Consumer Protection Law

Sommers Schwartz Announces Final Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement Agreement in CardWorks Servicing Lawsuit

April 14, 2023

Southfield, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, P.C. is proud to announce the final approval of a class and collective action settlement agreement in the lawsuit filed against CardWorks Servicing, LLC by Plaintiffs Nicole Kraus, Tia Joseph, Denika Perry, Devon Collins, Jamaica Johnson, and Latoya Huey. The lawsuit alleged violations of federal and state labor laws, including…

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Richard M. Wirtz Clarifies California Lemon Law for Super Lawyers

March 27, 2023

Richard Wirtz, founding attorney of Wirtz Law APC, recently lent his insights about the state’s lemon law to an article run by Super Lawyers®, When Does a Car Qualify as a Lemon in California? In particular, Mr. Wirtz clarified the meaning of the term “substantial impairment” under the statute, which he referred to as a…

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Fullman Firm Announces Debt Relief Scholarship Winner

March 27, 2023

Santa Ana, California Fullman Firm is pleased to announce we have awarded the Debt Relief Scholarship for Spring 2023 to Magali Reyes, a student at West Coast University.  “I am beyond thrilled to be a recipient of the Debt Relief Scholarship for Spring 2023,” said Ms. Reyes. “This opportunity provides me with the resources to…

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Insurance Lawsuits Over Pandemic Closures Catalyze California Department of Insurance Actions on Behalf of Business Owners

March 17, 2023

San Mateo, CA (Law Firm Newswire) April 15, 2020 – In the wake of civil ordinances requiring closures of businesses across the country, law firms in various states have filed lawsuits on behalf of businesses alleging that insurance companies have improperly denied their pandemic business loss claims. Two plaintiffs groups in Northern California, one of…

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Lee Floyd Named to Leadership Role in National Hair Relaxer Mass Tort Litigation

March 13, 2023

Lee Adair Floyd, a Partner at Breit Biniazan, has been named to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (“PSC”) in the multi-district litigation (MDL) involving hair relaxer marketing sales practices and product liability litigation. The Order was entered on March 3, 2023, by Judge Mary M. Rowland of the United States District Court for the Northern District…

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California Consumer Attorneys Announces Back-to-Back Trial Wins

March 3, 2023

Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) March 24, 2020 – California Consumer Attorneys, P.C. (“CCA”) announced today that it achieved back-to-back trial wins against two of the world’s largest automakers, Mercedes-Benz and Subaru. First, CCA attorneys, led by Brian T. Murray achieved a historic victory in the trial of Israel Gonzales, et al., v. Mercedes-Benz…

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Proposed Ballot Initiative Aims to Cap Attorneys’ Fees on Lemon Law Claims

March 3, 2023

“The state’s consumer protection law as it currently exists is designed to allow every consumer, especially the underserved, to hire qualified attorneys to protect their rights and fight back against the big automakers,” said Richard Wirtz, founder of Wirtz Law. The initiative, The Consumer Legal Fee Protection Act, was proposed by the Civil Justice Association…

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The Fullman Firm Announces Credit Defense Scholarship Opportunity

March 3, 2023

Santa Ana, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Fullman Firm is excited to announce its first annual scholarship to support California high school and college students. The Fullman Firm Credit Defense Scholarship is a $1,000 award that goes to the winner of our essay competition. The scholarship is available for the Spring…

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The Fullman Firm Announces Credit Defense Scholarship Opportunity

November 29, 2022

Santa Ana, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Fullman Firm is excited to announce its first annual scholarship to support California high school and college students. The Fullman Firm Credit Defense Scholarship is a $1,000 award that goes to the winner of our essay competition. The scholarship is available for the Spring…

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