When you suffer an injury, you may feel alone in your pain and losses. However, when the culprit of the harm is a consumer product, it is possible that many others have suffered the same fate. A single person taking on a major corporation may appear daunting and...
Business Litigation
Class actions lawsuits: can David defeat Goliath?
You have been wronged by a large company, but you may feel a bit like you are David facing Goliath in an impossible battle. However, if there are many individuals like yourself with the same grievance, you may have more clout on your side if you choose to pursue a...
When is it appropriate to file a class action lawsuit?
There are times when people in North Carolina suffer injuries due to a problems with products they use. Others may be overcharged by companies or scammed in some way. When this occurs people probably will focus on how they may be able to remedy the situation and...
When a class action lawsuit is most effective
Sometimes injustice or injury goes unchecked when individuals find themselves fighting against huge corporate entities, government agencies, or powerful industrial interests. In such cases, seeking redress after experiencing discrimination, personal injury, or...
Investor claims and class action lawsuits
Sometimes, people think that an investor is someone with a lot of money at his or her disposal but often investors are just regular people who consistently contribute to their investment account each month, hoping it will grow for the future. Investor claims When an...
How do you benefit from a class action lawsuit?
Most Fayetteville area residents have heard of a class action lawsuit. They may have seen them on the news or may have received a notice that they are eligible for compensation because of a class action lawsuit. But what is a class action lawsuit and how may you...
Third-party lawsuits for construction work injuries
Construction projects involve a lot of parties. You have the property owner, contractors and subcontractors all working together to make the project a reality. However, injuries will occur on construction sites. When the injury is caused not by your employer but by a...
Wage, overtime dispute at center of possible class action lawsuit
When companies pay wages to North Carolina workers, state law and federal law could be a source of discord. Employees who believe they were underpaid by alleged financial sleight of hand on the part of their employers should be cognizant of their rights in the state...
Class action lawsuits send a strong message to bad actors
When it comes to standing up to powerful corporations, there is strength in numbers. Consumers banding together is often the best way to make sure that corporate bad actors get the message that they cannot take advantage of North Carolina consumers. For example, if a...
Class action possible in military members’ housing lawsuit
The military is a prominent part of the North Carolina landscape. With the number of bases in the state and military members who need housing, private companies often provide it. However, as with any rental, problems can arise. Some may be dangerous to health and...