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C L A S S A C T I O N R E P O R T E R
Thursday, October 15, 2015, Vol. 17, No. 206
Headlines
ACAPPELLA LLC: Sued in Md. Over Failure to Pay Minimum Wages
ADIR INTERNATIONAL: Sent Unsolicited Text Messages, Suit Says
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS: "Fortunato" Suit Removed to D. Massachusetts
ALIBABA GROUP: Faces "Buelow" Suit Over Misleading Fin'l Reports
AMAYA LIGHTING: Doesn't Properly Pay Workers, "Isla" Suit Claims
AMAZON.COM: Illegally Uses Consumer Reports, Action Claims
AMERIFREIGHT SYSTEMS: Sued Over Failure to Pay Minimum Wages
AUTOASSURE LLC: Faces "Davis" Suit Over Installment Contract
B & D SECURITY: Faces "Cipres" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
BANK OF AMERICA: "Williams" Suit Removed to C.D. California
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA: Sued Over Treasury Securities Manipulation
BRIAN GARCIA: Faces "Garcia" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
BRIDGESTONE RETAIL: Faces "Resendez" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT
BUMBLE BEE: Faces "Cooper" Suit in Cal. Over PSP-Price Fixing
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL: Sued Over Proposed Schlumberger Merger
CF MARTS: "Iwaskow" Suit Seek to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages
CLINILABS INC: Sent Unsolicited Calls, "Moskowitz" Suit Says
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR: Sued Over Deceptive Labeling and Pricing
DELRAY GOLF: "Romano" Suit in Fla. Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
ERICH'S LEHIGH: Fails to Pay OT Wages, "Hernandez" Suit Claims
FIDELITY NATIONAL: Sued in Georgia Over Title Insurance Rates
FUEL SYSTEMS: Faces "Nami" Suit Over Proposed Westport Merger
GRAYCO CABLE: Faces "Williams" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
INTEGRATED AIRLINE: Doesn't Properly Pay Employees, Suit Claims
JNF BAKERY: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, "Bautista" Suit Says
LAGO EXPRESS: Faces "Alvarado" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
LAYMAN SHIRMAN: Faces "Bice" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
LEE & RO: Faces "Snyder" Suit Over Disability Discrimination
LIFETIME VENDING: Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages & Damages
MAXIM HEALTHCARE: Faces "Weigand" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT
MEXCALTITAN INC: Faces "Hernandez" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT
MIKAWAYA: Faces "Correa" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
NEHDS LOGISTICS: Doesn't Properly Pay Delivery Drivers, Suit Says
N FRANZE: "Tennant" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages
PATRICIA'S HAIR: Faces "Andia" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
PENSKE TRUCK: Sued Over Disabled-Inaccessible Rental Facilities
PHYSIOTHERAPY CORPORATION: Sued in Illinois Over Automated Calls
RIVER ROAD: Faces "Williams" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
ROADRUNNER: Doesn't Properly Pay Delivery Drivers, Suit Says
SCOTTRADE INC: Faces "Hine" Suit Over Alleged Data Breach
SMOB LLC: Faces "Yancy" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: Sued in Cal. Over Ticket Payment Forfeiture
STAR VIEW: Faces "Medina" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
SUMMIT NURSING: Doesn't Properly Pay Workers, "Fortune" Suit Says
TRUSCAPES SW: "Molina" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid OT Wages
TWC ADMINISTRATION: Sued in Cal. Over Disability Discrimination
UNION BANK: Sued in Cal. Over Failure to Provide Meal Breaks
UNITED A/C: "Bandmann" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid OT Wages
VOLKSWAGEN AG: Faces "George" Suit Over Misleading Fin'l Reports
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Aguilar" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Allen" Suit in N.J. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Davis" Suit in Ala. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Fugate" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Gastman" Suit in Mo. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Jaskiewicz" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Lemieux" Suit in Ga. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Mullen" Suit in Ill. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Sanders" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Sprague" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Turnau" Suit in Vt. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Turvill" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Walls" Suit in Ala. Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Scafuri" Suit Over Defeat Devices
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Witcher" Suit Over Defeat Devices
WE DELIVER: Faces "Najera" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
WHOLE FOODS: Sued in Texas Over Misleading Financial Reports
WILLIAMS COMPANIES: Sued in Del. Over Proposed Energy Takeover
ZEROREZ TEXAS: Faces "Jacobs" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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ACAPPELLA LLC: Sued in Md. Over Failure to Pay Minimum Wages
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Todd Arnold and Matthew E. Dippel, on behalf of themselves and
others similarly situated v. Acappella, LLC t/a "Acappella Italian
Restaurant" and Mihallaq ("Mike") Rapo, Case No. 1:15-cv-03001-GLR
(D. Md., October 4, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for
failure to pay minimum wages in violation of the Fair Labor
Standard Act.
The Defendants own and operate Acappella Italian Restaurant in
Maryland.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Howard B. Hoffman, Esq.
600 Jefferson Plaza, Ste.
Rockville, MD 20852
Telephone: (301) 251-3752
E-mail: hhoffman@hoholaw.com
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Bradford W. Warbasse, Esq.
401 Washington Avenue, Ste. 200
Towson, MD 21204
Telephone: (410) 337-5411
E-mail: warbasselaw@gmail.com
ADIR INTERNATIONAL: Sent Unsolicited Text Messages, Suit Says
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Monica Echavarria, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Adir International, LLC, Case No. BC596790
(Cal. Super. Ct., October 5, 2015) seeks to put an end to the
Defendant's practice of sending unsolicited text messages.
Adir International, LLC is a business that operates some La
Curacao department stores.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Todd M. Friedman, Esq.
Suren N. Weerasuriya, Esq.
Adrian R. Bacon, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF TODD M. FRIEDMAN, P.C.
324 S. Beverly Dr., #725
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Telephone: (877) 206-4741
Facsimile: (866) 633-0228
E-mail: tfriedman@attorneysforconsumers.com
sweerasuriya@attorneysforconsumers.com
abacon@attorneysforconsumers.com
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS: "Fortunato" Suit Removed to D. Massachusetts
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The class action lawsuit captioned Anthony Fortunato, individually
and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. Akebia
Therapeutics, Inc., et al., Case No. 15-2665, was removed from the
Suffolk County Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
to the United States District Court for the District of
Massachusetts. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 1:15-cv-
13501 to the proceeding.
The Plaintiffs' complaint asserts claims against Defendants
arising under the Securities Act of 1933.
The Defendant is represented by:
John D. Donovan Jr., Esq.
Jesse M. Boodoo, Esq.
ROPES & GRAY LLP
Prudential Tower
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199-3600
Telephone: (617) 951-7000
Facsimile: (617) 951-7050
E-mail: john.donovan@ropesgray.com
jesse.boodoo@ropesgray.com
ALIBABA GROUP: Faces "Buelow" Suit Over Misleading Fin'l Reports
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Gary Buelow, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. Alibaba Group Holding Limited, et al., Case No._____
(Cal., Super. Ct., October 5, 2015) alleges that the Defendants
made false and misleading statements, as well as failed to
disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business,
operations, and prospects.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a China-based online and mobile
commerce company in retail and wholesale trade, as well as cloud
computing and other services.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Shawn A. Williams, Esq.
David W. Hall, Esq.
ROBBINS GELLER RUDMA & DOWD LLP
Post Montgomery Center
One Montgomery Street, Suite 1800
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: (415) 288-4545
Facsimile: (415) 288-4534
E-mail: shawnw@rgrdlaw.com
dhall@rgrdlaw.com
AMAYA LIGHTING: Doesn't Properly Pay Workers, "Isla" Suit Claims
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Carlos Alberto Isla, and other similarly situated individuals v.
Amaya Lighting & Plastering, LLC, Case No. 32790711 (11th Ct.
Fla., October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendant for
failure to properly pay employees for all hours worked in
violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Amaya Lighting & Plastering, LLC is a Florida Profit Corporation
authorized to conduct business in Miami Dade County, Florida, and
is engaged in interstate commerce.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Anthony M. Georges-Pierre, Esq.
