Plaid Can’t Dismiss Class Action Over Invasion of Privacy Claims
Litigation ordered to move forward against financial services startup company Plaid, accused of acquiring customer banking credentials without permission
JUUL Injury and Fraud Cases to Move Forward Despite Defendants’ Efforts to Dismiss
As reported by Law360 (subscription), on April 13, 2021, U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick of the Northern District of California issued an order denying the second wave of defendant motions to dismiss the cases outright in multidistrict injury and fraudulent advertising litigation against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul and its part-owner Altria. The complaints allege the companies
Chase Bank Agrees To Pay Homeowners’ $11.5M to Settle Escrow Interest Class Action Lawsuit
As reported by Law360 (subscription), JPMorgan Chase Bank has agreed to pay $11.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel on behalf of a proposed class of homeowners’ alleging that the banking giant failed to pay interest on funds held in escrow for mortgages as required by New York state law.
Illinois Electricity Consumers Fight ComEd Attempt to Escape from Rate Bribery Class Action
Plaintiff lawyers in ComEd class action lawsuit point to multiple millions thieved in Madigan bribery scheme In the wake of Commonwealth Edison’s attempt to get the massive class action lawsuit over its bribery of a powerful Illinois lawmaker dismissed, plaintiffs have filed a brief in federal court asking a judge to deny the utility’s effort
Costco and Other Retailers Settle Kona Coffee Class Action Advertising Fraud Lawsuit
As reported by Law360 (subscription), Costco, Marshalls and Gold Coffee Roasters have reached agreements with Hawaii’s Big Island coffee farmers to settle the class action lawsuit filed by Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel accusing them of falsely labeling ordinary coffee beans as premium “Kona” coffee. The settlement includes a $6 million payment from Gold Coffee Roasters
Massachusetts Supreme Court Rules Uber’s “Frictionless” Imposition of Contract Terms Abridges Consumer Rights
The opinion is expected to have far-ranging effects in what was a previously insufficiently-explored area of contract formation and consumer rights in the new high-tech era On January 4, 2021, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an opinion in the high-profile Massachusetts Uber consumer contracts case about how contracts get formed
Final Approval Granted to Settlement of Nationwide Mercedes-Benz Vehicle A/C Mold and Mildew Case
Uncapped settlement will provide reimbursement for qualified past repairs and all or part of the cost of future repairs to owners and lessees of approximately 2.5 million Mercedes-Benz vehicles affected by the alleged HVAC system mold and mildew defects Lieff Cabraser and Corpus Law Patel announce U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg has granted final approval
Lieff Cabraser & Co-Counsel File Federal Class Action Lawsuit Against Commonwealth Edison for Bribery and Vastly Inflated Electricity Rates
Suit alleges corrupt scheme under which Commonwealth Edison funneled payments to the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives over many years to ensure passage of bills permitting ComEd to charge dramatically higher electric rates in Illinois dating back to 2011 The law firms Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Bellows Law Group, and Mason
Supreme Court Upholds Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s Robocall Ban
Abusive and harassing robocalls and texts remain against the law, and consumers continue to have remedies available when they receive such unwanted communications As reported by Law360, on July 6, 2020, The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision upholding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s sweeping ban on unsolicited and harassing autodialed and prerecorded telemarketing calls
Plaintiffs Defeat Motion to Dismiss AT&T Hidden Monthly Billing Fees Class Action
As reported by law360 (subscription), AT&T was unsuccessful in seeking the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed by Lieff Cabraser & co-counsel on behalf of plaintiffs who claim AT&T adds hidden fees to each customer’s bill and misleadingly passes those fees off as a legitimate surcharge.