Tag Archives: class action

Medical Access Denied

For those with health insurance, the final three months of the annual calendar year may ignite a sense of urgency to schedule appointments and utilize benefits, such as a free eye exam or 100% coverage after a deductible is paid. In the case of two now-deceased elderly insurance holders, however, conflict may arise if owed benefits are not honored. According to a recent lawsuit filed against UnitedHealth, elderly patients were not provided the care afforded under their Medicare Advantage Plans. An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm is the alleged reason for the denial.

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Whopping New Claim

Commercials, billboards, and flyers serve as some of the means for fast food marketers to reach their target audience of consumers that are on the go, in a rush, or are looking for easy meal alternatives. The trick to grabbing their attention is just that: to trick. While soda products appear crisp and fizzy with the help of antacids, the buoyancy of breakfast cereal in a bowl would lose its visual luster without the aid of glue. It goes without saying that consumers may enjoy these products without antacids or glue, however, a new lawsuit may counter that argument.

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Blanketed Disputes

A consumer that filed a class action lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings earlier this year is now turning his compensation efforts toward a home goods company. In the restaurant lawsuit filed in March, the plaintiff, Aimen Halim, claimed that Buffalo Wild Wings falsely advertises its boneless buffalo wings as “wings,” when the meat is actually the white meat of a chicken. In this lawsuit, Halim claimed that had he known that the boneless wings were not deboned wing meat and more resembled chicken nuggets, he might not have ordered that particular item, or he would have paid less.

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Getting Back on Track

En route to compensation

A heavily toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has sparked environmental controversy. Following the accident, the train, which is operated by Norfolk Southern, underwent a controlled burn. The intention was to prevent a random explosion; however, the resulting impact of emitted chemicals was catastrophic. A personal injury lawsuit compares the incident to “chemical warfare.” Since the February 3 derailment, the residents contend that the drinking water and air quality have been contaminated; and they have experienced several health concerns, such as burning eyes, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Continue reading →

Consumer Leads the Charge

Charging up a class action

An Apple consumer in Illinois has accused the company of misleading customers and providing a product that is not complete or sustainable for proper use. According to her complaint, plaintiff Elizabeth Steines alleges that as far back as last year, Apple sold its iPhones without chargers. Although there is printing that indicates the absence of the charger, the unit packaging may not necessarily illustrate an obvious warning that the iPhone Lightning Cable and power adapter are sold separately. The plaintiff is seeking punitive and compensatory damages on behalf of herself and additional claimants. Continue reading →