REMER & GEORGES-PIERRE, PLLC
44 West Flagler St., Suite 2200
Miami, FL 33130
Telephone: (305) 416-5000
Facsimile: (305) 416-5005
E-mail: agp@rgpattorneys.com
AMAZON.COM: Illegally Uses Consumer Reports, Action Claims
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Theo Feldstein, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Amazon.Com LLC, and Amazon.comdedc, LLC, Case No.
3:15-cv-07322-MAS-TJB (D.N.J., October 5, 2015) is brought against
the Defendants for violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, by
using consumer reports to make adverse employment decisions
without, beforehand, providing the person who is the subject of
the report sufficient and timely notification and a copy of the
report and a summary of rights.
The Defendants operate a customer-centric company where people can
find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
James A. Francis, Esq.
John Soumilas, Esq.
FRANCIS & MAILMAN, P.C.
Land Title Building, 19th Floor
100 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Telephone: (215) 735-8600
Facsimile: (215) 940-8000
E-mail: jfrancis@consumerlawfirm.com
jsoumilas@consumerlawfirm.com
AMERIFREIGHT SYSTEMS: Sued Over Failure to Pay Minimum Wages
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Lonnie Willis, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated
v. Amerifreight Systems, LLC and John Does 1-10, Case No. 3:15-cv-
07276-PGS-DEA (D.N.J., October 2, 2015) is brought against the
Defendants for failure to pay minimum wages in violation of the
Fair Labor Standard Act.
Amerifreight Systems, LLC operates a trucking company that
operates in Illinois and New Jersey.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Justin L. Swidler, Esq.
SWARTZ SWIDLER, LLC
1101 Kings Highway North, Suite 402
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Telephone: (856) 685-7420
Facsimile: (856) 685-7417
AUTOASSURE LLC: Faces "Davis" Suit Over Installment Contract
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Dorothy Davis, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated
v. AutoAssure, LLC d/b/a Vehicle Services Department, Omnisure
Group, LLC, and John Doe 1-5, Case No. CAM-L-3742-15 (N.J. Super.
Ct., October 5, 2015) arises out of the Defendants' installment
contract and policy that did not conform to the requirements of
the Retail Installment Sales Act.
AutoAssure, LLC operates an auto insurance company located at 6400
Pinecrest Drive, Suite 400 Plano, Texas.
Omnisure Group, LLC operates a financial services company located
at 440 North Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Matthew S. Oorbeek, Esq.
THE WOLF LAW FIRM, LLC
1520 U.S. Highway 130- Suite 101
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Telephone: (732) 545-7900
Facsimile: (732) 545-1030
E-mail: moorbeek@wolflawfirm.net
B & D SECURITY: Faces "Cipres" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Lilia Cipres, individually, and on behalf of other members of the
general public similarly situated v. B & D Security, Inc. and Does
1 through 100, inclusive, Case No. BC596728 (Cal. Super. Ct.,
October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to
pay overtime wages in violation of the California Labor Code.
B & D Security, Inc. is a California corporation that is in the
business of supplying security systems.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Edwin Aiwazian, Esq.
LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE, PC
410 West Arden Avenue, Suite 203
Glendale, CA 91203
Telephone: (818) 265-1020
Facsimile: (818) 265-1021
E-mail: lfj@lfjpc.com
BANK OF AMERICA: "Williams" Suit Removed to C.D. California
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The class action lawsuit entitled Candice Williams, as an
individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated
v. Bank of America, National Association and Does 1-25, inclusive,
Case No. 30-2015-00906030-CU-OE-CXC, was removed in the Superior
Court of the State of California in and for the County of Orange
to the United States District Court for the Central District of
California. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 8:15-cv-
01597 to the proceeding.
The Plaintiff asserts claims for failure to pay overtime premiums
in violation of the California Labor Code.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Joseph Clapp, Esq.
AIMAN-SMITH & MARCY
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1150
Oakland, CA 94621
Telephone: (510) 817-2664
Facsimile: (510) 562-6830
The Defendant is represented by:
Matthew C. Kane, Esq.
Michael D. Mandel, Esq.
Sylvia J. Kim, Esq.
Joanna E. MacMillan, Esq.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP
1800 Century Park East, 8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (310) 315-8200
Facsimile: (310) 315-8210
E-mail: mkane@mcguirewoods.com
sbeldner@mcguirewoods.com
skim@mcguirewoods.com
jmacmillan@mcguirewoods.com
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA: Sued Over Treasury Securities Manipulation
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Robert L. Teel, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Bank of Nova Scotia, et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-07855
(S.D.N.Y., October 5, 2015) arises out of the Defendants'
collusive manipulation of the market for U.S. Treasury bills,
notes, and bonds, and derivative financial products based on these
Treasury securities, including Treasury futures and options traded
on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Bank of Nova Scotia is a New York based branch of a Canadian
financial services and banking company with its principal place of
business at 250 Vesey Street, New York, New York 10080.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Louis F. Burke, Esq.
LOUIS F. BURKE P.C.
460 Park Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 682-1700
Facsimile: (212) 808-4280
E-mail: lburke@lfblaw.com
BRIAN GARCIA: Faces "Garcia" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Salvador Garcia v. Brian Garcia, Brian Garcia Construction, Garcia
Construction Company, LLC, and Does 1 through 25, inclusive, Case
No. CV535663 (Cal. Super. Ct., October 1, 2015) is brought against
the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of
the California Labor Code.
The Defendants own and operate a construction company in San
Mateo, California.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Ashwin Ladva, Esq.
LADVA LAW FIRM
530 Jackson Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133
Telephone: (415) 296-8844
Facsimile: (415) 296-8847
E-mail: aladva@ladvalaw.com
BRIDGESTONE RETAIL: Faces "Resendez" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT
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Sophia P. Resendez, as an individual and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC and Does
1 through 100, Case No. BC596892 (Cal. Super. Ct., October 5,
2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay
overtime wages in violation of the California Labor Code.
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC is an automotive service
provider licensed to do business in California and the County of
Los Angeles.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Paul K. Haines, Esq.
Fletcher W. Schmidt, Esq.
Kristina R. Sherry, Esq.
BOREN, OSHER & LUFTMAN LLP
222 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite2222
El Segundo, CA 90245
Telephone: (310) 322-2220
Facsimile: (310)322-2228
E-mail: phaines@bollaw.com
fschmidt@bollaw.com
ksherry@bollaw.com
BUMBLE BEE: Faces "Cooper" Suit in Cal. Over PSP-Price Fixing
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Jody Cooper, Danielle Johnson, Herbert H. Kliegerman, Joseph A.
Langston, Beth Milliner, and Liza Milliner on behalf of themselves
and all others similarly situated v. Bumble Bee Foods LLC,
Starkist Company, Tri-Union Seafoods LLC, and King Oscar, Inc.,
Case No. 3:15-cv-02216-BAS-JMA (S.D. Cal., October 5, 2015) arises
from the Defendants' alleged unlawful combination, agreement and
conspiracy to raise, fix, stabilize or maintain prices as well as
allocate customers, and restrict capacity within the market for
the sale of shelf stable packaged seafood products ("PSPs"),
including tuna, crab, mackerel, oyster, salmon, sardines and
shrimp.
The Defendants are the largest producers of packaged seafood
products in the United States.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Betsy C. Manifold, Esq.
Rachele R. Rickert, Esq.
Marisa C. Livesay, Esq.
Brittany N. Dejong, Esq.
WOLF HALDENSTEIN ADLER FREEMAN & HERZ LLP
750 B Street, Suite 2770
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 239-4599
Facsimile: (619) 234-4599
E-mail: manifold@whafh.com
rickert@whafh.com
livesay@whafh.com
dejong@whafh.cm
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Fred Taylor Isquith, Esq.
Thomas Burt, Esq.
