In a lawsuit filed in the Western District of Kentucky, two plaintiffs have initiated a class action against Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., doing business as GE Appliances. The complaint alleges that GE Appliances sold refrigerators with a significant compressor defect. This defect, according to the plaintiffs, causes the refrigerators to fail at cooling, leading to spoiled food and beverages and rendering the appliances unusable for their intended purpose. This issue reportedly manifests shortly after purchase and well before the expected lifespan of the appliances. If you are a possible ..read more

Walmart has consented to a $45 million class-action settlement, offering up to $500 in compensation to affected customers for allegations of overcharging. This Walmart settlement, pending final court approval in Florida, targets purchases of specific meat, seafood, and bagged citrus products at Walmart locations in the U.S. or Puerto Rico from October 19, 2018, to January 19, 2024. What the Lawsuit Is About ..read more

This page will explain the details of the new class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson regarding the presence of benzene in some of its acne skin care products. The lawsuit claims that JNJ defrauded consumers by selling benzoyl peroxide acne products that were unsafe because they contained benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer. About J&J BPO Acne Products Over fifty million Americans are affected by acne annually, making it the most common skin condition in the country. Acne’s prevalence is especially high among adolescents, nearly 95%, and can persist into adulthood, making ..read more

Class action lawsuits are legal proceedings that allow many individuals to collectively bring a claim to court, typically against a corporation or large entity, for similar grievances. These cases can end in significant settlements or judgments, where the defendant agrees to pay compensation. However, not all awarded funds reach the claimants; a portion remains unclaimed. The handling of this unclaimed money varies, but it generally follows a few established paths. Cy Pres Awards One common method of dealing with unclaimed class action funds is through cy pres awards. Cy pres, a French term me ..read more

The Fosamax lawsuit suffered a long and slow death.  The plaintiffs did not deserve this long and awful ride.  But the litigation over a decade later appears to be (nearly) dead. This post was first written in 2013 and has been updated in 2023 and 2024. March 2024 Foxamax Lawsuit Update Lawyers for patients involved in litigation against Merck regarding its osteoporosis drug Fosamax, which is alleged to increase the risk of painful bone fractures, argued before a Third Circuit panel on Tuesday that a letter from the FDA rejecting changes to the drug’s label does not constitute a fina ..read more

Samsung, well-known for its innovations in the smartphone world, has also made a big splash in the kitchen with its line of refrigerators. These fridges, especially the fancy French door models with sleek ice makers, quickly became favorites in many homes. But not long after these models hit the market, some serious ice maker issues started popping up, leading to a Samsung Ice Maker class action lawsuit. Here’s a closer look at what happened and where things stand now. Gist of this Class Action Lawsuit ..read more

AMC recently agreed to pay $8.3 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it disclosed subscribers personal information to third parties without consent. Individuals covered by the settlement may have recently received emails. In this post, we will explain what the AMC subscriber class action lawsuit was about, who qualifies to participate in the settlement, and how much money you can get. Lawsuit Filed Against AMC on Behalf of AMC+ Subscribers AMC+ is a media production and distribution company that sells its content on multiple platforms. One line of AMC+’s business is streaming ..read more

A new class action lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation addresses refrigerators alleged to have defective wiring that compromises the appliance’s functionality and safety. If you bought a Whirlpool refrigerator, you likely did because the company has an outstanding reputation of making quality products. But, according to the plaintiffs, the wires, designed to flex with the opening and closing of the refrigerator doors, are prone to fraying or breaking prematurely due to the use of substandard materials. This defect, often manifesting within a few years of purchase, significantly hinders the r ..read more

The Lenovo class action lawsuit alleges that Lenovo sold Flex 5 and Yoga 730 laptops with a defect in the display that significantly impairs the laptops’ functionality. Despite sending his Flex 5 laptop to Lenovo for repairs twice during the warranty period, the plaintiff, along with many other purchasers, found that the display issues persisted after the repairs. Lenovo was accused of suggesting ineffective repair methods or failing to address the core issue causing the defect. The lawsuit claims Lenovo knew about this defect but continued to market and sell these laptops, highlighting their ..read more

This page will explain what the vaginal mesh or pelvic mesh lawsuits are about and who qualifies to file a vaginal mesh lawsuit. We will discuss the eligibility criteria that our lawyers use to screen these cases and we will look at the primary injuries involve in the litigation. About the Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Vaginal mesh, (also referred to as transvaginal mesh or pelvic mesh), is a specialized surgical mesh implant designed to reinforce and strengthen weakened or damaged tissue during surgical procedures, particularly in female pelvic reconstructive surgeries. These surgeries are used to tr ..read more