Investigations

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating the following companies for possible fraud. If you would like to discuss any of these investigations, please Contact Us.

First Advantage Merger
July 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of First Advantage Corp. by First American Corp.  

Fibernet Telecom
June 22, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of FiberNet Telecom by Zayo Group. 

CVS Caremark Investigation
June 19, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that CVS Caremark violates medical confidentiality rights and penalizes patients who fill prescriptions with competitor pharmacies.  

McAfee- Symantec Antivirus Software Auto-Renewal Charges.
June 16, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating complaints that customers who bought antivirus software were later charged for “renewal subscriptions” without their knowledge or consent.

Intel/Wind River Buyout
June 05, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating potential shareholder claims in connection with Wind River Systems, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: WIND) proposed sale to Intel Corporation.

CuraGen Merger Investigation
June 04, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of CuraGen Corporation by Celldex Therapeutics

Natco Merger Investigation
June 04, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of Natco Group by Cameron International

Propane Tank Short-Filling
June 03, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates reports that Blue Rhino and Amerigas systematically reduced the amount of propane in refilled propane tanks

Cougar Biotech Merger
May 27, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising out of the acquisition of Cougar Biotech by Johnson & Johnson

IDM Pharma Merger
May 21, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of IDM Pharma by Takeda. 

VNUS Merger Investigation
May 21, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of VNUS Medical Technologies by Covidien. 

D&E Communications Merger
May 21, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential claims against the board of directors of D&E Communications arising out of their acquisition by Windstream Corp. 

Foundation Coal Merger
May 19, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates potential shareholder claims in connection with the proposed buyout of Foundation Coal by Alpha Natural Resources

Catapult Communications Merger
May 15, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of Catapult Communications by Ixia

Atlas Energy Resources Merger Investigation
April 30, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson is currently investigating possible shareholder claims related to the acquisition of Atlas Energy Resources LLC by Atlas America, Inc.

PepsiAmericas Investigation
April 24, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates possible shareholder claims relating to the acquisition of PepsiAmericas, Inc. by PepsiCo, Inc. 

Pepsico Bottling Investigation
April 24, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates possible shareholder claims relating to the acquisition of Pepsi Bottling Group by PepsiCo, Inc. 

Evercare Investigation
April 06, 2009

FT investigates reports that consumers may have been offered free private Medicare plans which after the rescission period has ended carry a monthly premium.

 

Metavante Technologies, Inc.
April 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating possible shareholder claims relating to the acquisition of Metavante Technologies, Inc. by Fidelity National Information Services for $2.94 billion in stock.

Cox Radio
April 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating potential shareholder claims in connection with Cox Media's March 23, 2008 announcement of a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Cox Radio, Inc. common stock.

Hearst Argyle Corporation
April 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims arising out of the proposed acquisition of Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. by Hearst Corporation .

Steel Dynamics Investigation
March 20, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that Steel Dynamics made false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business and financial results. 

Emageon Investigation
March 20, 2009

FT investigates claims that the Emageon Board of Directors may have breached their fiduciary duties in connection with AMICAS' proposed cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Emageon.

Hermetic Compressor
February 20, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Hermetic Compressor Overcharges 

Colonial BancGroup Investigation
February 12, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims involving Colonial BancGroup.  

HP Laptop Wireless Failure Investigation
February 09, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that certain HP laptops experience unusually high rates of wireless connection failures.   

iMac Display Investigation
February 03, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that certain models display unwanted multicolored vertical lines.

Olive Oil Investigation
February 03, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates reports that consumers may have purchased olive oil which, contrary to its label, contained oils other than olive oil

Health Insurers Alleged to Deceive and Underpay Providers and Consumers
February 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that large health insurers may have substantially underpaid "usual, customary and reasonable" (UCR) medical provider fees to insured consumers who arrange for out-of –network medical services. The underpayments can be costly to the insured consumer and to medical care providers.

Heartland Data Breach
January 29, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson files class action suit against Heartland Payment Systems.  

Rock Band Foot Pedal Investigation
January 26, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that the bass drum foot pedal for the video game Rock Band is defective.  

