Chicago Class Action Law Blog
Trial in mortgage fee overcharges begins
Consumers have little ability to deal with large corporations on a level playing field. When you sign up for a credit card, obtain a cellphone or buy a home with a mortgage, you have little choice in the terms of the contract. An individual has no ability to negotiate...
HS football concussions lead to class-action lawsuit in Illinois
A class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois on the issue of concussions suffered by high school football players. The suit was filed against the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) alleging that the injuries suffered while playing football in high school have...
Class actions have a regulatory role
A man received a $21 check as part of the $1.1 billion Toyota settlement that was the result of the unintended acceleration, which some Toyota vehicles demonstrate. The man wondered if this was fair, and complained that it seemed disproportionate as compared to the...
Defective airbag manufacturer now facing class action
Class action lawsuits have been filed against the automobile equipment manufacturer Takata and Honda Motor Co. in connection with the issues involving the Takata's defective airbag inflator. The inflator has caused deaths in five cases in the U.S., due to the inflator...
Unpaid interns received $5.8 million class settlement
Employment law cases for employees are often difficult. They often feel isolated and with the sense that their treatment or discrimination is only happening to them. With the evisceration of the union movement, workers are often subjected to unfair treatment and lack...
Takata and Honda subject to airbag class-action
As automotive recalls mount, a class-action lawsuit has been brought against Takata Corp. and Honda in connection to the defective Takata airbag, which has injured motorists when they improperly exploded, sending metal shards throughout the passenger compartment. The...