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Gaming Giant to Settle ERISA Lawsuit for $5.5 Million

Gaming Giant to Settle ERISA Lawsuit for $5.5 Million

March 28, 2023. By Anne Wallace.
St Joseph, MO On January 30, the federal district court for the Western District of Missouri gave preliminary approval to a $5.5 million settlement that will end Lipari-Williams v. Penn National Gaming, Inc. In their class action ERISA lawsuit, casino workers claimed that the company reduced their paychecks if they used tobacco in violation of ERISA, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Missouri minimum wage laws and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Settlement amounts will vary, but members of the ERISA class are expected to pocket roughly $370 each. Final approval of the unopposed settlement offer is expected in May. Read More
Camp LeJeune Contaminated Water Lawsuits – Where’s the Flood?

Camp LeJeune Contaminated Water Lawsuits – Where’s the Flood?

March 25, 2023. By Anne Wallace.
Wilmington, NC The Camp LeJeune Justice Act of 2022 created a process (admittedly cumbersome) through which veterans and their surviving families might be compensated for harm caused by the base’s contaminated water supplies between 1953 and 1987. The earliest date on which these Camp LeJeune Contaminated Water toxic tort lawsuits could be filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina was February 10, 2023. Read More
Department of Defense Testing for Veterans’ Hearing Loss Falls on Deaf Ears at 3M

Department of Defense Testing for Veterans’ Hearing Loss Falls on Deaf Ears at 3M

March 23, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA  A federal judge in the 3M defective earplugs MDL is not buying into 3M’s interpretation of medical testing records recently produced by the Department of Defense. 3M hired an economic consulting firm to analyze the DOD data to ensure the company a positive outcome, rather like insurance companies hiring their own medical experts to deny disability benefits. Read More
Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s Slammed with California labor lawsuit

Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s Slammed with California labor lawsuit

March 22, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s are accused of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and several California labor codes, including minimum wage and overtime pay, and the state's unlawful business practices statute. This latest wage and hour complaint is at the least the third wage and hour class action lawsuit brought against Macy’s since 2011. Read More
Cumulus Media Settles ERISA class action for $1M

Cumulus Media Settles ERISA class action for $1M

March 21, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Atlanta, GA A proposed class action claiming that Cumulus Media Inc. violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act will settle for $1 million, subject to court approval . The complaint was filed in December 2022 against the radio broadcasting company by seven former employees who claimed the fee practices and investment selections of the company's 401(k) plan violated ERISA. Read More
Thinx, Inc. to Settle PFAS/PFOA Lawsuit

Thinx, Inc. to Settle PFAS/PFOA Lawsuit

March 20, 2023. By Anne Wallace.
New York, NY In late January, Thinx, Inc. announced that it had reached a $5 million settlement agreement to end Dickens v. Thinx, Inc., a class action perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS/PFOA) lawsuit. Thinx will provide up to $5 million to reimburse consumers who bought the company’s signature period underwear between November 12, 2016 and November 28, 2022. To put this in perspective, reimbursements are limited to $7.00 per pair (up to 3 pairs) for consumers who still have receipts and $3.50 per pair (same limit) for those who do not. The initial purchase price of these undies runs up to $35.00 per pair. Read More
All You Need to Know About Filing a Claim After a Truck Accident

All You Need to Know About Filing a Claim After a Truck Accident

March 19, 2023. By LAS Staff Writer.
Santa Clara, CA Truck accidents can be devastating, causing severe injuries and property damage. If you've been involved in a truck accident, filing a claim may be necessary to cover your expenses. However, the process of filing a claim can be complicated and overwhelming. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure about the process, don't worry — a truck accident lawyer can file your claim and help you get the compensation you deserve. In this article, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about filing a claim after a truck accident. Read More

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