WOLF HALDENSTEIN ADLER FREEMAN & HERZ LLP
270 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (212) 545-4600
Facsimile: (212) 545-4653
E-mail: isquith@whafh.com
burt@whafh.com
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Theodore B. Bell, Esq.
Carl Malmstrom, Esq.
WOLF HALDENSTEIN ADLER FREEMAN & HERZ LLC
One South Dearborn St., Suite 2122
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: (312) 984-0000
Facsimile: (312) 212-4401
E-mail: tbell@whafh.com
malmstrom@whafh.com
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Heidi M. Silton, Esq.
Karen H. Riebel, Esq.
LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP
100 Washington Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Telephone: (612) 339-6900
Facsimile: (612) 339-0981
E-mail: hmsilton@locklaw.com
khriebel@locklaw.com
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Randall S. Newman, Esq.
RANDALL S. NEWMAN, P.C.
37 Wall Street, Penthouse D
New York, NY 10005
Telephone: 212/797-3737
Facsimile: 212/797-3172
E-mail: rsn@randallnewman.net
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Alyson Oliver, Esq.
THE OLIVER LAW GROUP PC
363 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 200
Troy, MI 48084
Telephone: (248) 327-6556
Facsimile: (248) 436-3385
E-mail: aoliver@oliverlg.com
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Jayne Goldstein, Esq.
POMERANTZ LLP
1792 Bell Tower Lane, Suite 203
Weston, FL 33326
Telephone: (954) 315.3454
Facsimile: (954) 315.3455
E-mail: jagoldstein@pomlaw.com
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Francis A. Bottini, Jr.
BOTTINI & BOTTINI, INC.
7817 Ivanhoe Ave., Suite 102
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone: (858) 914-2001
Facsimile: (858) 914-2002
E-mail: fbottini@bottinilaw.com
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL: Sued Over Proposed Schlumberger Merger
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Brendan Foote, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Cameron International Corporation, et al., Case No.
11562 (Del. Ch., October 2, 2015) is brought on behalf of all the
public stockholders of Cameron International Corporation to enjoin
the Defendants from further breaching their fiduciary duties in
their pursuit of a sale of the Company at an inadequate price
through a flawed process that was tilted in favor of Schlumberger
N.V.
Cameron International Corporation provides flow equipment
products, systems, and services to worldwide oil and gas
industries.
Schlumberger N.V. is a leading supplier of technology, integrated
project management, and information solutions to the international
oil and gas exploration and production industry.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Seth D. Rigrodsky, Esq.
Brian D. Long, Esq.
Gina M. Serra, Esq.
Jeremy J. Riley, Esq
RIGRODSKY & LONG, P.A.
2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120
Wilmington, DE 19803
Telephone: (302) 295-5310
E-mail: sdr@rl-legal.com
bdl@rl-legal.com
gms@rl-legal.com
jjr@rl-legal.com
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Brian J. Robbins, Esq.
Stephen J. Oddo, Esq.
ROBBINS ARROYO LLP
600 B Street, Suite 1900
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 525-3990
E-mail: brobbins@robbinsarroyo.com
soddo@robbinsarroyo.com
CF MARTS: "Iwaskow" Suit Seek to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages
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Christopher Iwaskow, on behalf of himself and similarly situated
employees v. C.F. Marts of Pennsylvania, Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-
01934-ARC (M.D. Penn., October 6, 2015) seeks to recover unpaid
overtime wages and damages pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard
Act.
C.F. Marts of Pennsylvania, Inc. owns and operates several
convenience stores throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Peter Winebrake, Esq.
R. Andrew Santillo, Esq.
Mark J. Gottesfeld, Esq.
WINEBRAKE & SANTILLO, LLC
715 Twining Road, Suite 211
Dresher, PA 19025
Telephone: (215) 884-2491
CLINILABS INC: Sent Unsolicited Calls, "Moskowitz" Suit Says
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Craig Moskowitz, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Clinilabs, Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-07838-PKC (S.D.N.Y.,
October 4, 2015) seeks to stop the Defendant's practice of making
text message calls using an automatic telephone dialing system
without the prior express consent of the person being called.
Clinilabs, Inc. owns and operates a pharmaceutical company with
its principal place of business located at 423 West 55th Street,
4th Floor, New York, New York 10019.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Aytan Y. Bellin, Esq.
BELLIN & ASSOCIATES LLC
85 Miles Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
Telephone: (914) 358-5345
Facsimile: (212) 571-0284
E-mail: aytan.bellin@bellinlaw.com
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR: Sued Over Deceptive Labeling and Pricing
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Jeanne and Nicolas Stathakos, individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated v. Columbia Sportswear Company, Case No.
3:15-cv-04543-JSC (N.D. Cal., October 2, 2015) arises from the
Defendant's alleged deceptive and misleading labeling and
marketing of merchandise, specifically by purporting to offer
discounts off of a false "Former Price" on products sold in
Columbia Outlet stores.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an Oregon company that manufactures
and distributes outerwear and sportswear.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Wayne S. Kreger, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF WAYNE S. KREGER, P.A.
100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 940
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone (310) 917-1083
Facsimile (310) 917-1001
E-mail: wayne@kregerlaw.com
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Hassan A. Zavareei, Esq.
Jeffrey D. Kaliel, Esq.
TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone (202) 973-0900
Facsimile (202) 973-0950
E-mail: hzavareei@tzlegal.com
jkaliel@tzlegal.com
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Jeffrey M. Ostrow, Esq.
Scott A. Edelsberg, Esq.
KOPELOWITZ OSTROW P.A.
200 S.W. 1st Avenue, 12th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: (954) 525-4100
Facsimile: (954) 525-4300
E-mail: ostrow@kolawyers.com
edelsberg@kolawyers.com
DELRAY GOLF: "Romano" Suit in Fla. Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
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Todd Romano, on behalf of himself and others similarly
situated v. Delray Golf Investors, LLC and Peter O. Vitale, Case
No. 9:15-cv-81368-KAM (S.D. Fla., October 3, 2015) seeks to
recover unpaid minimum wages and damages pursuant to the Fair
Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants own and operate Villa Delray Golf Club, facility
located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Robert S. Norell, Esq.
ROBERT S. NORELL, P.A.
300 N.W. 70th Avenue Suite 305
Plantation, FL 33317
Telephone: (954) 617-6017
Facsimile: (954) 617-6018
E-mail: rob@floridawagelaw.com
ERICH'S LEHIGH: Fails to Pay OT Wages, "Hernandez" Suit Claims
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Carlos Hernandez, individually and on behalf of other employees
similarly situated v. Erich's Lehigh Auto Body, Inc. and Erich
Himmel, Case No. 1:15-cv-08780 (N.D. Ill., October 4, 2015) is
brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages
for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week.
The Defendants own and operate an auto repair shop in Cook County,
Illinois.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
David E. Stevens, Esq.
CONSUMER LAW GROUP, LLC
6232 N. Pulaski, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60646
Telephone: (312) 307-0766
E-mail: dstevens@yourclg.com
FIDELITY NATIONAL: Sued in Georgia Over Title Insurance Rates
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William D. Downing, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company,
et al., Case No. 3:15-cv-00154-TCB (N.D. Ga., October 2, 2015)
alleges that the Defendants' misrepresent, omit, and conceal
material facts to defraud consumers by stating that they were
required by law to charge published rates for title insurance.
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company operates a title
insurance company with its principal place of business at 2510 N.
Redhill Ave., Santa Ana, California 92705.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Jeffrey L. Berhold, Esq.
JEFFREY L. BERHOLD, P.C.
1230 Peachtree Street, Suite 1050
Atlanta, GA 30309
Telephone: (404) 872-3800
Facsimile: (678) 868-2021
E-mail: jeff@berhold.com
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W. Thomas Lacy, Esq.
THE LACY LAW FIRM P.C.
