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Chicken Farmers Demand More Scratch in Class-Action Lawsuit

Five different chicken companies face a class action suit from five farmers in as many states claiming that the companies’ systems treated them like indentured servants. Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride, Perdue Farms, Koch Foods and Sanderson Farms are all accused of fixing compensation for farmers, some of whom are tens of thousands of dollars in debt, according to the Associated Press. While the …


Oklahoma Man Brings Class Action Washing Machine Suit Against Samsung

An Oklahoma man has filed a class action lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, stating that the company’s home washing machines are dangerously defective. In some cases, they have been reported to actually “explode,” forcing the lids off and potentially injuring consumers. The plaintiff filed the case on January 13, 2017, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, seeking …


Investor Alert: GPM Reminds Investors of the February 21 Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Universal Health Services, Inc.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the February 21, 2017 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of a class (the “Class”) of investors who purchased Universal Health Services, Inc. (“Universal Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UHS) securities between February 26, 2015 and December 7, 2016, inclusive (the …


Investor Alert: GPM Reminds Investors of the February 21 Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Rent-A-Center, Inc.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the February 21, 2017 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of a class (the “Class”) of investors who purchased Rent-A-Center, Inc. (“Rent-A-Center” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RCII) securities between July 27, 2015, and October 10, 2016, inclusive (the “Class Period”). …


IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against FXCM Inc. And Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

Lundin Law PC, a shareholder rights firm announces a class action lawsuit against FXCM Inc. (“FXCM” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FXCM). Investors, who purchased or otherwise acquired shares between March 15, 2012 and February 6, 2017 inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the Firm in advance of the April 10, 2017 lead plaintiff motion deadline. To …


IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against ReWalk Robotics Ltd and Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

Lundin Law PC, a shareholder rights firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against ReWalk Robotics Ltd (“ReWalk” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RWLK). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired ReWalk shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s Stock Offering on or about September 12, 2014 are encouraged to contact the firm in advance of the …


Whitepages Latest People Search Site Hit by Class Action Alleging Wrongly Uses People’s Names for Ads

Yet another online people search website has been targeted for allegedly breaking an Illinois privacy law, as a new class action alleges WhitePages.com also wrongly uses a web search advertising technique to use people’s names to market their search reports. On Feb. 1, plaintiff Kevin Klingler, identified only as a resident of Illinois, filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging the …


Lawyers to Appeal Dismissal of Flint Water Crisis Lawsuit

Attorneys for plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit regarding Flint’s water crisis say they are going to appeal a federal judge’s dismissal of one of four cases. “This is really just a temporary setback,” said Michael Pitt, an attorney representing Flint community activist Melissa Mays and other Flint residents in the class action lawsuits. “We are going to take an appeal to the …


Crown Resorts Faces Class Action From Investors Over China Arrests

 James Packer’s Crown Resorts is facing a potential class action from investors stemming from the imprisonment of its staff in China. Video duration00:48 James Packer returns to Crown board A management shake-up at Crown Resorts, after a horror run in 2016, could leave investors a little confused. Tigerair permanently cancels Bali flights Video duration00:48 Tigerair permanently cancels Bali …