Landlord Sued by Tenants over Hidden Rent Fees

Landlord Sued by Tenants over Hidden Rent Fees

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Essex Management Corp., a California multifamily landlord, by tenant Andrea McAdams. The suit alleges that Essex wrongfully charged “hidden and misleading” rent fees to tenants of its 60,000+...
American Airlines Uses Outdated Mortality Data

American Airlines Uses Outdated Mortality Data

Thomas Parisi, a former American Airlines employee, has filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Illinois federal court, alleging that the airline violated ERISA by using outdated mortality data and interest rates to calculate retirees’ pension payments. Parisi...
Walmart Workers Sue Over Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges

Walmart Workers Sue Over Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges

Walmart Inc. is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Wisconsin federal court by employees Annette M. Cunningham and Samantha M. Dennis. The lawsuit alleges that Walmart’s health plan tobacco surcharges violates the Employee Retirement Income Security...
Data Breach Victims Get Initial Green Light for $1.5M Deal

Data Breach Victims Get Initial Green Light for $1.5M Deal

A federal judge in North Carolina has granted preliminary approval for a $1.5 million settlement between Builders Mutual Insurance Co. and a proposed class of policyholders, employees, and other data breach victims affected by a 2022 data breach. U.S. District Judge...