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             Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Vol. 19, No. 103



                            Headlines

15 TAYLOR: "Garcia" Suit Moved from Super. Ct. to D. Mass.
ALCONE COMPANY: Faces "Anderson" Suit in S.D. New York
ALLIED PILOTS: "Krakowski" Suit Moved to E.D. Missouri
AMPLIFY SNACK: Faces "Greenwood" Suit in S.D. Illinois
ANTERO RESOURCES: Faces "Romeo" Suit in N.D. West Virginia

ARAMARK COMPANY: Faces "Manson" Suit in Colorado Federal Court
AREA WIDE: Faces "Fosbrink" Suit in Middle District of Florida
ASSET MAXIMIZATION: "Candelario" Suit Moved to E.D. New York
BILL'S LANDSCAPING: Garcia Seeks Wages for Landscape Technicians
BLUESTEM BRANDS: Appeals Ruling in "Arce" Suit to 8th Circuit

BLUESTEM BRANDS: Seeks 8th Circuit Review of Order in "Parm" Suit
BOYS TOWN: "Torres" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
BUKHARA INDIAN: Faces "Prabir" Suit in S.D. New York
CADILLAC LOUNGE: "Pizzarelli" Suit Seeks Certification of Class
CALIBER HOME: Faces "Ruegsegger" Suit in C.D. California

CALIFORNIA FISH: Faces "Lopez" Wage-and-Hour Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE: "Gift" Suit Seeks Unpaid Wages Under FLSA
CALYPSO ST: Faces "Campbell" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
CASTLE ROCK: "Medardo" Suit Seeks Unpaid Overtime Under FLSA
CHICAGO, IL: Court Grants Class Certification in "Kennelly" Suit

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN: "Guzman" Suit Moved to N.D. California
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN: Bellwether Community Sues Over Data Breach
CLIENT SERVICES: Faces "Kalmenson" Suit in E.D. New York
CONSUMER COLLECTION: Illegally Debits Accounts, Harris Alleges
COOK COUNTY, IL: Sheriff's Board Sued Over Illegal Termination

CREDENCE RESOURCE: "Hores" Suit Moved to E.D. New York
CREDIT CONTROL: Faces "Lopez" Suit in Middle District of Florida
CRST VAN: Cole Appeals C.D. California Ruling to Ninth Circuit
CVS PHARMACY: "Zamora" Suit Sues Over Limited Warranty
DMCG INC: Faces "Martinez" Wage-and-Hour Suit

ELGINEX CORPORATION: Class Certification Continued to July 11
FASHION FURNITURE: Christie Seeks OT Wages Under Labor Code
FIAT CHRYSLER: Castle Car Suit Transferred to N.D. California
FREEDOM MORTGAGE: "Torrez" Suit Moved to C.D. California
GATHERAPP INC: Has Sent Unsolicited Messages, "Ruppe" Suit Says

GEICO: Faces "Sullivan" Suit in M.D. Florida
GENERAL DYNAMICS: Cunningham Appeals Ruling to Fourth Circuit
GILBERT GARCIA: Faces "Raymon" Suit in Middle Dist. of Florida
GLOBAL CREDIT: Faces "Votaw" Suit in Eastern Dist. of New York
GRAND CANYON: "Ward" Suit Moved from Super. Ct. to N.D. Georgia

GREENWICH VILLAGE: Faces "Kiler" Suit in S.D. New York
HAAGEN-DAZS: Invaded Consumer's Privacy, "Salcedo" Suit Says
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS: "Orr" Sues Over Security Breach
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE: Weinstein Appeals Decision to 10th Cir.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER: Faces "Huerta" Suit in M.D. Florida

JANSSEN RESEARCH: "McCrary" Sues Over Selling of Invokana Drug
KEY CENTER: Faces "Johnson" Suit in Middle District of Florida
LOS ANGELES DODGER: Faces "Soltero" Wage-and-Hour Suit
MADAME PAULETTE: "Brown" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
MDL NO. 2672: Settlement in Dealership Suits Has Final Approval

MEDICAL & FINANCIAL: "Cala" Suit Seeks Certification of Class
MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT: Faces "Beatty-Buchanan" Suit in E.D. Pa.
MERMAID HOLDING: Faces "Anderson" Suit in S.D. New York
MINTO LAW: 12 Legal Malpractices Suits Filed in Ill. State Court
MONSANTO COMPANY: Turner Sues Over Injury Caused by Herbicide

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE: "Toland" Suit Moved to N.D. California
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE: Plaintiff Needs More Time to Object
NEKASA INC: Royal Impex Appeals Judgment in "Sevilla" Class Suit
NEW SUNSTONE: Faces "Flores" Suit in Eastern Dist. of New York
NICHOLAS HIGGINS: "Huddleston" Suit Moved to S.D. Illinois

NOSTRAND MEAT: "Zagal" Suit in N.Y. Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
OAKTON COMMUNITY: Court Certifies Faculty Class in "Dayton"
OCWEN LOAN: Gonzales Sues Over Debt Collection Practices
OCWEN LOAN: Violates Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Jack Says
OCWEN LOAN: 5 Suits Filed over Debt Collection Practices

PRECISION DRILLING: Sued Over Failure to Properly Pay Employees
PTE SYSTEMS: "Jordan" Suit Seeks Unpaid OT Wage Under FLSA
PYRAMID LA: Does Not Properly Pay Employees, "Sanchez" Suit Says
QUICKEN LOANS: Faces "Rogers" Suit in Northern Dist. of Georgia
RBM GROUP: Faces "Anderson" Suit in Southern Dist. of New York

REVENUE GROUP: Faces "Mccants" Suit in E.D. Pennsylvania
RMH FRANCHISE: Partial Bid to Dismiss Denied as Moot in "Ivery"
SAILS GROUP: Robertson Seeks Unpaid Wages Under Labor Code
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS: Raabe Sues Over Recalled Washing Machines
SCOTTRADE INC: Fails to Protect Private Data, "Martin" Suit Says

SCRAM OF CALIFORNIA: Court Asked to Defer Class Cert. Ruling
SEMACONNECT INC: E & G Sues Over Unsolicited Fax Messages
SGP ASSOCIATES: Faces "Demanchick" Suit in N.Y. State Court
SMB STAFFING: "Peralta" Suit Seeks Unpaid OT Wages Under FLSA
SORRELLI TRUCKING: "Kanan" Suit Seeks Missing Wages Under FLSA

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT: Wiley Seeks Minimum Pay Under Labor Code
STATE FARM: Fla. Dist. App. Reverses Ruling on PIP Reimbursement
STERLING JEWELERS: Masten Seeks Unpaid Wages Under Labor Code
STONEFIRE GRILL: Dixon Sues Over Illegal Employment Practices
STRIKE TEAM: "Younger" Suit Seeks Unpaid OT Wages Under FLSA

SUTHERLAND MORTGAGE: Rapp et al. Seek Certification of Class
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION: Class Cert. Bid in "McKinsty" Suit Shelved
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION: Class Cert. Bid in "Mares" Suit Shelved
TRUE QUALITY: "Watkins" Suit Seeks Unpaid Overtime Under FLSA
TRADER JOE'S: Ninth Circuit Appeal Filed in "Stiles" Class Suit

TRUMP UNIVERSITY: Simpson Appeals Order in "Low" Suit to 9th Cir.
TURKEY HILL: Faces "Badger" Suit in Western Dist. of Pennsylvania
UNITED AIRLINES: Ninth Circuit Appeal Filed in "Watson" Suit
UNITED SITE: "Madison" Suit Seeks Certification of Drivers Class
UNITED STATES: Robinson Appeals W.D.N.Y. Order to Second Circuit

URBANI TRUFFLES: Mislabeled White Truffle Oil, Schiffman Claims
US STEEL: Violates Securities Exchange Act, "Ortiz" Suit Says
VERITY HEALTH: Lara Sues Over Personally Identifiable Information
VIRTUS INVESTMENT: Mixed Rulings in 2 Securities Complaints
WATER DRAGON: "Gonzalez" Suit Sues Over State Wage and Hour Laws

WELLS FARGO: "Kirschenbaum" Suit Moved to E.D. New York
WESTFIELD CORP: Haynes Sues Over Inaccessible Website Features
WNY LODGING: Faces "Kiler" Suit in Eastern Dist. of New York
Z-LIVE INC: Faces "Salazar" Wage-and-Hour Suit








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15 TAYLOR: "Garcia" Suit Moved from Super. Ct. to D. Mass.
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The class action lawsuit titled Edison Garcia, on behalf of
himself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. 15
Taylor, LLC and Aaron Papowitz, Case No. 1784-cv-01083, was
removed on May 17, 2017, from the Suffolk Superior Court, to the
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Boston).
The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 1:17-cv-10891-DLC to
the proceeding. The case is assigned to the Hon. Magistrate Judge
Donald L. Cabell.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Brian McNiff, Esq.
          Michael C. Forrest, Esq.
          FORREST LAMOTHE MAZOW MCCULLOUGH YASI & YASI, P.C.
          2 Salem Green
          Salem, MA 01970
          Telephone: (978) 745 7950
          E-mail: bmcniff@forrestlamothe.com
                  mforrest@forrestlamothe.com

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          Kevin J. McCullough, Esq.
          MAZOW MCCULLOUGH PC
          10 Derby Street, 4th Floor
          Salem, MA 01970
          Telephone: (978) 744 8000
          Facsimile: (781) 593 8001
          E-mail: kjm@helpinginjured.com

The Defendants are represented by:

          Christopher M. Pardo, Esq.
          CONSTANGY, BROOKS & SMITH, LLP
          535 Boylston Street, Suite 902
          Boston, MA 02116
          Telephone: (617) 849 7884
          E-mail: cpardo@constangy.com


ALCONE COMPANY: Faces "Anderson" Suit in S.D. New York
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Alcone Company, Co.
The case is captioned as Derrick Anderson, on behalf of himself
and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. Alcone
Company, Co., the Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-03695 (S.D.N.Y., May
16, 2017).

Alcone is cosmetics store in New York City, New York.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          C.K. Lee, Esq.
          LEE LITIGATION GROUP, PLLC
          30 East 39th Street, 2nd Floor
          New York, NY 10016
          Telephone: (212) 465 1188
          Facsimile: (212) 465 1181
          E-mail: cklee@leelitigation.com


ALLIED PILOTS: "Krakowski" Suit Moved to E.D. Missouri
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The class action lawsuit titled John Krakowski, individually and
on behalf of all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Allied Pilots Association, the Defendant, Case No. 17SL-CC01399,
was removed on May 17, 2017 from the Circuit Court, St. Louis
County, Missouri, to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
District of Missouri (St. Louis). The District Court Clerk
assigned Case No. 4:17-cv-01527 to the proceeding.

The Allied Pilots Association is the labor union representing
American Airlines pilots. APA was founded in 1963 by a group of
American Airlines pilots who broke away from the Air Line Pilots
Association.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Allen P. Press, Esq.
          JACOBSON AND PRESS, P.C.
          168 N Meramec Ave., Suite 150
          Clayton, MO 63105
          Telephone: (314) 899 9789
          Facsimile: (314) 899 0282
          E-mail: press@archcitylawyers.com

The Defendant is represented by:

          George O. Suggs, Esq.
          SCHUCHAT, COOK & WERNER
          1221 Locust Street, Second Floor
          St. Louis, MO 63103-2364
          Telephone: (314) 621 2626
          Facsimile: (314) 621 2378
          E-mail: gos@schuchatcw.com


AMPLIFY SNACK: Faces "Greenwood" Suit in S.D. Illinois
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Amplify Snack
Brands, Inc. The case is captioned as Gayle Greenwood and
Dominique Morrison, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly-situated, the Plaintiff, v. Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.,
the Defendant, Case No. 3:17-cv-00464-SMY-RJD (S.D. Ill., May 3,
2017). The case is assigned to the Hon.  Judge Staci M. Yandle.

Amplify Snack is a platform food company focused on developing and
marketing Better-For-You (BFY) snack brands.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          L. Kirstine Rogers, Esq.
          Stuart L. Cochran, Esq.
          STECKLER GRESHAM COCHRAN, PLLC
          12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 1045
          Dallas, TX 75230
          Telephone: (972) 387 4040
          Facsimile: (972) 387 4041
          E-mail: krogers@stecklerlaw.com
                  stuart@stecklerlaw.com

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          Matthew H. Armstrong, Esq.
          ARMSTRONG LAW FIRM LLC
          8816 Manchester Road, No. 109
          St. Louis, MO 63144
          Telephone: (314) 258 0212
          E-mail: matt@mattarmstronglaw.com


ANTERO RESOURCES: Faces "Romeo" Suit in N.D. West Virginia
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Antero Resources
Corporation.  The case is captioned as Jacklin Romeo, Susan S.
Rine, and Debra Snyder Miller, individually and on behalf of
others similarly situated, the Plaintiffs, v. Antero Resources
Corporation, the Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-00088-IMK (N.D.W.Va.,
May 15, 2017). The case is assigned to the Hon. District Judge
Irene M. Keeley.

The Defendant is Denver, Colorado independent exploration and
production company engaged in exploitation, development and
acquisition of Appalachia Basin natural gas.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

George A. Barton, Esq.
Robert R. Titus, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE A. BARTON, P.C.
7227 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 301
Overland Park, KS 66204
Telephone: (816) 300 6250
Facsimile: (816) 300 6259
E-mail: gab@georgebartonlaw.com
        stacy@georgebartonlaw.com

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Howard M. Persinger, III, Esq.
PERSINGER & PERSINGER, L.C.
101 Dickenson Street
Williamson, WV 25661
Telephone: (304) 235 2000
Facsimile: (304) 235 3018
E-mail: hmp3@persingerlaw.com

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Larry Lee Javins, II, Esq.
Taylor M. Norman, Esq.
BAILEY, JAVINS & CARTER, LC
213 Hale Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Telephone: (304) 345 0346
Facsimile: (304) 345 0375
E-mail: ljavins@bjc4u.com
        tnorman@bjc4u.com


ARAMARK COMPANY: Faces "Manson" Suit in Colorado Federal Court
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Aramark Company. The
case is styled as Darryl Keith Manson, All Others Similarly
Situated, the Plaintiff, v. Joe Pelle, Boulder County Sheriff;
Boulder County Jail Deputies, Names Unknown; Boulder County
Commissioners, Names Unknown; Aramark Company; Aramark Food
Manager, Name Unknown; and Aramark Employees, et al, Names
Unknown, the Defendants, Case No. 1:17-cv-01198-GPG (D. Colo., May
15, 2017). The case is assigned to the Hon. Magistrate Judge
Gordon P. Gallagher.

Aramark is an American food service, facilities, and uniform
services provider to clients in fields including education,
healthcare, business, corrections, and leisure.[BN]

The Plaintiff appears pro se.


AREA WIDE: Faces "Fosbrink" Suit in Middle District of Florida
--------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Area Wide
Protective, Inc. The case is styled as William Fosbrink, on behalf
of himself and on behalf of all others similarly situated, the
Plaintiff, v. Area Wide Protective, Inc., the Defendant, Case No.
8:17-cv-01154-JSM-TBM (M.D. Fla., May 16, 2017). The case is
assigned to the Hon. Judge James S. Moody, Jr.

Area Wide provides traffic control solutions to utilities,
municipalities, and private contractors.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Andrew Ross Frisch, Esq.
          C. Ryan Morgan, Esq.
          Marc Reed Edelman, Esq.
          MORGAN & MORGAN, PA
          600 N Pine Island Rd., Suite 400
          Plantation, FL 33324
          Telephone: (954) 318-0268
          Facsimile: (954) 333-3515
          E-mail: afrisch@forthepeople.com
                  rmorgan@forthepeople.com
                  MEdelman@forthepeople.com


ASSET MAXIMIZATION: "Candelario" Suit Moved to E.D. New York
------------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled Francisco Candelario, on behalf of
himself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Asset Maximization Group, Inc., the Defendant, Case No. 619612-
2016, was removed on May 4, 2017, from the Supreme Court of the
State of New York, County of Suffolk, to the U.S. District Court
for Eastern District of New York (Central Islip). The District
Court Clerk assigned Case No. 2:17-cv-02698-SJF-AYS to the
proceeding. The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Sandra J.
Feuerstein.

Asset Maximization provides receivable management solutions to
healthcare industry, credit cards, telecommunication debts.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Mitchell L. Pashkin, Esq.
          775 Park Avenue, Ste. 255
          Huntington, NY 11743
          Telephone: (631) 335 1107
          E-mail: mpash@verizon.net

The Defendant is represented by:

          Matthew J. Bizzaro, Esq.
          L'ABBATE, BALKAN,
          COLAVITA & CONTINI, LLP
          1001 Franklin Avenue 3rd Floor
          Garden City, NY 11530
          Telephone: (516) 294 8844
          Facsimile: (516) 294 8202
          E-mail: mbizzaro@lbcclaw.com


BILL'S LANDSCAPING: Garcia Seeks Wages for Landscape Technicians
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ALBERT GARCIA, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others
similarly situated, and the general public, the Plaintiff, v.
BILL'S LANDSCAPING, LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, a California
Corporation, and DOES 1-100, the Defendants, Case No. BC661215
(Cal. Super. Ct., May 12, 2017), seeks to recover unpaid wages,
including minimum wage, all applicable statutory and civil
penalties, including civil penalties recoverable pursuant to the
Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), attorneys' fees, costs, and
interest as well as injunctive relief, under California Labor
Code.

The case arises out of Defendants' systematic, company-wide,
unlawful treatment of Plaintiffs and similarly situated employees
in violation of the California Labor Code and California's Unfair
Compensation Law. The Plaintiffs and all other similarly situated
employees are current or former California based landscape
technicians employed by Defendants.

According to the complaint, the Plaintiff alleges that he and
other landscape technicians were not provided with lawful meal and
rest periods as required by California state law. The Plaintiff
also alleges that landscape technicians paid an hourly rate of pay
were not compensated at the applicable state minimum wage for all
time worked. The Defendants failed to compensate
Plaintiff and other hourly landscape technicians for pre-trip
work, including the time to obtain paperwork for their designated
job sites, conduct pre-trip loading of materials and supplies into
company trucks, and for post-trip work, including post-trip
inspections and the time necessary to complete required paperwork
at the end of shifts, and drive company vehicles back to company
headquarters. In particular, Defendants required their technicians
to arrive at the company at 7:00 a.m. and drive to their
respective work site by 7:30 a.m. On the other hand,
Defendants would systematically fail to compensate their
landscapers for the time loadings vehicles with the necessary
tools, and supplies to complete the designated project.

Bill's Landscaping operates as a landscaping contractor for
residential and commercial properties in southern California.
The company utilizes radio-dispatched crews, dump trucks, water
trucks, loaders, and backhoes, in order to complete landscaping
and maintenance work for residential and commercial properties in
southern California.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez, Esq.
          SEPULVEDA SANCHEZ LAW, PC
          555 W. 5th St. 35th Floor
          Los Angeles, CA 90013
          Telephone: 213 426 1051
          Facsimile: 213 426 1052
          E-mail: gabriel@sepulvedalawgroup.com

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          Ese Omofoma, Esq.
          THE OMOFOMA LAW FIRM
          555 W. 5th St. 35th Floor
          Los Angeles, CA 90013
          Telephone: 213 455 4050
          Facsimile: 213 260 2328
          E-mail: ese@omofomalaw.com


BLUESTEM BRANDS: Appeals Ruling in "Arce" Suit to 8th Circuit
-------------------------------------------------------------
Defendant Bluestem Brands, Inc., appeals from a court order filed
on March 30, 2017, in the lawsuit entitled Sara Arce, et al. v.
Bluestem Brands, Inc., Case No. 0:16-cv-00624-JRT, in the U.S.
District Court for the District of Minnesota - Minneapolis.

As previously reported in the Class Action Reporter, the lawsuit
alleges that the retail prices of Fingerhut, a Bluestem brand, for
items are actually hidden finance charges, even though customers
pay exactly the same price for an item regardless of whether they
use cash or credit.  The Plaintiffs claim that Bluestem violated
various state lending and deceptive practices laws and the federal
Truth in Lending Act.

The appellate case is captioned as Sara Arce, et al. v. Bluestem
Brands, Inc., Case No. 17-1932, in the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Transcript is due on or before June 12, 2017;

   -- Appendix is due on June 21, 2017;

   -- Brief of Appellant Bluestem Brands, Inc., is due on
      June 21, 2017;

   -- Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the Court
      issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of
      appellant; and

   -- Appellant reply brief is due 14 days from the date the
      court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the
      appellee brief.[BN]

Plaintiffs-Appellees Sara Arce, Anne Bowers and Nena Osorio, on
behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, are
represented by:

          Clayton Dean Halunen, Esq.
          Melissa W. Wolchansky, Esq.
          HALUNEN & ASSOCIATES
          80 S. Eighth Street, Suite 1650
          Telephone: (612) 605-4098
          Facsimile: (612) 605-4099
          E-mail: halunen@halunenlaw.com
                  wolchansky@halunenlaw.com

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          Jeffrey D. Kaliel, Esq.
          TYCKO & ZAVAREEI
          1828 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000
          Washington, DC 20036
          Telephone: (202) 973-0300
          Facsimile: (202) 973-0950
          E-mail: jkaliel@tzlegal.com

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          Leah M. Nicholls, Esq.
          PUBLIC JUSTICE
          1620 L Street, Suite 630
          Washington, DC 20036
          Telephone: (202) 797-8600
          E-mail: lnicholls@publicjustice.net

Defendant-Appellant Bluestem Brands, Inc., is represented by:

          Erin L. Hoffman, Esq.
          Jeffrey Justman, Esq.
          Staci L. Perdue, Esq.
          Aaron Daniel Van Oort, Esq.
          FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS LLP
          2200 Wells Fargo Center
          90 S. Seventh Street
          Minneapolis, MN 55402-3901
          Telephone: (612) 766-7000
          Facsimile: (612) 766-1600
          E-mail: erin.hoffman@faegrebd.com
                  jeff.justman@faegrebd.com
                  staci.perdue@faegreBD.com
                  aaron.vanoort@FaegreBD.com


BLUESTEM BRANDS: Seeks 8th Circuit Review of Order in "Parm" Suit
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Defendant Bluestem Brands, Inc., filed an appeal from a court
order filed on March 30, 2017, in the lawsuit styled Jessica Parm
v. Bluestem Brands, Inc., Case No. 0:15-cv-03437-JRT, in the U.S.
District Court for the District of Minnesota - Minneapolis.

As previously reported in the Class Action Reporter, the Plaintiff
alleges that the Company's huge markups on electronics, household
goods and other products are actually finance charges in disguise.
The complaint alleges that Fingerhut.com (owned by Bluestem Brands
of Eden Prairie, Minn.), targets low-income consumers with damaged
credit to sell them extremely high-cost electronics and household
goods.  The Plaintiff alleges that virtually all purchases on
Fingerhut.com are made on credit that Bluestem arranges, and
virtually all purchases come from consumers targeted by Bluestem
as having a low income and a low FICO credit score.

