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Hip replacement lawsuits have been filed due to early failure of certain hip implants used in the procedure. Metal-on-metal hip replacement systems have reportedly caused pain and other side effects, often requiring revision surgery. Defective hip implant lawsuits have been filed against various manufacturers and distributors by patients alleging hip replac... - Nurses Filed Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against U.S. Nursing Corp
Jan-25-24 Denver, CO Two nurses last month filed a proposed class action against U.S. Nursing Corp, claiming they were underpaid while filling in for workers on strike at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center last October. And it’s not the first class action facing U.S. Nursing. Plaintiffs Rayshawnda Gilmore and Taneisha McClymont filed their complai... - Johnson & Johnson to Pay $700 Million to Settle State AG Lawsuits
Jan-23-24 Trenton, NJ Johnson & Johnson has reportedly agreed to pay $700 million to settle talcum powder lawsuits brought by 42 states. These state lawsuits allege that the company wrongfully marketed a product that it either knew or had reason to know was dangerous to human health. This settlement affects only this subset of talcum powder lawsuits... - More Long-Term Part Timers May Now Save Through 401k ERISA Plans
Jan-22-24 Washington, DC Beginning on January 1, 2024, an expanded group of long-term part-time employees may be able to participate in their employer’s 401k ERISA retirement plan . It’s a small tweak in the 2019 Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act ( SECURE Act ) that could have major implications for young and underemployed worker... - $120M awarded in Westchester Medical Center Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Jan-21-24 Westchester County, NY – A state Supreme Court jury last November awarded $120 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit against Westchester Medical Center. In 2018 the plaintiff was rushed to hospital and because doctors failed to diagnose a stroke, he suffered extensive brain damage. The hospital argued that brain damage had already occurred before... - Hair Relaxers – Read the Label
Jan-16-24 Chicago, IL Black women who have used hair relaxers for most of their lives have been “shocked” and “horrified” to discover that studies have linked formaldehyde—the chemical found in most hair relaxers —to cancer and fibroids. A recent Boston University report highlights an increased risk for Black women to develop ute... - UNITE HERE Dispute with Sky Chefs Back on the Plate
Jan-18-24 Los Angeles, CA UNITE HERE International Union's California labor lawsuit against Sky Chefs Inc. is back on the plate. The Ninth Circuit ruling in December reversed U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson's dismissal in May 2022 of the Union's lawsuit which challenged unilateral wage and benefits changes made by the airline catering company on its... - Race Bias Lawsuit: Tesla v. EEOC
Jan-13-24 San Francisco, CA At a San Francisco federal court yesterday, Tesla Inc. said an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit claiming widespread race-based harassment at the company’s Fremont, California facility is short on details and, thereford, the lawsuit should be dismissed. The EEOC sued Tesla in September 2023... - Problems with Philips CPAP Replacement Machines
Jan-10-24 Pittsburgh, PA Nearly two years after Philips Respironics recalled millions of CPAP machines , including ventilators for the sick and dying and DreamStation for sleep apnea patients--including children, consumers are still having problems. A recent investigation has found that the new replacement breathing machines might also be emitting dangerous chemica... - Unum FAQ
What is Unum? Unum insurance company is a Fortune 500 company that provides long term and short term disability, group life and long term care insurance for more than 100,000 companies and insures more than 25 million people worldwide. Unum is the world’s largest individual disability insurance carrier. Unum’s pre... - Sexual Abuse by Priests Legal News and Lawsuit Information
A survey commissioned by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has found that children have made more than 11,000 allegations of sexual abuse by priests dating back to 1950. According to the survey, 61 percent (6,700 claims), have been substantiated and although most of the children abused were between 11-17 years of age, 6 percent of the abused childr... - Unum Denied Disability Claims Legal Information and Lawsuit News
Unum (formerly known as Unum Provident and First Unum ) has systematically denied Unum disability insurance to thousands of policy holders in the past two decades. Unum and its subsidiaries, including Provident Life, The Paul Revere Life Insurance Company and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company have been subject to numerous lawsuits for il... - Disney’s Gender Wage Complaint Now Class Action
Jan-5-24 Los Angeles, CA Mickey and Minnie are not on the same page when it comes to wages. A California labor lawsuit initially filed in 2019 and now turned into a class action, alleges that Disney has been systematically paying women employees in California less than men for substantially similar jobs. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle certifi... - Are Forfeiture Lawsuits the Next Trend for ERISA Litigation in 2024?
Jan-3-24 Oakland, CA On December 13, Clorox Co. asked the Northern District of California to dismiss a class action ERISA breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit that targets the company’s longstanding practice of using forfeited employer contributions to participants’ accounts to reduce its required contributions to the plan. Plan participants argue that... - What to Do if Pulled Over for a DUI
Jan-4-24 Santa Clara, CA Not only is drunk driving considered to be a criminal offense in all 50 states, but there’s also a zero-tolerance policy for anyone under the age of 21 who’s caught driving with even trace amounts of blood alcohol concentration. To avoid getting on the wrong side of the law, the best course of action is to avoid drinking and d... - Activision Blizzard Agrees to $54 million Gender Discrimination Settlement
Dec-26-23 Los Angeles, CA Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay over $50 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by California's civil rights agency. Female employees of the video game maker claimed they were constantly faced with sexual harassment, and the company employed few women in leadership roles. If they were in leadership roles, they e... - Navigating Common Law Realms: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Systems in Australia and the United States
Dec-22-23 Santa Clara, CA Embarking on a journey through the intricate realms of legal systems in Australia and the United States, this comparative analysis explores the multifaceted landscape shaped by the evolution of common law traditions. Rooted in the British common law system, both nations have independently navigated their legal courses, influenced by unique... - California Labor Commissioner’s Office reaches $5.5M Settlement for Wage Theft Lawsuit
Dec-19-23 Los Angeles, CA Thanks to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO), 148 caregivers who worked at Adat Shalom Board and Care Inc. will finally be compensated for California Labor wage theft allegations. A $5.5 million settlement has been reached after a lengthy investigation into wage theft found that Adat Shalom’s six adult residentia... - Navigating Legal Challenges Faced by People With Cerebral Palsy
Dec-18-23 Santa Clara, CA Have you ever wondered about the legal challenges faced by individuals living with cerebral palsy? Understanding the legal landscape for individuals with cerebral palsy involves delving into various facets. Addressing discrimination in educational settings and ensuring access to appropriate resources are critical components of advocating... - MetLife to Settle ERISA Lawsuit for $4.5 Million
Dec-15-23 New York, NY On November 20 MetLife Group and a group of participants in the MetLife 401(k) Plan agreed to settle an ERISA breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit for $4.5 million. In their amended class-action complaint , plan participants accused plan fiduciaries of failing to act solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries by including pro...