P.O. Box 3078
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Telephone: (770) 486-8445
Facsimile: (770) 486-8889
E-mail: tlacy@lacyfirm.com
FUEL SYSTEMS: Faces "Nami" Suit Over Proposed Westport Merger
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Saied Nami, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated
v. Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., et al., Case No. 11569 (Del. Ch.,
October 2, 2015) is brought on behalf of all the public
stockholders of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. to enjoin the
proposed acquisition of Fuels Systems' outstanding stock by the
Westport Innovations Inc., through Whitehorse Merger Sub Inc.
through an unfair sales process.
Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies
alternative fuel components and systems for transportation,
industrial, and refueling applications.
Westport Innovations Inc. develops alternative fuel, low-emissions
technologies so that engines can operate on clean-burning fuels
like natural gas.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
James R. Banko, Esq.
Derrick B. Farrell, Esq.
FARUQI & FARUQI, LLP
20 Montchanin Road, Suite 145
Wilmington, DE 19807
Telephone: (302) 482-3182
Facsimile: (302) 482-3612
E-mail: jbanko@faruqilaw.com
dfarrell@faruqilaw.com
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Juan E. Monteverde, Esq.
James M. Wilson Jr., Esq.
FARUQI & FARUQI, LLP
369 Lexington Ave., Tenth Floor
New York, NY 10017
Telephone: (212) 983-9330
E-mail: jmonteverde@faruqilaw.com
jwilson@faruqilaw.com
GRAYCO CABLE: Faces "Williams" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Cornelius Williams, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all
others similarly situated v. Grayco Cable Services, Inc., Grayco
Communications, L.P., and Protek Communications, Inc., Case No.
4:15-cv-02893 (S.D. Tex., October 3, 2015) is brought against the
Defendants for failure to pay appropriate overtime wages when they
work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
The Defendants provide cable repair and installation services for
residential and commercial clients.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Robert R. Debes Jr., Esq.
Todd Slobin, Esq.
SHELLIST | LAZARZ|SLOBIN LLP
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515
Houston, TX 77046
Telephone: (713) 621-2277
Facsimile: (713) 621-0993
INTEGRATED AIRLINE: Doesn't Properly Pay Employees, Suit Claims
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Olajuwon Tarver, individually, on behalf of all others similarly
situated, and as a representative of other aggrieved employees v.
Integrated Airline Services, Inc., Cargo Airport Services USA, LLC
and Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Case No. BC596694 (Cal. Super.
Ct., October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for
failure to pay minimum and overtime wages in violation of the
California Labor Code.
The Defendants provide cargo handling services, cargo and
passenger ramp services, mail handling services, facilities
management services, passenger ticketing and boarding services,
and VIP Lounge Staffing to over 90 different customers in 50
locations throughout the United States and Canada.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Abraham Mathew, Esq.
Jacob George, Esq.
Sang J. Park, Esq.
MATHEW & GEORGE
500 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1490
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Telephone: (310) 478-4349
Facsimile: (310) 478-9580
E-mail: abraham@mathewandgeorge.com
jacob@mathewandgeorge.com
sang@mathewandgeorge.com
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Christian J. PETRONELLI, Esq.
Dean S. Ho, Esq.
PETRONELLI & HO LLP
3233 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Telephone: (888) 855-3670
Facsimile: (888) 449-9675
E-mail: christian@calworklawyers.com
dean@calworklawyers.com
JNF BAKERY: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, "Bautista" Suit Says
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Carlos Bautista and Gaudencio Antonio, individually and on behalf
of all others similarly situated v. JNF Bakery Corp. d/b/a Europan
94, and John Does #1-10, Jointly and Severally, Case No. 1:15-cv-
07773 (S.D.N.Y., October 1, 2015) is brought against the
Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages for hours worked over
40 in a given workweek.
The Defendants own and operate Europan 94 and Bagel Cafe
restaurants in New York.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Brent E. Pelton, Esq.
Taylor B. Graham, Esq.
PELTON & ASSOCIATES PC
111 Broadway, Suite 1503
New York, NY 10006
Telephone: (212) 385-9700
E-mail: pelton@peltonlaw.com
graham@peltonlaw.com
LAGO EXPRESS: Faces "Alvarado" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Javier Francisco Vega Alvarado and all others similarly situated
under 29 U.S.C. 216(b) v. Lago Express, Inc., Jorge E. Lago, Case
No. 1:15-cv-23679-CMA (S.D. Fla., October 2, 2015) is brought
against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in
violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants own and operate a gas station and convenience store
in Dade County, Florida.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
J.H. Zidell, Esq.
J.H. ZIDELL, P.A.
300 71st Street, Suite 605
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Telephone: (305) 865-6766
Facsimile: (305) 865-7167
E-mail: ZABOGADO@AOL.COM
LAYMAN SHIRMAN: Faces "Bice" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Kristi Bice v. Layman, Shirman & Associates, Inc. and Martin W.
Layman, Case No. 5:15-cv-02039-SL (N.D. Ohio, October 2, 2015) is
brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages
in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants own and operate a dental clinic in Streetsboro,
Ohio.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Joseph F. Scott, Esq.
Ryan A. Winters, Esq.
SCOTT & WINTERS LAW FIRM, LLC
The Superior Building
815 Superior Avenue E., Suite 1325
Cleveland, OH 44114
Telephone: (440) 498-9100
E-mail: jscott@ohiowagelawyers.com
rwinters@ohiowagelawyers.com
LEE & RO: Faces "Snyder" Suit Over Disability Discrimination
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Edward Snyder v. Lee & Ro, Inc. and Does 1 to 20, inclusive, Case
No. BC596808 (Cal. Super. Ct., October 2, 2015) arises out of the
Defendant's alleged unlawful employment practices on the basis of
disability.
Lee & Ro, Inc. is a consulting firm providing water infrastructure
and environmental engineering services for governmental, public
and design-build entities.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Donald Potter, Esq.
LAW OFFICE OF DONALD POTTER
776 East Green Street, Suite 210
Pasadena. CA 91101
Telephone: (626) 744-1555
Facsimile: (626) 389-0592
E-mail: dp@donpotterlaw.com
LIFETIME VENDING: Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages & Damages
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Evan Carlucci, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Lifetime Vending & Amusements Inc. and George Smith,
Case No. 606375 9 (N.Y. Sup., October 2, 2015) seeks to recover
unpaid minimum wages, overtime pay, spread of hours pay, statutory
damages, attorneys' fees, and all other relief pursuant to the New
York Labor Law.
The Defendants are in the business of providing event management
services to the public for various entertainment events, such as
carnivals, parties, and street fairs.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Eric S. Tilton, Esq.
TILTON BELDNER, LLP
626 Rxr Plaza
Uniondale, NY 11556
Telephone: (631) 6295291
Facsimile: (516) 3243170
E-mail: etilton@tiltonbeldner.com
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Daniel Markowitz, Esq.
Jeffrey K. Brown, Esq.
LEEDS BROWN LAW, P.C.
One Old Country Road, Suite 347
Carle Place, NY 11514
Telephone: (516) 873-9550
E-mail: dmarkowitz@leedsbrownlaw.com
jbrown@leedsbrownlaw.com
MAXIM HEALTHCARE: Faces "Weigand" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT
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Robert Weigand, individually and on behalf of all similarly
situated individuals v. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., Case No.
2:15-cv-04215-NKL (W.D. Mo., October 2, 2015) is brought against
the Defendant for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of
the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Maryland corporation which
provides in-home personal care, management and treatment of a
variety of conditions by nurses, therapists, medical social
workers, and home health aides.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Brendan J. Donelon, Esq.
420 Nichols Road, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64112
Telephone: (816) 221-7100
Facsimile: (816) 709-1044
E-mail: brendan@donelonpc.com
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Jason J. Thompson, Esq.
Jesse L. Young, Esq.
SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, P.C.
One Towne Square, Suite 1700
Southfield, MI 48076
Telephone: (248) 355-0300
E-mail: jyoung@sommerspc.com
jthompson@sommerspc.com
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Timothy J. Becker, Esq.
Jacob R. Rusch, Esq.