The appellate case is captioned as Jessica Parm v. Bluestem
Brands, Inc., Case No. 17-1931, in the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Transcript is due on or before June 12, 2017;

   -- Appendix is due on June 21, 2017;

   -- Brief of Appellant Bluestem Brands, Inc. is due on June 21,
      2017;

   -- Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court
      issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of
      appellant; and

   -- Appellant reply brief is due 14 days from the date the
      court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the
      appellee brief.[BN]

Plaintiff-Appellee Jessica Parm, on behalf of herself and all
others similarly situated, is represented by:

          Clayton Dean Halunen, Esq.
          Melissa W. Wolchansky, Esq.
          Charles D. Moore, Esq.
          HALUNEN & ASSOCIATES
          80 S. Eighth Street, Suite 1650
          Minneapolis, MN 55402-0000
          Telephone: (612) 605-4098
          Facsimile: (612) 605-4099
          E-mail: halunen@halunenlaw.com
                  wolchansky@halunenlaw.com
                  moore@halunenlaw.com

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          Jeffrey D. Kaliel, Esq.
          TYCKO & ZAVAREEI
          1828 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000
          Washington, DC 20036
          Telephone: (202) 973-0300
          Facsimile: (202) 973-0950
          E-mail: jkaliel@tzlegal.com

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          Leah M. Nicholls, Esq.
          PUBLIC JUSTICE
          1620 L Street, Suite 630
          Washington, DC 20036
          Telephone: (202) 797-8600
          E-mail: lnicholls@publicjustice.net

Defendant-Appellant Bluestem Brands, Inc., is represented by:

          Erin L. Hoffman, Esq.
          Jeffrey Justman, Esq.
          Staci L. Perdue, Esq.
          Aaron Daniel Van Oort, Esq.
          FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS LLP
          2200 Wells Fargo Center
          90 S. Seventh Street
          Minneapolis, MN 55402-3901
          Telephone: (612) 766-7000
          Facsimile: (612) 766-1600
          E-mail: erin.hoffman@faegrebd.com
                  jeff.justman@faegrebd.com
                  staci.perdue@faegreBD.com
                  aaron.vanoort@FaegreBD.com


BOYS TOWN: "Torres" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
------------------------------------------------------
Christina Torres and Porschia Wong, individually and on behalf of
all other persons similarly situated v. Boys Town California,
Inc., Father Flanagan's Boys' Home d/b/a Boys Town, and Does 1
through 30, inclusive, Case No. BC661300 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 18,
2018), seeks to recover unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime
compensation, wages for rest break violations, unreimbursed
business expenses, statutory penalties, restitution, as well as
other damages owed pursuant to the California Labor Code.

The Defendants own and operate group homes for adolescents and
children, and also provides in home support services and community
support services, in California. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Shadie L. Berenji, Esq.
      Andrew J. Malatesta, Esq.
      BERENJI LAW FIRM, APC
      8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 708
      Beverly Hills, CA 90211
      Telephone: (310) 855-3270
      Facsimile: (310) 855-3751
      E-mail: berenii@employeejustice.law
              malatesta@employeejustice.law

BUKHARA INDIAN: Faces "Prabir" Suit in S.D. New York
----------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bukhara Indian
Cuisine, Inc.  The case is titled as Samuel Prabir, on behalf of
himself and others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. Bukhara
Indian Cuisine, Inc., doing business as Indigo Indian Bistro,
Basera Indian Cuisine, Inc., doing business as Basera Restaurant,
Anil Kumar, and Renu Kumar, the Defendants, Case No. 1:17-cv-03704
(S.D.N.Y., May 17, 2017).[BN]

The Plaintiff appears pro se.


CADILLAC LOUNGE: "Pizzarelli" Suit Seeks Certification of Class
---------------------------------------------------------------
In the lawsuit styled MARISA PIZZARELLI, on behalf of herself and
all others similarly situated, the Plaintiffs, v. THE CADILLAC
LOUNGE, L.L.C., d/b/a THE CADILLAC LOUNGE, the Defendant, Case No.
1:15-cv-00254-S-PAS (D.R.I.), Marisa Pizzarelli moves the Court
for an order granting class certification of:

   "all individuals who have worked as entertainers performing
   exotic dancing services at the venue known as the "Cadillac
   Lounge" or "Scores Cadillac," located at 361 Charles Street in
   Providence, Rhode Island, at any time since June 20, 2012."

The Plaintiff also requests that the Court appoint Marisa
Pizzarelli as the representative of the certified class, and
appoint Stephen Brouillard of Bianchi and Brouillard, P.C., and
Brant Casavant and Stephen Churchill of Fair Work P.C. as class
counsel.

A copy of the Motion is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=T6JkxVkq

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Stephen J. Brouillard, Esq. (BBO #6284)
          BIANCHI & BROUILLARD, P.C.
          The Hanley Building
          56 Pine Street, Suite 250
          Providence, RI 02903
          Telephone: (401) 223 2990
          Facsimile: (877) 548 4539
          E-mail: sbrouillard@bbrilaw.com

               - and -

          Brant Casavant, Esq.
          Stephen Churchill, Esq.
          FAIR WORK, P.C.
          192 South Street, Suite 450
          Boston, MA 02111
          Telephone: (617) 607 3260
          Facsimile: (617) 488 2261
          E-mail: brant@fairworklaw.com
                  steve@fairworklaw.com


CALIBER HOME: Faces "Ruegsegger" Suit in C.D. California
--------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Caliber Home Loans,
Inc.  The case is entitled as Robert K Ruegsegger, Jr. and Gigi E
Ruegsegger, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiffs, v. Caliber Home Loans, Inc.; U.S. BANK
TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST;
LSF9 Master Participation Trust; Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC;
Wilmington Trust, N.A.; MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP; ARLP SECURITIZATION
TRUST, SERIES 2014-2; RESI WHOLE LOAN IV; INVESCO IV; Altisource
Residential Corporation, ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE
PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFFS TITLE,
OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFFS TITLE THERETO; and DOES 1-20,
inclusive, the Defendants, Case No. 8:17-cv-00872 (C.D. Cal., May
17, 2017).

Caliber Home is an Irving, Texas-based home mortgage originator
and servicer established in 2013 by the merger of Caliber Funding
and Vericrest Financial. The firm is owned by affiliates of
private equity fund manager Lone Star Funds.[BN]

The Plaintiffs appear pro se.


CALIFORNIA FISH: Faces "Lopez" Wage-and-Hour Lawsuit
----------------------------------------------------
EDGAR LOPEZ; individually, and on behalf of other members of the
general public similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. CALIFORNIA
FISH GRILL, INC., a California corporation; CAFG, CORP., an
unknown business entity; CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL, LLC, an unknown
business entity; CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL INVESTMENTS, LLC, an
unknown business entity; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, the
Defendants, Case No. BC661240 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 12, 2017),
seeks to recover monetary damages and restitution including claims
for compensatory damages, penalties, wages, premium pay, and pro
rata share of attorneys' fees under California Labor Code.

According to the complaint, the Defendants employed Plaintiff and
other persons as hourly-paid or non-exempt employees within the
State of California, including the County of Los Angeles. The
Defendants, jointly and severally, employed Plaintiff from March
2010 to March 2017, in the State of California. The Defendants
employed Plaintiff as an hourly-paid, non-exempt employee, and
failed to compensate them for all hours worked, missed meal
periods and/or rest breaks.

California Fish offers a wide variety of fish and seafood from
around the world.[BN]

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


CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE: "Gift" Suit Seeks Unpaid Wages Under FLSA
----------------------------------------------------------------
HEATHER GIFT, on behalf of herself, and all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiff, v. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE
SYSTEMS, INC., a California corporation dba SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HOSPITAL AT CULVER CITY; PROSPECT MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC., a
Delaware corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, the
Defendant, Case No.BC660535 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 5, 2017), seeks
to recover unpaid wages and related relief, pursuant to the Fair
Labor Standards Act (FLSA), California Labor Code, Industrial
Welfare Commission Order, and Business and Professions Code.

The Plaintiff alleges that Defendants are liable to her and other
similarly situated current and former employees for unpaid wages
and other related relief. These claims are based on Defendants'
alleged failures to provide all rest and meal periods, pay
overtime wages, indemnify for all business expenses, fairly
compete, provide accurate written wage statements, and timely pay
final wages upon termination of employment.

Southern California Healthcare System, Inc. operates a hospital
that provides healthcare services to patients and their families
in Culver City and West Los Angeles communities.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          David G. Spivak, Esq.
          Caroline Tahmassian, Esq.
          THE SPIVAK LAW FIRM
          9454 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 303
          Beverly Hills, CA 90212
          Telephone (310) 499 4730
          Facsimile (310) 499 4739
          E-mail: david@stiivakilaw.com
                  caroline@spivak1aw.com

               - and -

          Walter Haines, Esq.
          UNTIED EMPLOYEES LAW GROUP
          5500 Bolsa Ave, Suite 201
          Huntington Beach, CA 92649
          Telephone: (888) 474 7242
          Facsimile; (562) 256 1006
          E-mail: walter@whaines.com


CALYPSO ST: Faces "Campbell" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime
--------------------------------------------------------------
Shannon Campbell, an individual, on behalf of herself and all
persons similarly situated v. Calypso St. Barth, Inc. and Does 1
through 50, inclusive, Case No. BC661959 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 18,
2017), is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay
overtime wages in violation of the California Labor Code.

Calypso St. Barth, Inc. owns and operates women's clothing and
lifestyle boutiques throughout the United States, including 8 in
the State of California. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Shawn D. Morris, Esq.
      Will Lemkul, Esq.
      Chase M. Stem, Esq.
      MORRIS, SULLIVAN & LEMKUL LLP
      9915 Mira Mesa Blvd., Suite 300
      San Diego, CA 92131
      Telephone: (858)566-7600
      Facsimile: (858) 566-6602

         - and-

      Norman B. Blumenthal, Esq.
      Kyle R. Nordrehaug, Esq.
      Aparajit Bhowmik, Esq.
      BLUMENTHAL, NORDREHAUG & BHOWMIK
      2255 Calle Clara
      La Jolla, CA 92037
      Telephone: (858)551-1223
      Facsimile: (858) 551-1232
      E-mail: norm@bamlawca.com
              kyle@bamlawca.com
              aj@bamlawca.com


CASTLE ROCK: "Medardo" Suit Seeks Unpaid Overtime Under FLSA
------------------------------------------------------------
TELMO BARRERA and GALO MEDARDO, on behalf of themselves, FLSA
Collective Plaintiffs and the Class, the Plaintiffs, v. CASTLE
ROCK CONTRACTING LTD. and JAMES GILLIGAN, the Defendant, Case No.
2:17-cv-02754 (E.D.N.Y., May 5, 2017), seeks to recover unpaid
overtime, liquidated damages and attorneys' fees and costs,
pursuant to the New York Labor Law and the Fair Labor Standards
Act (FLSA).

The Plaintiffs bring claims for relief as a collective action
pursuant to FLSA, on behalf of all construction workers employed
by Defendants on or after the date that is six years before the
filing of the complaint.

According to the complaint, the Plaintiffs and the other FLSA
Collective Plaintiffs are and have been similarly situated, have
had substantially similar job requirements and pay provisions, and
are and have been subjected to Defendants' decisions, policies,
plans, programs, practices, procedures, protocols, routines, and
rules, all culminating in a willful failure and refusal to pay
Plaintiffs and FLSA Collective Plaintiffs their proper overtime
compensation at the rate of one and one half times the regular
rate for work in excess of 40 hours per workweek. The claims of
Plaintiffs stated are essentially the same as those of the other
FLSA Collective Plaintiffs.

Castle Rock provides metal and steel buildings for commercial,
residential, agriculture buildings, aviation buildings, oilfield
and self storage.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          C.K. Lee, Esq.
          Anne Seelig, Esq.
          LEE LITIGATION GROUP, PLLC
          30 East 39th Street, Second Floor
          New York, NY 10016
          Telephone: (212) 465 1188
          Facsimile: (212) 465 1181


CHICAGO, IL: Court Grants Class Certification in "Kennelly" Suit
----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hon. Judge Matthew F. Kennelly entered an order in the lawsuit
captioned RCP Publications Inc., the Plaintiff, v. City of
Chicago, the Defendant, Case No. 1:15-cv-11398 (N.D. Ill.),
granting a motion to certify class.

According to the docket entry made by the Clerk on May 17, 2017, a
draft order must be submitted to Judge Kennelly by May 22, 2017.
Draft notice is due by July 12.  Another status hearing is set for
June 14 at 9:00 a.m.

A copy of the Docket Entry is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=AGxqFUxd


CHIPOTLE MEXICAN: "Guzman" Suit Moved to N.D. California
--------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled Adriana Guzman, Juan Pablo Aldana
Lira, and Jonathon Poot, on behalf of themselves and all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiffs, v. Chipotle Mexican Grill,
Inc., the Defendant, Case No. CGC-17-557169, was removed on May 5,
2017 from the San Francisco Superior Court, to the U.S. District
Court for the Northern District of California (Oakland). The
District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 4:17-cv-02606-HSG to the
proceeding. The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Haywood S.
Gilliam, Jr.

Chipotle Mexican is an American chain of fast casual restaurants
in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France,
specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          Carolyn Hunt Cottrell, Esq.
          Nicole Nellessen Coon, Esq.
          SCHNEIDER WALLACE COTTRELL KONECKY WOTKYNS LLP
          2000 Powell Street, Suite 1400
          Emeryville, CA 94608
          Telephone: (415) 421 7100
          Facsimile: (415) 421 7105
          E-mail: ccottrell@schneiderwallace.com
                  ncoon@schneiderwallace.com

               - and -

          Adalberto Corres-Morales, Esq.
          Karen C. Carrera, Esq.
          Virginia Villegas, Esq.
          VILLEGAS CARRERA, LLP
          170 Columbus Ave., Suite 300
          San Francisco, CA 94133
          Telephone: (415) 989 8000
          Facsimile: (415) 989 8028
          E-mail: adalberto@e-licenciados.com
                  karen@e-licenciados.com
                  virginia@e-licenciados.com

The Defendant is represented by:

          Bradley Gene Grumbley, Esq.
          Charles C. Cavanagh, Esq.
          Messner Reeves LLP
          1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300
          Denver, CO 80202
          Telephone: (303) 623 1800
          E-mail: bgrumbley@messner.com
                  ccavanagh@messner.com


CHIPOTLE MEXICAN: Bellwether Community Sues Over Data Breach
------------------------------------------------------------
BELLWETHER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, on behalf of itself and all
others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN
GRILL, INC., the Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-01102-WJM-STV (D.
Colo., May 4, 2017), seeks to recover damages caused by
Defendant's negligence, negligence per se, and for declaratory and
injunctive relief.

The case is a class action on behalf of credit unions, banks, and
other financial institutions that suffered injury as a result of a
security breach beginning on or around March 24, 2017, to the
present, that compromised the names, credit and debit card
numbers, card expiration dates, card verification values (CVVs),
and other credit and debit card information (Payment Card Data) of
customers of nationwide locations of Defendant's restaurants.

According to the complaint, Chipotle Data Breach has forced
Plaintiff and other financial institutions to: cancel or reissue
any credit and debit cards affected by the Chipotle Data Breach;
close any deposit, transaction, checking, or other accounts
affected by the Chipotle Data Breach, including, but not limited
to, stopping payments or blocking transactions with respect to the
accounts; open or reopen any deposit, transaction, checking, or
other accounts affected by the Chipotle Data Breach; refund or
credit any cardholder for the cost of any unauthorized transaction
relating to the Chipotle Data Breach; respond to a higher volume
of cardholder complaints, confusion, and concern; increase fraud
monitoring efforts; and reissue cards compromised by the Chipotle
Data Breach. The injuries to Plaintiff and the Class were directly
and proximately caused by Defendant's failure to implement or
maintain adequate data security measures for customer information,
including credit and debit card data and personally identifying
information. Defendant failed to take reasonable steps to employ
adequate security measures despite well-publicized data breaches
at large, national retail and restaurant chains in recent months,
including Arby's, Wendy's, Noodles & Company, Target, Home Depot,
Sally Beauty, Harbor Freight Tools, P.F. Chang's, Dairy Queen, and
Kmart. Despite having knowledge that such data breaches were
occurring throughout the restaurant and retail industry, Defendant
failed to properly protect sensitive payment card information.

The Defendant also failed to mitigate the damage of a potential
data breach by failing to implement chip-based card technology,
otherwise known as EMV technology. EMV -- which stands for
Europay, MasterCard, and Visa -- is a global standard for cards
equipped with computer chips and technology used to authenticate
chip card transactions. While Visa implemented minimum EMV Chip
Card and Terminal Requirements in October 2015, the Defendant has
not implemented EMV technology in its stores, and thus, left
vulnerable to theft all of the information on the magnetic stripe
of cards used in its restaurant locations, in a way it has been
repeatedly warned about. In 2015, Chipotle reported that it would
not upgrade its terminals to EMV technology, claiming that it
would slow down customer lines. As a direct and proximate
consequence of Defendant's negligence, vast amounts of customer
information was stolen from Chipotle's computer network. Moreover,
Plaintiff and members of the Class have incurred and will continue
to incur significant costs associated with, among other things,
notifying their customers of issues related to the Chipotle Data
Breach, closing out and opening new customer accounts, reissuing
customers' cards, and/or refunding customers' losses resulting
from the unauthorized use of their accounts.

Chipotle operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants that serve "a
focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads, made
using fresh, high-quality ingredients." As of March 31, 2017,
Chipotle operates approximately 2,249 restaurants throughout the
United States, as well as 34 international locations, and 8
restaurants in operation in other non-Chipotle concepts. In 2016,
its revenues totaled approximately $3.9 billion dollars.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Joseph P. Guglielmo, Esq.
          SCOTT & SCOTT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LLP
          The Helmsley Building
          230 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
          New York, NY 10169
          Telephone: (212) 223 6444
          Facsimile: (212) 223 6334
          E-mail: jguglielmo@scott-scott.com


CLIENT SERVICES: Faces "Kalmenson" Suit in E.D. New York
--------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Client Services,
Inc. The case is titled as Josef Kalmenson, on behalf of himself
and all other similarly situated consumers, the Plaintiff, v.
Client Services, Inc., the Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-02977
(E.D.N.Y., May 16, 2017).

Client Services is a full service accounts receivable management
firm offering a diverse selection of collection and recovery
solutions.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Maxim Maximov, Esq.
          MAXIM MAXIMOV, LLP
          1701 Avenue P
          Brooklyn, NY 11229
          Telephone: (718) 395 3459
          Facsimile: (718) 408 9570
          E-mail: m@maximovlaw.com


CONSUMER COLLECTION: Illegally Debits Accounts, Harris Alleges
--------------------------------------------------------------
KIMBERLY HARRIS, individually and on behalf of herself and all
others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. CONSUMER COLLECTION
MANAGEMENT, INC., and DOES 1-4, the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-cv-
00463-SMY-DGW (S.D. Ill., May 3, 2017), seeks damages, injunctive
relief, and any other available legal or equitable remedies,
resulting from the illegal actions of Defendant debiting
Plaintiff's and also the putative Class members' bank accounts on
a recurring basis without obtaining a written authorization signed
or similarly authenticated for preauthorized electronic fund
transfers from Plaintiff's and also the putative Class members'
accounts, thereby violating Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA).

The Plaintiff, on behalf of herself and all others similarly
situated, brings this action against Consumer Collection
Management, Inc. to secure redress against Defendants for unlawful
conduct that violated the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
(FDCPA) as well as the EFTA.

According to the complaint, the Plaintiff's checking account is a
demand deposit account Plaintiff established primarily for
personal, family, and household purposes. Despite the supposed
oral agreement for Defendant to make recurring, "preauthorized"
electronic funds transfers from Plaintiff's personal checking
account, Defendant did not provide to Plaintiff, and Plaintiff did
not sign, any written preauthorization for Defendant to make an
electronic fund transfer from Plaintiff's checking account. The
Plaintiff did not provide to Defendant any written
preauthorization for Defendant to make an electronic fund transfer
from Plaintiff's checking account. The Plaintiff did not any time
receive (or waive her right to receive) from Defendant the
disclosures required by 15 U.S.C. section 1693c. Nonetheless, as
alleged below, Defendant CCM took recurring electronic funds
transfers from Plaintiff's checking account without written
preauthorization, and thereby, has violated the EFTA. Furthermore,
it is believed that Defendant CCM did not provide Plaintiff with
requisite notices required before Defendant CCM could take an
electronic funds transfer from Plaintiff, which also violates the
EFTA. Despite Defendant's failure to adhere to the EFTA's
requirements and prohibitions, Defendant illegally took recurring
electronic fund transfers from Plaintiff's checking account at
least on January 31st, February 28th and March 28th of 2017.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Nathan D. Sturycz, Esq.
          100 N. Main St., Suite 11
          Edwardsville, IL 62025
          Telephone: (877) 314 3223
          Facsimile: (314) 667 2733
          E-mail: nathan@sturyczlaw.com


COOK COUNTY, IL: Sheriff's Board Sued Over Illegal Termination
--------------------------------------------------------------
Joseph Acevedo, as an individual, and on behalf of all others
similarly situated v. The Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board, James
P. Nally, Byron Brazier, John J. Dalicandro, Gray Mateo-Harris,
Vincent T. Winters, Jennifer Bae, Patrick Brady, and Kim R. Widup,
and Thomas J. Dart, and the County Of Cook, Case No. 2017-CH-07092
(Ill. Cir. Ct., May 18, 2017), seeks a declaration that The Cook
County Sheriff's Merit Board decision terminating the Plaintiff's
employment is illegal, null, and void because the Board was
improperly constituted with former Member John R. Rosales having
been invalidly appointed under the Cook County Sheriff's Merit
Board Act.

Joseph Acevedo is a former Cook County Correctional Officer who
was terminated by the Defendant Board in a decision dated
January 12, 2015.

The Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board is a nine-member Board
empowered under the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board Act. It
renders final decisions terminating and/or suspending sworn Cook
County Sheriff's Officers.

Cook County is a unit of local government and the joint employer
of the sworn officers who are subject to the jurisdiction of the
Defendant Board.

Thomas J. Dart is a local elected government official.

