Cases

Please use the links on the left to sort the items below according to category: investigations, new cases, featured cases and settlements. 

Citigroup Hedge Funds
April 30, 2008

Investigation on behalf of shareholders of Citigroup Inc's Falcon and ASTA/MAT hedge funds.

Wendy's International, Inc.
April 28, 2008

FT investigates potential shareholder claims against Wendy's International, Inc.

LendingTree Financial Data Breach
April 24, 2008

Investigation of security breach at LendingTree LLC.

Puerto Rican Shipping Overcharges
April 24, 2008

FT investigates allegations that sea shippers wrongfully overcharged their customers.

The Gap Inc.
April 23, 2008

Judge Allows Data Breach Suit to Proceed Against Gap Inc.

Genworth Financial Data Breach
April 11, 2008

FT announces investigation of Genworth Financial for a security and privacy breach of their customers' credit information.

WellPoint, Inc. Data Breach
April 11, 2008

FT announces investigation of WellPoint, Inc. for a security and privacy breach of their customer's medical data and social security numbers.

Bank Disclosure of Account Terms
April 11, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating the failure of many national banks to properly disclose key account terms and fees.

Davidson Companies Data Breach
April 09, 2008

FT announces investigation of Davidson Companies for a security and privacy breach of their client's sensitive personal information.

Bear Stearns
March 20, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates Bear Stearns 401(K) plans.

Societe Generale SPO
March 12, 2008

Investigation of Societe Generale SPO.

Risperdal Class Action Filed
March 05, 2008

Class action complaint filed against Johnson & Johnson and Janssen, L.P.

Auction Rate Securities
March 05, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates "frozen" auction rate securities.

Toshiba HD DVD Players
March 03, 2008

FT investigates the marketing and sale of Toshiba HD DVD players.

DirecTV Receiver Box Leasing Fee
February 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates the fraudulent leasing fees DirecTV charges customers for television receivers that they have already purchased.

Out-of-Network Health Care Overcharges
February 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates possible overcharges to patients using out-of-network physicians.

Municipal Mortgage & Equity LLP
February 14, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces securities class action lawsuit against Municipal Mortgage & Equity LLC.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.
February 11, 2008

FT files lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Ambac Financial Group, Inc. common stock.

Bank of America 401(K) Plans
February 06, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces investigation of Bank of America Corporation 401(K) Plans. 

Title Insurance Discount
February 06, 2008

Investigation of title insurance companies who overcharge homeowners.

Vytorin
January 22, 2008

Investigation of cholesterol drug Vytorin.

CellCyte Genetics Corporation
January 18, 2008

FT announces investigation of CellCyte Genetics Corp.

Mercedes-Benz Tele Aid System Consumer Fraud Class Action
December 13, 2007

Class action lawsuits filed against Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in connection with the use of analog Tele Aid systems.

Aqua Dots
November 08, 2007

FT files lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of "Aqua Dots" toys.

Organic Milk
October 29, 2007

Class action lawsuit filed against Aurora Dairy Corporation.

BigBand Networks, Inc.
October 19, 2007

Investigation of BigBand Networks, Inc.

Gap Data Breach
October 02, 2007

Lawsuit filed against Gap, Inc.

Verizon
September 18, 2007

Investigation of "shortfall charges".

Fisher-Price
September 03, 2007

D.C. Private Attorney General action filed against Mattel and Fisher-Price for toys containing lead.

401(k) Plan
June 09, 2007

Investigation of claims that some companies may be overcharging for management of their 401(k) plans.

Unocal Case
April 12, 2007

Court certifies class action in case asserting antitrust violations in the sale of reformulated gasoline in California.

BAR/BRI Settlement
April 09, 2007

This case has been preliminarily approved for settlement.  Please go to http://www.barbri-classaction.com for more information.

Customer Privacy
April 03, 2007

Class action lawsuit regarding privacy and security of information for customers of TJX Companies, Inc. stores.

Natural Gas Case
January 07, 2007

Class action alleging violation of the federal commodity laws.

Light Cigarettes Case
January 03, 2007

Nationwide RICO action involving deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes.

Sony DVD Settlement
January 01, 2007

This case has been preliminarily approved for settlement. Please go to the settlement web site for more information.

3M Settlement
January 01, 2007

A settlement has been reached in an action against 3M Company and Staples for violations of applicable federal and state antitrust laws, unfair competition and consumer protection laws.

Teflon Case
December 03, 2006

Consumer class actions alleging deceit by Dupont as to the safety of their Teflon® cookware coating.

Iridium Case
November 17, 2006

Securities class action asserting fraud claims against Motorola, Inc. and other defendants in connection with the sale and trading of Iridium World Communications, Ltd., Iridium LLC and Iridium Operating, LLC securities from September 8, 1998 to May 13, 1999.

Canadian Auto Case
November 02, 2006

State and federal antitrust class actions against major new vehicle manufacturers alleging conspiracy to prevent the importation of Canadian vehicles for sale in the United States. 

Allied Irish Banks Settlement
August 01, 2006

Final settlment approval achieved in securities case against Allied Irish Banks, PLC, Allfirst Financial Inc. and certain other defendants.

Natural Gas Commodity Litigation Settlement
June 05, 2006

On May 24, 2006, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal approving settlements with seventeen defendants.