Fraudulent Concealment

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Hair Straighteners Class Action

The plaintiff in this case, Shmeka Gethers, was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2003, had a related hysterectomy, and was never able to have children. This class action alleges that the cause of these issues was her use of chemical hair straighteners or relaxers. The complaint alleges that products from L’Oréal USA, Inc., Soft Sheen-Carson,  Read more

3M, Aearo Combat Arms Earplug Defects Class Action (with Short-Form Complaint)

This case with short-form complaint seeks to join already existent cases in a multi-district litigation, In re: 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, which was filed on September 20, 2019. The larger litigation includes multiple cases filed in different courts about 3M Combat Arms earplugs, against 3M Company, 3M Occupational Safety, LLC, Aearo Holding,  Read more

Generac PWRCell System Faulty SnapRS 801 Components Class Action

Generac Power Systems, Inc. originally offered generators and other back-up power products, but in recent years it has expanded into the renewable energy business. At issue in this class action are SnapRS 801 Rapid Shutdown components, which are part of its PWRCell System for solar energy production. The complaint alleges that these switches malfunction, causing  Read more

LG, Kenmore Refrigerators with Defective Linear Compressors Class Action

This class action is aimed at designers, makers, and sellers of refrigerators, including LG Electronics USA, Inc., Sears Roebuck and Co., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, Best Buy Co., Inc., and Best Buy Stores, LP. The complaint alleges that that these companies incorporate in their refrigerators linear compressors made by  Read more

Generac Power Switch Malfunctions in Solar Panels Class Action

Residential solar energy systems can now provide all or most of the energy needs of a home. But this class action claims that the SnapRS 801 switch, made by Generac Power Systems, Inc. for residential systems, is defective and turns on and off. The complaint alleges the switch can melt, catch fire, and cause other  Read more

Benzene in Old Spice, Secret, Pantene, Aussie Aerosol Products Class Action

The Procter & Gamble Company makes a wide variety of personal care products. Unfortunately, the complaint for this class action alleges that some of the aerosol products are contaminated with benzene, a carcinogen. Among them, the complaint lists both Old Spice and Secret aerosol antiperspirants and Aussie and Pantene aerosol dry shampoo products.  Read more

Direct Energy Unclear Variable Rate Policies New Jersey Class Action

Electricity and gas services have undergone deregulation in many markets in the past decades. Although some companies have been able to offer lower prices than the utilities serving the same market, many end up charging consumers substantially more. This class action brings suit against Direct Energy Services, LLC and NRG Energy, Inc., alleging they did  Read more

Samsung Devices Cheat on Benchmarking, Says Class Action

This class action concerns the performance of smartphones from Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The complaint for this class action alleges that certain models of Samsung smartphones have a mobile app called Game Optimizing Service (GOS) that permits them to engage in a practice called “benchmark cheating” by running at faster  Read more

Samsung Range Burners Accidentally Turn On Class Action

Among the many things Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. make and sell are electric ranges. However, the complaint alleges that certain Samsung ranges have a dangerous characteristic in that they have front-mounted burner knobs that can be moved by accident, turning the burners on.  Read more

Family Dollar, Dollar Tree Distribution Center Rodent Infestation Class Action

What level of cleanliness may consumers expect when they shop at dollar stores? The complaint for this class action brings suit against Family Dollar, Inc. and its parent company, Dollar Tree, Inc., alleging that one of its warehouses suffered a rodent infestation and other unsanitary conditions yet continued to distribute goods to its stores for  Read more