The individual Defendants are all members of the Cook County
Sheriff's Merit Board appointed by the Sheriff with the advice and
consent of the Cook County Board pursuant to the Act. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Dana Kurtz, Esq.
      Heidi Sleper, Esq.
      KURTZ LAW OFFICES, LTD.
      32 Blaine Street
      Hinsdale, IL 60521
      Telephone: (630) 323-9444
      Facsimile: (630) 904-9444
      E-mail: dkurtz@kurtzlaw.us
              hsleper@kurtzlaw.us

         - and -

      Cass T. Casper, Esq.
      TALON LAW, LLC
      32 Blaine Street
      Hinsdale, IL 60521
      Telephone: (312) 351-2478
      E-mail: ctc@talonlaw.com


CREDENCE RESOURCE: "Hores" Suit Moved to E.D. New York
------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled William Hores, on behalf of
himself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Credence Resource Management, LLC, the Defendant, Case No.
620787/2016, was removed on May 15, 2017 from the Supreme Court of
the State of New York, County of Suffolk, to the U.S. District
Court for Eastern District of New York (Central Islip). The
District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 2:17-cv-02942-LDW-AYS to
the proceeding. The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Leonard D.
Wexler.

Credence offers debt-collection services.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Mitchell L. Pashkin, Esq.
775 Park Avenue, Ste. 255
Huntington, NY 11743
Telephone: (631) 335 1107
E-mail: mpash@verizon.net

The Defendant is represented by:

Aaron R Easley, Esq.
SESSIONS FISHMAN NATHAN & ISRAEL LLC
3 Cross Creek Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
Telephone: (908) 237 1660
Facsimile: (908) 237 1663
E-mail: aeasley@sessions.legal

CREDIT CONTROL: Faces "Lopez" Suit in Middle District of Florida
----------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Credit Control, LLC.
The case is entitled as Joe Lopez, individually and on behalf of
all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. Credit Control,
LLC, the Defendant, Case No. 8:17-cv-01145-VMC-AEP (M.D. Fla., May
15, 2017).  The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Virginia M.
Hernandez Covington.

Credit Control is a St. Louis credit collection service that
offers debt collections, accounts receivables management, and
security.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Craig B. Sanders, Esq.
SANDERS LAW, PLLC
100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 500
Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: (516) 203 7600
Facsimile: (516) 281 7601
E-mail: csanders@sanderslawpllc.com


CRST VAN: Cole Appeals C.D. California Ruling to Ninth Circuit
--------------------------------------------------------------
Plaintiff James Cole filed an appeal from a court ruling relating
to the lawsuit entitled James Cole v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc., et
al., Case No. 5:08-cv-01570-VAP-SP, in the U.S. District Court for
the Central District of California, Riverside.

As previously reported in the Class Action Reporter, the lawsuit
alleges violations of the California Labor Code.

The appellate case is captioned as James Cole v. CRST Van
Expedited, Inc., et al., Case No. 17-55606, in the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Transcript must be ordered by May 30, 2017;

   -- Transcript is due on August 28, 2017;

   -- Appellant James Cole's opening brief is due on October 5,
      2017;

   -- Appellees CRST Van Expedited, Inc. and Does' answering
      brief is due on November 6, 2017; and

   -- Appellant's optional reply brief is due 14 days after
      service of the answering brief.[BN]

Plaintiff-Appellant JAMES COLE, on behalf of himself and all
others similarly situated, is represented by:

          James R. Hawkins, Esq.
          Gregory Mauro, Esq.
          JAMES HAWKINS APLC
          9880 Research Drive
          Irvine, CA 92618
          Telephone: (949) 387-7200
          Facsimile: (949) 387-6676
          E-mail: james@jameshawkinsaplc.com
                  greg@jameshawkinsaplc.com

               - and -

          Stanley D. Saltzman, Esq.
          MARLIN & SALTZMAN, LLP
          29800 Agoura Road
          Agoura Hills, CA 91301
          Telephone: (818) 991-8080
          E-mail: ssaltzman@marlinsaltzman.com

Defendant-Appellee CRST VAN EXPEDITED, INC., an Iowa Corporation,
FKA CRST, Inc., is represented by:

          James Harold Hanson, Esq.
          R. Jay Taylor, Jr., Esq.
          SCOPELITIS, GARVIN, LIGHT, HANSON & FEARY, P.C.
          10 West Market Street
          Indianapolis, IN 46204
          Telephone: (317) 492-9205
          E-mail: jhanson@scopelitis.com
                  jtaylor@scopelitis.com


CVS PHARMACY: "Zamora" Suit Sues Over Limited Warranty
------------------------------------------------------
Osiris Zamora, on her own behalf and on behalf of all other
similarly situated persons, the Plaintiff, v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc.,
a Rhode Island corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, the
Defendants, Case No. BC661092 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 12, 2017),
seeks injunction commanding CVS to comply with its obligations
under the presale rule by implementing one of the permissible
compliance options at all of its California stores.

On December 12, 2016, the Plaintiff purchased a Waterpik Water
Flosser Ultra at a CVS store in Palmdale, California. The
Plaintiff purchased the Waterpik for personal, household and
family purposes. The Waterpik's package stated that the product
came with a manufacturer's "three-year warranty" which Ms. Zamora
interpreted to mean a typical full product warranty under which
Waterpik would either repair covered defects at its own expense or
replace the product. Plaintiff did not review the actual warranty
inside the product package prior to purchase nor did she even know
she had the right to request a copy of the warranty from CVS prior
to purchase.

When plaintiff opened the product package and read the warranty
document she realized that she did not receive a full warranty on
the Waterpik, but rather, a limited warranty on parts only. The
limited warranty further provided that in the event of a defect in
a covered part, Waterpik's responsibility was limited solely to
providing a replacement part. It would then be Plaintiffs
responsibility to either remove the defective part and install the
replacement part herself or pay to have someone else
perform the work. The limited warranty further required that
Plaintiff must provide the original sales receipt as a condition
to obtaining warranty services.

The Magnusson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement
Act requires that all retail sellers like CVS make the text of
manufacturer's warranties available to consumers prior to
purchase. The Federal Trade Commission implemented a regulation
-- the presale rule -- that sets forth the manner in which retail
sellers like CVS can make warranties available to consumers prior
to sale. At the time plaintiff purchased the Waterpik, CVS was in
violation of the presale rule in the following respects: CVS did
not post a copy of the Waterpik limited warranty in close
proximity to where the Waterpik was displayed for sale at CVS's
California stores.

CVS Pharmacy is a subsidiary of the American retail and health
care company CVS Health, headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode
Island.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Eugene E. Siegel, Esq.
          LAW OFFICE OF EUGENE E. SIEGEL
          P.0. Box 363
          Littlerock, CA, 93543
          Telephone: (661) 944-3676
          Facsimile: (661) 944-2201
          E-mail: siegel@qnet.com

               - and -

          James S. Kostas, Esq.
          KOSTAS LAW FIRM
          1008 West Avenue M-14, Suite A
          Palmdale, CA, 93551
          Telephone: (661) 202 2444
          Facsimile: (661) 267 6066
          E-mail: jkostas@kostaslaw.com


DMCG INC: Faces "Martinez" Wage-and-Hour Suit
---------------------------------------------
MICHAEL MARTINEZ, individually, and on behalf of all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. DMCG, INC., a California
Corporation; BAIL HOTLINE BAIL BONDS, INC., a California
Corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, the Defendants,
Case No. BC661162 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 12, 2017), seeks equitable
relief, interest, restitution, and reasonable
attorney's fees and costs under California Labor Code.

The Plaintiff brings this action against the Defendants for
California Labor Code violations and unfair business practices
stemming from Defendants' failure to provide meal periods, failure
to authorize and permit rest periods, failure to pay minimum and
straight time wages, failure to pay overtime wages, failure to
maintain accurate records of hours worked, failure to reimburse
business expenses, failure to timely pay all wages to terminated
employees, and failure to furnish accurate wage statements

DMCG, Inc. is an engineering firm.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Kane Moon, Esq.
          Justin F. Marquez, Esq.
          Allen Feghali, Esq.
          MOON & YANG, APC
          3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1820
          Los Angeles, CA 90010
          Telephone: (213) 232 3128
          Facsimile: (213) 232 3125
          E-mail: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com
                  justin.marquez@moonyanglaw.com
                  allen.feghali@moonyanglaw.com


ELGINEX CORPORATION: Class Certification Continued to July 11
-------------------------------------------------------------
The Hon. Judge Ronald A. Guzman entered an order in the lawsuit
titled North Shore Physical Wellness, Ltd., the Plaintiff, v.
Elginex Corporation, et al., the Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-03677
(N.D. Ill.), granting Plaintiff's motion to enter and continue its
motion for class certification to July 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

According to the docket entry made by the Clerk on May 17, 2017,
the motion hearing set for May 18 is stricken and no appearance is
required.

A copy of the Docket Entry is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=eRUCEExZ


FASHION FURNITURE: Christie Seeks OT Wages Under Labor Code
-----------------------------------------------------------
KENNETH CHRISTIE as an individual and on behalf of all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. FASHION FURNITURE RENTAL, a
California UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE 20 corporation, and DOES 1 through
100, the Defendants, Case No. BC661210 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 12,
2017), seeks to recover overtime wages under the state Labor Code.

The Plaintiff was employed by Defendants as a non-exempt Helper
and Driver at one of Defendants' locations in Los Angeles County,
from May 2015 to Winter 2016. The Plaintiff's primary job duties
included driving a company truck to various locations daily, and
loading and unloading furniture for corporate housing, businesses
and home staging, among other businesses. During Plaintiffs
employment with Defendants, he received various forms of non-
discretionary incentive pay including, but not limited to, non-
discretionary safety, bed-bug and "partials" bonuses, incentive
pay, and/or other forms of pay which are not excludable under
California Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act when calculating
an employee's regular rate of pay (collectively referred to as
"Incentive Pay"). Despite Defendants' payment of Incentive Pay to
Plaintiff, Defendants failed to include all forms of Incentive Pay
when calculating his regular rate of pay, thereby causing
Plaintiff to be underpaid all of his required overtime wages.
Rather, Plaintiff was only paid one and a half times his base
rate, which was not equal to the regular rate, as Defendants
failed to include the various forms of Incentive Pay earned during
corresponding periods that were required to be included in the
regular rate calculation, but were not.

Fashion Furniture offers furnishings with straightforward
pricing.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Christopher L. Burrows, Esq.
          BURROWS LAW FIRM
          8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 634
          Beverly Hills, CA 90211
          Telephone: (310) 526 9998
          Facsimile: (424) 644 2446
          E-mail: cburrows@cburrowslaw.com


FIAT CHRYSLER: Castle Car Suit Transferred to N.D. California
-------------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled Castle Car Company, individually
and on behalf of all similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. Fiat
Chrysler Automobile, M.V. and FCAUS, LLC, Case No. 2:17-cv-00565
(filed by May 2, 2017), was transferred on May 17, 2047 from the
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, to
the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
(San Francisco). The Northern District Court Clerk assigned Case
No. 3:17-cv-02823-EMC to the proceeding.

Fiat Chrysler, also known as FCA, is an Italian-controlled
multinational corporation incorporated in the Netherlands, and
currently the world's seventh-largest auto maker.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Daniel Aaron Rihn, Esq.
          ROBERT PEIRCE AND ASSOCIATES, P. C.
          707 Grant Street, Suite 2500
          Pittsburgh, PA 15219
          Telephone: (412) 281 7229
          E-mail: arihn@peircelaw.com

               - and -

          Charles E. Schaffer, Esq.
          Daniel C. Levin, Esq.
          LEVIN SEDRAN & BERMAN
          510 Walnut Street, Suite 500
          Philadelphia, PA 19106
          Telephone: (215) 592 1500
          Facsimile: (215) 592 4663
          E-mail: cschaffer@lfsblaw.com
                  dlevin@lfsblaw.com


FREEDOM MORTGAGE: "Torrez" Suit Moved to C.D. California
--------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled Belen Torrez, individually, and on
behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated,
the Plaintiff, v. Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey
corporation, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive, Case No.
CIVDS1705761, was removed on May 4, 2017 from the San Bernardino
Superior Court, to the U.S. District Court for the Central
District of California (Eastern Division - Riverside). The
District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 5:17-cv-00867-JGB-KK to the
proceeding. The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Jesus G.
Bernal.

Freedom Mortgage provides residential mortgage lender
services.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Daniel J Park, Esq.
          Douglas Han, Esq.
          Joy D. Llaguno, Esq.
          Shunt Tatavos-Gharajeh, Esq.
          JUSTICE LAW CORPORATION
          411 North Central Avenue Suite 500
          Glendale, CA 91203
          Telephone: (818) 230 7502
          Facsimile: (818) 230 7259
          E-mail: dpark@justicelawcorp.com
                  dhan@justicelawcorp.com
                  statavos@justicelawcorp.com

Freedom Mortgage Corporation is represented by:

          Michael Lester Ludwig, Esq.
          Caroline Powell Donelan, Esq.
          BLANK ROME LLP
          2029 Century Park East 6th Floor
          Los Angeles, CA 90067
          Telephone: (424) 239 3400
          Facsimile: (424) 239 3434
          E-mail: ludwig@blankrome.com
                  cdonelan@blankrome.com


GATHERAPP INC: Has Sent Unsolicited Messages, "Ruppe" Suit Says
---------------------------------------------------------------
Paul Ruppe, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated v. Gatherapp, Inc., Case No. 2017-CH-07052 (Ill. Cir.
Ct., May 18, 2017), seeks stop Gather's practice of sending text
messages to the wireless telephones of consumers nationwide
without prior express consent in violation of the Telephone
Consumer Protection Act.

Gatherapp, Inc. owns and operates a mobile application that allows
users to invite friends to events or activities. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Klint L. Bruno, Esq.
      Michael L. Silverman, Esq.
      THE BRUNO FIRM
      900 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 4E
      Chicago, IL 60607
      Telephone: (773) 969-6160
      E-mail: kbruno@brunolawus.com
              msilverman@brunolawus.com


GEICO: Faces "Sullivan" Suit in M.D. Florida
--------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Government Employees
Insurance Company. The case is styled as Estate of Robert
Sullivan, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiff, v. Government Employees Insurance
Company, the Defendant, Case No. 6:17-cv-00891-PGB-KRS (M.D. Fla.,
May 17, 2017). The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Paul G.
Byron.

The Government Employees Insurance Company is an American auto
insurance company headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is
the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State
Farm.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Christopher J. Lynch, Esq.
          CHRISTOPHER J. LYNCH, P.A
          6915 SW 57 Avenue Suite 208
          South Miami, FL 33143
          Telephone: (305) 443 6200
          E-mail: clynch@hunterlynchlaw.com

               - and -

          Edmund A. Normand, Esq.
          Jacob Lawrence Phillips, Esq.
          NORMAND LAW, PLLC
          62 W. Colonial St., Suite 209
          Orlando, Fl 32814
          Telephone: (407) 603 6031
          E-mail: ed@ednormand.com
                  jacob@ednormand.com


GENERAL DYNAMICS: Cunningham Appeals Ruling to Fourth Circuit
-------------------------------------------------------------
Plaintiff Craig Cunningham filed an appeal from a court ruling in
the lawsuit entitled Craig Cunningham v. General Dynamics
Information Technology, Incorporated, Case No. 1:16-cv-00545-LO-
TCB, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia at Alexandria.

The appellate case is captioned as Craig Cunningham v. General
Dynamics Information Technology, Incorporated, Case No. 17-1592,
in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Case Initial forms are due within 14 days;

   -- Opening Brief and Appendix are due on June 13, 2017; and

   -- Response Brief is due on July 13, 2017.[BN]

Plaintiff-Appellant CRAIG CUNNINGHAM, on behalf of himself and all
others similarly situated, is represented by:

          John Michael Bredehoft, Esq.
          Sharon Kerk Reyes, Esq.
          KAUFMAN & CANOLES, PC
          150 West Main Street
          P. O. Box 3037
          Norfolk, VA 23514-3037
          Telephone: (757) 624-3225
          Facsimile: (757) 624-3169
          E-mail: jmbredehoft@kaufcan.com
                  skreyes@kaufcan.com

Defendant-Appellee GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
INCORPORATED, is represented by:

          Attison Leonard Barnes, III, Esq.
          Stephen Joseph Obermeier, Esq.
          WILEY REIN, LLP
          1776 K Street, NW
          Washington, DC 20006-0000
          Telephone: (202) 719-7000
          Facsimile: (202) 719-7049
          E-mail: abarnes@wileyrein.com
                  abarnes@wileyrein.com


GILBERT GARCIA: Faces "Raymon" Suit in Middle Dist. of Florida
--------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Gilbert Garcia
Group, P.A.  The case is captioned as Rene H. Raymon, on behalf of
himself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A., a Florida Professional Corporation and
Statebridge Company, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company,
the Defendants, Case No. 8:17-cv-01144-SDM-JSS (M.D. Fla., May 15,
2017).  The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Steven D. Merryday.

Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A., is real estate and creditor's law firm
providing legal services specializing in business law.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Leo Wassner Desmond, Esq.
DESMOND LAW FIRM
5070 Highway A1A, Suite D
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Telephone: (772) 234 5150
Facsimile: (772) 231 0300
E-mail: lwd@verobeachlegal.com


GLOBAL CREDIT: Faces "Votaw" Suit in Eastern Dist. of New York
--------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Global Credit and
Collection Corp. The case is captioned as Catherine Votaw,
individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, the
Plaintiff, v. Global Credit & Collection Corp., the Defendant,
Case No. 2:17-cv-02737-LDW-SIL (E.D.N.Y., May 5, 2017). The case
is assigned to the Hon. Judge Leonard D. Wexler.[BN]

Global Credit provides customer and account receivable management
services.

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Craig B. Sanders, Esq.
          BARSHAY SANDERS, PLLC
          100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 500
          Garden City, NY 11530
          Telephone: (516) 203 7600
          Facsimile: (516) 706 5055
          E-mail: csanders@sanderslawpllc.com


GRAND CANYON: "Ward" Suit Moved from Super. Ct. to N.D. Georgia
---------------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled Lee Ward, on behalf of himself and
all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. Grand Canyon
Education, Inc., doing business as Grand Canyon University, the
Defendant, Case No. 17 A03474-9, was removed on May 15, 2017 from
the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, to the U.S. District Court
for the Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta). The District Court
Clerk assigned Case No. 1:17-cv-01749-SCJ to the proceeding.

Grand Canyon is a regionally accredited provider of postsecondary
education services focused on offering graduate and undergraduate
degree.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Edward Adam Webb, Esq.
G. Franklin Lemond, Jr., Esq.
WEBB, KLASE & LEMOND, LLC
1900 The Exchange, SE, Suite 480
Atlanta, GA 30339
Telephone: (770) 444 0773
eadamwebb@hotmail.com
flemond@webbllc.com

The Defendant is represented by:

Derin Bronson Dickerson, Esq.
ALSTON & BIRD
1201 West Peachtree Street
One Atlantic Center
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Telephone: (404) 881 7000
E-mail: derin.dickerson@alston.com

     - and -

Kristen Kabat Bromberek, Esq.
ALSTON & BIRD, LLP
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Telephone: (404) 881 4928
E-mail: kristen.bromberek@alston.com


GREENWICH VILLAGE: Faces "Kiler" Suit in S.D. New York
------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Greenwich Village
Funeral Home, Inc. The case is entitled as Marion Kiler, on behalf
of herself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Greenwich Village Funeral Home, Inc., the Defendant, Case No.
1:17-cv-03692 (S.D.N.Y., May 16, 2017).

Greenwich Village provides funeral home facilities in New York and
is located in the heart of Manhattan's Greenwich Village.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          C.K. Lee, Esq.
          Lee Litigation Group, PLLC
          30 East 39th Street, 2nd Floor
          New York, NY 10016
          Telephone: (212) 465 1188
          Facsimile: (212) 465 1181
          E-mail: cklee@leelitigation.com


HAAGEN-DAZS: Invaded Consumer's Privacy, "Salcedo" Suit Says
--------------------------------------------------------------
Melanie G. San Pedro-Salcedo, individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated v. The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Company, Inc.,
Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream Company, Nestle USA, Inc., and Does 1
through 50, Case No. 17CV310563 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 18, 2017),
is brought against the Defendants for violation of the Telephone
Consumer Protection Act by sending unsolicited text messages
without prior express written consent, invading the consumers'
right to privacy.

The Defendants produce, market, and distribute ice creams and
frozen snacks in the United States. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Michael J. Jaurigue, Esq.
      Abigail A. Zelenski, Esq.
      David Zelenski, Esq.
      Sehreen Ladak, Esq.
      Ryan Stubbe, Esq.
      JAURIGUE LAW GROUP
      114 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 200
      Glendale, CA 91203
      Telephone: (818) 630-7280
      Facsimile: (888) 879-1697
      E-mail: michael@jlglawyers.com
              abigail@jlglawyers.com
              david@jlglawyers.com
              sehreen@jlglawyers.com
              ryan@jlglawyers.com


INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS: "Orr" Sues Over Security Breach
--------------------------------------------------------
DAVID ORR, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiff, v. INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP, PLC,
INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTELS CORPORATION, and INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS
GROUP RESOURCES, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 1:17-cv-01622-MHC
(N.D. Ga., May 5, 2017), seeks injunctive relief, monetary
damages, statutory damages, and all other relief as authorized in
equity or by law as a result of Defendants' breach of implied
contract, negligence, and unjust enrichment.

The Plaintiff brings this class action against IHG for its failure
to secure and safeguard its customers' personal financial data --
credit and debit card information including cardholder name, card
number, expiration date, and internal verification code ("Private
Information").

Based on reports of patterns of unauthorized card use from payment
card networks, in December 2016, IHG began investigating a
possible security breach affecting some of its locations. On April
14, 2017, IHG sent a letter to Plaintiff informing him that its
investigation "identified signs of the operation of malware
designed to access payment card information" at IHG hotels between
September 29, 2016, and December 29, 2016 ("Security Breach").

This malware was designed to search for cardholder names, card
numbers, expiration dates, and internal verification codes read
from the magnetic stripe of payment cards as they were routed
through the server of an affected hotel. The Plaintiff's and Class
members' Private Information was stolen by hackers after Plaintiff
and Class members used their credit and debit cards at the
affected IHG branded hotels during this period. The Security
Breach affected at least 1,000 IHG properties.

According to the complaint, IHG's security failures enabled the
hackers to steal Plaintiff's and Class members' Private
Information from within IHG's hotels and subsequently make
unauthorized purchases on their credit and debit cards. The
failures also put Plaintiff's and Class members' financial
information and interests at serious, immediate, and ongoing risk
and, additionally, caused costs and expenses to Plaintiff and
Class members attributable to responding, identifying, and
correcting damages that were reasonably foreseeable as a result of
IHG's willful and negligent conduct. The hackers continue to use
the information they obtained as a result of IHG's inadequate
security to exploit and injure Plaintiff and Class members across
the United States.

The Security Breach was caused and enabled by IHG's knowing
violation of its obligations to abide by best practices and
industry standards concerning the security of payment systems. IHG
failed to comply with security standards and allowed its
customers' financial information to be compromised by cutting
corners on security measures that could have prevented or
mitigated the Security Breach that occurred.[BN]

IHG is a British multinational hotels company headquartered in
Denham, UK. IHG has over 742,000 rooms and 5,028 hotels across
nearly 100 countries.

