Wood River Refinery Contamination Class Wins Certification
A judge has approved a class of residents who alleged that Wood River Oil Refinery contaminated their town.
Important Rulings
Texan Foster Children Can Proceed With Class Action, Judge Rules
A class of foster children has been approved by a Texas judge, meaning a case accusing the state of poor supervision can now proceed to trial.
US Airways Cannot Avoid Frequent Flier Class Action
US Airways' motion to dismiss a class action brought by frequent fliers has been denied.
University's Arbitration Rules Are Unlawful, Says Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board has shot down a Florida university's arbitration agreement, declaring it unlawful.
GameStop Putative Class Action Can Continue, Says Judge
Second hand games sold without online content are at the heart of a new lawsuit against GameStop in New Jersey.
No Dismissal For Toyota Steering Cases
Toyota is facing a lawsuit on allegedly defective power steering systems.
Appeals Court Ruling On Piece Rate Pay Will Stay
The California Supreme Court has refused to review an appeal court's decision over piece rate workers and their pay.
Doctor-Patient Confidentiality Does Trump Class Actions
The BC Court of Appeal has ruled that class action lawsuit request for third party information cannot get around p[privacy laws between doctors and patients - and it's a
North Carolina Court Sides with Spammers Against Class Actions
A NC court has denied certification for two class actions filed over alleged unwanted faxes.
Arizona Businesses Will Be Able To Appeal Class Actions Earlier
A new law in Arizona could make it easier for businesses to settle an appealed class action ruling before bills get too big.