JOHNSON BECKER, PLLC
33 South Sixth Street, Suite 4530
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 436-1800
Facsimile: (612) 436-1801
E-mail: tbecker@johnsonbecker.com
jrusch@johnsonbecker.com
MEXCALTITAN INC: Faces "Hernandez" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT
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David Hernandez, individually and on behalf of other employees
similarly situated v. Mexcaltitan, Inc. and Edgar Garcia, Case No.
1:15-cv-08781 (N.D. Ill., October 4, 2015) is brought against the
Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of the
Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants own and operate Las Islas Bar and Grill restaurant
in Chicago, Illinois.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
David E. Stevens, Esq.
CONSUMER LAW GROUP, LLC
6232 N. Pulaski, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60646
Telephone: (312) 307-0766
E-mail: dstevens@yourclg.com
MIKAWAYA: Faces "Correa" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
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Ruben Correa, individually and on behalf of other persons
similarly situated v. Mikawaya and Does 1-50, Case No. BC596179
(Cal. Super. Ct., October 2, 2015) seeks to recover unpaid
overtime wages and damages pursuant to the California Labor Code.
Mikawaya owns and operates a Japanese ice cream & sweets shop in
Vernon, California.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Ari E. Moss, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF ARI MOSS
15300 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 207
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Telephone: (310) 982-2984
Facsimile: (310) 861-0389
E-mail: ari@arimoss.com
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Dennis F. Moss, Esq.
DENNIS F. MOSS, ATTORNEY AT LAW
15300 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 207
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Telephone: (310) 773-0323
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Sahag Majarian II, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF SAHAG MAJARIAN, II
18520 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana, CA 91356
Telephone: (818) 609-0807
NEHDS LOGISTICS: Doesn't Properly Pay Delivery Drivers, Suit Says
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Ezequiel Garcia, individually and on Behalf of a group of
individuals similarly Situated v. NEHDS Logistics, LLC, a/k/a New
England Home Delivery Services, LLC and Bob's Discount Furniture
of Massachusetts, LLC, Case No. 2015-cv-01636D (Mass. Super. Ct.,
October 1, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to
properly pay delivery drivers in violation of the Massachusetts
Wage Law.
NEHDS Logistics, LLC is in the business of providing the delivery
of retail merchandise to its customers.
Bob's Discount Furniture of Massachusetts, LLC owns furniture
stores in Massachusetts.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
James W. Simpson Jr., Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF JAMES W. SIMPSON, JR., PC
100 Concord Street, Suite 3b
Framingham, MA 01702
Telephone: (508) 872-0002
E-mail: Jwsimpson11@verizon.net
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Harold Lichten, Esq.
Thomas Fowler, Esq.
LIGHTEN & LISS-RIORDAN
729 Boylston Street, Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: (617) 994-5800
Facsimile: (617) 994-5801
E-mail: HLichten@llrlaw.com
N FRANZE: "Tennant" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages
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Tia Tennant, Summer Lancaster, Jessica Long, and Cynthia Carole
McKenna, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. N. Franze Hospitality LLC, et al. Case No. 6:15-cv-
01649-ACC-DAB (M.D. Fla., October 2, 2015) seeks to recover unpaid
overtime wages and damages pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard
Act.
N. Franze Hospitality LLC owns and operates an adult entertainment
club in Florida.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Jack Morgan, Esq.
2320 First Street, Suite 1000
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Telephone: (239) 338-4218
Facsimile: (239) 337-3850
E-mail: jmorgan@ralaw.com
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John B. Gallagher, Esq.
2631 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Suite 201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Telephone: (954) 524-1888
Facsimile: (954) 524-1887
E-mail: gal2701@aol.com
PATRICIA'S HAIR: Faces "Andia" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Debora Andia, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. Patricia's Hair Extensions Salon, Inc., Patricia
Miketich, and Robert Miketich, Case No. 1:15-cv-05732 (E.D.N.Y,
October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to
pay minimum wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants are engaged in the business of providing cosmetic
treatments to men and women, including hair treatment, massages,
waxing, makeup, and skin care, but specializing in hair
extensions.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Yesenia Capalbo, Esq.
KATZ MELINGER PLLC
280 Madison Avenue, Suite 600
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (212) 460-0047
Facsimile: (212) 428-6811
E-mail: yfcapalbo@katzmelinger.com
PENSKE TRUCK: Sued Over Disabled-Inaccessible Rental Facilities
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Hector Velarde on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P and Penske Truck Leasing
Corporation, Case No. RG15788119 (Cal. Super. Ct., October 2,
2015) alleges that the Defendants discriminate people that are
disabled, in ways that block them from equal access to and use of
their truck rental facilities.
The Defendants are transportation service providers in North
America that provide, among other services, full service leasing,
and truck rentals for businesses and consumers.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Evan J. Smith, Esq.
BRODSKY & SMITH, LLC
9595 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Telephone: (877) 534-2590
Facsimile: (310) 247-0160
E-mail: esmith@brodsky-smith.com
PHYSIOTHERAPY CORPORATION: Sued in Illinois Over Automated Calls
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Charles Kominek, individually and on behalf of a class of
similarly situated individuals v. Physiotherapy Corporation, Case
No. 1:15-cv-08774 (N.D. Ill., October 2, 2015) seeks to stop the
Defendant's practice of placing unauthorized telephone calls to
consumers using a prerecorded or artificial voice, and to obtain
redress for all persons injured by its conduct.
Physiotherapy Corporation is nationwide provider of physical
therapy and outpatient rehabilitation services.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Evan M. Meyers, Esq.
Eugene Y. Turin, Esq.
MCGUIRE LAW, P.C.
55 W. Wacker Drive, 9th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 893-7002
Facsimile: (312) 275-7895
E-mail: emeyers@mcgpc.com
eturin@mcgpc.com
RIVER ROAD: Faces "Williams" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Kimberly A. Williams, on behalf of herself and all others
similarly situated v. River Road Restaurants, LLC d/b/a IHOP,
River Road Restaurants 5505, LLC d/b/a IHOP, River Road
Restaurants 5507, LLC d/b/a IHOP, River Road Restaurants 3170, LLC
d/b/a IHOP, Dan Campbell, John Doe I, and John Doe II, Case No.
1:15-cv-02043 (N.D. Ohio, October 2, 2015) is brought against the
Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of the
Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants operate IHOP restaurants at various locations in
Ohio and Kentucky.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Joseph F. Scott, Esq.
Ryan A. Winters, Esq.
SCOTT & WINTERS LAW FIRM, LLC
The Superior Building
815 Superior Avenue E., Suite 1325
Cleveland, OH 44114
Telephone: (440) 498-9100
E-mail: jfscld@yahoo.com
rwinters@ohiowagelawyers.com
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Thomas A. Downie, Esq.
46 Chagrin Falls Plaza #104
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Telephone: (440) 973-9000
E-mail: tom@chagrinlaw.com
ROADRUNNER: Doesn't Properly Pay Delivery Drivers, Suit Says
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Sol Spates and Wesley Lewis, individually and on behalf of a class
of similarly situated individuals v. Roadrunner Transportation
Systems, Inc. and Adrian Carriers, LLC, Case No. 1:15-cv-08723
(N.D. Ill., October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for
failure to properly pay delivery drivers in violation of the
Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
The Defendants are in the business of providing the delivery of
shipping containers and equipment to customers such as Deere &
Company, Caterpillar, Archer Daniels Midland, and Alcoa.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
James B. Zouras, Esq.
STEPHAN ZOURAS, LLP
205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2560
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 233-1550
E-mail: jzouras@stephanzouras.com
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Harold Lichten, Esq.
Thomas Fowler, Esq.
LICHTEN & LISS-RIORDAN, P.C.
729 Boylston Street, Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: (617) 994-5800
E-mail: hlichten@llrlaw.com
tfowler@llrlaw.com
SCOTTRADE INC: Faces "Hine" Suit Over Alleged Data Breach
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Stephen Hine, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. Scottrade, Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-02213-BEN-JMA
(D.S.C., October 3, 2015) is brought against the Defendant for
failure to adequately safeguard its customers' private and
personal information including social security numbers, tax
identification numbers, employer contact information, personal
email addresses, and other sensitive data, of about 4.6 million
investors and customers.