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          David J. Worley, Esq.
          James M. Evangelista, Esq.
          EVANGELISTA WORLEY, LLC
          8100 A. Roswell Road
          Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30350
          Telephone: (404) 205 8400
          E-mail: david@ewlawllc.com
                  jim@ewlawllc.com

               - and -

          Ben Barnow, Esq.
          Erich P. Schork, Esq.
          Anthony L. Parkhill, 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
                  aparkhill@barnowlaw.com

               - and -

          Brian K. Herrington
          HERRINGTON LAW, PA
          1520 N. State St.
          Jackson, MS 39202
          Telephone: (601) 208 0013
          E-mail: brian@herringtonlawpa.com


INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE: Weinstein Appeals Decision to 10th Cir.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Plaintiff Stephen Weinstein filed an appeal from a court ruling in
the lawsuit entitled Weinstein v. Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.,
Case No. 2:16-CV-00280-DN, in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Utah - Salt Lake City.

As previously reported in the Class Action Reporter, the Plaintiff
asserts violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Intermountain Healthcare is a non-profit health system based in
Salt Lake City, Utah, with 22 hospitals, a broad range of clinics
and services, about 1,400 employed primary care and secondary care
physicians at more than 185 clinics in the Intermountain Medical
Group, and health insurance plans from SelectHealth.

The appellate case is captioned as Weinstein v. Intermountain
Healthcare, Inc., Case No. 17-4071, in the United States Court of
Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.[BN]

Plaintiff-Appellant STEPHEN WEINSTEIN, individually and on behalf
of all similarly situated individuals, is represented by:

          Eric A. Grover, Esq.
          KELLER GROVER LLP
          1965 Market Street
          San Francisco, CA 94103
          Telephone: (415) 543-1305
          E-mail: eagrover@kellergrover.com

               - and -

          Elizabeth M. Peck, Esq.
          PECK PETERSON LLP
          675 East 2100 South, Suite 350
          Salt Lake City, UT 84106
          Telephone: (801) 521-0844
          E-mail: lisa@peckpeterson.com

Defendant-Appellee INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE, INC., DBA
Intermountain Healthcare, Inc., a Utah Corporation, is represented
by:

          Steven C. Bednar, Esq.
          Alan C. Bradshaw, Esq.
          Christopher M. Glauser, Esq.
          MANNING CURTIS BRADSHAW & BEDNAR PLLC
          136 East South Temple, Suite 1300
          Salt Lake City, UT 84111
          Telephone: (801) 363-5678
          E-mail: sbednar@mc2b.com
                  abradshaw@mc2b.com
                  cglauser@mc2b.com


INTERNATIONAL PAPER: Faces "Huerta" Suit in M.D. Florida
--------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against International Paper
Company.  The case is captioned as George Huerta, on behalf of
himself and on behalf of all others similarly situated, the
Plaintiff, v. International Paper Company, the Defendant, Case No.
8:17-cv-01155-SDM-MAP (M.D. Fla., May 16, 2017). The case is
assigned to the Hon. Judge Steven D. Merryday.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Andrew Ross Frisch, Esq.
          C. Ryan Morgan, Esq.
          Marc Reed Edelman, Esq.
          MORGAN & MORGAN, PA
          600 N Pine Island Rd., Suite 400
          Plantation, FL 33324
          Telephone: (954) 318 0268
          Facsimile: (954) 333 3515
          E-mail: afrisch@forthepeople.com
                  rmorgan@forthepeople.com
                  MEdelman@forthepeople.com


JANSSEN RESEARCH: "McCrary" Sues Over Selling of Invokana Drug
---------------------------------------------------------------
GLORIA MCCRARY and PETER M, the Plaintiffs, v. JANSSEN
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, LLC; JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.,
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-cv-03213-BRM-
LHG (D.N.J., Mar., 2017), seeks to recover damages for injuries
sustained by Plaintiff as the direct and proximate result of the
wrongful conduct of Defendants in connection with the designing,
developing, manufacturing, distributing, labeling, advertising,
marketing, promoting, and selling of canagliflozin (Invokana
(TM)), a prescription medication used in the treatment of
diabetes.

This is an action for product liability, design defect, failure to
warn, negligence, fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of
warranties against the Defendants.

According to the complaint, the Defendants concealed, and continue
to conceal, their knowledge of Invokana's (TM) unreasonably
dangerous risks from Plaintiff, other consumers, and the medical
community. As a result of the defective nature of Invokana (TM),
persons who were prescribed and ingested Invokana (TM), including
Plaintiff, have suffered and may continue to suffer severe and
permanent personal injuries, including diabetic ketoacidosis,
stroke, heart attack and severe kidney damage. After beginning
treatment with Invokana (TM), and as a direct and proximate result
of Defendants' actions and inaction, the Plaintiff developed
diabetic ketoacidosis. Plaintiff's ingestion of the defective and
unreasonably dangerous drug Invokana (TM) has caused and will
continue to cause injury and damage to Plaintiff.

Janssen Pharmaceutical is a pharmaceutical company headquartered
in Beerse, Belgium. It was founded in 1953 by Paul Janssen.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Danielle Mason, Esq.
          BEASLEY, ALLEN, CROW,
          METHVIN, PORTIS & MILES, P.C.
          Post Office Box 4160
          Montgomery, AL 36103-4160
          Telephone: (334) 269 2343
          Facsimile: (334) 954 7555
          E-mail: Danielle.Mason@BeasleyAllen.com


KEY CENTER: Faces "Johnson" Suit in Middle District of Florida
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Key Center
Foundation, Inc.  The case is captioned as Cynthia Johnson, on
behalf of herself and others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Key Center Foundation, Inc., the Defendant, Case No. 5:17-cv-
00216-TJC-PRL (M.D. Fla., May 15, 2017). The case is assigned to
the Hon. Judge Timothy J. Corrigan.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Matthew W. Birk, Esq.
MATTHEW BIRK, ESQ., LAW OFFICE
309 NE 1st St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
Telephone: (352) 244 2069
Facsimile: (352) 372 3464
E-mail: mbirk@gainesvilleemploymentlaw.com


LOS ANGELES DODGER: Faces "Soltero" Wage-and-Hour Suit
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YVONNE MARIE SOLTERO, as an individual and on behalf of all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. LOS ANGELES DODGER, LLC, a
Limited Liability Company; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, the
Defendant, Case No. BC661158 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 12, 2017),
seeks penalties and/or damages for Defendants' violations of the
California Labor Code, including without limitation, failure to
provide employees with proper rest breaks, compliant itemized wage
statements, and failure to timely pay wages to terminated
employees.

The Plaintiff brought this class action complaint against
Defendants, on behalf of herself and the Class of all other
similarly situated current and former employees of Defendants.

According to the complaint, Defendants, jointly and severally,
have acted intentionally and with deliberate indifference and
conscious disregard to the rights of all employees in receiving
rest break premium wages, timely payment of all earned wages upon
termination of employment, and in connection with Defendants'
failure to provide compliant wage statements to Plaintiff and
class members.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a baseball team located in Los
Angeles, California.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Larry W. Lee, Esq.
          DIVERSITY LAW GROUP, P.C.
          515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1250
          Los Angeles, CA 90071
          Telephone: (213) 488 6555
          Facsimile: (213) 488 6554

               - and -

          Edward W. Choi, Esq.
          LAW OFFICES OF CHOI & ASSOCIATES
          6 515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1250
          Los Angeles, CA 90071
          Telephone: (213) 381 1515
          Facsimile: (213) 465 4885

               - and -

          Dennis S. Hyun, Esq.
          HYUN LEGAL, APC
          515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1250
          Los Angeles, CA 90071
          Telephone: (213) 488 6555
          Facsimile: (213) 488 6554


MADAME PAULETTE: "Brown" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
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Benjamin Brown, individually and on behalf of all other persons
similarly situated v. John Mahdessian, and Madame Paulette Lic,
LLC, Madame Paulette Valet Services, Inc., MME Paulette Dry
Cleaners of 65th St. Inc., all d/b/a Madame Paulette, Case No.
154606/2017 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., May 18, 2017), seeks to recover
unlawful deductions, unlawful charges, unlawful kickback of wages,
and unpaid minimum wages and overtime compensation under the New
York Labor Law.

The Defendants are in the business of providing specialty services
including green cleaning, climate controlled vault storage,
destination valet and closet concierge services. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Lloyd R. Ambinder, Esq.
      VIRGINIA & AMBINDER, LLP
      40 Broad Street, 7th Floor
      New York, NY 10004
      Telephone: (212) 943-9080
      Facsimile: (212) 943-9082
      E-mail: lambinder@vandallp.com

MDL NO. 2672: Settlement in Dealership Suits Has Final Approval
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In the case captioned IN RE: VOLKSWAGEN "CLEAN DIESEL" MARKETING,
SALES PRACTICES, AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION.  This Order
Relates To: ALL CONSUMER ALL RESELLER DEALERSHIP ACTIONS, MDL No.
2672 (N.D. Cal.), Judge Charles R. Breyer of the United States
District Court for the Northern  District California granted final
approval of the settlement that resolves consumer claims
concerning affected 2.0- and 3.0-liter diesel turbocharged direct
injection ("TDI") vehicles.

On Sept. 2, 2016, the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee filed its
Amended Consolidated Consumer Class Action Complaint against 13
named defendants: Volkswagen Group of America; Volkswagen AG; Audi
AG; Audi of America, LLC; Porsche AG; Porsche Cars North America,
Inc.; Martin Winterkorn; Mattias Muller; Michael Horn; Rupert
Stadler; Robert Bosch GmbH; Robert Bosch, LLC; and Volkmar Denner.
As against Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch, LLC, the complaint
asserts claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations Act, state fraud and unjust enrichment laws, and all
50 States' consumer protection laws.  The PSC also filed a Second
Amended Consolidated Reseller Dealership Class Action Complaint
against the same 13 defendants; the complaint asserts against
Bosch claims for RICO, fraud, and unjust enrichment.

After months of intensive negotiations and with the assistance of
a court-appointed settlement master, the Plaintiffs and Bosch
reached a Settlement that resolves consumer claims concerning
affected 2.0- and 3.0-liter diesel TDI vehicles which the Court
preliminarily approved Feb. 16, 2017.

The Settlement requires Bosch to create a non-reversionary
settlement fund, called the Bosch Settlement Fund, in the amount
of $327,500,000 to compensate Class Members.  The Fund will be
distributed such that $163,267,450 will be shared among 2.0-liter
Class Members and $113,264,400 will be shared among 3.0-liter
Class Members.

The Fund will be distributed to Class Members, based on the
Federal Trade Commission's allocation plan, as follows:

   a. An eligible owner of an Eligible Vehicle in the 2.0-liter
settlement will receive $350, except that if an eligible seller or
lessee has an approved claim for the same Eligible Vehicle, the
eligible owner will receive $175. An eligible seller in the 2.0-
liter settlement with an approved claim will receive $175. An
eligible lessee in the 2.0-liter settlement will receive $200.

   b. An eligible owner of an Eligible Vehicle in the 3.0-liter
settlement will receive $1,500, with three exceptions: (i) if an
eligible former owner of the same Eligible Vehicle has an approved
claim in the 3.0-liter settlement, the $1,500 payment will be
split equally ($750 each) between the owner and the former owner;
(ii) an eligible owner will also receive $750 if an eligible
former lessee of the Eligible Vehicle has an approved claim; and
(iii) if two former eligible owners of the Eligible Vehicle have
approved claims, the $1,500 will be split such that the eligible
owner receives $750 and each of the two former owners receives
$375.  An eligible lessee in the 3.0-liter settlement will receive
$1,200.  The Settlement Benefit Period, or the time period during
which Class Members may obtain benefits under the Settlement, ends
on April 30, 2020.

At the conclusion of the Settlement Benefit Period, if any funds
remain in the Bosch Settlement Fund, and it is not feasible or
economically reasonable to distribute such funds to Class Members,
the funds will be distributed through cy pres payments according
to a distribution plan and schedule filed by Class Counsel and
approved by the Court.   Any unused funds will only revert to
Bosch if the Settlement is terminated or invalidated prior to the
conclusion of the Settlement Benefit Period.

Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for common-benefit work
performed by Class Counsel, and other attorneys designated by
Class Counsel, will be paid from the Bosch Settlement Fund.

In exchange for benefits under the Settlement, Class Members agree
to release all Released Claims against the Released Parties.

The Court also confirms the appointment of (i) the Lead
Plaintiffs' Counsel and the 21 members of the PSC listed in
Pretrial Order No. 7 as Settlement Class Counsel; (ii) the
Settlement Class Representatives listed in Exhibit 1 to
Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary approval; (iii) Epiq Systems,
Inc. as the Claims Administrator and Notice Administrator; and
(iv) Citibank Private Bank to serve as the Escrow Agent.

A full-text copy of the Court's May 17, 2017 order is available at
https://is.gd/0MUUxJ from Leagle.com.

Nicholas Benipayo, Plaintiff, represented by Robert B. Carey,
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, pro hac vice.

Nicholas Benipayo, Plaintiff, represented by Steve W. Berman,
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas Eric
Loeser, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, pro hac vice.

David Fiol, Plaintiff, represented by William M. Audet, Audet &
Partners, LLP, Jeff D. Friedman, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP,
Peter B. Fredman, Law Office of Peter Fredman, Robert B. Carey,
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, pro hac vice, Steve W. Berman,
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas Eric
Loeser, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, pro hac vice.

Nadine Bonda, Plaintiff, represented by Adam M. Stewart, Shapiro
Haber & Urmy LLP & Thomas G. Shapiro, Shapiro Haber and Urmy, LLP.

Brian Connelly, Plaintiff, represented by Thomas G. Shapiro,
Shapiro Haber and Urmy, LLP.

Nicholas Allen, Plaintiff, represented by Caleb Marker, Zimmerman
Reed LLP, pro hac vice & Charles S. Zimmerman, Zimmerman Reed,
PLLP, pro hac vice.

Brett Alters, Plaintiff, represented by Elizabeth J. Cabraser,
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, David S. Stellings, Lieff
Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein, Kevin R. Budner, Lieff, Cabraser,
Heimann and Bernstein, LLP, Nicholas Diamand, Lieff Cabraser
Heimann and Bernstein LLP, Phong-Chau Gia Nguyen, Lieff Cabraser
Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Tana Lin, Keller Rohrback LLP & Todd A.
Walburg, Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann, Bernstein.

Donald Ardine, Plaintiff, represented by Amy Williams-Derry,
Keller Rohrback L.L.P., Dean Noburu Kawamoto, Keller Rohrback LLP,
Derek William Loeser, Keller Rohrback, LLP, Gretchen Freeman
Cappio, Keller Rohrback, LLP, pro hac vice, Lynn L. Sarko, Keller
Rohrback L.L.P., pro hac vice & Tana Lin, Keller Rohrback LLP.

Annie Argento, Plaintiff, represented by Amy Williams-Derry,
Keller Rohrback L.L.P., Dean Noburu Kawamoto, Keller Rohrback LLP,
Derek William Loeser, Keller Rohrback, LLP, Gretchen Freeman
Cappio, Keller Rohrback, LLP, pro hac vice, Lynn L. Sarko, Keller
Rohrback L.L.P., pro hac vice & Tana Lin, Keller Rohrback LLP.

Arkansas State Highway Employees Retirement System, Plaintiff,
represented by Jai K. Chandrasekhar, Bernstein Litowitz Berger
Grossmann LLP, pro hac vice, James A. Harrod, Bernstein Litowitz
Berger Grossmann LLP, Matthew I. Henzi, Sullivan, War, Niki L.
Mendoza, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, Ross M.
Shikowitz, Bernstein Litowitz Berger Grossmann LLP, pro hac vice &
Susan Rebbeca Podolsky, The Law Offices of Susan R. Podolsky.

Linda Babinski, Plaintiff, represented by Amy Williams-Derry,
Keller Rohrback L.L.P., Dean Noburu Kawamoto, Keller Rohrback LLP,
Derek William Loeser, Keller Rohrback, LLP, Gretchen Freeman
Cappio, Keller Rohrback, LLP, pro hac vice, Lynn L. Sarko, Keller
Rohrback L.L.P., pro hac vice & Tana Lin, Keller Rohrback LLP.

Elizabeth L. Deeley -- edeeley@kirkland.com -- (Kirkland & Ellis
LLP), Matthew H. Marmolejo -- mmarmolejo@mayerbrown.com -- (Mayer
Brown LLP), Michael H. Steinberg -- steinbergm@sullcrom.com --
(Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP), Andrew Brian Clubok --
andrew.clubok@kirkland.com -- (Kirkland & Ellis), pro hac vice,
Andrew R. Levin -- levin@sugarmanrogers.com -- (Sugarman, Rogers,
Barshak & Cohen, P.C.), Brett R. Leland -- bleland@verrilldana.com
-- (Verrill Dana LLP), David M.J. Rein -- reind@sullcrom.com --
(Sullivan & Cromwell LLP), G. Stewart Webb, Jr. --
gswebb@Venable.com -- (Venable LLP), Garrett L. Boehm, Jr. --
boehmg@jbltd.com -- (Johnson & Bell LTD), J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. --
gordon.cooney@morganlewis.com -- (Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP),
James K. Toohey -- tooheyj@jbltd.com -- (Johns & Bell LTD), John
Thomas Prisbe -- jtprisbe@Venable.com -- (Venable LLP), Laura
Kabler Oswell -- oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell
LLP), Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. -- giuffrar@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan
and Cromwell LLP), Ryan P. McCarthy --
ryan.mccarthy@morganlewis.com -- (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP),
Sharon L. Nelles -- nelless@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell
LLP), Stephen D. Bell -- bell.steve@dorsey.com -- (Dorsey &
Whitney LLP), Stuart A. Drake -- stuart.drake@kirkland.com --
(Kirkland and Ellis LLP), pro hac vice & William B. Monahan --
monahanw@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan and Cromwell LLP), represented
Audi AG, Defendant.

Elizabeth L. Deeley -- edeeley@kirkland.com -- (Kirkland & Ellis
LLP), Matthew H. Marmolejo -- mmarmolejo@mayerbrown.com -- (Mayer
Brown LLP), Michael H. Steinberg -- steinbergm@sullcrom.com --
(Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP), Andrew Brian Clubok --
andrew.clubok@kirkland.com -- (Kirkland & Ellis), pro hac vice,
Andrew R. Levin -- levin@sugarmanrogers.com -- (Sugarman, Rogers,
Barshak & Cohen, P.C.), Andrew G. Schultz -- aschultz@rodey.com --
(RODEY, DICKASON, SLOAN, AKIN & ROBB, P. A.), Brett R. Leland --
bleland@verrilldana.com -- (Verrill Dana LLP), David M.J. Rein --
reind@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP), G. Stewart Webb,
Jr. -- gswebb@Venable.com -- (Venable LLP), John D. Donovan, Jr. -
- John.Donovan@ropesgray.com -- (Ropes and Gray LLP), Laura Kabler
Oswell -- oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP),
Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. -- giuffrar@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan and
Cromwell LLP), Sharon L. Nelles -- nelless@sullcrom.com --
(Sullivan & Cromwell LLP),  Stuart A. Drake --
stuart.drake@kirkland.com -- (Kirkland and Ellis LLP), pro hac
vice & William B. Monahan -- monahanw@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan
and Cromwell LLP), represented Volkswagen AG, Defendant.

Matthew H. Marmolejo -- mmarmolejo@mayerbrown.com -- (Mayer Brown
LLP), Andrew R. Levin -- levin@sugarmanrogers.com -- (Sugarman,
Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C.), Andrew G. Schultz --
aschultz@rodey.com -- (RODEY, DICKASON, SLOAN, AKIN & ROBB, P.
A.), Brett R. Leland -- bleland@verrilldana.com -- (Verrill Dana
LLP), C. Vernon Hartline, Jr. -- vhartline@hdbdlaw.com --
(Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP), pro hac vice, Cheryl A. Bush -
- bush@bsplaw.com -- (Bush, Seyferth & Paige, PLLC), David A.
Barry, Esq., Sugarman Rogers Barshak & Cohen, David M.J. Rein --
arry@sugarmanrogers.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP), Laura Kabler
Oswell -- oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP),
Michael R. Williams -- mcdonald@bsplaw.com -- (Bush Seyferth &
Paige PLLC), Ritchie E. Berger -- rberger@dinse.com -- (Dinse,
Knapp & McAndrew, P.C.), Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. --
giuffrar@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan and Cromwell LLP), Sharon L.
Nelles -- nelless@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP),
Stephen D. Bell -- bell.steve@dorsey.com -- (Dorsey & Whitney
LLP), W. Scott O'Connell -- soconnell@nixonpeabody.com. -- (Nixon
Peabody LLP), pro hac vice & William B. Monahan --
monahanw@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan and Cromwell LLP), represented
Audi of America LLC, Defendant.

P. Arley Harrel --  aharrel@williamskastner.com -- (Williams
Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC), Gerard Cedrone -- gcedrone@lavin-law.com -
- (Lavin, O'Neil Ricci Cedrone & DiSipio), Kenneth Abrams --
kabrams@mcguirewoods.com -- (McGuire Woods LLP), Laura Kabler
Oswell -- oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP) &
William B. Monahan -- monahanw@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan and
Cromwell LLP), represented Volkswagen Group of America, a New
Jersey corporation, Defendant.

Matthew H. Marmolejo -- mmarmolejo@mayerbrown.com -- (Mayer Brown
LLP), Carine M. Williams -- williamscar@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan
& Cromwell LLP), pro hac vice, Cheryl A. Bush -- bush@bsplaw.com -
- (Bush, Seyferth & Paige, PLLC), Colin H. Tucker, Rhodes
Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, David M.J. Rein --
arry@sugarmanrogers.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP), pro hac
vice, John H. Tucker -- jhtucker@rhodesokla.com -- (Rhodes
Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable), Laura Kabler Oswell --
oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP), Melissa
Fletcher Allaman -- melissa.allaman@nelsonmullins.com -- (Nelson,
Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, LLP), Michael R. Williams --
mcdonald@bsplaw.com -- (Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC), Robert J.
Giuffra, Jr. -- giuffrar@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan and Cromwell
LLP) & William B. Monahan -- monahanw@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan
and Cromwell LLP), represented Audi of America, Inc., Defendant.

Gregory P. Joseph -- gjoseph@jha.com. -- (Joseph Hage Aaronson
LLC), Christopher J. Stanley -- cstanley@jha. -- (Joseph Hage
Aaronson LLC) & Peter R. Jerdee -- pjerdee@jha.com -- (Joseph Hage
Aaronson LLC), represented Martin Winterkorn, Defendant.

