Securities fraud class actions are legal proceedings where a group of investors collectively sues a company for knowingly making false and misleading statements about publicly traded securities (i.e., common stock and corporate bonds). These cases typically arise when...
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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Files Prevailing Wage Class Action Against North-East Deck & Steel Supply
The Edelson Lechtzin LLP law firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of construction workers who allege that their employer, North-East Deck & Steel Supply, failed to pay them prevailing wages on public works projects and required them to perform off-the-clock tasks that...
How can you figure out if your data was part of a breach?
In today's digital world, data breaches have become more common. Hackers and cybercriminals often target personal information, which may leave you wondering if your data was part of a breach. Knowing how to check for this can help you take steps to protect your...
What is a consumer protection class action lawsuit?
The average person often lacks the means to take on a big corporation after being harmed physically or financially by that company’s product or service. But when a large number of people with similar claims join forces, they have more power to seek rightful...
Data breach class actions – protecting your sensitive personal information
In today's digital age, data breaches have become increasingly common. Companies of all sizes and industries are vulnerable to cyber attacks, and when they occur, they can have devastating consequences for individuals whose personal information is compromised. As a...
When may employers face a class action lawsuit?
Employer-employee disputes happen all the time. While some disputes can be resolved at the workplace, others may require court intervention. If your employer violates the law, it helps to understand that you and your co-workers can file a class action lawsuit against...
Equifax Admits Issuing Millions Of False Credit Scores
Equifax provided incorrect credit reports for roughly 300,000 consumers seeking loans that were off by 25 points or more, and these would-be borrowers may have been wrongfully denied loans. Contact Edelson Lechtzin LLP to learn about your legal rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP Files Class Action Against Deceptive Energy Supply Companies
Energy Supply Companies (“ESCOs”) have exploited the deregulation of the retail electricity and natural gas markets by luring consumers into switching electricity and natural gas suppliers using a bait-and-switch pricing scheme designed to deceive reasonable consumers. These companies entice customers into switching to their electricity supply services by offering teaser rates that are initially lower than the local utilities’ market rates. Once the initial rate expires, however, ESCOs typically automatically switch their customers over to its more costly variable rate.
Exiting Timeshares — What you need to know about the Military Lending Act (Part 1 of 2)
You may be entitled to financial relief if a lender violated your rights under the Military Lending Act (MLA). The MLA offers safeguards against predatory lending practices. Credit agreements that do not comply with the MLA are void from inception and you should be able to recover money spent on illegitimate loans.
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers May Have Exaggerated Battery Ranges
Drivers have indicated shortfalls of nearly 60% of battery capacity for some vehicles, with many vehicles falling short by over 50%. In the real world, drivers may experience worse results as manufacturers often recommend recharging a vehicle to only 80% of capacity thereby limiting the range even further.