In North Carolina, residents often feel helpless at the hands of large companies with seemingly limitless resources. Even if there is evidence of wrongdoing and an individual has a strong complaint with clear evidence, these entities generally have few qualms about...
Business Litigation
Understanding commonality in class action lawsuits
Class action lawsuits can be a powerful tool for those who suffer an injury at the hands of a corporation or organization. They provide a means for many victims to band together and gain strength in their numbers, potentially increasing the chances of obtaining...
Telemarketing class action revised after defendant’s denials
Federal statutes provide many opportunities for class actions claiming both injunctive relief and money damages on behalf of large groups of individuals. Class action lawsuits of this nature face many hurdles, including most obviously the defendant’s denial of...
Lawsuit targets GM’s destination charges
If you have ever bought a new car, you know it can be a bewildering experience. You see the sticker price, but then you find there are other fees and charges you weren't expecting. Perhaps you can negotiate some of these down, and perhaps you can't. A new class-action...
Class action lawsuit targets nursing home
The health crisis of 2020 impacted every corner of North Carolina, from the small towns to the big cities, and nowhere was the impact more pronounced than in nursing homes. Nursing homes, assisted care facilities, and retirement communities accounted for a...
Bank of America agrees to settle class action suit for $75M
Class action lawsuits are an ideal remedy when a large group of people have been affected by the same action of entity. Instead of handling hundreds of lawsuits, courts can consolidate into one individual case to settle the matter once and for all. This is beneficial...
Do you know how to obtain class certification?
If you’ve been injured by a defective product or suffered financial harm at the hands of a business, the chances are pretty good that you’re not alone. This means that you may be able to pursue a class action lawsuit against the party that wronged you, alleging such...
What is a class action lawsuit?
Class actions provide important protections for groups of victims who have suffered similar injuries. There are also important requirements associated with class action protections which is why victims should be familiar with what a class action lawsuit is and the...
Class action against Fifth-Third Bank serves as an example
There are a lot of state and federal laws that are meant to protect consumers. Yet, the sad reality is that businesses continue to take advantage of their customers on a constant basis. Although these companies might be criminally charged, those charges do nothing to...
Opting-in to a class action lawsuit
Lawsuits for losses are often based on single events that harm individuals or small groups of people. For example, if two cars are involved in an accident and one of the driver’s is at fault, their victims may all sue the negligent driver for the recovery of their...