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The Top 10 legal news stories our readers were most interested in this week.
#1 Workers Sue Fifth Third Bank for Paying Wages with Prepaid Debit CardsLos Angeles, CA - On January 22, Loren Elizabeth Payne filed a class-action California labor lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging that Fifth Third Bank failed to pay wages as required under the California Labor Code. She seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief, including full restitution from the named defendants.
#2 Asthma Patient Dies, Optum Rx (owned UnitedHealth Group) Walgreens SuedMilwaukee, WI - When Cole Schmidtknecht was told at his local Optum Rx-Walgreens pharmacy that his Advair Diskus inhaler prescription, needed to stop his asthma attacks, had increased $500 to $539 because his insurance Optum Rx (owned by UnitedHealth Group) no longer covered his inhaler, the 22-year-old left without it. He had received no warning from Optum Rx or Walgreens of a 1,282 percent increase; Walgreens told Cole that there were no cheaper alternatives or generic medications available. Two weeks later Cole was dead.
#3 UnitedHealth Group to Settle ERISA lawsuit for $69 MillionMinneapolis, MN - On December 13, UnitedHealth Group, Inc. agreed to settle Snyder v. UnitedHealth Group, which claims the company mishandled its 401k plan by “imprudently and disloyally” including the Wells Fargo Target Fund Suite. The long-running class-action ERISA lawsuit alleges that the fund remained on the plan’s investment menu despite a history of poor performance.
#4 Car Accident Lawyer 101: What to Do After a CrashLas Vegas, NV - A car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. The shock, the fear, the uncertainty-it all hits at once. It doesn't matter if it is a minor fender bender or a major collision; it can be pretty overwhelming. So, what should you do next? How do you protect your rights? That's where knowledge of your legal options comes into play.
#5 Company Secrets: Apple v. RivosSan Jose, CA - How much can former employees be ordered to keep secret? That is the issue with Apple and chip startup Rivos. In August 2022 the tech giant slammed Rivos and two employees with a California labor lawsuit alleging breach of contract and violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. In a countersuit, Rivos claims that Apple forces employees to sign restrictive agreements that prevent them from working elsewhere and stifle up-and-coming companies that hire its staff.
#6 Insurer May Renew Defense in Tangled ESOP LawsuitDetroit, MI - On March 4, The District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan held that Great American Fidelity Insurance Co. (Great American) could renew its argument that it should not be required to defend Stout Risius Ross (Stout) against a claim by Appvion Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Appvion ESOP). Great American Fidelity Insurance Co. v. Stout Risius Ross Inc., an insurance contract claim, is one piece of the fallout from the sprawling ERISA lawsuit that includes Appvion v. Buth. The facts are complicated.
#7 Litigation Funding: How It Levels the Playing Field for PlaintiffsSanta Clara, CA - The legal system is often intimidating, especially if you're up against deep-pocketed corporations or facing high costs just to get started. For plaintiffs, pursuing justice can feel impossible when financial barriers stand in the way. This is where litigation funding steps in as a powerful tool, offering much-needed support and leveling the playing field.
#8 All-Female Legal Team Pursues Depo-Provera Brain Tumor LitigationMinneapolis, MN - An all-female legal team--including attorneys, paralegals and a legal assistant--with a national personal injury firm have teamed up to pursue Depo-Provera brain tumor litigation on behalf of women who have developed meningioma (brain) tumors after using Depo-Provera birth control injections. Depo-Provera meningioma lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer and others accusing the drug manufacturers of knowing their birth control shot could cause brain tumors, bone loss and cancers, but they failed to warn of the risks.
#9 Wildfire Lawsuits Target SoCal EdisonLos Angeles, CA - filed against Southern California Edison (SCE) were filed soon after photos and videos provided by residents indicate that the Palisades and Eaton fires were caused by the Utility. However, the fires are still under investigation, including arson investigation. But SCE has said its equipment could have ignited the Hurst Fire. Attorneys expect that these initial wildfire lawsuits will be followed by thousands more legal claims.
#10 How Is the Settlement Amount of a Birth Injury Lawsuit Calculated?Philadelphia, PA - Birth injuries can be very expensive for the individual and their loved ones. Exorbitant hospital fees, the likelihood of lifetime treatment, and emotional pain and suffering mean massive monetary and ethical burdens. To calculate a fair amount of damages for a legal action, varying factors are taken into account and formulae are utilised.
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