Inadequate Notice of Charges

Envision Texas Emergency Care Settlement

This settlement resolves a class action against Envision Healthcare Corporation, EmCare, Inc., EmCare Emergency Physicians, PLLC, and Old Settlers Emergency Physicians, PLLC for emergency room charges. The complaint alleged that patients were billed too much for the reasonable value of the emergency room services they were given.  Read more

Verizon and Asurion Equipment Coverage Charges Class Action

How many people scrutinize their cell phone bills and question the charges? The complaint for this class action alleges that Verizon Wireless (legally, Cellco Partnership) partners with Asurion Warranty Services, Inc. and Asurion Warranty Protection Services, LLP to make “sales” of Asurion’s Smart Home Support warranty plan, to encourage paperless billing and automatic payments, and  Read more

Verizon Wireless Fraudulent Addition of Charges to Bills Class Action

When a company takes its payments automatically, customers may not understand exactly what they’re paying for. The complaint for this class action alleges that Verizon Wireless (officially, Cellco Partnership) encourages customers to sign up for paperless billing and automatic payments and do not fully inform them of what they’re paying for or of how to  Read more

Marriott Florida Restaurants Mandatory Gratuity Class Action

Under what circumstances can bars and restaurants charge a mandatory tip or gratuity? The complaint for this class action alleges that, under Florida law, proper notice must be provided. Although a number of defendants are named in this case—including Marriott International, Inc., HHLP Miami Beach Associates, LLC, and others—all of them have a connection to  Read more