Laura Castro

March 27, 2014 | National Law Journal

A federal court of appeals has ruled against a concert ticket holder who filed a class action over the price of his ticket that included a parking fee he claims wasn't needed and violated consumer protection laws.

By Laura Castro

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March 26, 2014 | National Law Journal

The online streaming service Hulu LLC faces a class action lawsuit over automatic renewals that allegedly were done without warning or the affirmative consent of consumers.

By Laura Castro

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March 26, 2014 | National Law Journal

A lawsuit filed in San Diego against the maker of a fitness-tracking wristband seeks class status and economic damages, alleging the company misled consumers by promoting, advertising, marketing and selling the Fitbit Force as safe and effective.

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March 25, 2014 | National Law Journal

The Coca-Cola Company used false and deceptive labeling practices to mislead consumers into thinking that its original formula soft drink was healthy and free of artificial flavoring and chemical preservatives, a federal class action contends.

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March 21, 2014 | National Law Journal

A California resident has filed a class action against Time Warner Cable Inc. over unsolicited automated calls to his cell phone.

By Laura Castro

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March 21, 2014 | National Law Journal

A state district judge in New Mexico granted class-action status to a lawsuit brought against St. Vincent Hospital, also known as Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, by employees seeking back pay and other compensation for unpaid wages and forfeited lunch breaks.

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March 20, 2014 | National Law Journal

An Ohio woman has filed a product liability suit against the manufacturer of Paxil, claiming the antidepressant that she took during pregnancy caused severe birth defects.

By Laura Castro

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March 18, 2014 | National Law Journal

A class action filed on behalf of hundreds of residents of King City, Calif., alleges police officers there targeted low income Hispanic motorists in an alleged for-profit vehicle towing scheme.

By Laura Castro

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March 18, 2014 | National Law Journal

A class action on behalf of nearly 1,500 Haitian victims of a cholera epidemic has been filed in New York federal district court against the United Nations and its subsidiary, the U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti, and officers.

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March 17, 2014 | National Law Journal

A former West Virginia University running back has filed a class action in California federal court against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and five major conferences, claiming they illegally colluded to artificially cap the value of athletics scholarships below what it costs to attend school.

By Laura Castro

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