Sentences with phrase «bring claims on behalf»

The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) said Max Schrems could bring a case against the US company and benefit from consumer law as an individual, but could not bring claims on behalf of the more than 25,000 signatories to his lawsuit.

Collective actions could allow approved organisations, like Citizens Advice Bureaux, (which saw an 18 per cent increase in employment discrimination enquiries in 2008/09) to bring claims on behalf of groups of people.

But Monday's lawsuit, filed by former Tesla employee Marcus Vaughn, is the first to bring those claims on behalf of a large class of black workers at the automaker's Fremont, California factory.

«If there are members of the association who are injured, the association can bring those claims on their behalf as well,» he says.

The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) brought the claim on behalf of Deliveroo riders in the Camden and Kentish Town districts of North London, arguing that they were entitled to a «worker» status, so that the union would be recognised for the purposes of collective bargaining.

Mr. Simmer eventually left the insurance business to take on the representation of qui tam whistleblowers bringing claims on behalf of the government.

Victims who have been hurt by a careless or reckless driver should consult a car accident attorney to bring a claim on their behalf.

The attorneys at Abels & Annes, P.C. have experience bringing claims on behalf of their injured clients, whether those clients have been hurt in auto accidents, bicycle collisions, slip and falls, medical malpractice, or other incidents.

Through our representation, we were able to bring a claim on behalf of our client against the at - fault driver and the driver's insurance company for the full value of our client's injuries, including his medical bills and wages he lost while he was unable to work.

When the Chaparros filed their lawsuit against Carnival arising out of their daughter's death, and also brought a claim on behalf of her brother for the intentional infliction of emotional distress, the United States District Court Judge dismissed the claim, ruling that under the federal pleading standards, the Plaintiffs had failed to properly state a claim for relief.

Will I be able to bring a claim on behalf of a family member who was intentionally injured by someone associated with his / her nursing home?

Consequently, sexual abuse claims are extremely varied; parents may bring a claim on behalf of a child, or adults may file a claim relating to sexual abuse endured during childhood.

In a wrongful death suit, the representative of the deceased may also bring a claim on behalf of the estate of the deceased for conscious pain and suffering sustained as a result of the defendant's conduct.

If an adult or a child dies as a result of their accident, bereaved relatives may bring a claim on their behalf within three years of the date of their death.

Not exact matches

Armstrong's former teammate, Floyd Landis, originally brought the lawsuit in 2010 under a federal law, the False Claims Act, that lets whistle - blowers pursue fraud cases on behalf of the government, and obtain rewards if successful.

Mr Jones brings the claim on his own behalf and that of other persons who have entered into the litigation funding agreement with Bentham IMF.

In the article «Treasury Wine class action fires up» (AFR, July 3), it is reported that Brian Jones bought 1000 shares in 2012 at an average price of $ 4.76 and claims that he is bringing this action on his and other persons» behalf.

The whistleblower — or «qui tam» — provisions of the D.C. False Claims Act allow private citizens to bring lawsuits on behalf of the District and to share in any recovery that is obtained.

A woman who claims she was sexually harassed by the peer refused to rule out legal action, while a statement issued on behalf of Rennard confirmed he was «having to take legal advice with a view to civil action» following an internal investigation into whether he has brought the party into disrepute.

Point Three: The complaint reads: «The Plaintiffs also brings this action on behalf of all members of the following classes (collectively the «State Classes) with respect to claims under the antitrust statues of each of the following jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North California, North Dakota, Oregon, South California, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont West Virginia and Wisconsin.»

If a claim is brought against you under your renters insurance liability, your insurance company is required to defend that claim on your behalf.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation's preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, brought the lawsuit on behalf of Barkworks puppy purchasers harmed by Barkworks practices they claimed were illegal and deceptive.

If the prohibition against class actions and other claims brought on behalf of third parties contained above is found to be unenforceable, then all of the preceding language in this Arbitration section will be null and void.

You may bring claims only on your own behalf.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY You agree that: in consideration of Tails of Gray allowing your participation in this activity, under the terms set forth herein, you, for yourself and on behalf of your child or legal ward, heirs, administrators, personal representatives or assigns, do agree to hold harmless, release, and discharge Tails of Gray, its agent employees, officers, directors, representatives, assigns, members, affiliated organizations, Insurers, and others acting on its behalf of and from all claims, demands, causes of action and legal liability, whether the same be known or unknown anticipated or unanticipated, due to the Tails of Gray and or its associates ordinary negligence: and you further agree that you shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and or litigation due to injury, including but not limited to serious bodily injury, death or property damage, sustained by you or your minor child and or legal ward in relation to the premises and operations of Tails of Gray.

