Balkan & Patterson files class action lawsuit against American Home Shield for unlawful claim denials.
Have you brought a claim under your American Home Shield warranty only to have your claim denied? If so, you are not alone. American Home Shield (“AHS”) is a home-service warranty provider specializing in “home protection plans.” AHS represents … Continue reading
Lancome USA’s Products Are Being Marketed Without Prior Approval From The FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed Lancome USA’s website and determined that certain products, including but not limited to; Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Genefique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate, Genefique Cream Serum Youth Activating Cream Serum, Genifique Repair Youth … Continue reading
Local Hospitals Alleged To Have Performed Cardiac Procedures in Patients Who Did Not Need Them
Have You or a Loved One Received Cardiac Work in Florida? If you or a loved one received cardiac work in Florida, you should be aware that a breaking news article has reported that some local facilities owned by hospital … Continue reading
Kraft and Cadbury Face Class Action
A putative class action lawsuit was recently filed against Kraft Foods Global, Inc., and Cadbury Adams USA LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that the defendants deceived consumers over the health benefits of … Continue reading
Dog Treat Dangers – Chicken Jerky From China Is Harmful To Pets
The government has issued multiple warnings about certain brands of dog treats and their potential dangers. Most pets in loving homes are given treats on occasion, but chicken jerky from China is anything but a treat. Chicken jerky treats from China have caused vomiting, diarrhea, … Continue reading
FDA challenges marketing of DMAA products for lack of safety evidence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to at least ten manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing dimethylamylamine, more popularly known as DMAA, for marketing products for which evidence of the safety of the product had not … Continue reading
FDA Classifies Voluntary Physician Advisory Letter on Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall
St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent its voluntary medical device advisory letter to physicians instituting a Class I Recall regarding the performance of Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation … Continue reading
Citigroup to Pay $300M to Settle Mortgage Case
Citigroup has agreed to pay nearly $300 million to settle a civil fraud complaint alleging that the banking giant promoted an investment tied to the housing market, yet failed to tell investors it was betting those securities would fail. The Securities … Continue reading
Consumers Fight Against ATM Fees
Consumers are sending the message that they are fed-up with ATM Fees. Three anti-trust class action lawsuits have been filed recently which allege that companies such as Visa, MasterCard, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo are unfairly “fixing” prices against both consumers … Continue reading
General Mills Faces Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit for Fruit Snacks
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed a class action lawsuit in California charing General Mills with misleading consumers about the nutrition and health qualities of its fruit snacks. The lawsuit alleges that General Mills is giving consumers … Continue reading