Florida Federal Judge Says Class Action Lawsuit Against Chiquita Can Move Forward
A Florida federal judge ruled earlier this month that a class action lawsuit against the Chiquita banana company could move forward. Four thousand family members of Columbians killed by paramilitaries sued Chiquita alleging that Chiquita paid the terrorist organization millions of dollars. Chiquita argued in court that it was a victim of extortion by the […]
Banner Supply Co to Pay Approximately $55 Million to Florida Homeowners with Tainted Chinese Drywall
Preliminary Settlement to be approved by U.S. District Court Judge Eldon E. Fallon Miami, Florida June 15, 2011 – It was announced today that a preliminary settlement has been reached between the family-owned Florida-based drywall suppliers, Banner Supply Company, Banner Supply Company Ft. Myers, LLC, Banner Supply Company Pompano, LLC, Banner Supply Company Tampa, LLC, Banner […]
Two People on Jet Ski Crash into Navigational Marker in Jacksonville
Two people suffered injuries late last month after their jet ski collided with a navigational marker on the Intracoastal Waterway in Jacksonville, about 75 yards north of Butler Boulevard. An official with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) said a man was driving the jet ski while riding the wake from a boat in […]
Accutane Linked to Severe Bowel Diseases
Users of the drug Accutane may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit alleging that the drug causes certain forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Members of the class could receive compensation for their physical discomfort, medical bills and other damages caused by Accutane. One of the reported conditions is Accutane Chron’s Disease. […]
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Polaroid Televisions Burst Into Flames
Watching a certain brand of television could be a fire hazard according to a federal class action lawsuit filed in Minneapolis. The complaint alleges that Polaroid brand LCD televisions have a defect that causes the televisions to fail and burst into flames. Furthermore, Polaroid allegedly knew of the defect as early as 2006, but it […]
Makers of Dangerous Lye Cleaner Face Product Liability Lawsuit
The New York Court of Appeals reinstated a plaintiff’s product liability lawsuit last month stemming from injuries he suffered from a lye-crystal drain cleaner. In 2001, the Vietnamese plaintiff was a restaurant employee in Manhattan and used Lewis Red Devil Lye to unclog a floor drain. Unable to read the English directions, he mixed three […]
Michael’s Stores Facing Possible Class Action Suits for Security Breach
Michael’s Stores Inc., is facing two possible class action lawsuits from customers who had their debit and credit card information stolen from compromised checkout line PIN pads in 20 states. The plaintiffs requested class action status earlier this month, alleging that Michael’s failed to safeguard their credit and debit card information. One plaintiff in Illinois […]
Two Florida Teens Killed in Two-Vehicle Car Crash
Two Florida teenagers lost their lives last week in a tragic car accident in Immokalee. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 17-year-old male was driving a 2004 Hyundai Elantra on Westclox Street at about 5:00 a.m. He attempted to pass a 2010 Dodge Charger driven by a 22-year-old female with a 17-year-old female […]
Hedge-Fund Founder Guilty of Insider Trading
Galleon Group hedge-fund founder Raj Rajaratnam could spend the rest of his life in prison for insider trading. Last month, a jury found Rajaratnam guilty on all 14 counts of securities fraud and conspiracy. According to prosecutors, he received confidential stock tips from insiders at public companies and then used the inside information to make […]
Florida Businesses Receive Portion of $4.9 Million Class Action Settlement
Some businesses in South Florida will share in a $4.9 class action settlement that consisted of approximately nine thousand class members. The class action alleged that GE Capital IT Solutions and IKON Financial Services & Office Solutions raised the lease agreements on their copiers by five percent, in violation of the written lease agreements. According […]