Scottrade, Inc. is a privately owned discount retail brokerage
firm headquartered in Town and Country, Missouri.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Timothy D. Cohelan, Esq.
J. Jason Hill, Esq.
COHELAN KHOURY & SINGER
605 C Street, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 595-3001
Facsimile: (619) 595-3000
E-mail: tcohelan@ckslaw.com
jhill@ckslaw.com
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E. Elliot Adler, Esq.
ADLER LAW GROUP, APLC
402 West Broadway, Suite 860
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 531-8700
Facsimile: (619) 342-9600
E-mail: eadler@theadlerfirm.com
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Geoffrey J. Spreter, Esq.
SPRETER LAW FIRM, APC
402 W. Broadway, Suite 860
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 865-7986
E-mail: geoff@spreterlaw.com
SMOB LLC: Faces "Yancy" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
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Chris Yancy, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. SMOB, LLC d/b/a SMOB Services and
Brinkerhoff Inspection, Inc., Case No. 7:15-cv-00163 (W.D. Tex.,
October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to
pay overtime wage in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Defendants operate an oilfield service company that provides
coil-tubing, pipeline inspection, pipe-rig washing, and other
services to the oilfield industry.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Robert R. Debes Jr., Esq.
SHELLIST | LAZARZ|SLOBIN LLP
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515
Houston, TX 77046
Telephone: (713) 621-2277
Facsimile: (713) 621-0993
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: Sued in Cal. Over Ticket Payment Forfeiture
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Jean Shrem and Marni Fischer, individually, and on behalf of
others similarly situated v. Southwest Airlines Co., Case No.
3:15-cv-04567 (N.D. Cal., October 2, 2015) is brought on behalf of
all Southwest customers who cancelled domestic tickets more than
10 minutes prior to their flight's scheduled departure time, but
suffered forfeiture of the payments for such tickets less than 1
year from the date of payment.
Southwest Airlines Co. is a Texas corporation that operates an
airline company throughout the United States.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Peter B. Fredman, Esq.
LAW OFFICE OF PETER FREDMAN
125 University Ave, Suite 102
Berkeley, CA 94710
Telephone: (510) 868-2626
Facsimile: (510) 868-2627
E-mail: peter@peterfredmanlaw.com
STAR VIEW: Faces "Medina" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
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Armando Medina, individually and on behalf of other employees
similarly situated v. Star View Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The View
Restaurant and Spiro Tzivas, Case No. 1:15-cv-08763 (N.D. Ill.,
October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to
pay overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a
week.
The Defendants own and operate The View Restaurant in Elmhurst,
Illinois.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
David E. Stevens, Esq.
CONSUMER LAW GROUP, LLC
6232 N. Pulaski, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60646
Telephone: (312) 219-6838
E-mail: dstevens@yourclg.com
SUMMIT NURSING: Doesn't Properly Pay Workers, "Fortune" Suit Says
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Suzie Fortune, and other
similarly situated individuals v. Summit Nursing Services Inc., Case
No. 32791381 (11th
Ct. Fla., October 2, 2015) is brought against the Defendant for
failure to properly pay
the Plaintiff for all hours worked in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Summit Nursing Services Inc. owns and operates a home care
facility in Miami Dade County, Florida.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Anthony M. Georges-Pierre, Esq.
REMER & GEORGES-PIERRE, PLLC
44 West Flagler St., Suite 2200
Miami, FL 33130
Telephone: (305) 416-5000
Facsimile: (305) 416-5005
E-mail: agp@rgpattorneys.com
TRUSCAPES SW: "Molina" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid OT Wages
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Alejandro Aguirre-Molina, for himself and on behalf of those
similarly situated v. Truscapes SW FLA Inc., Truscapes Industries,
Inc., and Llomell Lorca, Case No. 2:15-cv-00608-SPC-CM (M.D. Fla.,
October 2, 2015) seeks to recover unpaid overtime wages,
liquidated damages, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
The Defendants own and operate a landscape and construction
company in Fort Myers, Florida.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Angeli Murthy, Esq.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.A.
600 N. Pine Island Road, Suite 400
Plantation, FL 33324
Telephone: (954) 318-0268
Facsimile: (954) 327-3016
E-mail: Amurthy@forthepeople.com
TWC ADMINISTRATION: Sued in Cal. Over Disability Discrimination
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Julie Guilbault v. TWC Administration, LLC and Carol Flores, Case
No. BC596620 (Cal. Super. Ct., October 2, 2015) arises out of the
Defendant's alleged unlawful employment practices on the basis of
disability.
TWC Administration, LLC is a Delaware corporation that owns and
operates a facility in City of Cerritos, Los Angeles, California.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Donald Potter, Esq.
LAW OFFICE OF DONALD POTTER
776 East Green Street, Suite 210
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone: (626) 744-1555
Facsimile: (626) 389-0592
E-mail: dp@donpotteriaw.com
UNION BANK: Sued in Cal. Over Failure to Provide Meal Breaks
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Timothy Beaty, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. Union Bank N.A., MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and Does 1
through 50, inclusive, Case No. BC596544 (Cal. Super. Ct., October
2, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to provide
employees meal and rest periods in violation of the California
Labor Code.
The Defendants operate a commercial bank in California.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Matthew J. Matern, Esq.
Tagore O. Subramaniam, Esq.
MATERN LAW GROUP
1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Telephone: (310) 531-1900
Facsimile: (310) 531-1901
UNITED A/C: "Bandmann" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid OT Wages
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Jacob Bandmann, on his own behalf and on behalf of others
similarly situated v. United A/C & Refrigeration, Inc. and Glen
Huff, Case No. 0:15-cv-62082-KMM (S.D. Fla., October 2, 2015)
seeks to recover overtime compensation and other relief under the
Fair Labor Standards Act.
The Defendants own and operate an air conditioning repair service
company in Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Camar R. Jones, Esq.
SHAVITZ LAW GROUP, P.A.
1515 South Federal Hwy, Suite 404
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561) 447-8888
Facsimile: (561) 447 -8831
E-mail: cjones@shavitzlaw.com
VOLKSWAGEN AG: Faces "George" Suit Over Misleading Fin'l Reports
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The George Leon Family Trust, individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated v. Volkswagen AG, et al., Case No. 2:15-
cv-07283-JLL-JAD (D.N.J., October 2, 2015) alleges that in regular
press releases and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Defendants issued numerous false and misleading
statements and material omissions to investors concerning the
engines used in its Turbo Diesel vehicles.
Headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen AG is one of the
largest automobile manufacturers in the world.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Mark Hanna, Esq.
MURPHY ANDERSON PLLC
1701 K Street NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: (202) 223-2620
Facsimile: (202) 296-9600
E-mail: mhanna@murphypllc.com
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Joseph E. White III, Esq.
Lester R. Hooker, Esq.
SAXENA WHITE P.A.
5200 Town Center Circle, Suite 601
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Telephone: (561) 394-3399
Facsimile: (561) 394-3382
E-mail: jwhite@saxenawhite.com
lhooker@saxenawhite.com
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Katherine M. Ryan, Esq.
Richard A. Maniskas, Esq.
RYAN & MANISKAS, LLP
995 Old Eagle School Rd, Ste 311
Wayne, PA 19087
Telephone: (484) 588-5516
Facsimile: (484) 450-2582
E-mail: kryan@rmclasslaw.com
rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Aguilar" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Nisa Aguilar and Jaime Gamboa, individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et
al., Case No. 2:15-cv-07741 (C.D. Cal., October 2, 2015) arises
out of the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of defeat
devices in approximately 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide and
in at least 482,000 diesel vehicles sold in the United States.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Julian Hammond, Esq.
Polina Pecherskaya, Esq.
Ari Cherniak, Esq.