Alexander K. Haas, King & Spalding LLP, Christina Courtney Sheehan
-- ccs@modrall.com -- (Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk PA),
Joseph Eisert -- jeisert@kslaw.com -- (King &  Spalding LLP),
Laura Kabler Oswell -- oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan &
Cromwell LLP), Matthew A. Goldberg --
matthew.goldberg@dlapiper.com -- (DLA Piper LLP), Nathan P. Heller
-- nathan.heller@dlapiper.com -- (DLA Piper LLP), Susan Miller
Bisong -- susan.bisong@modrall.com -- (Modrall Sperling Roehl
Harris & Sisk PA) & William F. Kiniry, Jr. --
william.kiniry@dlapiper.com -- (DLA Piper LLP), represented
Porsche AG, Defendant.

Matthew D. Slater -- mslater@cgsh.com -- (Cleary Gottlieb Steen
and Hamilton LLP), pro hac vice & Carmine D. Boccuzzi, Jr. --
cboccuzzi@cgsh.co -- (Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP), pro
hac vice, represented Robert Bosch GmbH, Defendant.

Natalie Marie Lefkowitz -- NLefkowitz@herzfeld-rubin.com -- (Chase
Kurshan Herzfeld & Rubin LLC), represented Bay Ridge Volvo-
American, Inc, Defendant.

Laura Kabler Oswell -- oswelll@sullcrom.com -- (Sullivan &
Cromwell LLP), represented Audi USA, Defendant.


MEDICAL & FINANCIAL: "Cala" Suit Seeks Certification of Class
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In the lawsuit entitled ROSA G. CALA, on behalf of herself and all
others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. MEDICAL & FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT, INC., a Florida Corporation, and MARTIN MEMORIAL
HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 2:16-cv-14416-KAM
(S.D. Fla.), Rosa G. Cala asks the Court to enter an order
certifying a class of:

"(i) all persons with addresses in the State of Florida (ii) to
whom initial communication letters were mailed, or caused to be
mailed, by either Defendant (iii) that were purported to be sent
by MFMI Collection Service (iv) that contained the phrases "A
menos que usted cuestione la validez de la deuda o cualquier parte
de la misma, dentro de treinta dias a partir de la fecha en que
recibe este aviso, MFMI Collection Service, Inc. supondra que la
deuda es valida. Usted debe informarnos por escrito dentro de ese
periodo de 30 dias si va a cuestionar esta deuda. Obtendremos la
verificacion de la deuda o una copia de una sentencia en su contra
y le enviaremos una copia de dicha verificacion o sentencia." and
"Por favor, envie su pago entre 21 dias." (v) that were not
returned undeliverable by the U.S. Post Office (vi) in an attempt
to collect a debt incurred for personal, family, or household
purposes (vii) during the one year period prior to the filing of
Plaintiff's First Amended Class Action Complaint [DE 24] in this
action through the date of certification."

The Plaintiff also asks the Court to appoint herself as Class
Representative and to appoint Leo W. Desmond, Esq., as Class
counsel.

A copy of the Motion is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=m1DQgM7Z

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Leo W. Desmond, Esq.
          DESMOND LAW FIRM, P.C.
          5070 Highway A1A, Suite D
          Vero Beach, FL 32963
          Telephone: 772 231 9600
          Facsimile: 772 231 0300
          E-mail: lwd@desmondlawfirm.com

The Defendant is represented by:

          W. Scott Turnbull, Esq.
          CRARY BUCHANAN, P.A.
          759 SW Federal Hwy, Suite 106
          Stuart, FL 34994
          Telephone: (772) 287 2600
          Facsimile: (772) 223 4347
          E-mail: turnbull@crarybuchanan.com


MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT: Faces "Beatty-Buchanan" Suit in E.D. Pa.
---------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mercantile
Adjustment Bureau, LLC. The case is titled as KIM BEATTY-BUCHANAN,
INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED, the
Plaintiff, v. MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC and JOHN DOES 1-
25, the Defendant, Case No. 2:17-cv-02207-PD (E.D. Pa., May 15,
2017). The case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Paul S. Diamond.[BN]

Mercantile Adjustment provides receivables management services for
businesses. The company specializes in third-party contingency
collection.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Ari Marcus, Esq.
MARCUS & ZELMAN LLC
1500 Allaire Ave. Suite 101
Ocean, NJ 07712
Telephone: (732) 695 3282
E-mail: ari@marcuszelman.com


MERMAID HOLDING: Faces "Anderson" Suit in S.D. New York
-------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against The Mermaid Holding
Company, LLC. The case is styled as Derrick Anderson, on behalf of
himself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. The
Mermaid Holding Company, LLC, the Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-
03696 (S.D.N.Y., May 16, 2017).[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

C.K. Lee, Esq.
Lee Litigation Group, PLLC
30 East 39th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (212) 465 1188
Facsimile: (212) 465 1181
E-mail: cklee@leelitigation.com


MINTO LAW: 12 Legal Malpractices Suits Filed in Ill. State Court
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Twelve lawsuits have been filed against Minto Law Group. The suits
seek damages in excess of $50,000 for each Plaintiff;
consequential and incidental damages; pre-and post-judgment
interest; attorneys' fees, expenses, and court costs; punitive
damages; and such other relief that the Court deems just and
equitable.

Each of the complaints contends that the Defendants should have
obtained a tolling agreement or filed suit for the members of the
client group much sooner than they did. Defendants represented
some clients since at least 2008.  No later than February 2011,
when Defendants intervened on behalf of other clients to protect
the confidentiality of documents at issue in a case the United
States filed (in November 2010) against John Rogers (U.S. v.
Rogers), Defendants learned that the United States had accused
Rogers of selling illegal and abusive tax shelters. Accordingly,
no later than February 2011, Defendants should have been advising
their existing and prospective clients to protect their claims
against Rogers and Seyfarth either by obtaining a tolling
agreement or filing suit. The Defendants' failure to timely file
claims or obtain tolling agreements harmed Plaintiff.

Each of the complaints contends that at the time Plaintiff
terminated Defendants' representation, 16 of the 34 lawsuits that
Defendants filed on behalf of their clients had been dismissed as
against Seyfarth or were on the verge of being dismissed with
prejudice as untimely or otherwise defective as the result of
Defendants' negligence. While successor counsel were ultimately
able to settle Plaintiff's claims, the settlement they were able
to achieve for Plaintiff and other former clients of Defendants
were substantially less favorable than could and would have been
obtained absent Defendants' misfeasance and nonfeasance.
Accordingly, Plaintiff brings this complaint against former
counsel for damages proximately caused by Defendants' actions and
omissions, including negligently delaying filing suit on behalf of
Burshtein; and negligently failing to seek and obtain a tolling
agreement for Plaintiff. The damages proximately caused by
Defendants' negligence include, but are not limited to, the
diminished settlement value of Plaintiff's tardily filed claims in
Illinois.

The 12 suits are captioned as:

"DAVID BURSHTEIN, the Plaintiff, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH
MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the Defendant,
Case No. 2017L004215 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 25, 2017)";

"JONATHAN K. GREER, the Plaintiff, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH
MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the Defendant,
Case No. 2017L004324 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 27, 2017)";

"MARK HEBERT, the Plaintiff, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH MINTO,
JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the Defendant, Case
No. 2017L004211 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 26, 2017)";

"DOUGLAS and BILLIE JENKIN, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO LAW GROUP,
LLC, RALPH MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the
Defendant, Case No. 2017L004327 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 28, 2017)";

"CHARLES E. and ANGELA Y. JONES, JASON TODD MARDIS and KIMBERLY D.
MARDIS, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH MINTO, JR.,
JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the Defendant, Case No.
________ (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 28, 2017)";

"STAN and PATRICE MILLER, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC,
RALPH MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the
Defendant, Case No. 2017L004216 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 25, 2017)";

"CHARLES E. MILNER, JR., the Plaintiff, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC,
RALPH MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the
Defendant, Case No. 2017L004214 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 26, 2017)";

"JOHN PLOCHARCZYK, the Plaintiff, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH
MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the Defendant,
Case No. 2017L004208 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 26, 2017)";

"TIMOTHY W. and SAMANTHA A. PORTER, and PATRICK C. and KRISTEN
MALOUF, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH MINTO, JR.,
JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the Defendant, Case No.
2017L004212 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 25, 2017)";

"SCOTT ROIX & SUZANNE ROIX, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO LAW GROUP,
LLC, RALPH MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the
Defendant, Case No. 2017L004210 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 25, 2017)";

"DEBORAH and CHARLES SETTOON, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO LAW GROUP,
LLC, RALPH MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G. BROOKS, the
Defendant, Case No. 2017L004325 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April 27, 2017)";
and

"MICHAEL S. TAYLOR and REBECCA W. TAYLOR, the Plaintiffs, v. MINTO
LAW GROUP, LLC, RALPH MINTO, JR., JOHN A. COCHRAN, and JEFFREY G.
BROOKS, the Defendant, Case No. 2017L004209 (Ill. Cir. Ct., April
26, 2017)"[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          Robert D. Cheifetz, Esq.
          Scott F. Hessell, Esq.
          Michael G. Dickler, Esq.
          SPERLING & SLATER, P.C.
          55 W. Monroe, Suite 3200
          Chicago, IL 60603
          Telephone: (312) 641 3200

The Defendants are represented by:

          Mitchell A. Orpett, Esq.
          TRIBLER ORPETT & MEYER P.C.
          225 West Washington, Suite 1300
          Chicago, IL 60606-3408
          E-mail: maorpett@tribler.com
                  docket@tribler.com


MONSANTO COMPANY: Turner Sues Over Injury Caused by Herbicide
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RONNIE L. TURNER, the Plaintiff, v. MONSANTO COMPANY, the
Defendant, Case No. 7:17-cv-00093-HL (M.D. Ga., Jan. , 2017),
seeks compensatory damages as a result of Plaintiff's use of, and
exposure to, Roundup which caused or was a substantial
contributing factor in causing Plaintiff to suffer from cancer.

The Plaintiff suffered severe and personal injuries which are
permanent and lasting in nature, physical pain and mental anguish,
including diminished enjoyment of life.

The case is an action for damages suffered by Plaintiff as a
direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligent and wrongful
conduct in connection with the design, development, manufacture,
testing, packaging, promoting, marketing, advertising,
distribution, labeling, and/or sale of the herbicide Roundup (TM),
containing the active ingredient glyphosate.

The Plaintiff maintains that Roundup (TM) and/or glyphosate is
defective, dangerous to human health, unfit and unsuitable to be
marketed and sold in commerce, and lacked proper warnings and
directions as to the dangers associated with its use. The
Plaintiff's injuries, like those striking thousands of similarly
situated victims across the country, were avoidable.

According to the complaint, the information that Defendant did
provide or communicate failed to contain adequate warnings and
precautions that would have enabled Plaintiff, and similarly
situated individuals, to utilize the product safely and with
adequate protection. Instead, Defendant disseminated information
that was inaccurate, false, and misleading and which failed to
communicate accurately or adequately the comparative severity,
duration, and extent of the risk of injuries associated with use
of and/or exposure to Roundup (TM) and glyphosate; continued to
promote the efficacy of Roundup, even after it knew or should have
known of the unreasonable risks from use or exposure; and
concealed, downplayed, or otherwise suppressed, through aggressive
marketing and promotion, any information or research about the
risks and dangers of exposure to Roundup and glyphosate.

Monsanto Company is a publicly traded American multinational
agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Eugene C. Brooks, Esq.
          BROOKS LAW FIRM
          313 West York Street
          Savannah, GA 31401
          Telephone: (912) 233 9696
          E-mail: gbrooks@brooks-law.com


NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE: "Toland" Suit Moved to N.D. California
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The class action lawsuit titled Taquelia Washington Toland and
Georgia Toland, individually and on behalf of All Others Similarly
Situated, the Plaintiffs, v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, and Veripro Solutions Inc., a Delaware
corporation, the Defendants, Case No. RG 17854212, was removed on
May 4 from the Alameda County Superior Court, to the U.S. District
Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco). The
District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 3:17-cv-02575-MEJ to the
proceeding. The case is assigned to the Hon. Magistrate Judge
Maria-Elena James.

Nationstar provides mortgage services.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          Bryan Kemnitzer, Esq.
          Kristin A Kemnitzer, Esq.
          KEMNITZER, BARRON & KRIEG, LLP
          445 Bush Street, 6th Floor
          San Francisco, CA 94108
          Telephone: (415) 632 1900
          Facsimile: (415) 632 1901
          E-mail: bryan@kbklegal.com
                  Kristin@kbklegal.com

               - and -

          Arthur David Levy, Esq.
          LAW OFFICE OF ARTHUR D. LEVY
          1814 Franklin Street, Suite 1040
          Oakland, CA 94612
          Telephone: (415) 702 4551
          Facsimile: (415) 814 4080
          E-mail: arthur@yesquire.com

               - and -

          Noah Zinner, Esq.
          HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS ADVOCATES
          P.O. Box 29435
          Oakland, CA 94604
          Telephone: (510) 271 8443
          Facsimile: (510) 868 4521
          E-mail: nzinner@heraca.org

The Defendants are represented by:

          Erik Wayne Kemp, Esq.
          SEVERSON & WERSON
          One Embarcadero Center, Suite 2600
          San Francisco, CA 94111
          Telephone: (415) 398 3344 x556
          Facsimile: (415) 956 0439
          E-mail: ek@severson.com

               - and -

          John B. Sullivan, Esq.
          Mary Catherine Kamka, Esq.
          SEVERSON & WERSON
          One Embarcadero Center
          San Francisco, CA 94111
          Telephone: (415) 398 3344
          E-mail: jbs@severson.com
                  mkk@severson.com


NATIONWIDE INSURANCE: Plaintiff Needs More Time to Object
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In the lawsuit styled CHRISTOPHER CUNNINGHAM, the Plaintiff, v.
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE, the Defendant, Case No. 4:16-cv-00105-CFB
(S.D. Iowa), the Plaintiff moves the Court to issue an order
extending the deadline to file his resistance to Defendant's
motion for summary judgment.

The Plaintiff asks that the deadline for his resistance be
extended one week to May 26, 2017, to allow time for an ample and
complete response to the motion. The Plaintiff has not previously
requested a continuance of this deadline.

A copy of the Motion is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=tAk8NMti

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Jacob van Cleaf, Esq.
          VAN CLEAF & MCCORMACK LAW FIRM, LLP
          118 South East 4th Street
          Des Moines, IA 50309
          Telephone: (515) 288 8030
          Facsimile: (515) 288 1017
          E-mail: jvc@vcandmc.com


NEKASA INC: Royal Impex Appeals Judgment in "Sevilla" Class Suit
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Defendants Imran Farooq and Royal Impex Inc. filed an appeal from
a District Court judgment dated March 31, 2017, entered in the
lawsuit titled Diego Sevilla, et al. v. Nekasa Inc., et al., Case
No. 16-cv-2368, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of New York (New York City).

As previously reported in the Class Action Reporter, the lawsuit
is brought against the Defendants for alleged failure to pay
minimum and overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor
Standards Act and New York Labor Law.

The Defendants own, operate and control a chain of laundromats.

The appellate case is captioned as Diego Sevilla, et al. v. Nekasa
Inc., et al., Case No. 17-1306, in the United States Court of
Appeals for the Second Circuit.[BN]

Plaintiffs-Appellees Berenice Diego Sevilla, Evelin Negrete
Mendoza, Juana Parra, Lucy Martinez, Maria Lucina Leal Martinez,
Maribel Molina and Veronica Amastal Azucena, individually & on
behalf of others similarly situated, are represented by:

          Michael A. Faillace, Esq.
          MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATE, P.C.
          60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2020
          New York, NY 10165
          Telephone: (212) 317-1200
          Facsimile: (212) 317-1620
          E-mail: Faillace@employmentcompliance.com

Defendants-Appellants Royal Impex Inc., DBA A1 Laundromat, and
Imran Farooq are represented by:

          Valerie K. Ferrier, Esq.
          LAW OFFICES OF NOLAN KLEIN
          347 West 36th Street
          New York, NY 10019
          Telephone: (646) 560-3230
          Facsimile: (877) 253-1691
          E-mail: ferrier@nklegal.com


NEW SUNSTONE: Faces "Flores" Suit in Eastern Dist. of New York
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against New Sunstone Mexican
Food, Inc. The case is captioned as Timoteo Campa Flores,
individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, the
Plaintiff, v. New Sunstone Mexican Food, Inc., doing business as
Sunstone Tortillas Express; Guang Yao Jiang; and Xian Sai, the
Defendants, Case No. 1:17-cv-02941 (E.D.N.Y., May 15, 2017).

The Defendants operate Sunstone Tortillas Express restaurant
located in New York.[BN]

The Plaintiff appears pro se.


NICHOLAS HIGGINS: "Huddleston" Suit Moved to S.D. Illinois
----------------------------------------------------------
The class action lawsuit titled Andrew Gene Huddleston,
individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated,
the Plaintiff, v. Nicholas G Higgins, Attorney at Law, Case No.
17-00475, was removed on May 15, 2017 from the Madison County
Circuit Court, to the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of Illinois (East St. Louis). The District Court Clerk
assigned Case No. 3:17-cv-00513-NJR-SCW to the proceeding. The
case is assigned to the Hon. Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Shari L. Murphy, Esq.
LAW OFFICE OF SHARI L. MURPHY
P.O. Box 136
Woodriver, IL 62095-0136
Telephone: (618) 797 8888
Facsimile: (618) 576 6239
E-mail: murphylegalecf@gmail.com

The Defendant is represented by:

Nicholas G Higgins, Esq.
PO Box 645
Eureka, MO 63025
PRO SE


NOSTRAND MEAT: "Zagal" Suit in N.Y. Seeks to Recover Unpaid Wages
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Constantino Jimenez Zagal and Stephanie Liriano, individually and
on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. Nostrand
Meat, Corp. d/b/a The Meat Place; Nostrand II Meat Corp., d/b/a
The Meat Place Plus; Meat Palace Corp. d/b/a The Meat Palace, Case
No. 1:17-cv-03019 (E.D.N.Y., May 18, 2017), seeks to recover
unpaid minimum wages, overtime compensation and spread of hours
compensation, as well as damages arising from the Defendants'
failure to provide wage statements and notices.

The Defendants are engaged in the supermarket business with
principal place of business at 1889 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY
11226. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Lloyd R. Ambinder, Esq.
      LaDonna M. Lusher, Esq.
      Leonor Coyle, Esq.
      VIRGINIA & AMBINDER, LLP
      40 Broad Street, 7th Floor
      New York, NY 10004
      Telephone: (212) 943-9080
      Facsimile: (212) 943-9082
      E-mail: lambinder@vandallp.com
              llusher@vandallp.com
              lcoyle@vandallp.com


OAKTON COMMUNITY: Court Certifies Faculty Class in "Dayton"
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In the lawsuit captioned BARRY H. DAYTON, individually and on
behalf of others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. OAKTON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MARGARET LEE, JOIANNE SMITH, MICHAEL ANTHONY,
KARL BROOKS, MAYA EVANS, TOM HAMEL, COLETTE HANDS, BONNIE LUCAS,
and MUM MARTENS, the Defendants, Case No. 1:16-cv-06812 (N.D.
Ill.), the Hon. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly entered an
order:

   1. granting Dayton's motion for collective and class
      certification;

   2. certifying a class consisting of:

      "all part-time and adjunct faculty who were denied
      employment at Oakton Community College as the result of its
      policy not to employ or re-employ State Universities
      Retirement System annuitants and who are not 'affected
      annuitants' pursuant to 40 ILCS 5/15-139.5(b)(2)"; and

   3. appointing Nathan D. Eisenberg, Sara J. Geenen, and Erin F.
      Medeiros, and Stephen Yokich to represent the class.

The Court said, "Dayton has also moved for approval of his
proposed notice to class members. Defendants have not objected to
the proposed notice, and the Court approves the notice Dayton has
proposed, except that the word "promulgated," where used, should
be changed to "established" to make it more readily
understandable. Class counsel are directed to immediately
communicate the Court's decision to counsel for the plaintiffs in
the two consolidated individual suits. The case remains set for a
status hearing on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. to set a
schedule for further proceedings".

A copy of the Order is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=HkgavPLq


OCWEN LOAN: Gonzales Sues Over Debt Collection Practices
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AMANDA GONZALES, the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
AND OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-
cv-01212-B (N.D. Tex., May 7, 2017), seeks to recover damages in
response to Defendants' violations of the Telephone Consumer
Protection Act (TCPA), the Texas Debt Collection Practices Act,
Texas Finance Code (TDCPA), and the Texas Deceptive Trade
Practices Act (DTPA).

According to the complaint, between September 5, 2011 and December
15, 2015, the Defendants called Plaintiff on Plaintiff's cellular
telephone number ending in 1389 via an "automatic telephone
dialing system" (ATDS), using an "artificial or prerecorded
voice". This ATDS has the capacity to store or produce telephone
numbers to be called, using a random or sequential number
generator. When Plaintiff would answer the calls from Defendants,
there would often be a silence, sometimes with a click or beep-
tone, before an Ocwen Representative would pick up and start
speaking. Sometimes, Plaintiff would receive calls from Defendants
in which the caller was a recorded voice or message, rather than a
live representative. In total, Plaintiff has received at least
1,136 calls from Defendants on Plaintiff's cellular telephone. The
Plaintiff was personally affected, becoming frustrated and
distressed that, despite telling Defendants to stop calling
Plaintiff's cellular phone, Defendants continued to harass
Plaintiff with collection calls using an ATDS. The unrelenting,
repetitive calls disrupted Plaintiff's daily activities and the
peaceful enjoyment of Plaintiff's personal and professional life,
including the ability to use Plaintiff's phone. The calls placed
by Defendants to Plaintiff were extremely intrusive, including
Plaintiff's relationships with close family members. Specifically,
Plaintiff began to ignore or send to voicemail many incoming calls
from unknown numbers, out of frustration in dealing with
Defendants' unwanted and intrusive calls.

It was plaintiff's phone that was called and it was plaintiff
herself who answered the calls. It was plaintiff's personal
privacy and peace that was invaded by Defendant's persistent phone
calls using an ATDS. Finally, plaintiff alone is responsible to
pay the bill on her cellular phone. All of these injuries are
particularized and specific to plaintiff, and will be the same
injuries suffered by each member of the putative class.

Ocwen Loan offers and services residential mortgage loans. Its
loan servicing includes customer service and collections.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Anthony P. Chester, Esq.
          HYDE & SWIGART
          1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 14155
          Dallas, TX 75201
          Telephone: (952) 225 5333
          Facsimile: (800) 635 6425
          E-mail: tony@westcoastlitigation.com

               - and -

          Abbas Kazerounian, Esq.
          KAZEROUNI LAW GROUP, APC
          245 Fischer Ave, Unit D1
          Costa Mesa, CA 92626
          Telephone: (800) 400 6808
          Facsimile: (800) 520 5523
          E-mail: ak@kazlg.com


OCWEN LOAN: Violates Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Jack Says
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GRANT JACK, the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC AND
OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-cv-
01213-B (N.D. Tex., May 7, 2017), seeks to recover  seeks to
recover damages in response to Defendants' violations of the
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Texas Debt
Collection Practices Act, Texas Finance Code (TDCPA), and the
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).

