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Class-Actions Sep 21, 2016

Simmons Hanly Conroy Files Class Action Complaint Against Ford Motor Co. Over Spontaneously Exploding, Panoramic Sunroofs

The action seeks national and state class certification, injunctive relief, and damages on behalf of plaintiffs and others who bought or leased a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle with a sunroof that spontaneously shattered. “We trust that the vehicles we choose to drive will keep us and our families safe from accidents, including those caused by defects that car manufacturers have incorporated …

Settlements Sep 1, 2016

Judge Approves Settlement in Mercedes Sprinter Van AC Defect Suit

A federal district judge in California has approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz over faulty roof air conditioners in Sprinter vans. The settlement extends the warranty on about 10,000 Freightliner and Mercedes Sprinter vans nationwide, attorneys representing plaintiffs in the case said. Customers said the air conditioners leaked so much water, it seemed to be …

Lawsuits, News May 23, 2016

Vista Bar Overserved Motorcyclist, Led to Passenger’s Death

A bar in Columbia’s Vista is being accused in a lawsuit of serving so much alcohol to a patron that he became “grossly intoxicated” and crashed his motorcycle, causing the death of a friend who was riding with him. The suit, filed by the father of Caitlin Clark, 19, who died in the crash, is against Tin Roof Acquisition Co. LLC, which runs the Tin Roof bar at 1022 Senate St. in Columbia. “This …