CONSUMER CLASS ACTION

FLUSHABLE WIPES CLASS ACTION

June 14, 2023 | Jonathan Rudnick

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 break down quickly enough when flushed and can clog pipes or even damage septic systems. This can lead to expensive repairs and other costly issues for homeowners. In some cases, the plaintiffs claim that the companies knew about this issue but did not inform consumers or provide adequate warnings.

Everything you Need to Know about Class Action Settlement for Car Owners

May 30, 2023 | Jonathan Rudnick

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 people who have experienced similar harm or loss. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know about class action settlements as a car owner.

What are Class Action Settlements?

What You Need to Know About the Kia Class Action Lawsuit

May 30, 2023 | Jonathan Rudnick

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 and passengers. If you are a Kia owner, it is important to understand the details of the lawsuit and how it may affect you.

The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and includes owners of certain Kia models with Theta II engines, including the Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage, and Soul. The plaintiffs claim that Kia knew about the defects in these engines but continued to manufacture and sell the vehicles anyway. The defects, which can include engine seizures, misfires, and stalling, can cause a dangerous loss of control on the road and potentially cause accidents. The plaintiffs seek compensation for financial losses, injuries, and wrongful deaths related to the engine defects.

Largest class actions in US History

May 23, 2023 | Jonathan Rudnick

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 Mexico Oil Spill for $18.7 billion, and Volkswagen emissions scandal for $14.7 billion. According to the Duane Morris Class Action Review, the total value of all class action settlements in 2022 exceeded $63 billion.

Class action lawsuits are an important tool for holding companies accountable and ensuring justice is served when they break laws or regulations.

NJ Class Actions

May 23, 2023 | Jonathan Rudnick

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 for the certification of a class action. For example, under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, one or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all members only if: (1) the class is so numerous that joiner of all members is impracticable; (2) there are questions of law or fact common to the class; (3) the claims or defenses of the representative parties are typical of the claims or defenses of the class; and (4) the representative parties will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the class 2.

One example of a class-action lawsuit filed in New Jersey in 2023 is a lawsuit against New Jersey-based panel installation company Vision Solar. The lawsuit accuses Vision Solar of pressuring customers to pay for a product that failed to live up to salespeople’s promises. According to the lawsuit, Vision Solar would often fail to obtain the proper permits before installing the panels, leaving homeowners paying for a system that wasn’t connected to the power grid. Other times, salespeople would allegedly mislead customers about the potential savings 1.