.000-07:00

Wolf Popper Files Class Action on Behalf of Shareholders of Mossimo, Inc. -- MOSS : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business: "NEW YORK, April 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wolf Popper LLP has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Mossimo, Inc. public shareholders (Nasdaq:MOSS) on April 12, 2005 in the Delaware Court of Chancery, New Castle County.

The Complaint seeks to enjoin a proposed buy-out transaction in which Mossimo's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer seeks to buy out the outstanding public shares of Mossimo for inadequate consideration." (Full story at link)

Toronto law firm launches class action against Pfizer over Bextra

2005-04-24T09:16:00.001-07:00

Toronto law firm launches class action against Pfizer over Bextra: "A Toronto law firm has launched a national class action lawsuit against Pfizer, the maker of the pain-reliever Bextra." (Full story at link)

Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Rhodia S.A.

2005-04-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Rhodia S.A.: "HARTFORD, Conn., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Schatz & Nobel, P.C., which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of all persons who purchased the publicly traded securities of Rhodia S.A. (NYSE: RHA - News; 'Rhodia' or 'the Company') between April 26, 2001 and March 23, 2004, inclusive (the 'Class Period')." (Full story at link)