According to the complaint, between September 5, 2011 and December
15, 2015, the Defendants called Plaintiff on Plaintiff's cellular
telephone number ending in 1389 via an "automatic telephone
dialing system" (ATDS), using an "artificial or prerecorded
voice". This ATDS has the capacity to store or produce telephone
numbers to be called, using a random or sequential number
generator. When Plaintiff would answer the calls from Defendants,
there would often be a silence, sometimes with a click or beep-
tone, before an Ocwen Representative would pick up and start
speaking. Sometimes, Plaintiff would receive calls from Defendants
in which the caller was a recorded voice or message, rather than a
live representative. In total, Plaintiff has received at least
1,136 calls from Defendants on Plaintiff's cellular telephone. The
Plaintiff was personally affected, becoming frustrated and
distressed that, despite telling Defendants to stop calling
Plaintiff's cellular phone, Defendants continued to harass
Plaintiff with collection calls using an ATDS. The unrelenting,
repetitive calls disrupted Plaintiff's daily activities and the
peaceful enjoyment of Plaintiff's personal and professional life,
including the ability to use Plaintiff's phone. The calls placed
by Defendants to Plaintiff were extremely intrusive, including
Plaintiff's relationships with close family members. Specifically,
Plaintiff began to ignore or send to voicemail many incoming calls
from unknown numbers, out of frustration in dealing with
Defendants' unwanted and intrusive calls.

It was plaintiff's phone that was called and it was plaintiff
herself who answered the calls. It was plaintiff's personal
privacy and peace that was invaded by Defendant's persistent phone
calls using an ATDS. Finally, plaintiff alone is responsible to
pay the bill on her cellular phone. All of these injuries are
particularized and specific to plaintiff, and will be the same
injuries suffered by each member of the putative class.

Ocwen Loan offers and services residential mortgage loans. Its
loan servicing includes customer service and collections.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Anthony P. Chester, Esq.
          HYDE & SWIGART
          1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 14155
          Dallas, TX 75201
          Telephone: (952) 225 5333
          Facsimile: (800) 635 6425
          E-mail: tony@westcoastlitigation.com

               - and -

          Abbas Kazerounian, Esq.
          KAZEROUNI LAW GROUP, APC
          245 Fischer Ave, Unit D1
          Costa Mesa, CA 92626
          Telephone: (800) 400 6808
          Facsimile: (800) 520 5523
          E-mail: ak@kazlg.com


OCWEN LOAN: 5 Suits Filed over Debt Collection Practices
--------------------------------------------------------
Five lawsuits have been filed against Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC.
The suits seek damages as a result of Defendants' violations of
the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Texas Debt
Collection Practices Act (TDCPA), and the Texas Deceptive Trade
Practices Act (DTPA).

The Plaintiffs allege that Ocwen unlawfully and abusively collect
debt allegedly owed by Plaintiffs.  According to each of the
complaints, the Plaintiffs answered telephone calls from
Defendants and asked Defendants to stop calling. Despite this
clear and unmistakable request, the calls continued without
interruption. Each of these requests terminated any express or
implied consent that Defendant may have had prior to beginning its
campaign of harassment by telephone. Each of these calls was an
attempt to collect on a consumer debt allegedly
due and owing by Plaintiff. The calls by Defendants to Plaintiffs'
cell phones continued, even after Plaintiff's oral revocation. The
Plaintiffs were personally affected, becoming frustrated and
distressed that, despite telling Defendants to stop calling
Plaintiff's cellular phone, Defendants continued to harass
Plaintiff with collection calls using automatic telephone dialing
system.

The five lawsuits are captioned as:

"MOISES AGUILAR, JR., the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
AND OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-
cv-01165-B (May 3, 2017)";

JOSE DAMIEN CASTILLO, the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
AND OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-
cv-01184-B (May 3, 2017)";

TZADDI MEIS, the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
AND OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-
cv-01201-G (May 4, 2017)";

JOSE PINILLA, the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
AND OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-
cv-01186-D (May 3, 2017)"; and

ERIC WILDBERGER, the Plaintiff, v. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
AND OCWEN MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-
cv-01182-D (May 3, 2017)".

Ocwen Loan offers and services residential mortgage loans. Its
loan servicing includes customer service and collections.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          Anthony P. Chester, Esq.
          HYDE & SWIGART
          1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 14155
          Dallas, TX 75201
          Telephone: (952) 225 5333
          Facsimile: (800) 635 6425
          E-mail: tony@westcoastlitigation.com


PRECISION DRILLING: Sued Over Failure to Properly Pay Employees
---------------------------------------------------------------
David Mestas, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated v. Precision Drilling, Inc. and Does 1 through 50,
inclusive, Case No. RG17860784 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 18, 2017), is
brought against the Defendants for failure to pay regular,
overtime, and double-time compensation and failure to provide
timely, off-duty meal or rest breaks for its non-exempt employees
in violation of the California Labor Code.

Precision Drilling, Inc. is a licensed and bonded contractor in
the state of California performing directional drilling services
for customers and on public works projects. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Kevin Allen, Esq.
      ALLEN ATTORNEY GROUP
      2121 N. California Blvd, Suite 290
      Walnut Creek, CA 94596
      Telephone: (925) 695-4913
      Facsimile: (925) 334-7477
      E-mail: kevin@allenattorneygroup.com

         - and-

      Daniel A. Menendez, Esq.
      LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL A. MENENDEZ
      777 N. 1st Street, Suite 350
      San Jose, CA 95112
      Telephone: (408) 479-4969
      Facsimile: (408) 273-6912
      E-mail: daniel@siliconvalleylegal.com


PTE SYSTEMS: "Jordan" Suit Seeks Unpaid OT Wage Under FLSA
----------------------------------------------------------
JAMES JORDAN, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiffs, v. PTE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LLC, a
Florida Limited Liability Company, PTE SYSTEMS, LLC, a Florida
Limited Liability Company and PTE STRAND CO, LLC, a Florida
Limited Liability Company, the Defendants, Case No. 55895983 (Fla.
Cir. Ct., May 3, 2017), seeks to recover unpaid overtime
compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

According to the complaint, the Plaintiff worked as an hourly paid
laborer for Defendants in the Stale of Florida, installing,
maintaining, and servicing post-tensioning system packages for
The Plaintiff brings this lawsuit on behalf of himself aid all
other similarly situated employees of Defendants, who were not
properly paid for their overtime hours worked. Defendants have a
policy and practice of failing to pay hourly paid employees like
Plaintiff full and proper overtime compensation for all overtime
hours worked.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          Richard Celler, Esq.
          Noah E. Storch, Esq.
          RICHARD CELLER LEGAL, P.A
          7450 Griffin Road, Suite 230
          Davie, FL 33314
          Telephone: (866) 344 9243
          Facsimile: (954) 337 2771
          E-mail: Ricchard@floridaovertimelawyer.com
                  Noah@floridaovertimelawyer.com


PYRAMID LA: Does Not Properly Pay Employees, "Sanchez" Suit Says
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Ana Sanchez, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v.
Pyramid La Management LP; and Does 1 to 100, Inclusive, Case No.
BC661647 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 18, 2017), is an action for the
Defendants' failure to authorize or permit rest periods; unpaid
rest period premium wages; statutory penalties for failure to
provide accurate wage statements; waiting time penalties in the
form of continuation wages for failure to timely pay employees all
wages due upon separation of employment; and claims for injunctive
relief and restitution under California Business & Professions
Code.

Pyramid La Management LP owns and operates a hotel management and
advisory firm located at 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
90045. [BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

      Joseph Lavi, Esq.
      Vincent C. Granberry, Esq.
      LAVI & EBRAHIMIAN, LLP
      8889 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 200
      Beverly Hills, CA 90211
      Telephone: (310) 432-0000
      Facsimile: (310) 432-0001


QUICKEN LOANS: Faces "Rogers" Suit in Northern Dist. of Georgia
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Quicken Loans, Inc.
The case is captioned as Kristen Rogers and Claire Davis,
individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated
persons, the Plaintiffs, v. Quicken Loans, Inc., the Defendant,
Case No. 1:17-cv-01781-TCB (N.D. Ga., May 16, 2017). The case is
assigned to the Hon. Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.

Quicken Loans is a mortgage lending company headquartered in the
One Campus Martius building in the heart of the financial district
of Downtown Detroit, Michigan.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Matthew Q. Wetherington, Esq.
          Michael L. Werner, Esq.
          THE WERNER LAW FIRM, P.C.
          2860 Piedmont Rd, NE
          Atlanta, GA 30305
          Telephone: (404) 564 4329
          E-mail: matt@wernerlaw.com
                  mike@wernerlaw.com

               - and -

          Robert Neil Friedman, Esq.
          CRUSER, MITCHELL, NOVITZ,
          SANCHEZ, GASTON & ZIMET, LLP
          Suite 2000, Meridian II
          275 Scientific Drive
          Norcross, GA 30092
          Telephone: (678) 684 2157
          E-mail: rfriedman@cmlawfirm.com


RBM GROUP: Faces "Anderson" Suit in Southern Dist. of New York
--------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against The RBM Group LLC.
The case is entitled as Derrick Anderson, on behalf of himself and
all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff. v. The RBM Group
LLC, doing business as Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, the
Defendant, Case No. 1:17-cv-03697 (S.D.N.Y., May 16, 2017).

RBM Group is a boutique consulting firm specializing in providing
a full range of customizable services to the food and beverage
hospitality industry.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          C.K. Lee, Esq.
          LEE LITIGATION GROUP, PLLC
          30 East 39th Street, 2nd Floor
          New York, NY 10016
          Telephone: (212) 465 1188
          Facsimile: (212) 465 1181
          E-mail: cklee@leelitigation.com


REVENUE GROUP: Faces "Mccants" Suit in E.D. Pennsylvania
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Revenue Group. The
case is styled as TERRY MCCANTS, ON BEHALF OF HERSELF AND ALL
OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED, the Plaintiff, v. REVENUE GROUP, the
Defendant, Case No. 2:17-cv-02227-LDD (E.D. Pa., May 16, 2017).
The case is assigned to the Hon. Legrome D. Davis.

Revenue Group is a collections agency that primarily collects for
Cleveland-area hospitals, but the company is also hired by credit
card companies to collect.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Alexander R. Ferrante, Esq.
          GOLD & FERRANTE
          261 Old York Rd Ste 526
          Jenkintown, PA 19046
          Telephone: (215) 885 1118
          Facsimile: (215) 885 5283
          E-mail: aferrante1@verizon.net


RMH FRANCHISE: Partial Bid to Dismiss Denied as Moot in "Ivery"
---------------------------------------------------------------
The Hon. Judge John J. Tharp Jr. entered an order in the lawsuit
styled Chamora Ivery, et al., the Plaintiffs, v. RMH Franchise
Corp., et al., the Defendants, Case No. 1:17-cv-01619 (N.D. Ill.),
denying as moot Defendants' partial motion to dismiss in light of
the stipulation of dismissal.

According to the docket entry made by the Clerk on May 17, 2017,
the Plaintiff's motion for court-authorized notice is taken under
advisement. Defendants' responses to the motion are due by May 31.
Plaintiff's reply is due by June 7. Once the motion is fully
briefed, the court will rule via CM/ECF and set further dates as
appropriate. Parties are to confer on the issue of tolling. If an
agreement is reached, an agreed order can be submitted, if not,
please call the courtroom deputy to request a status hearing.
Parties are to exchange Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures by May 31, but
discovery relating to Plaintiffs' individual claim and standing
may proceed immediately.

A copy of the Docket Entry is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=Ta4Rh7gx


SAILS GROUP: Robertson Seeks Unpaid Wages Under Labor Code
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SHADEA ROBERTSON, on behalf of herself, all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiff, v. THE SAILS GROUP, INC., a California
corporation; SUPPORTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (SAILS)
BAKERSFIELD, INC, a California corporation; and DOES 1-50,
inclusive, the Defendant, Case No. 60661106 (Cal. Super. Ct., May
12, 2017), seeks to recover unpaid premium wages, interest, and
costs under the state Labor Code.

The Plaintiff brings this class action against the Defendants for
alleged violations of the Labor Code and Business and Professions
Code.  The Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to provide her
and all other similarly situated individuals with rest periods,
failed to provide them with rest periods, failed to pay premium
wages for missed meal, and/or rest periods, failed to pay them for
all hours, worked, failed to provide them with accurate written
wage statements, and failed to timely pay them all of their final
wages following separation of employment.

The SAILS Group develops and operates service programs and
facilities for behaviorally challenging children and adults across
California.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Shaun Setareh, Esq.
          Thomas Segal, Esq.
          SETAREH LAW GROUP
          9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 907
          Beverly Hills, CA 90212
          Telephone (310) 888 7771
          Facsimile (310) 888 0109
          E-mail: shaun@setarehlaw.com
                  thomas@selarehlaw.oom


SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS: Raabe Sues Over Recalled Washing Machines
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LINDA L. RAABE, on Behalf of Herself and All Others Similarly
Situated, the Plaintiff, v. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.,
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, THE HOME DEPOT, INC., LOWE'S HOME
CENTERS, LLC., BEST BUY CO., INC., SEARS HOLDING CORPORATION, the
Defendants, Case No. 2:17-cv-00946-KJM-EFB (E.D. Cal., May 4,
2017), seeks injunction against Defendants from any further sales
of recalled washing machines and to take such other remedial
action as may otherwise be requested; and money damages to
adequately and reasonably compensate owners of the Recalled
Washing Machines who have, through no fault of their own,
purchased defective and dangerous Samsung washing machines.

The Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of herself and other
purchasers of the Recalled Washing Machines in the United States,
its possessions, or territories from March 2011 to November 2016.

This action relates to the marketing and selling of certain
defective Samsung home washing machines that have latent and
inherent defects and Samsung's failed recall of these same washing
machines. These washing machines "explode," or suffer catastrophic
failure during a given machine's normal usage because of a design
defect and/or manufacturing flaw.

According to the complaint, on January 30, 2013, Raabe purchased a
Recalled Washing Machine (model number WA400PJHDWR/AA) from a Best
Buy store in Citrus Heights, California. On November 4, 2016,
Samsung began a recall (Recall No. 17-028) of 34 distinct models
(the "Recalled Washing Machine(s)"), all being models of Samsung
top-load washing machines, including the model purchased by
Plaintiff.  The stated reason for the recall is that "[t]he
[Samsung] washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the
washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from
impact." The recall bulletin further notes that "Samsung has
received 733 reports of washing machines experiencing excessive
vibration or the top detaching from the washing machine chassis.
There are nine related reports of injuries, including a broken
jaw, injured shoulder, and other impact or fall-related
injuries.".

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (the CPSC),
the remedies provided in Samsung's recall bulletin allow consumers
the option of any one of the following:

     -- an in-home repair or retrofit that includes reinforcement
of the washer's top and a free one-year extension of the
manufacturer's warranty;

     -- a rebate to be applied towards the purchase of a new
Samsung or other brand of washing machine, along with free
installation of the new unit and removal of the old unit; or

     -- a full refund for consumers who purchased their washing
machine within the past 30 days of the recall announcement.

Samsung Electronics Co. is in the business of distributing,
marketing, promoting, and selling the recalled Washing Machines.
Samsung Electronics America is the warrantor of the products
designed, manufactured, and distributed by Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd. Home Depot is in the business of distributing,
marketing, promoting, and selling the Recalled Washing
Machines.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          James Robert Noblin, Esq.
          Robert S. Green, Esq.
          GREEN & NOBLIN PC
          4500 East Pacific Coast Highway
          Fourth Floor
          Long Beach, CA 90804
          Telephone: (562) 391 2487
          Facsimile: (415) 477 6710
          E-mail: gnecf@classcounsel.com


SCOTTRADE INC: Fails to Protect Private Data, "Martin" Suit Says
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ANGELA LYNN MARTIN, Individually and on behalf of All Others
Similarly Situated, the Plaintiff, v. SCOTTRADE, INC., a Missouri
Corporation, the Defendant, Case No. 8:17-cv-01042-JDW-AAS (Fla.
Cir. Ct., May 3, 2017), seeks to remedy Scottrade's failure of
protecting Plaintiff's personal information and other sensitive
data.

According to the complaint, Scottrade collects a variety of
confidential financial and other personal information from its
customers. Its customers, including Plaintiff and the other Class
members, reasonably expect and believe that Scottrade will take
appropriate measures to protect their personal information.
Meanwhile, Scottrade contractually obligates itself to using
"industry leading security technologies" to protect its customers'
information. For Plaintiff and the other Class members, Scottrade
failed to live up to the expectation of its customers or its
contractual and other obligations. As a result of Scottrade's
failings, contact information, social security numbers, tax
identification numbers, employer contact information, personal
email address and other sensitive data of more than 4.6 million
Scottrade customers was accessed, taken and used by a group of
hackers.

Scottrade is a financial brokerage and bank.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Andy Dogali, Esq.
          Geoffrey Parmer, Esq.
          DOGALI LAW GROUP, P.A.
          101 East Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1100
          Tampa, FL 33602
          Telephone: (813) 289 0700
          Facsimile: (813) 289 9435
          E-mail: gparmer@dogalilaw.com
                  adogali@dogalilaw.com

               - and -

          Timothy G. Blood, Esq.
          Thomas J. O'Reardon, Esq.
          Paula R. Brown, Esq.
          BLOOD HURST & O'REARDON LLP
          701 B Street, Suite 1700
          San Diego, CA 92101
          Telephone: (619) 338 1100
          Facsimile: (619) 338 1101
          E-mail: tblood@bholaw.com
                  toreardon@bholaw.com
                  pbrown@bholaw.com

               - and -

          Joseph J. Siprut, Esq.
          Richard L. Miller II, Esq.
          Richard S. Wilson, Esq.
          SIPRUT PC
          17 North State Street, Suite 1600
          Chicago, IL 60602
          Telephone: (312) 236 0000
          Facsimile: (312) 878 1342
          E-mail: jsiprut@siprut.com
                  rmiller@siprut.com
                  rwilson@siprut.com

               - and -

          Geoff Spreter, Esq.
          Jefrey Bennion, Esq.
          SPRETER LAW FIRM, APC
          601 3rd Street
          Coronado, CA 92118
          Telephone: (619) 865 7986
          E-mail: Geoff@spreterlaw.com

               - and -

          Timothy D. Cohelan, Esq.
          J. Jason Hill, Esq.
          COHELAN KHOURY & SINGER
          605 C Street, Suite 200
          Telephone: (619) 595 3001
          Facsimile: (619) 595 3000
          E-mail: tcohelan@ckslaw.com
                  jhill@ckslaw.com


SCRAM OF CALIFORNIA: Court Asked to Defer Class Cert. Ruling
------------------------------------------------------------
In the lawsuit styled ROSEANNE HANSEN and JENIFFER OH, on behalf
of herself and all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
SCRAM OF CALIFORNIA, INC., a California Corporation, ALCOHOL
MONITORING SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware Corporation; and DOES 1
through 10, inclusive, the Defendants, Case No. 2:17-cv-01474-CAS-
PLA (C.D. Cal.), the Plaintiffs ask the Court for an order
extending the 90-day deadline to file a motion for class
certification, or alternatively, to defer a class certification
ruling, pending class discovery.

A copy of the Motion is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=RIjCQP1Y

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Edwin I. Aimufua, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF DWIN I. AIMUFUA
17000 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 201
Encino, CA 91316
Telephone: (818) 855 1118
Facsimile: (818) 855 1101
E-mail: eia@aimufualaw.com


SEMACONNECT INC: E & G Sues Over Unsolicited Fax Messages
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E & G, INC., a West Virginia corporation, individually and as the
representative of a class of similarly-situated persons, the
Plaintiff, v. SEMACONNECT INC., a Maryland corporation, and JOHN
DOES 1-5, the Defendant, Case No. 2:17-cv-02774 (S.D.W.Va., May
5., 2017), seeks injunctive relief enjoining Defendants, their
employees, agents, representatives, contractors, affiliates, and
all persons and entities acting in concert with them, from sending
unsolicited advertisements in violation of the Junk Fax Prevention
Act (JFPA); and an award of statutory damages in the minimum
amount of $500.

This case challenges Defendants' practice of sending unsolicited
facsimiles.

According to the complaint, the Defendants have sent facsimile
transmissions of unsolicited advertisements to Plaintiff and the
Class in violation of the JFPA, including, but not limited to, the
facsimile transmission of an unsolicited advertisement on or about
December 1, 2015. The Fax describes the commercial availability or
quality of Defendants' products, goods and services. The
Defendants have sent, and continue to send, unsolicited
advertisements via facsimile transmission in violation of the
JFPA, including but not limited to those advertisements sent to
Plaintiff. Unsolicited faxes damage their recipients. A junk fax
recipient loses the use of its fax machine, paper, and ink toner.
An unsolicited fax wastes the recipient's valuable time that would
have been spent on something else.  A junk fax interrupts the
recipient's privacy. Unsolicited faxes prevent fax machines from
receiving authorized faxes, prevent their use for authorized
outgoing faxes, cause undue wear and tear on the recipients' fax
machines, and require additional labor to attempt to discern the
source and purpose of the unsolicited message.

SemaConnect offers electric vehicle solutions for commercial,
multifamily, universities, and healthcare.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Christopher Hedges, Esq.
          Stuart Calwell, Esq.
          THE CALWELL PRACTICE, LC
          500 Randolph Street
          Charleston, WV 25302
          Telephone: (304) 343 4323
          Facsimile: (304) 344 3684
          E-mail: scalwell@calwelllaw.com
                  chedges@calwelllaw.com

               - and -

          Brian J. Wanca, Esq.
          Ryan M. Kelly, Esq.
          ANDERSON & WANCA
          3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 500
          Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
          Telephone: (847) 368 1500
          Facsimile: (847) 368 1501
          E-mail: bwanca@andersonwanca.com
                  rkelly@andersonwanca.com


SGP ASSOCIATES: Faces "Demanchick" Suit in N.Y. State Court
-----------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against SGP Associates LLC.
The case is captioned as AMY DEMANCHICK, LOLA RIVAS, AND MONICA
HICKS, ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES SIMILARLY
SITUATED, the Plaintiff, v. SGP ASSOCIATES LLC, GF MANAGEMENT INC,
4-F'S INC, AND GARY FRIZZELL ALSO SEE 2015/10756, 2014/09258, the
Defendant, Case No. 796/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., May 17, 2017). The
case is assigned to the Hon. John J. Ark.[BN]

SGP Associates is a mid-sized organization in the hotels and
motels industry located in Rochester, New York.