DVD Rentals Investigation
January 21, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating allegations that Netflix, Inc. (“Netflix”) may have wrongfully charged too much for online DVD rentals.

RBS WorldPay Data Breach
January 14, 2009

FT Announces investigation of RBS Worldpay for a security and privacy breach of sensitive personall information belonging to pre-paid cardholders.

American Land Lease
January 06, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation into American Land Lease, Inc. ("ANL") 

UBS Financial Services - Lehman Principal Protection Notes
January 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that UBS committed violations of securities laws in the underwriting, marketing, and/or selling of Lehman Principal Protection Notes 

Farmer Mac Investigation
January 02, 2009

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that Farmer Mac misrepresented its financial and operational results  

GSI Group, Inc.
December 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Announces Investigation Into GSI Group, Inc. 

Bayer Women's and Bayer Heart Advantage
December 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates mislabeling of Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin and Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage.  

KV Pharmaceutical Investigation
December 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder and derivative claims involving KV Pharmaceutical  following the announcement that its second quarter earnings filing would be indefinitely delayed due to a continuing investigation into recent financial and operational irregularities.  

Alphapharma Inc Merger Investigation
November 25, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed acquisition of Alpharma by King Pharmaceuticals.  

Atricure Investigation
November 18, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims involving AtriCure.  

Express Scripts Data Breach
November 13, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates a data breach that occurred at Express Scripts.  

Investigation of Cable TV Anticompetitive Activity - TiVo and DVR Users
November 12, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that some cable companies changed their broadcasting signals, rendering third party devices obsolete. 

Cable Box Antitrust Investigation
November 12, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that cable television providers improperly bundle premium cable services with the rental of a cable box.  

FT Investigates General Growth Properties, Inc.
November 06, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Investigates Auto Light Overcharges
October 30, 2008

Cadence Design Systems Investigation
October 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson announces investigation of Cadence Design Systems. 

Perini Corporation Investigation
October 21, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Perini Corporation. 

Spore & Mass Effect Investigation
October 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Electronic Arts Games Spore and Mass Effect. 

Text Message Price Fixing
September 25, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that major cell phone companies fixed text message prices.

Fertilizer Price Fixing
September 24, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates wrongful overcharges for fertilizer.

Steel Price Fixing
September 24, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that major steel manufacturers conspired to overcharge customers.

CompuCredit Advertising Investigation
September 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential misrepresentations in credit card advertising.

Novatel Securities Violation
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Novatel Wireless, Inc. for Potential Violations of Securities Laws.

Merrill Lynch Acquisition
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

NVidia Graphics Defect
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates NVIDIA graphics chip defect.

NVidia Securities Violation
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates potential shareholder claims against NVIDIA. 

Auction Rate Securities Investigation
September 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential Auction Rate Securities Claims Against H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc. and Northern Trust Corp.

Laser Printer Toner Investigation
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that printers prevent users from printing before toner has run out. 

UAL Corporation Shares Plummet After Posting of Old News
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Possible UAL Securities Fraud

Investigation of China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical
September 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc.

“Early Termination Fees” Investigation
September 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Investigates Early Termination Fees Charged by Service Providers. 

Merger of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. With Fresnius, SE.
August 18, 2008

The law firm of Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed merger of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with Fresenius, SE.

Harris Stratex
August 01, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Harris Stratex Restatement

Vytorin
July 25, 2008

New Study Reveals Vytorin May Increase the Risk of Cancer

Trasylol
July 08, 2008

FT investigates dangerous side effects of Trasylol

Electronic Arts Football Video Game Investigation
June 18, 2008

FT investigates Electronic Arts, Inc. for alleged anticompetitive activity.

Auto Filter Overcharge Investigation
May 29, 2008

Investigation on behalf of purchasers of oil, air, and transmission filters.

Herbalife Products May Contain Lead
May 21, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating claims that several Herbalife products contain high levels of lead.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Verizon
September 18, 2007

Investigation of "shortfall charges".

401(k) Plan
June 09, 2007

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