Summer’s Here – And Plenty of Companies Are Feeling The Heat

Well, it’s been a while since our last newsletter, but we’re back up and running now. Apologies for the brief pause – while a lot’s been happening, the biggest news here is that I’ll be moving to the UK in a couple of weeks. What does that mean for the ClassAction.org newsletter? Fear not, readers – work continues as normal, so read on and enjoy the latest class action news, settlements and case updates. Remember, you can always keep up with us by following our Twitter and Facebook pages.

- Simon Clark, ClassAction.org Writer

Water, Water Everywhere: EZ-Flo Supply Lines May Crack

If you’re not sure what a “water supply line” is, you’re in good company. They’re easy to ignore until something goes wrong – and by that point, you’re in trouble. Water supply lines are the hoses that connect things like sinks, toilets and fridges to your water supply. They're often made of plastic hoses surrounded by copper or braided steel casings, although with so many different manufacturers, designs vary. One thing seems to be stable, though: a number of lines are allegedly cracking and leaking due to problems with their designs and/or manufacturing. In fact, EZ-Flo International, a major manufacturer of water supply lines, is facing a class action that claims the company knew about a defect in its product and the damage it could cause to homes and other properties. If your home or business has been damaged by leaks or flooding caused by a cracked or burst supply line, you may be able to take part in a lawsuit against EZ-Flo or one of the several other companies under investigation.
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When news first broke that Lumber Liquidators was being investigated by attorneys over the levels of formaldehyde in its Chinese-made laminate flooring, customers were understandably concerned. But now, it may not be just Lumber Liquidators that's feeling the heat. The same person who brought issues with Lumber Liquidators' flooring to light has published a report claiming that Lowe's Chinese-made laminate product may not be much better. Hedge fund analyst Xuhua Zhou sent a sample of the store's FH/L 3603 Chocolate Cherry Hickory flooring to the same lab used by 60 Minutes in its Lumber Liquidators investigation. And the results are in: the sample from Lowe's contained 10 times the amount set by the California Air Resources Board for safe formaldehyde emissions. Of the 31 Lumber Liquidators' samples tested by 60 Minutes, only two had higher levels of formaldehyde than the Lowe's sample. In light of this report, attorneys now want to hear from people who bought Lowe's Tescun line of laminate flooring.
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For American With Disabilities, More Than a Law Is Needed

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed in 1990, is a vital piece of legislation that protects the rights of disabled individuals throughout the United States. Whether it’s access to a building or allowing reasonable adjustments in the workplace, the Act’s aim is simple: to ensure all Americans, regardless of physical or mental issues, are treated equally and afforded the same opportunities. This doesn’t mean, however, that companies always follow the law. Every year, dozens of lawsuits call out some of America’s biggest corporations for violating the ADA. In a new blog post, ClassAction.org takes a look at some of the most recent cases.
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