High - stakes products litigation typically requires our clients to mount their defense on multiple fronts, which may include class action litigation, multidistrict litigation, individual personal injury actions at the state and federal level,
consumer fraud actions, actions by health care providers, False Claims Act litigation, actions by state attorneys general, government investigations, and internal reviews.
The vast majority of case law in this area has held that such
consumer fraud actions are preempted by the FDA and that there is no private right for an individual to bring a case in this area.
Plaintiffs, however, often attempt to bring
consumer fraud actions based on violations of these federal ingredient label requirements.
Defeated class certification in potential multi-million dollar health care
consumer fraud action, then resolved for exceptionally favorable value during the appeal.
Not exact matches
The system, which leverages «network insights, predictive capabilities, and both internal and external data sources,» will determine if a card account is at risk of
fraud, and then quantify that risk to the issuer, allowing them to take
action quickly to protect
consumers and mitigate
fraud losses.
He represents clients in securities cases, derivative
actions,
consumer fraud and complex commercial matters.
Over the course of his 25 - year legal career, he has tenaciously fought for the rights of
consumers, concentrating his practice on
consumer lending and
consumer fraud class
actions.
Earlier detection allows
consumers to take immediate
action to dispute the account, request a
fraud alert or credit freeze, and restore their credit file.
The food industry should be aware of and prepared to respond to new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations, a continued push for legislation requiring the labeling of genetically engineered food and an influx of new
consumer fraud class
actions directed at product labeling.
We expect to see more
consumer fraud claims based on the violation of state labeling statutes given that courts are increasingly finding a private right of
action under state law concerning the FDA's labeling requirements.
In recent years, we have witnessed an explosion in
consumer fraud putative class
actions focused on whether use of the claims «natural,» «all - natural,» «100 percent natural» or similar terms on a food product's label is false, misleading or deceptive.
The purpose of that unit is not only enforcing the current
consumer protection laws and investigating suspected instances of
fraud, but also taking preventive
actions, such as educational seminars to empower
consumers and various advocacy efforts.
Others may take the gamble that the FTC and CFPB (
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) have bigger fish to fry, such as cases of identity theft and
fraud, and that they won't bother to pursue
action against a comparatively minor FCRA violation.
Those
actions go much further towards protecting the
consumer from identity
fraud than insurance.
That widely distributed pitch prompted Nevada regulators to issue a «
fraud alert» warning that «
consumers, brokers and lenders that complete, submit or participate in the completion and submission of an application for credit that contains misrepresentations or false information are subject to administrative
actions and potential criminal penalties by the state.»
Answer: As a purchaser of the book, you may be able to join the class
action charging Armstrong with
consumer fraud and recover for your «loss.»
(Tex Parte Blog, Armstrong and publishers sued in class -
action lawsuit based on
consumer fraud)
The site,
Fraud Update, will track government
actions throughout the United States against
fraud and other practices that victimize
consumers, businesses and government.
We fight for the rights of those who are the victims of personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall, dog and other animal bites, car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, pedestrian injuries, medical malpractice claims, drug claims, healthcare injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, Workmen's Compensation, Social Security disability, defective product / product liability, and
consumer class
action causes /
consumer fraud.
She has defended both individual and class
action litigation brought under various state and federal
consumer fraud and privacy statutes.
With deep experience in product liability matters and class
action litigation, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, as well as
consumer fraud, he represents national and international companies, including manufacturers of motor vehicles, power tools, pharmaceuticals, clothing, glass products, outdoor power equipment, and industrial machinery.
Ed defends clients in litigation related to his white collar defense practice, including antitrust, securities and
consumer fraud, class
action litigation, and litigation arising under the False Claims Act.
Representing large pharmaceutical company in a
consumer fraud class
action against individuals and third - party payers seeking damages in excess of $ 50 million.
Our Savannah business law attorneys bring complaints for business and
consumer fraud, violations of the relevant business laws, intellectual property dispute claims, and other financial misconduct
actions.
Ms. Field has experience defending financial institutions in complex litigation,
consumer class
actions and litigation involving
fraud claims, federal
consumer credit laws, unfair business practices and other commercial matters.
In addition, Javier oversees the litigation of a Health Information Management company in multiple jurisdictions, including defending multiple class
action consumer fraud lawsuits.
Among others, Mr. Ferdinand's experience includes, appellate litigation; bankruptcy adversary proceedings; bid protests, debarments, and appeals; breach of contract and Uniform Commercial Code claims; broker disputes; commercial landlord - tenant
actions, including commercial evictions; condominium association litigation;
consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices act claims; corporate governance; directors» and officers» claims; ethics and professional liability; health law; injunctions; insurance issues; lien claims, including commercial and residential construction liens; planning board
actions; post-judgment collection; restrictive covenants; shareholder and partnership disputes; and shareholder derivative claims.
In 2011, class
action lawyers took to court and filed a
consumer fraud claim against Taco Bell that accused the company of misleading
consumers by claiming that the meet in its tacos did not meet the USDA definition of «beef.»
