Tag Archives: class action lawsuits

HUGE J & J Settlement

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Naomi

I’m sure you’ve heard about this. I heard it on the news this morning. Here is the official story, from the New York Times: Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants – NYTimes.com. And … Continue reading →

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Hey, a class action lawsuit — over unpaid wages

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Naomi

When I recently wrote about class action suits, I wondered whether — given the current Supreme Court’s majority notions that support powerful corporations over groups of individuals with grievances — there would be any more class action lawsuits. I’m pleased … Continue reading →

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Iowa lawsuit against franchise fees has unintended consequences

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Naomi

You’d think everyone in Iowa would be happy that Lisa Connett sued Des Moines City Hall over charging an extra fee on utility bills.  You’d think so, and you’d think everyone would be happy that she won (it became a … Continue reading →

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