Litigation Law

PNC Customers Win Class Certification in Overdraft Suit (Update 1) – Bloomberg

“Each plaintiff’s claim arises from the same course of conduct engaged in by PNC.” Other banks in the litigation have reached settlements. Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) announced a preliminary agreement to pay $62 million to settle overdraft claim

Blood Hurst & O’Reardon, LLP: Skechers Reaches $45 Million Settlement in Toning Shoe Litigation – Sacramento Bee

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ – A $45 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit over Skechers, USA, Inc.’s “toning” footwear known as Shape-ups, Tone-ups, Skechers Resistance Runner, and Shape-ups Toners.

Hollinger Inc.: Settlement of Claims Against Ralph Barford – Yahoo Finance

TORONTO, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ – The Litigation Trustee of Hollinger Inc. and Ralph Barford announced today that they have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all claims against Mr. Barford, a former director of Hollinger Inc. The terms … Continue reading

Kelly Thomas case: mother accepts $1 million settlement offer – Los Angeles Times

“Resolution of Ms. Thomas’ claim at this time allows her to begin the healing process and avoid what would likely be protracted, expensive and difficult civil litigation,” Thomas and the city said in a joint statement.  The settlement does …

Research and Markets: Lender Liability and Banking Litigation. – Benzinga

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lsxrgk/lender_liability_a) has announced the addition of the “Lender Liability and Banking Litigation.” subscription to their offering. This essential book shows you how to litigate lender …

Blood Hurst & O’Reardon, LLP: Skechers Reaches $45 Million Settlement in Toning Shoe Litigation – Yahoo Finance

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – A $45 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit over Skechers, USA, Inc.’s “toning” footwear known as Shape-ups, Tone-ups, Skechers Resistance Runner, and Shape-ups Toners. Consumers …

Shareholder lawsuits add to fallout from JPMorgan loss – Los Angeles Times

And now for the litigation. Two JPMorgan Chase & Co. shareholders have sued the bank over the $2-billion trading loss disclosed last week, the Wall Street Journal reported. The suits, filed late Tuesday, claim executives misled investors about …

SKECHERS Announces Global Settlement in Advertising Cases – StreetInsider.com

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict …

Avago Technologies Limited and TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. Agree to Confidential Settlement of All Outstanding Claims – TMCnet

The two parties have entered into patent cross licenses and have agreed to dismiss all related litigation. The specific terms of the settlement and the resulting licensing agreement are confidential. ‘We are pleased to have reached an amicable …

SKECHERS Announces Global Settlement in Advertising Cases – Business Wire

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict …