Understanding Triple Damages: What They Are and When You Can Claim Them When consumers suffer financial harm due to deceptive business practices, fraud, or other unlawful conduct, they may be entitled to triple damages—also known as treble damages. This legal provision allows plaintiffs to recover three times the amount of…
No, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) does not allow for pain and suffering damages. The CFA is primarily designed to provide economic remedies to consumers who have been defrauded. What the NJ Consumer Fraud Act Allows: Treble (Triple) Damages – If a consumer proves a violation, they are…
Flushable Wipes Class Actions Flushable wipes have been a popular household item for years, but recently, class action lawsuits have been filed against companies manufacturing them. The lawsuits allege that the wipes are not actually flushable and can cause plumbing problems. The main issue is that the wipes do not…
Everything you Need to Know about Class Action Settlement for Car Owners Are you a car owner tired of dealing with faulty car parts and defects? If yes, you need to know about class action settlements. A class action settlement is a lawsuit that is filed by a group of…
What You Need to Know About the Kia Class Action Lawsuit Kia owners may be alarmed to hear about the class action lawsuit filed against the company. This lawsuit alleges that certain Kia models have defective engines that can lead to catastrophic failures and potentially endanger the lives of drivers…
The biggest class action settlement ever is the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, which was entered in November 1998 and paid out a total of $206 billion. This settlement is still the largest lawsuit settlement in history. Other notable settlements include the Opioid Epidemic settlement for $26 billion, BP Gulf Of…
Class-action certification is the process of defining the class so that every person who has suffered a particular injury has the chance to be represented in court. It is also the opportunity for the lead plaintiffs to demonstrate they can properly represent the entire class 1. There are several requirements…