Summer's Here - And Class Action Lawsuits Are Heating Up

The days are getting warmer and the mosquitoes are out. It can only mean one thing - summer's finally here. It's time to get out the BBQ, and maybe take a road trip. What will you be eating, though? Several companies have been caught trying to pass off foods that have artificial or synthetic ingredients as "natural." And as for the road trip - if you're a GM owner, you might want to check whether your vehicle's subject to a recall. More than 15 million vehicles have been recalled so far this year as part of the ongoing GM scandal.

It's not all bad news, though. Boehringer Ingelheim has announced they're settling thousands of Pradaxa lawsuits. We also have information that'll interest anyone who's been having problems with a leaky sink. Want to know more? Just read on - and enjoy the weather!

- Simon Clark, ClassAction.org Writer

Faux-Natural - Your Guide to Natural Food Lawsuits

You are what you eat, right? But what if the things you're eating aren't quite what they claim to be? The growing marketability of organic and natural foods has led some manufacturers and retailers to use the terms even when the foods they sell contain unnatural chemicals and additives. How can you know what's what? Our new interactive guide takes you through some of the lawsuits from recent years and details exactly which products are affected.

Honda Civic Roll Aways Could Mean Lawsuit

There are few things more annoying than a dripping tap, but how about a leaking sink? Leaks from an undersink water filter can cause property damage, affect the water you drink, and end up proving pretty costly. You might not even realize that something's gone wrong, or that the problem's caused by a defective design in the filter. Some companies - such as Omnipure and Pentair - are already facing allegations that their undersink water filters can crack and warp. Other filters may be subject to the same defect. Are you having issues with your sink? If so, attorneys working with our site are interested in hearing from you. Read More

GM Recalls Step Into Overdrive

Here's a fun fact: General Motors has recalled more cars in the first five months of 2014 than it sold in all of 2013. That's a staggering number and, despite assurances from CEO Mary Barra that the "new GM" is going to change its ways, it seems likely that multiple, additional recalls will be announced before the year is out. Was there widespread acceptance of shoddy work, or were the company's safety checks just not enough? Whatever the reason, GM owners will want to check their vehicles against the list of recalled cars. As for any future recalls, GM customers will want to keep an eye on the company's recall site. The site lets you search for recalled vehicles by make and model, or by entering your VIN. Read More

Pradaxa Settlement Announced

The manufacturer of the blood-thinning drug Pradaxa has reportedly settled thousands of lawsuits for more than $650 million. Around 4,000 suits will be resolved under the settlement, although the company remains committed to Pradaxa's use and safety record. The settlement still needs final approval, after which individuals and their families will be able to make their claims for compensation. Read More