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          THOMAS & SOLOMON LLP
          693 East Avenue
          Rochester, NY 14607
          Telephone: 272 0540


SMB STAFFING: "Peralta" Suit Seeks Unpaid OT Wages Under FLSA
-------------------------------------------------------------
CECILIA PERALTA, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. SMB STAFFING LLC, the
Defendant, Case No. 3:17-cv-01206-M (N.D. Tex., May 5, 2017),
seeks to recover unpaid overtime wages, pursuant to the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA).

According to the complaint, the Defendant assigned Plaintiff and
Class Members to perform catering work, including kitchen prep
work, cooking and baking desserts, and serving as event waiters.
The Plaintiff and Class Members regularly worked 40 or more hours
per week, but Defendant paid them only their regular, straight-
time rates for their overtime hours instead of one-and-one-half
times their regular rates of pay. The Defendant knowingly,
willfully, or with reckless disregard carried out their illegal
pattern or practice of failing to pay Plaintiff and Class Members
their required overtime compensation.

The Defendant operates a staffing agency.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Hannah Alexander, Esq.
          EQUAL JUSTICE CENTER
          1250 W. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 455
          Dallas, TX 75247
          Telephone: (469) 228 4238
          Facsimile: (469) 629 5045
          E-mail: halexander@equaljusticecenter.org


SORRELLI TRUCKING: "Kanan" Suit Seeks Missing Wages Under FLSA
--------------------------------------------------------------
AMIN KANAN, Individually and on behalf of those Similarly
Situated, the Plaintiffs, v. SORRELLI TRUCKING, INC. and,
INTERNATIONAL HAULING & EXCAVATING, INC., the Defendants, Case No.
2017-CH-06816 (Ill. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2017), seeks to recover
missing wages under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The Plaintiff also seeks permanent injunction barring
International Hauling from improperly deducting wages; pre-
judgment interest on all wages; costs for pursuing this claim; any
other relief that this Court deems fair and just.

According to the complaint, the Defendant's violations of the FLSA
include, but are not limited to: unlawfully docking named
Plaintiff's and Plaintiffs' overtime pay by using a rigged
rounding system which substantially favors Defendants; unlawfully
docking named Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' regular and overtime pay
by reducing their pay for travel from International facilities to
initial jobsites; and (3) unlawfully compensating named Plaintiff
and Plaintiffs overtime at less than 1.5 times their regular
rate.[BN]

Sorrelli Trucking is a freight shipping and trucking company
running freight hauling business from Chicago, Illinois.[BN]

          Matthew M. Saffar, Esq.
          LAW OFFICES OF MATTHEW M. SAFFAR
          80lj E. Northwest Highway, Suite 1095
          Palatine, IL 60074
          Telephone: (847) 259 6647
          E-mail: saffarlaw@gmail.com


SPECIALTY RESTAURANT: Wiley Seeks Minimum Pay Under Labor Code
--------------------------------------------------------------
TONI WILEY, on behalf of herself and other similarly situated, the
Plaintiff, v. SPECIALTY RESTAURANT CORPORATION, a California
Corporation; PACIFIC POINT CORPORATION, a California Corporation;
JOHN TALLICHET, an individual; and DOES 1-20, inclusive, the
Defendant, Case No. BC661228 (Cal. Sup Ct., May 12, 2017), seeks
to recover overtime pay and minimum wage under Labor Code.

According to the complaint, the Defendants have uniformly and
systematically failed and continue to fail to pay overtime wage
for all overtime hours worked; failed and continue to fail to pay
minimum wage for all hours worked; failed and continue to fail to
authorize or permit meal periods; failed and continue to fail to
authorize or permit all rest breaks; failed and continue to fail
to timely furnish complete and accurate itemized wage statements;
and breached and continue to breach their contract to pay
commissions earned and owed to those employees who worked for
commission.

Specialty Restaurant is a privately owned restaurant company.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Nazo Koulloukian, Esq.
          KOUL LAW FIRM
          3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1710
          Los Angeles, CA 90010
          Telephone: (213) 761 5484
          Facsimile: (818) 561 3938
          E-mail: nazo@koullaw.com

               - and -

          Ashkan Shakouri, Esq.
          SHAKOURI LAW FIRM
          11601 Wilshire Blvd., Fifth Floor
          Los Angeles, CA 90025
          Telephone: (310) 575 1827
          Facsimile: (310) 575 1872
          E-mail: ash@shakourilawfirm.com


STATE FARM: Fla. Dist. App. Reverses Ruling on PIP Reimbursement
----------------------------------------------------------------
The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District,
dismissed for failure to state a claim the case captioned RENA
GREEN, Appellant, v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
COMPANY, Appellee, No. 4D16-1013 (Fla. Dist. App.), challenging
State Farm's methodology for calculating PIP policy medical
reimbursements, and reversed for further proceedings because it
recently held in Northwest Center for Integrative Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Co., that the reimbursement issue has not been conclusively
resolved.

Appellant had an automobile policy with PIP benefits from State
Farm.  She was in an accident and treated by medical providers.
State Farm paid a portion of the providers' charges and the
providers billed appellant for the remainder.  The appellant
sought a declaratory judgment that State Farm relied exclusively
on the Medicare fee schedules when determining the reasonable
amount to reimburse her medical providers, even though State Farm
failed to elect the method of reimbursement in her policy.
Appellant requested that State Farm be ordered to reimburse the
class members for the amounts they were billed by their providers.

State Farm moved to dismiss the complaint, making the circular
argument that because the policy did not elect the Medicare fee
schedule method, the appellant's allegation that State Farm had
elected that method without notice failed to state a claim.
Additionally, State farm argued the action was inappropriate for
class relief.  The trial court granted State Farm's motion,
finding that after "[a] review of the language of State Farm's
policy," it was "clear that State Farm did not make a policy
election to limit reimbursements pursuant to the schedule of
maximum charges set forth in Fla. Stat. Section 627.736(5)(a)2.
(2008-2012) in the policy."

In Northwest, the medical providers brought a claim for
declaratory judgment that "State Farm's calculation of PIP policy
medical reimbursements [was] based solely on Medicare fee
schedules, where the insurance policy did not provide notice that
the insurance company elected to apply the fee schedules pursuant
to section 627.736(5)(a)(2), Florida Statutes (2009)."  The trial
court dismissed the complaint for failure to state a cause of
action.  It held that the proper methodology for calculating
reimbursements under subsection (5)(a)(1) and whether the Medicare
fee schedules could be solely relied on had not been addressed by
prior cases and reversed for reinstatement of the claim.

In the present case, the Court's dismissal for failure to state a
claim relied heavily on the rationale discussed by the trial court
in Northwest.  Because the question presented regarding State
Farm's actual practice is essentially the same as in Northwest,
it again reverses for reinstatement of the claim.  The appellant
should be given leave to amend her claim after remand for
declaratory relief to seek relief similar to that approved of in
Northwest Center.

The Fla. Dist. App. notes that the relief the appellant requested
was inappropriate because she agreed to balance billing in her
policy.  Under her best case scenario, the problem is not that she
was billed by the provider, but that she was billed a higher
amount because State Farm did not reimburse a reasonable amount.

On remand, if the appellant prevails on the claim for declaratory
relief, it will be necessary to address the class action issue as
it applies to the question of appropriate relief.  The court will
consider the applicability of any notice requirement under the PIP
statute.  The court should also consider whether a class action is
untenable because individual issues would predominate and whether
a class action is precluded because of manageability issues.

A full-text copy of the Court's May 17, 2017 order is available at
https://is.gd/f1NWBI from Leagle.com

Philip M. Burlington -- pmb@FLAppellateLaw.com -- and Nichole J.
Segal -- njs@FLAppellateLaw.com -- (Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A.,
West Palm Beach), and Jeffrey M. Liggio -- jliggio@liggiolaw.com -
- and Geoff S. Stahl -- gstahl@liggiolaw.com -- (Liggio Law, West
Palm Beach), for appellant.

Tracy T. Segal -- tracy.segal@akerman.com -- (Akerman LLP, West
Palm Beach), and Marcy Levine Aldrich -- marcy.aldrich@akerman.com
-- and Nancy A. Copperthwaite -- nancy.copperthwaite@akerman.com -
- (Akerman LLP, Miami), for appellee.


STERLING JEWELERS: Masten Seeks Unpaid Wages Under Labor Code
-------------------------------------------------------------
VERONICA MASTEN, individually and on behalf of all other persons
similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public, the
Plaintiff, v. STERLING JEWELERS, INC., an Ohio corporation, SIGNET
JEWELERS, LTD., a foreign corporation, and DOES 1 through 30
inclusive, the Defendant, Case No. BC660989 (Cal. Super. Ct., May
12, 2017), seeks unpaid minimum wages, compensation for all hours
worked, unlawfully calculated overtime wages, unlawfully
calculated wages for meal period violations, reimbursement of
business expenses, restitution, as well as other statutory
penalties and damages owed pursuant to California Labor Code.

According to the complaint, the Defendants systematically
maintained and enforced against its employees, unlawful practices
and policies, in violation of California wage and hour laws,
including failing to properly calculate the regular rate when
paying overtime wages; failing to properly calculate the regular
rate when paying premium wages for meal periods; failing to
reimburse employees, including, for cell phone and mileage
expenses necessarily incurred in the course of performing their
job duties; and failing to provide employees with accurate
itemized wage statements.

Sterling Jewelers is an American specialty jewelry company
headquartered in Akron, Ohio.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Shadie L. Berenji, Esq.
          BERENJI LAW FIRM, APC
          8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 708
          Beverly Hills, CA 90211
          Telephone: (310) 855 3270
          Facsimile: (310) 855 3751
          E-mail: berenii@employeejustice.law


STONEFIRE GRILL: Dixon Sues Over Illegal Employment Practices
-------------------------------------------------------------
ERIN DIXON, an individual, the Plaintiff, v. STONEFIRE GRILL, a
business entity, and DOES 1-100 INCLUSIVE, the Defendants, Case
No. BC659825 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 3, 2017), seeks civil
penalties, pursuant to California Labor Code.

The complaint challenges systemic illegal employment practices
resulting in violations of the California Labor Code, California
Business and Professions Code, and applicable Industrial
Welfare Commission (IWC) wage orders against employees of
Defendants. The Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have engaged in,
among other things, a system of willful violations of the
California Labor Code section 1391 by creating and maintaining
policies, practices and customs that: (a) scheduling a minor to
work past 10:00 p.m. or 12:30 a.m. on any day preceding a school
day; and, (b) scheduling a minor to work exceeding 4 hours on a
school day.

Stonefire Grill is Southern California's fast-casual family style
restaurant.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Paul P. Tashnizi, Esq.
          THE TASHNIZI LAW FIRM
          200 N. Westlake Blvd., Suite 204
          Westlake Village, CA 91362
          Telephone: (805) 719 2010
          Facsimile: (866) 973 3368
          E-mail: paul@tashnizilaw.com

               - and -

          Marcus J. Bradley, Esq.
          BRADLEY/GROMBACHER, LLP
          2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 130
          Westlake Village, CA 91361
          Telephone: (805) 270 7100


STRIKE TEAM: "Younger" Suit Seeks Unpaid OT Wages Under FLSA
------------------------------------------------------------
KEVIN YOUNGER, individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiff, v. STRIKE TEAM, INC d/b/a DALLAS SECURITY
AND ALARM, NORTH TEXAS SECURITY & ALARM, INC, WALTER ROBERTS,
ELIZABETH ROBERTS, HENRY CLEMONS, MICHAEL MCGREGOR, JOHN ROBERTS,
AND PAMELA ROBERTS, the Defendants, Case No. 3:17-cv-01287-D (N.D.
Tex., May 12, 2017), seeks to recover unpaid overtime wages,
unpaid minimum wages, and other statutorily damages, pursuant to
the Fair Labor Standards Act.

According to the complaint, the Defendants employed Plaintiff and
other security guards to work high-risk assignments at hourly
rates of pay and then failed to pay these employees any
compensation at all for assignments worked in the final weeks of
employment. The Defendants also failed to pay Plaintiff and other
security guards at overtime premium rates of overtime work
performed during the course of their employment.

Strike Team is in the protective devices and security
business.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Christine A. Hopkins, Esq.
          TREMAN ARTAZA PLLC
          4925 Greenville Avenue No. 200
          Dallas, TX 75206
          Telephone: (469) 573 0297
          Facsimile: (214) 254 4941


SUTHERLAND MORTGAGE: Rapp et al. Seek Certification of Class
------------------------------------------------------------
In the lawsuit captioned WILLIAM RAPP and LARRY EGGETT, on behalf
of themselves and all other similarly situated employees, the
Plaintiffs, v. SUTHERLAND MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., the Defendant,
Case No. 4:17-cv-01010 (S.D. Tex), the Plaintiffs asks the court
for an order conditionally certifying a collective action under
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and authorizing "opt in"
notices to similarly situated mortgage loan officers who have
performed similar work for Defendant over the past three years,
since they too were subjected to Defendant's illegal pay scheme.

This case arises under the federal FLSA. The FLSA generally
requires that an employer employing an employee for a workweek
exceeding 40 hours must provide compensation for all hours in
excess of 40 at a rate of not less than one and one-half times the
employee's regular rate. Rapp and Eggett are former mortgage loan
officers who worked for Defendant in the United States. According
to the complaint, Plaintiffs and the putative collective action
members were classified as nonexempt from the FLSA, meaning they
were entitled to receive overtime when they worked more than forty
hours in a workweek.

A copy of the Motion is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=cL0CTNvU

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

           Edwin Sullivan, Esq.
           Mark J. Oberti, Esq.
           OBERTI SULLIVAN LLP
           712 Main Street, Suite 900
           Houston, TX 77002
           Telephone: (713) 401 3555
           Facsimile: (713) 401 3547
           E-mail: mark@osattorneys.com

                - and -

           Clayton D. Craighead
           THE CRAIGHEAD LAW FIRM, PLLC
           440 Louisiana, Suite 900
           Houston, TX 77002
           Telephone: (832) 798 1184
           Facsimile: (832) 553 7261
           E-mail: clayton.craighead@thetxlawfirm.com


SWIFT TRANSPORTATION: Class Cert. Bid in "McKinsty" Suit Shelved
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In the lawsuit titled Rafael McKinsty, the Plaintiff, v. Swift
Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC, the Defendant, Case No. 5:15-
cv-01317-VAP-SP (C.D. Cal.), the Hon. District Judge Virginia A.
Phillips entered an order taking Plaintiff's motion for class
certification under submission.

A copy of the Civil Minutes is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=NYYsL5YH

The Plaintiff is represented by:

           Michael Malk, Esq.
           MALK LAW FIRM
           1180 S Beverly Dr Ste 302
           Los Angeles, CA 90035
           Facsimile: (310) 499 5210
           E-mail: mm@malklawfirm.com

The Defendant is represented by:

           Paul S. Cowie, Esq.
           Patricia Jeng, Esq.
           SHEPPARD, MULLIN,
           RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP
           333 South Hope St., 43rd Floor
           Los Angeles, CA 90071
           Telephone: (213) 620 1780


SWIFT TRANSPORTATION: Class Cert. Bid in "Mares" Suit Shelved
-------------------------------------------------------------
In the lawsuit entitled Sadashiv Mares, the Plaintiff, v. Swift
Transportation Co of Arizona, LLC, the Defendant, Case No. 2:15-
cv-07920-VAP-KK (C.D. Cal.), the Hon. District Judge Virginia A.
Phillips entered an order taking Plaintiff's motion for class
certification under submission.

A copy of the Civil Minutes is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=WmjZ2a5x

The Plaintiff is represented by:

           Donald Joseph Clapp, Esq.
           AIMAN-SMITH & MARCY
           7677 Oakport St Ste 1150
           Oakland, CA 94621
           Telephone: (510) 590 7115
           Facsimile: (510) 562 6830
           E-mail: jc@asmlawyers.com

The Defendant is represented by:

           Paul S. Cowie, Esq.
           Patricia Jeng, Esq.
           SHEPPARD, MULLIN,
           RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP
           333 South Hope St., 43rd Floor
           Los Angeles, CA 90071
           Telephone: (213) 620 1780


TRUE QUALITY: "Watkins" Suit Seeks Unpaid Overtime Under FLSA
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Anthony Watkins, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. True Quality Roofing and
Construction, LLC; Terry Jenkins and Jason Link, the Defendants,
Case No. 1:17-cv-00938-DAP (N.D. Ohio., May 3, 2017), seeks to
recover unpaid overtime, pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA).

The Plaintiffs bring a collective action under the FLSA,
individually and on behalf of all other similarly-situated
employees, current and former, of Defendants. The Collective
Members are all current and former general laborers who were
employed by Defendants at any time starting three years before
this Complaint was filed, up to the present.

According to the complaint, Defendants' failure to pay overtime
compensation required by the FLSA results from generally
applicable policies or practices, and does not depend on the
personal circumstances of Plaintiffs or the Collective Members.
All Collective Members, irrespective of their particular job
requirements and job titles, are entitled to proper overtime wage
compensation for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a given
workweek.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Clifford P. Bendau, II, Esq.
          THE BENDAU LAW FIRM, PLLC
          P.O. Box 97066
          Phoenix, AZ 85060
          Telephone: (480) 382-5176
          Facsimile: (602) 956-1409
          E-mail: cliffordbendau@bendaulaw.com

               - and -

          James L. Simon, Esq.
          6000 Freedom Square Drive
          Freedom Square II, Suite 165
          Independence, OH 44131
          Telephone: (216) 525 8890
          Facsimile: (216) 642 5814
          E-mail: jameslsimonlaw@yahoo.com


TRADER JOE'S: Ninth Circuit Appeal Filed in "Stiles" Class Suit
---------------------------------------------------------------
Plaintiffs Michael Stiles and Alexander Vuckovic filed an appeal
from a court ruling in their lawsuit styled Michael Stiles, et al.
v. Trader Joe's Company, Case No. 2:16-cv-04318-TJH-KS, in the
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los
Angeles.

The appellate case is captioned as Michael Stiles, et al. v.
Trader Joe's Company, Case No. 17-55636, in the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Appellants Michael Stiles and Alexander Vuckovic's opening
      brief is due on October 10, 2017;

   -- Appellee Trader Joe's Company's answering brief is due on
      November 9, 2017; and

   -- Appellant's optional reply brief is due 14 days after
      service of the answering brief.[BN]

Plaintiffs-Appellants MICHAEL STILES and ALEXANDER VUCKOVIC,
individually and on behalf of classes of similarly situated
individuals, are represented by:

          Suzanne Lucille Havens Beckman, Esq.
          David C. Parisi, Esq.
          PARISI & HAVENS LLP
          212 Marine Street
          Santa Monica, CA 90405
          Telephone: (818) 990-1299
          E-mail: shavens@parisihavens.com
                  dcparisi@parisihavens.com

Defendant-Appellee TRADER JOE'S COMPANY, a California corporation,
is represented by:

          Randall W. Edwards, Esq.
          O'MELVENY & MYERS LLP
          Two Embarcadero Center
          San Francisco, CA 94111
          Telephone: (415) 984-8716
          Facsimile: (415) 984-8701
          E-mail: REdwards@omm.com

               - and -

          Kate Gretchen Ides, Esq.
          Dawn Sestito, Esq.
          O'MELVENY & MYERS LLP
          400 South Hope Street
          Los Angeles, CA 90071
          Telephone: (213) 430-8379
          Facsimile: (213) 430-6407
          E-mail: kides@omm.com
                  dsestito@omm.com


TRUMP UNIVERSITY: Simpson Appeals Order in "Low" Suit to 9th Cir.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Objector Sherri B. Simpson filed an appeal from a court ruling
relating to the lawsuits titled SONNY LOW, J.R. EVERETT and JOHN
BROWN, on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated
v. TRUMP UNIVERSITY, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company,
and DONALD J. TRUMP, and ART COHEN, Individually and on Behalf of
All Others Similarly Situated v. DONALD J. TRUMP, Case Nos. 3:10-
cv-00940-GPC-WVG, and 3:13-cv-02519-GPC-WVG (S.D. Cal.).

As previously reported in the Class Action Reporter on April 13,
2017, Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel granted the parties' joint motion
for final approval of the proposed class action settlement in the
cases.

On December 19, 2016, the parties entered into a stipulation of
class action settlement, after arm's-length settlement
negotiations overseen by the Honorable Jeffrey T. Miller. On the
following day, the Court, after determining the proposed
settlement to be fair, reasonable, adequate, and within the range
of possible approval, entered an order preliminarily approving the
settlement, directing dissemination of the class notice, and
setting a final approval hearing.

The appellate case is captioned as Sherri B. Simpson, et al. v.
Trump University, LLC, et al., Case No. 17-55635, in the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Transcript must be ordered by May 31, 2017;

   -- Transcript is due on June 30, 2017;

   -- Appellant Sherri B. Simpson's opening brief is due on
      August 9, 2017;

   -- Appellees John Brown, Art Cohen, J. R. Everett, Sonny Low,
      Donald J. Trump and Trump University, LLC's answering brief
      is due on September 8, 2017; and

   -- Appellant's optional reply brief is due 14 days after
      service of the answering brief.[BN]

Plaintiffs-Appellees SONNY LOW, J. R. EVERETT, JOHN BROWN, on
Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated, and ART
COHEN, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly
Situated, are represented by:

          Amber Eck, Esq.
          Aaron M. Olsen, Esq.
          ZELDES HAEGGQUIST & ECK, LLP
          625 Broadway
          San Diego, CA 92101
          Telephone: (619) 434-0024
          E-mail: ambere@zhlaw.com
                  aarono@zhlaw.com

               - and -

          Jason Forge, Esq.
          Rachel L. Jensen, Esq.
          ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP
          655 West Broadway
          San Diego, CA 92101
          Telephone: (619) 231-1058
          E-mail: jforge@rgrdlaw.com
                  rachelj@rgrdlaw.com

               - and -

          Eric Alan Isaacson, Esq.
          LAW OFFICE OF ERIC ALAN ISAACSON
          6580 Avenida Mirola
          La Jolla, CA 92037
          Telephone: (858) 263-9581
          E-mail: ericalanisaacson@icloud.com

Objector-Appellant SHERRI B. SIMPSON is represented by:

          Kevin K. Eng, Esq.
          Edward S. Zusman, Esq.
          MARKUN ZUSMAN FRENIERE & COMPTON LLP
          465 California St.
          San Francisco, CA 94104
          Telephone: (415) 438-4515
          Facsimile: (415) 434-4505
          E-mail: keng@mzclaw.com
                  ezusman@mzclaw.com

               - and -

          Gary D. Friedman, Esq.
          WEIL GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP
          767 Fifth Avenue
          New York, NY 10153
          Telephone: (212) 735-4560
          E-mail: gary.friedman@weil.com

Defendants-Appellees TRUMP UNIVERSITY, LLC, a New York limited
liability company, AKA Trump Entrepreneur Initiative, and DONALD
J. TRUMP are represented by:

          Wallace Allan, Esq.
          O'MELVENY & MYERS LLP
          400 South Hope Street
          Los Angeles, CA 90071
          Telephone: (213) 430-6000
          E-mail: tallan@omm.com

               - and -

          David Marroso, Esq.
          Daniel Petrocelli, Esq.
          O'MELVENY & MYERS LLP
          1999 Avenue of the Stars
          Los Angeles, CA 90067-6035
          Telephone: (310) 246-8469
          E-mail: dmarroso@omm.com
                  dpetrocelli@omm.com

               - and -

          Jill Ann Martin, Esq.
          Trump National Golf Club
          One Ocean Trails Dr.
          Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
          Telephone: (310) 303-3225
          Facsimile: (310) 265-5522
          E-mail: jmartin@trumpnational.com


TURKEY HILL: Faces "Badger" Suit in Western Dist. of Pennsylvania
-----------------------------------------------------------------
A class action lawsuit has been filed against TURKEY HILL, L.P.
The case is styled as JOSIE BADGER and ANGELA HUNTER, indivdually
and on behalf of all others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
TURKEY HILL, L.P., doing business as TURKEY HILL MINIT MARKETS,
THGP CO., INC., and THLP CO., INC., the Defendants, Case No. 2:17-
cv-00629-RCM (W.D. Pa., May 15, 2017). The case is assigned to the
Hon. Magistrate Judge Robert C. Mitchell.