HAMMONDLAW, P.C.
1829 Reisterstown Rd. Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21208
Telephone: (310) 601-6766
Facsimile: (310) 295-2385
E-mail: jhammond@hammondlawpc.com
ppecherskaya@hammondlawpc.com
acherniak@hammondlaw.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Allen" Suit in N.J. Over Defeat Devices
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Charles Allen, Carl Batiste, George Coyne, Angela Dotson,
Christian Duarte, Daniel Flynn, Shari Jay, Lisa Johnson, Jennifer
Jones, Robert Lenke, Steven Mendoza, Jordan Pippen, Vincent
Pollock, Marcos Rodrigues, Troy Rudolph, Donovan Schweigert,
Teresa Toler, and Congxiang Zha, individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et
al., Case No. 2:15-cv-07284-JLL-JAD (D.N.J., October 2, 2015)
arises out of the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of
"defeat devices" in over 482,000 "clean diesel" Volkswagen and
Audi vehicles sold in the United States between 2009 and 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Daniel O. Rose, Esq.
Noah H. Kushlefsky, Esq.
KREINDLER & KREINDLER, LLP
750 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Telephone: (212) 687-8181
Facsimile: (212) 972-9432
E-mail: drose@kreindler.com
nkushlefsky@kreindler.com
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Anthony Tarricone, Esq.
KREINDLER & KREINDLER LLP
855 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: (617) 424-9100
Facsimile: (617) 424-9120
E-mail: atarricone@kreindler.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Davis" Suit in Ala. Over Defeat Devices
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Kenneth G. Davis, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 5:15-cv-01744-MHH (N.D. Ala., October 2, 2015) arises out
of the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" in over 482,000 diesel Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold
in the United States since 2009.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Richard P. Rouco, Esq.
George N. Daves, Esq.
QUINN CONNOR WEAVER DAVIES & ROUCO LLP
2 - 20th Street North, Suite 930
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 870-9989
Facsimile: (205) 803-4143
E-mail: rrouco@qcwdr.com
gdavies@qcwdr.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Fugate" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Philip Fugate, and Paul and Mary Ann Beltz, h/w, individually, and
on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of
America, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:15-cv-05440-GAM (E.D. Penn.,
October 2, 2015) arises out of the Defendants' alleged intentional
installation of "defeat devices" in various Volkswagen and Audi
models, including the Jetta, the Jetta Sportswagen, the Golf, the
Audi A3, the Beetle, the Beetle convertible, the Passat, and the
Golf Sportswagen.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Stephen A. Corr, Esq.
John A. Corr, Esq.
STARK & STARK
777 Township Line Road, Ste. 120
Yardley, PA 19067
Telephone: (267) 907-9600
Facsimile: (267) 907-9659
E-mail: scorr@stark-startk.com
jcorr@stark-startk.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Gastman" Suit in Mo. Over Defeat Devices
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Jeffrey E. Gastman, individually and behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 4:15-cv-01515 (E.D. Mo., October 2, 2015) arises out of
the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" in over 482,000 diesel Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold
in the United States since 2009.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Cyrus Dashtaki, Esq.
DASHTAKI LAW FIRM, LLC
5205 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
Telephone: (314) 932-7671
Facsimile: (314) 932-7672
E-mail: cyrus@dashtaki.com
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John S. Steward, Esq.
STEWARD LAW FIRM, LLC
1717 Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
Telephone: (314) 571-7134
Facsimile: (314) 594-5950
E-mail: Glaw123@aol.com
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Ben Barnow, Esq.
BARNOW AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
One North LaSalle Street
Suite 4600
Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: (312) 621-2000
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Jaskiewicz" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Ryan Jaskiewicz, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 1:15-cv-08762 (N.D. Ill., October 2, 2015) arises out of
the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" in over 482,000 diesel Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold
in the United States since 2009.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Ben Barnow, Esq.
Erich P. Schork, Esq.
Jeffrey D. Blake, Esq.
BARNOW AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
One North LaSalle Street, Suite 4600
Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: (312) 621-2000
Facsimile: (312) 641-5504
E-mail: b.barnow@barnowlaw.com
e.schork@barnowlaw.com
j.blake@barnowlaw.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Lemieux" Suit in Ga. Over Defeat Devices
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Marlene A. Lemieux, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Case No.
4:15-cv-00157-CDL (M.D. Ga., September 30, 2015) arises out of the
Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat devices"
on diesel powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in the United
States from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
J. Benjamin Finley, Esq.
Mary Beth V. Gibson, Esq.
George W. Walker III, Esq.
R. Walker Garrett, Esq.
THE FINLEY FIRM, P.C.
200 13th Street
Columbus, GA 31901
Telephone: (706) 322-6226
Facsimile: (706) 322-6221
E-mail: bfinley@thefinleyfirm.com
mgibson@thefinleyfirm.com
gwwalker@thefinleyfirm.com
wgarrett@thefinleyfirm.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Mullen" Suit in Ill. Over Defeat Devices
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Mary Mullen and Kenneth Krauklis, individually and on behalf of
all others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-08725(N.D. Ill., October 2, 2015) arises
out of the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" on diesel powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in
the United States from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Vincent L. DiTommaso, Esq.
Peter S. Lubin, Esq.
Andrew C. Murphy, Esq.
DITOMMASO LUBIN, P.C.
17W 220 22nd Street, Suite 410
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Telephone: (630) 333-0000
E-mail: vdt@ditommasolaw.com
psl@ditommasolaw.com
acm@ditommasolaw.com
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Terrence Buehler, Esq.
THE LAW OFFICES OF TERRENCE BUEHLER
55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 372-2209
E-mail: info@touhylaw.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Sanders" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Linda R. Sanders, individually, and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 3:15-cv-00636 (W.D. Wis., October 2, 2015) arises out of
the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" in various Volkswagen and Audi models, including the
Jetta, the Jetta Sportswagen, the Golf, the Audi A3, the Beetle,
the Beetle convertible, the Passat, and the Golf Sportswagen.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
James P. Scoptur, Esq.
AIKEN & SCOPTUR, SC
2600 N. Mayfair Rd., Suite 1030
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Telephone: (414) 225-0260
Facsimile: (414) 225-9666
E-mail: james@aikenandscoptur.com
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Neil D. Overholtz, Esq.
Bryan F. Aylstock, Esq.
Justin G. Witkin, Esq.
Douglass A. Kreis, Esq.
Stephen H. Echsner, Esq.
E. Samuel Geisler, Esq.
AYLSTOCK, WITKIN, KREIS & OVERHOLTZ, PLLC
17 E. Main Street., Suite 200
Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 202-1010
Facsimile: (850) 916-7449
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Sprague" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Matthew Sprague, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Case No.
2:15-cv-07237-JLL-JAD (D.N.J., October 1, 2015) arises out of the
Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat devices"
on diesel powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in the United
States from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
James E. Cecchi, Esq.
Lindsey H. Taylor, Esq.
CARELLA, BYRNE, CECCHI OLSTEIN, BRODY & AGNELLO, P.C.
5 Becker Farm Road
Roseland, NJ 07068-1739
Telephone: (973) 994-1700
Facsimile: (973) 994-1744
E-mail: JCecchi@carellabyrne.com
LTavlor@carellabvrne.com
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Gary E. Mason, Esq.
Esfand Y. Nafisi, Esq.
Benjamin Branda, Esq.
WHITFIELD BRYSON & MASON LLP
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Ste. 605
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 429-2290
E-mail: gmason@wbmllp.com
enafisi@wbmllp.com
enafisi@wbmllp.com
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Gregory F. Coleman, Esq.
Mark E. Silvey, Esq.
GREG COLEMAN LAW PC
First Tennessee Plaza
800 S. Gay Street, Suite 1100
Knoxville, TN 37929
Telephone: (865) 247-0090
E-mail: greg@gregcolemanlaw.com
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Edward A. Wallace, Esq.
Amy E. Keller, Esq.