Ha.The California - based Newport Trial Group brought the suit in a U.S. District Court on behalf of individuals seeking restitution for these false claims, which are thought to be responsible for a significant amount of Fiji's increased market share.

~ Trustees in bankruptcy may pursue claims on behalf of the bankrupt estate, including those brought by creditors that accrue to the benefit of all creditors, but may not pursue the claims of individual creditors that benefit them individually.

A photographer who claimed he owned the copyright to a selfie snapped by a monkey has settled a suit brought on the macaque's behalf by People for the Ethical Treatment...

Any personal injury claim brought on behalf of a child is complex and involves additional legal services and expenses.

If you lost a family member to a dog attack, the decedent's administrator may bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the immediate family and claim damages for financial and medical losses, funeral costs and loss of love, support and companionship.

If an accident lawyer starts a claim on behalf of an injured person, that lawyer notifies OHIP that a claim has been brought, and OHIP in turn notifies the lawyer about how much OHIP has spent on the injured party's medical treatment.

In Florida, if you have a valid wrongful death claim, you will need to open a probate estate and appoint a personal representative (usually a spouse, parent, or another appropriate person) who will bring action on behalf of the estate and individual survivors.

Though this case was brought by only two Uber drivers (on behalf of a group of 19), the decision is significant because of its implications for Uber's 40,000 drivers and other companies that also claim that those working for them are contractors.

Bainbridge has also brought a trade mark infringement and passing off claim against Navigate Travel on behalf of Sail Week Croatia, which alleges that the defendant used the brand Sail Week in a sector that competed with its brand.

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

«The impediments to women of bringing discrimination claims against their firms to court are great,» said Wendi S. Lazar, a partner at Outten & Golden in New York City who testified on behalf of the women's commission.

The article discusses some of the successful continency cases brought by large firms, such as the $ 2.5 billion verdict obtained by Faegre & Benson on behalf of a group of Alaskan fisherman claiming damage to their livelihood by the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

A further line of attack on behalf of an employee is to bring a claim against a director personally.

Defense verdict on behalf of a major movie studio in a 1st Amendment / false light claim brought by a Civil Rights era icon

In Illinois, wrongful death claims are typically filed by a relative who brings the case on behalf of the decedent's estate.

If death occurred, the decedent's administrator could bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the immediate family members for medical costs, loss of financial support from the deceased, funeral expenses and loss of love, support and companionship.

That means if you missed the two year statute of limitations for the Wrongful Death claim, if the person suffered before death, had substantial medical bills or had a punitive damages claim, then there may still be a suit that can be brought on behalf of the unrepresented Estate because it has been tolled by O.C.G.A. Sec. 9-3-32.

By way of background, when a claim is brought under section 11 of the Police Act, the Minister is named «on behalf of the government».

At Breakstone, White & Gluck, we have brought many personal injury claims on behalf of victims and their families, and we are standing by to help you advance your rights.

Mr. Whitney's representative work includes a series of successful outcomes pursuing false advertising claims against product review websites, a landmark victory clarifying copyright fair use and parody on behalf of several well - known musicians; a defense win dismissing copyright infringement claims brought by a putative class of attorneys against the leading legal research websites; a favorable outcome for a high - end beauty products company in a trademark and trade dress action against a manufacturer of knock - off products; a district and appellate court decision dismissing all claims by a proposed class against an international bank for alleged violations of, among other things, the Federal False Marking Act, RICO and the CAN - SPAM Act; and counseling prominent art museums and galleries on domestic and international copyright issues.

The record - breaking # 14bn claim was brought against MasterCard in September, on behalf of 46 million British debit and credit card holders over the company's charging of illegal payment fees.

A claim was brought on behalf of Mr X's estate for an award of general damages for his own pain and suffering and loss of amenity prior to his death, past financial losses including a significant award in respect of the care that had been provided to Mr X by his family over the course of his ill - health, together with funeral expenses and a significant award for financial and service dependency for his surviving family.

A wrongful death claim can be brought by family members on behalf of a loved one who was killed in an accident.

This is a specialised area of work and Alan is one of the few specialist lawyers in the UK who has successfully brought compensation claims on behalf of victims abused in developing countries.

If a loved one was killed as the result of a negligent driver, certain family members are entitled to bring a wrongful death claim on his or her behalf.