Turkey Hill is an American brand of iced tea, ice cream and other
beverages and frozen desserts distributed throughout the United
States and internationally. It is based in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania and owned by Kroger.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

Benjamin J. Sweet, Esq.
CARLSON LYNCH SWEET & KILPELA, LLP
1133 Penn Avenue, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone: (412) 322 9243
Facsimile: (412) 231 0246
E-mail: bsweet@carlsonlynch.com


UNITED AIRLINES: Ninth Circuit Appeal Filed in "Watson" Suit
------------------------------------------------------------
Plaintiffs Kathleen M. Watson and Barton M. Watson filed an appeal
from a court ruling in their lawsuit titled Kathleen Watson, et
al. v. United Airlines, Inc., Case No. 1:16-cv-00400-LEK-KJM, in
the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, Honolulu.

The nature of suit is stated as other fraud.

The appellate case is captioned as Kathleen Watson, et al. v.
United Airlines, Inc., Case No. 17-15890, in the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The briefing schedule in the Appellate Case is set as follows:

   -- Appellants Barton M. Watson and Kathleen M. Watson's
      opening brief is due on August 9, 2017;

   -- Appellee United Airlines, Inc.'s answering brief is due on
      September 8, 2017; and

   -- Appellant's optional reply brief is due 14 days after
      service of the answering brief.[BN]

Plaintiffs-Appellants KATHLEEN M. WATSON, as an individual, and on
behalf of all others similarly situated, and BARTON M. WATSON, as
an individual, are represented by:

          Barton M. Watson, Esq.
          P.O. Box 4700
          Honolulu, HI 96812
          Telephone: (808) 533-1000

Defendant-Appellee UNITED AIRLINES, INC., a Delaware corporation,
is represented by:

          Thomas Benedict, Esq.
          GOODSILL ANDERSON QUINN & STIFEL LLP
          999 Bishop Street
          First Hawaiian Center, Suite 1600
          Honolulu, HI 96813
          Telephone: (808) 547-5600
          E-mail: tbenedict@goodsill.com


UNITED SITE: "Madison" Suit Seeks Certification of Drivers Class
----------------------------------------------------------------
In the lawsuit styled JERMAINE MADISON, on his own behalf and
others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. UNITED SITE SERVICES
OF FLORIDA, INC., the Defendant, Case No. 6:16-cv-01991-CEM-DCI
(M.D. Fla.), the Plaintiff asks the Court to issue an order:

   a. conditionally certifying a class of:

      "current and former drivers who work(ed) at Defendant's
      Florida or nationwide locations between November 2013 and
      the present; who worked hours for which they were not
      compensated, in some cases working more than forty (40)
      hours per week, without lawful and proper and complete
      overtime compensation;

   b. directing Defendant to produce, in an electronic readable
      format, to the undersigned counsel within 14 days of the
      Order granting this Motion a list containing the full
      names, last known addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail
      addresses of putative class members who worked for
      Defendant's Florida and nationwide locations between
      November 2013 and the present;

   c. authorizing the counsel to send initial notice to all
      individuals whose names appear on the list produced by the
      Defendant counsel by first-class mail;

   d. directing Defendant to post at its Florida and nationwide
      locations a copy of the initial notice;

   e. authorizing the counsel to send a follow-up notice to all
      individuals whose names appear on the list produced by the
      Defendant's counsel but who, by the 14th day prior to the
      close of the Court-approved notice period, have yet to opt
      in to the instant action;

   f. providing all individuals whose names appear on the list
      produced by Defendant's counsel a total of 60 days from the
      date the notices are initially mailed to file a consent to
      Become Opt-In Plaintiff form; and

   g. granting other and further relief as the Court deems just
      under the circumstances.

A copy of the Motion is available at no charge at
http://d.classactionreporternewsletter.com/u?f=tAk8NMti

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          W. John Gadd, Esq.
          LAW OFFICE OF W. JOHN GADD, PA
          2727 Ulmerton Road-Suite 250
          Clearwater, FL 33762
          Telephone: (727) 524 6300
          E-mail: wjg@mazgadd.com

               - and -

          Kyle Lee, Esq.
          LEE LAW PLLC
          Brandon, FL 33509-4476
          Telephone: (813) 343 2813
          E-mail: Kyle@kyleleelaw.com


UNITED STATES: Robinson Appeals W.D.N.Y. Order to Second Circuit
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Plaintiffs William Robinson, et al., filed an appeal from a
District Court decision and order dated April 10, 2017, in the
lawsuit styled Robinson, et al. v. Sessions, et al., Case No. 15-
cv-6765, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of
New York (Rochester).

The appellate case is captioned as Robinson, et al. v. Sessions,
et al., Case No. 17-1427, in the United States Court of Appeals
for the Second Circuit.[BN]

Plaintiffs-Appellants Stephen J. Aldstadt, David Bardascini,
Michael Carpinelli, George Curbelo, Jr., Wayne Denn, Tim Flaherty,
William R. Fox, Sr., Fulton County NY Oath Keepers, Gun Rights
Across America - New York, Don Hey, Garry Edward Hoffman, Raymond
Kosorek, Michael R. Kubow, Thomas J. Lorey, Thomas A. Marotta,
Michael Mastrogiovanni, Kenneth E. Mathison, Terrence J. McCulley,
NY2A.org, Doug Negley, New York Revolution, Jim Nowotny, Jacob
Palmateer, John E. Prendergast, William Robinson, Harold W.
Schroeder, Shooters Committee for Political Education, Edward J.
Stokes, John W. Wallace, Leslie H. Wilson, Christopher S. Zaleski
and Mattie D. Zarpentine are represented by:

          Paloma A. Capanna, Esq.
          633 Lake Road
          Webster, NY 14580
          Telephone: (585) 377-7260
          Facsimile: (585) 377-7268
          E-mail: paloma@law-policy.com

Defendants-Appellees Jefferson B. Sessions III, Attorney General
of the United States of America, in his official and individual
capacities; James B. Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, in his official and individual capacities;
Christopher M. Piehota, Director of the Terroist Screening Center,
in his official and individual capacities; Bryon Todd Jones,
Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, in his official and individual capacities, are
represented by:

          Joseph J. Karaszewski, Esq.
          ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
          UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
          FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
          138 Delaware Avenue
          Buffalo, NY 14202
          Toll Free Line: 1-800-788-9898


URBANI TRUFFLES: Mislabeled White Truffle Oil, Schiffman Claims
---------------------------------------------------------------
JAY SCHIFFMAN and ANTHONY WILLIAMS, on behalf of themselves and
all others similarly situated, the Plaintiffs, v. URBANI TRUFFLES
USA, INC., the Defendant, Case No. 2:17-cv-00935-TLN-CKD (E.D.
Cal., May 3, 2017), seeks to recover damages against Defendant for
breach of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, breaches of express and
implied warranty, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation,
fraud, and violations of New York and California's false
advertising and consumer protection laws.

The case is a class action against Urbani Truffles USA, Inc. for
false, misleading, and deceptive misbranding of its Urbani White
Truffle Oil and Urbani Black Truffle Oil sold to consumers. Urbani
markets its truffle oil as containing actual "White Truffle[s]" or
"Black Truffle[s]," respectively. But Urbani Truffle Oil is
nothing of the sort; instead of flavoring its oil with actual
"White Truffle[s]' or "Black Truffle[s]," Defendant's Products are
flavored with an industrially produced, chemically-derived perfume
known as "2,4-dithiapentane." Despite the absence of actual "White
Truffle" or "Black Truffle," Urbani Truffle Oil is sold at a
substantial price premium over olive oil that does not contain
real truffles.

2,4-Dithiapentane, also known as "formaldehyde dimethyl
mercaptal," is synthetically prepared by the acid-catalyzed
addition of methyl mercaptan to formaldehyde. Although it emulates
the taste and smell of truffles, it is not truffle. Urbani's
misbranding is intentional. The front label and packaging of
Urbani Truffle Oil represents in extra-large, bold, all-capital
lettering that the product contains "White Truffles" and "Black
Truffles," respectively:

Urbani Truffles holds itself out as an importer of gourmet truffle
oils and other Italian delicacies. It markets and sells these oils
widely throughout the United States.[BN]

The Plaintiffs are represented by:

          L. Timothy Fisher, Esq.
          Joel D. Smith, Esq.
          Scott A. Bursor, Esq.
          BURSOR & FISHER, P.A.
          1990 North California Blvd., Suite 940
          Walnut Creek, CA 94596
          Telephone: (925) 300 4455
          Facsimile: (925) 407 2700
          E-mail: ltfisher@bursor.com
                  jsmith@bursor.com
                  scott@bursor.com


US STEEL: Violates Securities Exchange Act, "Ortiz" Suit Says
-------------------------------------------------------------
CARMELO ORTIZ, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly
Situated, the Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, MARIO
LONGHI, and DAVID B. BURRITT, the Defendants, Case No. 2:17-cv-
00579-CB (W.D. Pa., May 3, 2017), seeks to recover

The case is a federal securities class action on behalf of all
persons who purchased or otherwise acquired U.S. Steel common
stock between November 1, 2016 and April 25, 2017, inclusive
(Class Period), against U.S. Steel and certain of its officers
and/or directors for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (1934 Act). These claims are asserted against U.S. Steel and
certain of its officers and/or directors who made materially false
and misleading statements during the Class Period in press
releases, analyst conference calls, and SEC filings.

As a direct and proximate result of defendants' wrongful conduct,
Plaintiff and the other Class members have suffered damages in
connection with their respective purchases and sales of U.S. Steel
stock during the Class Period, because, in reliance on the
integrity of the market, they paid artificially inflated prices
for U.S. Steel stock and experienced loses when the artificial
inflation was released from U.S. Steel stock as a result of the
revelations and risk materializations, and the stock price
decline.  Plaintiff and the other Class members would not have
purchased U.S. Steel stock at the prices they paid, or at all, if
they had been aware that the market prices had been artificially
and falsely inflated by defendants' misleading statements and
omissions.

U.S. Steel is an integrated steel producer of flat-rolled and
tubular products with major production operations in North America
and Europe. An integrated steel producer uses iron
ore and coke as primary raw materials for steel production. U.S.
Steel has annual raw steel production capability of 22 million net
tons (17 million tons in the United States and 5 million tons
in Europe). U.S. Steel supplies customers throughout the world
primarily in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and oil country
tubular goods markets. U.S. Steel was the 24th largest steel
producer in the world in 2015.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Alfred G. Yates, Jr., Esq.
          Gerald L. Rutledge, Esq.
          LAW OFFICE OF ALFRED G. YATES, JR. PC
          300 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard, Suite 206-B
          Pittsburgh, PA 15234
          Telephone: (412) 391 5164
          Facsimile: (412) 471 1033
          E-mail: yateslaw@aol.com

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          Frank J. Johnson, Esq.
          Michael I. Fistel, Jr., Esq.
          JOHNSON & WEAVER, LLP
          600 West Broadway, Suite 1540
          San Diego, CA 92101
          Telephone: (619) 230 0063
          Facsimile: (619) 255 1856
          E-mail: frankj@johnsonandweaver.com
                  michaelf@johnsonandweaver.com


VERITY HEALTH: Lara Sues Over Personally Identifiable Information
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IRIS LARA and TANYA LLERA, individually, and on behalf of a class
of similarly situated individuals, the Plaintiffs, v. VERITY
HEALTH SYSTEM OF CALIFORNIA, INC., a California corporation, the
Defendant, Case No. BC661000 (Cal. Super. Ct., May 12, 2017),
seeks to recover all remedies available under Civil Code including
actual and statutory damages, equitable relief, and reasonable
attorneys' fees.

The Plaintiffs bring this action for themselves and on behalf of
all others similarly situated who, as a condition of employment,
provided personally identifiable information (PII) to Verity
Health System of California, Inc., and whose PII was in the
possession and control of Defendant at any time since January 1,
2015.

As a result of the Defendant's failure to maintain adequate
security measures and timely notify employees of security
breaches, the Plaintiffs and Class Members' PII has been
repeatedly compromised and remains vulnerable. Further, the
Plaintiffs and Class Members have suffered an ascertainable loss
in that they have had tax refunds withheld or otherwise delayed,
engaged professional tax, legal or other assistance, and undertook
additional security measures (at their own expense) to minimize
the risk of future data breaches including, without limitation,
changing passwords, security questions and answers, and/or
purchasing a security freeze on their credit files. However, due
to Verity's incomplete investigation, Plaintiffs and Class Members
have no guarantee that these security measures will in fact
adequately protect their personal information. As such, Plaintiffs
and other Class Members have an ongoing interest in ensuring that
their personal information is protected from past and future
cybersecurity threats.

Verity Health System of California, Inc. owns and operates
hospitals and medical foundation in Northern and Southern
California.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Robert K. Friedl, Esq.
          Trisha K. Monesi, Esq.
          CAPSTONE LAW APC
          1875 Century Park East, Suite 1000
          Los Angeles, CA 90067
          Telephone: (310) 556 4811
          Facsimile: (310) 943 0396
          E-mail: Robert.Friedl@capstonelawyers.com
                  Trisha.Monesi@capstonelawyers.com


VIRTUS INVESTMENT: Mixed Rulings in 2 Securities Complaints
-----------------------------------------------------------
Cara Salvatore, writing for Bankruptcy Law360, reports that U.S.
District Judge William Pauley III has granted class certification
in a securities class action against Virtus Investment Partners
Inc. over alleged public misstatements, but simultaneously denied
certification in another suit with similar allegations.

Law360 relates that Judge Pauley granted class certification to
investors who owned Virtus common stock from January 2013 to May
2015 over claims that the company misstated by seven years the
launch date of a fund family and neglected in 2013 to tell
investors that the company's good performance was based, at least
partially, on the misstatement.

Laaw360 relays that the allegations state, in essence, that Virtus
told investors based on F-Squared Investment Inc.'s AlphaSector
investment strategy that the strategy confirmed by live trading
back to 2001. But it was later discovered that the trading
strategy was developed through a "back-testing" simulation and
wasn't developed until 2008, according to the complaints.

On the other hand, Law360 reports, Judge Pauley denied class
certification in another suit, this one by mutual fund investors
in Virtus Opportunities Trust and led by Mark Youngers, saying
that they'd missed the boat on alleging one key element of such
securities class claims: reliance on the supposed misstatement in
their investing decisions.

Virtus is represented by Joseph McLaughlin and George Wang of
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

Youngers is represented by Laurence Rosen and Jonathan Stern of
The Rosen Law Firm PA.

ATRS is represented by John Esmay and Michael Rogers of Labaton
Sucharow LLP and John Browne and Jesse Jensen of Bernstein
Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP.

The cases are Mark Youngers v. Virtus Investment Partners Inc. et
al., case number 1:15-cv-08262, and In re Virtus Investment
Partners Inc. Securities Litigation, case number 1:15-cv-01249,
both in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New
York.


WATER DRAGON: "Gonzalez" Suit Sues Over State Wage and Hour Laws
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AMILCAR GONZALEZ, individually and on behalf of all others
similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. WATER DRAGON, LLC d/b/a BLUE
DRAGON, MING TSAI, and SEAN P. GILDEA, the Defendants, Case No.
17-1424F (Mass. Super. Ct., May 5, 2017), seeks relief for the
Defendants' violations of state wage and hour laws.

The Defendants operate a restaurant that employs numerous wait
staff and bartenders. The crux of this complaint is that the
defendants fail to pay these employees the minimum wage and fail
to issue pay stubs in direct violation of Massachusetts wage and
hour laws.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Raven Moeslinger, Esq.
          Nicholas F. Ortiz, Esq.
          LAW OFFICE OF NICHOLAS F. ORTIZ, PC
          99 High Street, Suite 304
          Boston, MA 02110
          Telephone: (617) 338 9400
          E-mail: rm@mass-legal.com


WELLS FARGO: "Kirschenbaum" Suit Moved to E.D. New York
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The class action lawsuit titled Harry Kirschenbaum, individually
and on behalf of others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and any other related
entities, the Defendant, Case No. 609900/2016, was removed on May
4, 2017 from the Supreme Court of The State of New York, County of
Nassau, to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New
York (Central Islip). The District Court Clerk assigned Case No.
2:17-cv-02697-JMA-GRB to the proceeding. The case is assigned to
the Hon. Judge Joan M. Azrack.

Wells Fargo provides personal, small business, and commercial
banking services.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Brett R. Cohen, Esq.
          Jeffrey Kevin Brown, Esq.
          Michael Alexander Tompkins, Esq.
          LEEDS BROWN
          One Old Country Road, Suite 347
          Carle Place, NY 11514
          Telephone: (516) 873 9550
          Facsimile: (516) 747 5024
          E-mail: bcohen@leedsbrownlaw.com
                  jbrown@leedsbrownlaw.com
                  mtompkins@leedsbrownlaw.com

The Defendant is represented by:

          Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Esq.
          FISHER & PHILLIPS, LLP
          430 Mountain Avenue
          Murray Hill, NJ 07974
          Telephone: (908) 516 1050
          Facsimile: (908) 516 1051
          E-mail: kcaminiti@fisherphillips.com


WESTFIELD CORP: Haynes Sues Over Inaccessible Website Features
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DENNIS HAYNES, Individually, the Plaintiff, v. WESTFIELD
CORPORATION, INC., the Defendant, Case No. 0:17-cv-60901-UU (S.D.,
May. 6, 2017), seeks injunctive relief, and attorney's fees,
litigation expenses, and costs pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Plaintiff is a Florida resident, lives in Broward County, is
sui juris, and qualifies as an individual with disabilities as
defined by the ADA. The Plaintiff is blind and therefore unable to
fully engage in and enjoy the major life activity of seeing. The
Plaintiff also utilizes the internet. Plaintiff is unable to read
computer materials and/or access and comprehend internet website
information without software specially designed for the visually
impaired. Specifically, Plaintiff utilizes the JAWS Screen Reader
software, which is one of the most popular reader Screen Reader
Software ("SRS") utilized worldwide.

Defendant owns, leases, leases to, or operates a place of public
accommodation as defined by the ADA. The place of public
accommodation that the Defendant owns, operates, leases or leases
is the Broward Mall. As the owner or operator of the subject
website, Defendant is required to comply with the ADA. This
includes an obligation to create and maintain a website that is
accessible to and usable by visually impaired persons so that they
can enjoy full and equal access to the website and the content
therein.

According to the complaint, the Plaintiff attempted to access
and/or utilize Defendant's website, but was unable to, and
continues to be unable to, enjoy full and equal access to the
website and/or understand the content therein because numerous
portions of the website do not interface with and are not readable
by SRS. More specifically, features of the website that are
inaccessible to the visually impaired.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          Philip Michael Cullen, III, Esq.
          Thomas B. Bacon Esq.
          THOMAS B. BACON, P.A.
          621 South Federal Highway, Ste 4
          Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33301
          Telephone: (954) 462-0600
          Facsimile: (954) 462-1717
          E-mail: cullen@thomasbaconlaw.com
                  tbb@thomasbaconlaw.com


WNY LODGING: Faces "Kiler" Suit in Eastern Dist. of New York
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against WNY Lodging LLC. The
case is titled as Marion Kiler, on behalf of herself and all
others similarly situated, the Plaintiff, v. WNY Lodging LLC,
doing business as Adam's Mark Hotel and Event Space, the
Defendant, Case No. 2:17-cv-02968 (E.D.N.Y., May 16, 2017).

WNY Lodging provides convention, banquet and lodging services.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          C.K. Lee, Esq.
          LEE LITIGATION GROUP, PLLC
          30 East 39th Street, 2nd floor
          New York, NY 10016
          Telephone: (212) 465 1188
          Facsimile: (212) 465 1181
          E-mail: cklee@leelitigation.com


Z-LIVE INC: Faces "Salazar" Wage-and-Hour Suit
----------------------------------------------
DANIEL SALAZAR, on behalf of himself and all others similarly
situated, the Plaintiff(s), v. Z-LIVE INC. d/b/a CANTINA ROOFTOP,
and PEDRO ZAMORA, the Defendant, Case No. 154428/2017 (N.Y. Sup.
Ct., May 12, 2017), seeks to recover damages, pre- and post-
judgment interest, attorneys' fees and costs, and such other legal
and equitable relief under New York Labor Law.

The Plaintiff brings this section as a class action on behalf of
all employees who provide direct customer service, including but
not limited to captains, servers, and bartenders, employed by
Defendants in New York on or after the date that is six years
before the filing of this complaint.

According to the complaint, the Plaintiff worked about three
shifts per week, depending on how many shifts he was assigned. The
Plaintiffs exact shifts worked throughout his employment at
Cantina can likely be determined in discovery through a review of
time records that Defendants are required to maintain by law. The
Defendants paid Plaintiffs at the "tip credit rate," which is
lower than the New York minimum wage, throughout his employment
with Defendants. However, Defendants were not entitled to reduce
the minimum wage by applying the tip credit allowance because
Defendants (a) misappropriated portions of Plaintiffs and Class
Members' tips, and (b) did not provide appropriate notice of the
tip credit. The Plaintiff and Class members were required to pool
their tips.

Z-Live is a New York company that operates Cantina Rooftop
restaurant in New York.[BN]

The Plaintiff is represented by:

          D. Maimon Kirschenbaum, Esq.
          JOSEPH & KIRSCHENBAUM LLP
          32 Broadway, Suite 601
          New York, NY 10004
          Telephone: (212) 688 5640
          Facsimile: (212) 688 2548









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