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Whirlpool can't unplug all of federal class action over leaky dishwashers
Judge won't dismiss parts of warranty claims based on allegations company knew of dishwasher defects before selling appliances -
Magistrate who oversaw discovery in Chicago's opioid lawsuit recuses himself, at city's request
Judge Kim's sister is a lawyer for pharma defendant, which lawyers for the city of Chicago said presents unavoidable conflict. The drug makers argued the recusal was unncessary, and will serve to only again "disrupt" the already lengthy court proceedings over the city's lawsuit. -
City of Chicago moves closer to trial over claims opioid makers' marketing led to painkiller abuse, big city costs
A federal judge has refused the attempt by a swath of pharmaceutical companies to dispense with the city of Chicago's lawsuit accusing them of saddling the city with big bills to deal with the effects of painkiller pill abuse. The case has been pending since 2014. -
Judge dries up Frigidaire dishwasher class action, says claims are too mixed
A Chicago federal judge has scrubbed a putative class action against Electrolux, which alleges the company's Frigidaire dishwashers catch fire, saying plaintiffs' claims are "too unwieldy" to pursue as a group. -
Appeals panel affirms $20M verdict for woman in pelvic mesh case vs J&J, Ethicon
Judges said the jury award wasn't excessive, as woman claimed discontinued product left her with permanent injuries and pain. -
Chicago could get new chance to take city lawsuit vs opioid makers to trial
As courts grapple with the bundle of litigation that has sprung up against the makers and distributors of opioid painkillers, the city of Chicago could yet secure its day in court, as an Ohio federal judge has ruled the city’s lawsuit against opioid makers should be sent back to federal court in Chicago for trial to help work toward a "global settlement." -
Feds say Natl. Assoc. of Realtors misinterprets consent decree to fight antitrust class action
The U.S. Justice Department has jumped into an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, arguing a deal the association inked with the federal government years ago may not cover the claims at issue in the antitrust suit. -
Judge gives nod to $28M deal to settle investor suit vs DeVry Education Group over grad job rate claims; Lawyers to get $7M
DeVry University has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action suit, in which investors alleged DeVry’s falsification of graduate success rates caused the school’s publicly traded stock to drop, leading investors to take a bath. -
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Realtor group asks judge to slam door on class action antitrust lawsuit over MLS, agent compensation rules
The Chicago-based National Association of Realtors is asking a federal judge to toss a class action suit by a group of home sellers, which alleges real estate agents across the country breached antitrust law by scheming to lock in high commission rates, because brokers are free to negotiate compensation. -
Justice Dept: Class action deal should crumble; Serves only to pay lawyers, promote Lenny & Larry's cookies
The federal government has asked a federal judge to crumble a deal to end a false labeling class action lawsuit against Lenny & Larry’s, the makers of high-protein cookies, saying the settlement is far too lopsided, as it leaves attorneys with more than $1 million and consumers with perhaps a few crumbs, should they be lucky enough to land a cut of $3 million worth of free cookies. -
Judge OKs final deal to end class action vs Sears over flammable mowers; Lawyers get $2.75 million
A federal judge has approved settlement terms in a class action lawsuit looking to hold Sears liable for accusations some of its Craftsman riding lawnmowers caught fire as a result of faulty fuel systems. According to the settlement, Sears could pay out about $1 million to cover customer repairs, while paying the attorneys who prosecuted the case $2.75 million. -
Appeals court gives new chance to class action vs IL treausurer over sales of unclaimed property
A federal appeals panel has again tossed a ruling from a Chicago federal jude, saying he ignored its earlier opinion in an ongoing dispute over how much the Illinois Treasurer’s Office owes to people whose unclaimed property it sold. -
Appeals panel: SkyWest flight attendants can resume part of lawsuit vs airline over shorted pay claims
A group of SkyWest flight attendants have been cleared to resume part of their longstanding complaint against the airline for allegedly paying them only for the time they spend on board their airplanes. -
Car dealer's class action: Tribune, Sinclair, other TV broadcasters colluded to inflate ad rates
In the wake of a report indicating the federal government is looking into allegations a number of U.S. television broadcasters have colluded to inflate advertising rates, a Pennsylvania car dealer has filed suit in Chicago federal court accusing several broadcasters of just that. -
Sears reaches deal to end class action over flammable Craftsman mowers; Lawyers could get $3.2M
A federal judge has signed off on a preliminary deal to settle a class action lawsuit against Sears, which had leveled accusations that some of its Craftsman riding lawnmowers caught fire as a result of faulty fuel systems. -
Suburban Cook County Sarpino's Pizza franchisee accused of routinely underpaying delivery drivers, other workers
Former employees of a suburban pizza chain filed a class action lawsuit claiming the business underpaid employees thousands of dollars by paying less than minimum wage, not paying overtime and not providing mileage reimbursements to delivery drivers. -
Judge pulls batteries on second attempt at suing toy company VTech over data breach
A group of plaintiffs suing toy maker VTech over a 2015 data breach faced another setback when a Chicago federal judge again dismissed their would-be class action lawsuit. -
Chicago adds 'Big Three' pharma wholesalers to list of companies being sued over opioid crisis
As class action litigation continues to grow across the U.S. against the pharmaceutical companies that made opioid prescription painkillers, the city of Chicago has also set its sights in court on three companies it blames for distributing the addictive pills here, saying the companies should be made to pay for allegedly not monitoring the flow of the drugs or halting the suspicious activity at pharmacies and elsewhere that allegedly “fueled” the black market for the drugs. -
Judge cites SCOTUS' Bristol-Myers decision to gut class action over Body Fortress dietary supplement
A Chicago federal judge has relied on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent Bristol Myers Squibb decision to gut a suit against the makers of a dietary supplement, who allegedly made bogus claims about its effectiveness, saying non-Illinois claimants can't participate in a suit in Illinois. -
Cook County jumps into legal fray vs pharmaceutical makers, hires Simmons, Meyers & Flowers to sue over 'opioids'
Cook County, the second largest county in the U.S., has added its name to the ever-growing list of local governments demanding the makers of some of the most prescribed opioid painkillers pay out, saying the companies owe big money for costs the county has incurred in treating painkiller addiction and dealing with its aftermath at the county’s hospitals and other institutions.