JP Morgan Chase Bank Agrees to Pay $22 Million To Settle Lawsuit Over Force-Placed Flood Insurance
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (“Chase”) has agreed to pay $22 Million to settle three consolidated class action lawsuits. The three class action lawsuits alleged that Chase wrongfully force-placed flood...
Oakland Based Hospital Accused of Violating Americans With Disabilities Act For Firing Employee With Breast Cancer
On December 13, 2013, the United Sates Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit accusing an Oakland based medical center of violating federal anti-discrimination laws. The EEOC filed suit...
Attorney Fee Awards Keep Them Honest: Court Upholds $700,000 Fee Award In Gender Discrimination Case
On December 5, 2013, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $700,000 attorney fee award in a case where the Plaintiff was only awarded $27,280 in damages and lost...
Toy’s ‘R’ Us Settles Consumer Lawsuit Involving Overcharging Allegations
If you thought that Toy’s ‘R’ Us was all about delightful toys, dreams coming true and happy children—think again. It’s more like pissed parents that were overcharged for their child’s...
