Phil Law Weblog

A civil lawsuit, seeking class action status has been filed in US federal court, in Manhattan, Southern District of New York, on behalf of citizens of the three northern governates of Iraq who were entitled to receive benefits under the UN oil-for-food program against BNP Paribas and AWB Ltd, formerly known as the Australian Wheat [...]

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Western Division, on behalf of United Steelworkers union against Continental Tire North America, Inc. to force the tire maker to uphold its obligations to thousands of retirees, spouses, and surviving spouses to provide retiree medical benefits throughout retirement.

Allegheny Energy Inc. has agreed to settle a consolidated class action litigation currently pending against the company and some of its current and former directors for $4 million.

A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court against Johnson & Johnson, alleged that the company discriminated against black and Hispanic managers and other salaried employees.

A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in Cook County against the Alden Group, a Chicago nursing home which includes sites in Harvey and Orland Park, argues that the hours of care provided to each resident falls short of the minimum demanded under state rules.

A class action lawsuit, filed against Sutter Health, was approved for settlement by a Sacramento Superior Court judge.

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida by the law firm of Brower Piven, on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Technical Olympic USA, Inc. between August 1, 2005 and November 6, 2006, alleged that defendants violated [...]

A class action lawsuit which alleged West Palm Beach-based Fidelity Federal Bank and Trust with violation of federal anti-stalking legislation, has been agreed to be settled for $50 million.

A class action lawsuit which was filed in the United States District Court in Philadelphia, against Cigna Corp, an insurance company, by the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System, has been agreed to be settled for $93 million.

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of investors who purchased the publicly traded securities of Warner Chilcott during the period from September 20, 2006 through and including September 26, 2006, alleged that defendants violated Sections 11, 12(a) and 15 [...]