Illicit or Unlawful Actions

Boot Man Vehicle Booting in Georgia Settlement

Boot Man, Inc., which does business as Premier Parking Enforcement, is spending $3.5 million to settle a class action alleging that it unlawfully booted vehicles in lots in Atlanta, Georgia. “Booting” involves placing a “boot” or devise around a tire or wheel of a vehicle in such a way as to prevent movement or operation  Read more

Optimum Cable Termination Policy NY, NJ, CT Class Action

When you cancel a service, what is the termination date? Is it the day you call, or the last day of the month you have so far paid for? The complaint for this class action claims that Optimum Cable instituted a new policy that were unlawful in two ways. It required proper notice in New  Read more

B Communications Chairman Involved in Possible Securities Violations Class Action

The complaint for this securities class action makes clear that the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires honest reporting of all factors that could influence a company’s performance, including criminal activity. The events in question revolve around three related companies—Eurocom, its indirect subsidiary B Communications, and B’s subsidiary Bezeq—and the actions of Shaul Elovitch, who  Read more

TCP International Holdings Securities Fraud Class Action

This securities class action alleges that TCP International Holdings failed to disclose material facts relating to the company's chairman and improper personal payments he made relating to the business, did not disclose improper relationships with he had with vendors and misled investors with regard to the company's business operations and future prospects.  Read more

Starz (STRZA) Securities Fraud Class Action

This securities class action lawsuit alleges that Starz failed to disclose several material facts with regard to the business and prospects of the company during the relevant period concerning allegedly illicit practices committed by its officers. As a result, the stock traded at artificially inflated prices, eventually causing the plaintiff to suffer losses once the  Read more

VimpelCom (VIP) Securities Fraud Class Action

This securities class action lawsuit alleges that defendant VimpelCom made false and misleading statements about its business and prospects and also failed to disclose material facts concerning its payment of unlawful bribes in order to secure the company's access to Uzbekistan's telecommunications market and the fact that those actions led to probes and criminal investigations  Read more

BofI Securities Class Action Alleges Money Laundering

This federal securities class action lawsuit is brought against BofI Holdings, Inc., a holding company for BofI Federal Bank, a provider of consumer and business banking products through the Internet in the U.S.  BofI’s most significant business is making mortgages to high-net-worth individuals for the purchase of expensive properties through BofI’s Bank of Internet USA  Read more