We previously reported on a Court order certifying a class of pre-paid calling card purchasers of cards distributed by Krossland Distribution Inc. The Court has recently preliminarily approved a settlement of those claims. A summary of the settlement, in both English and Spanish, as well as the dates for the final approval hearing and deadlines … Read more
Many consumers have posted on this site about a scam of being called by a firm called the Consumer Law Group and demanding payment on certain loans. Below is a link you can follow discussing this scam and what you can do about it. Scam Victims United The good news is they appear to have … Read more
As previously reported on this site, Heather Peters encouraged members of a class of Honda Civic Hybrid owners to opt out of a nationwide class action settlement, conservatively valued at $87.5 million, to pursue individual claims in small claims court. Today it was announced that Ms. Peters had lost her small claims appeal in Los … Read more
Alan Mansfield of the Consumer Law Group has been invited to speak on the topic of arbitration clauses after AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion at the national Litigating Class Actions seminar sponsored by LSI in Seattle, Washington on May 15, 2012. As part of that conference, Mr. Mansfield has prepared a conference paper entitled “Does … Read more
Alan Mansfield is pleased to announce his agreement to become of counsel to Whatley Kallas LLC. He will be working out of the firm’s California offices. Joe R. Whatley, Jr. and Edith M. Kallas, along with their team of professionals, a nationally recognized group with a long history of representation of healthcare providers, members of … Read more
On March 16, 2012, the Hon. Timothy Taylor of the San Diego Superior Court entered a 41-page order reviewing the extensive submissions submitted by the parties and various objectors, and granted final approval of the class action settlement in Lockabey v. American Honda. A copy of the Court’s order can be viewed and downloaded here. … Read more
We have previously reported on our filing of a class action claim on behalf of Sgt. Richard Corder against BBG for U.S. troops being systematically overcharged for making calls home to their family members. After an NBC News investigative report into this practice, California United States Senator Barbara Boxer today sent a letter to BBG’s … Read more
Consumers may have read about Ms. Peters’ small claims court proceeding against Honda, generated as a result of a settlement of a class case pending in San Diego. While the story is generating a great deal of press, it is unlikely to have any adverse effect on the class action settlement that is pending court … Read more
On December 15, 2011, the Honorable Dale S. Fischer of the United States District Court for the Central District of California certified a proposed class action lawsuit captioned Montanez et al v. Gerber Childrenswear LLC to proceed on behalf of the following class of persons: All residents of California who purchased Gerber apparel products containing … Read more
Consumers who purchased or leased a model year 2003-2009 Honda Civic Hybrid (“HCH”) may have recently read or received a notice about a proposed class action settlement. There are numerous benefits being provided consumers under this settlement if it is finally approved. The following is a summary of those benefits. All MY 2003 – 2009 … Read more