Our trials have covered the spectrum of the types of cases which we handle, including toxic torts, product liability,
consumer fraud, business and communications cases and class
actions.
Our lawyers help clients throughout California bring class
action lawsuits against
consumer fraud and unfair business practices.
Prior to joining Williams Montgomery & John, he practiced for four years at another Chicago - based civil litigation firm where he represented real property developers, motor vehicle dealers, lending companies, food manufacturers and family owned businesses as both plaintiff and defendant in commercial litigation matters involving breach of contract,
fraud and disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code, and defended his clients in
consumer class
action litigation.
Edison Subs, LLC — a transferee of a Edison, New Jersey Subway restaurant — brought an
action in New Jersey state court against the franchisor (Doctor's Associates, Inc.), the former franchisee (Aliya Patel), and the franchisor's affiliate (Subway Real Estate Corp.), alleging breach of contract,
fraud, violations of the New Jersey
Consumer Fraud Act, negligent misrepresentation, and violation of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Class
Actions: Robb is also Co-Chair of the Firm's Class Action Practice and has successfully defended, among others, several consumer fraud and securities class actions in some of the nation's most plaintiff - friendly jurisdi
Actions: Robb is also Co-Chair of the Firm's Class
Action Practice and has successfully defended, among others, several
consumer fraud and securities class
actions in some of the nation's most plaintiff - friendly jurisdi
actions in some of the nation's most plaintiff - friendly jurisdictions.
His practice focuses on complex, high - profile litigation, including
consumer class
actions, financial
fraud, business torts, corporate misconduct, automobile defect, food labeling, false advertising, securities
fraud and environmental...
He specializes in class
action and mass tort litigation in the areas of
consumer protection, financial
fraud, and environmental...
Our appellate experience and victories have covered a wide range of areas, including
fraud,
consumer protection, class
action, land use, white collar, false claims act, constitutional law, contract, antitrust, and unfair competition.
On top of that, they should know the area of law that is involved in your class
action (e.g.
consumer fraud, contract law, drugs, etc.) and demonstrate a successful record handling similar cases.
Climaco, Wilcox, Peca & Garofoli's litigation experience encompasses complex commercial and business litigation, including breach of contract cases, construction disputes, employment disputes, shareholder disputes,
consumer class
actions, securities
fraud litigation, pharmaceutical and medical device class
actions.
Representation of a nationwide pest control company in
consumer -
fraud actions at trial and on appeal.
Jerry's practice areas include catastrophic personal injury
actions, product liability, trucking and transportation, premises liability, security liability and
consumer fraud claims.
New York, NY: McDonald's is facing a
consumer fraud class
action lawsuit brought by
consumers who allege the fast food chain's claims that its chicken breast filet sandwiches, salads and wraps are made with 100 percent chicken breast filet, are false.
Organization and management of the defense of thousands of claims brought by individual opt - outs from
consumer -
fraud class
actions.
In addition to those, Merck faces 275 class
actions, including suits for personal injuries,
consumer fraud and prescription reimbursements.
Toyobo — Defense of Toyobo, a major Japanese fiber manufacturer, in
consumer fraud class
actions throughout the United States, False Claims Act
actions, suits and investigation by states attorneys general, claims and lawsuits by body armor manufacturers, and personal injury claims arising from the sale of a high ‐ performance fiber used in the manufacture of hundreds of thousands of bullet ‐ resistant vests.
Prior to joining Baron & Budd, Mr. Mann worked at a plaintiff's firm in San Francisco where he represented clients in a number of
consumer fraud, employment, and data privacy class
actions as well as pharmaceutical mass torts.
Mr. Torrijos prosecutes both individual and class
actions in state and federal court, focusing on complex litigation matters in breach of contract, employment,
consumer fraud, bad faith insurance, intellectual property and technology law.
He has litigated a wide variety of disputes, including
consumer class actions (including alleged violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumer Legal Remedies Act), trade secret misappropriation and employee mobility disputes, breach of contract, fraud, and product liability cases, and earn out, working capital, indemnification and other post-closing M&A d
consumer class
actions (including alleged violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and
Consumer Legal Remedies Act), trade secret misappropriation and employee mobility disputes, breach of contract, fraud, and product liability cases, and earn out, working capital, indemnification and other post-closing M&A d
Consumer Legal Remedies Act), trade secret misappropriation and employee mobility disputes, breach of contract,
fraud, and product liability cases, and earn out, working capital, indemnification and other post-closing M&A disputes.
We bring
actions for bad faith insurance negotiation,
consumer and business
fraud, and violations of commercial law and securities law.
Arbitrated and mediated class
actions involving
consumer fraud, antitrust, health insurance, wage and hour, and employment discrimination issues
He also regularly defends insurance and finance companies in claims by
consumers and individuals alleging
fraud, breach of contract, or inadequate performance of the insurance policy or financial product, including both individual and class
actions.