WEXLER WALLACE LLP
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: (312) 346-2222
E-mail: aek@wexlerwallace.com
eaw@wexlerwallace.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Turnau" Suit in Vt. Over Defeat Devices
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Robert Turnau, Margaret Baldwin, Chuck Lacy, Randy Kruger, Linda
Kruger, Amanda McKay and all others similarly situated v.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., Case No. 5:15-cv-00214-
gwc (D. Vt., October 2, 2015) arises out of the Defendants'
alleged intentional installation of "defeat devices" on diesel
powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in the United States
from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Tristram J. Coffin, Esq,
DOWNS RACHLIN MARTIN PLLC
199 Main Street, P.O. Box 190
Burlington, VT 05402-0190
Telephone: (802) 863-2375
Facsimile: (802) 862-7512
E-mail: tcoffin@drm.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Turvill" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Marlene Turvill, individually and on behalf of all similarly
situated persons v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 1:15-cv-08712 (N.D. Ill., October 1, 2015) arises out of
the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" on diesel powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in
the United States from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
David C. Gustman, Esq.
Darren M. VanPuymbrouck, Esq.
John C. Hammerle, Esq.
FREEBORN & PETERS LLP
311. S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3000
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (312) 360-6000
Facsimile: (312) 360-6575
E-mail: dgustman@freeborn.com
dvanpuymbrouck@freeborn.com
jhammerle@freeborn.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Walls" Suit in Ala. Over Defeat Devices
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Lawrence Norval Walls, individually, and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 5:15-cv-01742-HGD (N.D. Ala., October 2, 2015) arises out
of the Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat
devices" on diesel powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in
the United States from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Kerri Johnson Riley, Esq.
KERRI JOHNSON RILEY, P.C.
120 Holmes Avenue, Suite 403
Huntsville, AL 35801
Telephone: (256) 535-0800
E-mail: kjr@kerrijohnsonriley.net
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Scafuri" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Chris Scafuri, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., Case No.
1:15-cv-07757 (S.D.N.Y., October 1, 2015) arises out of the
Defendants' alleged intentional installation of "defeat devices"
on diesel powered Volkswagen and Audi vehicles sold in the United
States from 2009 to September of 2015.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Scott P. Schlesinger, Esq.
Jeffrey L. Haberman, Esq.
Jonathan R. Gdanski, Esq.
SCHLESINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A.
1212 SE Third Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Telephone: (954) 320-9507
Facsimile: (954) 320-9509
E-mail: scott@schlesingerlaw.com
jhaberman@schlesingerlaw.com
jgdanski@schlesingerlaw.com
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Witcher" Suit Over Defeat Devices
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Richard and Tammy Witcher, and Donna Sluck, on behalf of
themselves and all others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group
of America, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-01618 (D.D.C., October
2, 2015) arises out of the Defendants' alleged intentional
installation of "defeat devices" in at least the following diesel
models of its vehicles: Model Year ("MY") 2009-2015 VW Jetta; MY
2009-2015 VW Beetle; MY 2009-2015 VW Golf; MY 2014-2015 VW Passat;
and MY 2009-2015 Audi A3.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing,
marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor
vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States
of America.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Hassan A. Zavareei, Esq.
Jonathan Tycko, Esq.
TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP
2000 L Street N.W., Suite 808
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 973-0900
Facsimile: (202) 973-0950
E-mail: hzavareei@tzlegal.com
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Michael E. Criden, Esq.
CRIDEN & LOVE, P.A.
7301 Southwest 57 Court, Suite 515
South Miami, FL 33143
Telephone: (305) 357-9000
Facsimile: (305) 357-9050
E-mail: mcriden@cridenlove.com
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Scott P. Schlesinger, Esq.
Jeffrey L. Haberman, Esq.
Jonathan R. Gdanski, Esq.
SCHLESINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A.
1212 SE Third Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Telephone: (954) 320-9507
Facsimile: (954) 320-9509
E-mail: scott@schlesingerlaw.com
jhaberman@schlesingerlaw.com
jgdanski@schlesingerlaw.com
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Robert C. Gilbert, Esq.
Jeffrey M. Ostrow, Esq.
Jonathan M. Streisfeld, Esq.
Scott A. Edelsberg, Esq.
KOPELOWITZ OSTROW FERGUSON WEISELBERG GILBERT
200 S.W. 1st Avenue, 12th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: (954) 525-4100
Facsimile: (954) 525-4300
E-mail: gilbert@kolawyers.com
ostrow@kolawyers.com
streisfeld@kolawyers.com
edelsberg@kolawyers.com
WE DELIVER: Faces "Najera" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Omar Romano Najera, individually and on behalf of others similarly
situated v. We Deliver Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a We Deliver
Videos, et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-07829-LTS (S.D.N.Y., October 2,
2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay
overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
We Deliver Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates a video rental
store located at 1672 First Avenue, New York, New York 10128.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Michael Faillace, Esq.
MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, PC
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2540
New York, NY 10165
Telephone: (212) 317-1200
E-mail: Michael@Faillacelaw.com
WHOLE FOODS: Sued in Texas Over Misleading Financial Reports
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Electrical Workers Pension Fund, Local 103, I.B.E.W., individually
and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Whole Foods
Market, Inc., John P. Mackey, Walter E. Robb III, and Glenda Jane
Flanagan, Case No. 1:15-cv-00878-LY (W.D. Tex., October 2, 2015)
alleges that the Defendants made false and misleading statements,
as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the
Company's business, operations, and prospects.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market, Inc. operates
as a retailer of natural and organic foods.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
R. Mark Dietz, Esq.
DIETZ & JARRARD P.C.
106 Fannin Avenue East
Round Rock, TX 78664
Telephone: (512) 244-9314
Facsimile: (512) 244-3766
E-mail: rmdietz@lawdietz.com
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Christopher J. Keller, Esq.
Michael W. Stocker, Esq.
Natalie M. Mackiel, Esq.
LABATON SUCHAROW LLP
140 Broadway
New York, NY 10005
Telephone: (212) 907-0700
Facsimile: (212) 883-7529
E-mail: ckeller@labaton.com
mstocker@labaton.com
nmackiel@labaton.com
WILLIAMS COMPANIES: Sued in Del. Over Proposed Energy Takeover
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Scott Ozaki, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. The Williams Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. 11574
(Del. Ch., October 5, 2015) is brought on behalf of all the public
stockholders of The Williams Companies, Inc. to enjoin defendants
from further breaching their fiduciary duties in their pursuit of
a sale of the Company at an unfair price through an unfair process
that was tilted in favor of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
The Williams Companies, Inc. is an energy infrastructure company
focused on connecting North America's significant hydrocarbon
resource to growing markets for natural gas, natural gas liquids,
and olefins.
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. is a provider of services to
producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude
oil, and refined products.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
Peter B. Andrews, Esq.
Craig J. Springer, Esq.
ANDREWS & SPRINGER, LLC
3801 Kennett Pike
Building C, Suite 305
Wilmington, DE 19807
Telephone: (302) 504-4967
Facsimile: (302) 397-2681
E-mail: pandrews@andrewsspringer.com
cspringer@andrewsspringer.com
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Brian J. Robbins, Esq.
Stephen J. Oddo, Esq.
ROBBINS ARROYO LLP
600 B Street, Suite 1900
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 525-3990
E-mail: brobbins@robbinsarroyo.com
soddo@robbinsarroyo.com
ZEROREZ TEXAS: Faces "Jacobs" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
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Lepaul Jacobs, on behalf of himself and others similarly situates
v. Zerorez Texas, Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-03192-G (N.D. Tex.,
October 1, 2015) is brought against the Defendant for failure to
pay overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Zerorez Texas, Inc. is a Texas corporation that is engaged in
cleaning business.
The Plaintiff is represented by:
J. Derek Braziel, Esq.
J. Forester, Esq.
LEE & BRAZIEL, LLP
1801 N. Lamar Street, Suite 325
Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: (214) 749-1400
Facsimile: (214) 749-1010
E-mail: info@L-B-Law.com
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