Crosner Legal News Hub: Employee Rights & Class Action Updates
Crosner Legal Files Class Action Lawsuit Against P&G for False Advertising
Crosner Legal has filed a class action lawsuit against Procter & Gamble (P&G), alleging false advertising and deceptive business practices in the marketing of its ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs sleep aid. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California, claims that P&G misled consumers by branding the product as “drug-free,” “natural,” and “non-habit-forming,” despite the fact that it contains synthetic melatonin; a hormone with significant physiological effects. P&G markets ZzzQuil...
Crosner Legal Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Whole Foods for False Advertising
Crosner Legal has initiated a class action lawsuit against Whole Foods Market, Inc., alleging deceptive and misleading marketing practices related to its 365 Whole Foods Market branded baking soda. Filed in the Superior Court of California, the lawsuit contends that Whole Foods misrepresented its product by labeling it as “Non-GMO”; despite the fact that genetically modified baking soda does not exist. The complaint asserts that Whole Foods strategically employs the "Non-GMO" label as a...
Crosner Legal’s Appeal To Distinguish Moore v. Trader Joe’s Supported By CA Attorney General
Crosner Legal is pleased to announce that we have filed an appeal in Panelli v. Target Corporation, a major consumer protection case challenging Target’s misleading advertising of its bedsheets. The appeal, filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, seeks to overturn a district court ruling that dismissed our client’s claims without leave to amend. This case has drawn significant attention, including support from the California Attorney General’s Office, which filed an amicus curiae brief...
CL Files Two Nationwide USERRA Class Actions to Protect Servicemembers’ Rights
Crosner Legal is proud to announce the filing of two significant nationwide class action lawsuits under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). These cases, filed on behalf of U.S. servicemembers, highlight the ongoing challenges faced by those who serve our country when returning to civilian employment. The first lawsuit, Lemon v. Performance Food Group, was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff, Timothy...
Crosner Legal Prevails Against Motion to Dismiss in Odoban False Advertising Case
We are proud to announce a significant victory for consumers in our class action lawsuit against Clean Control Corporation, the maker of Odoban, a multi-purpose cleaning product. The United States District Court for the Central District of California has denied Clean Control’s motion to dismiss the claims brought by lead plaintiff Jessica Robertson. This decision ensures that the case will proceed, bringing us closer to holding Clean Control accountable for alleged deceptive advertising. The...
Welcoming Raymond A. Wendell as a Partner at Crosner Legal
We are thrilled to announce that Raymond A. Wendell has joined Crosner Legal as a partner. Raymond’s dedication to civil rights, his remarkable track record of success in complex litigation, and his extensive experience in public interest law make him a valuable addition to our team. Raymond graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review and received the Irving Oberman Memorial Award for his work on law and social change. Since earning his law...
Class Certification Sought in Wage and Hour Lawsuit Against IHG on Behalf of California Hotel Employees
On October 1, 2024, CL filed its class certification motion on behalf of plaintiff Robert Martinez and all similarly situated non-exempt employees of IHG Management (Maryland) LLC, Inter-Continental Hotels Corporation, and InterContinental Hotels Group Resources, LLC (collectively, “IHG”). This motion represents a significant step forward in ensuring justice for thousands of workers who may have been subject to wage and hour violations during their employment with IHG. Plaintiff Robert...
Court Denies Sheertex’s Motion to Dismiss for Phantom Markdowns Class Action
Crosner Legal is excited to announce a significant victory in our ongoing fictitious pricing case against Favorite World, LLC, also known as ecommerce giant Sheertex. On September 17, 2024, the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a ruling denying the defendant’s motion to dismiss most of the plaintiffs' claims. This marks another important step in holding large companies accountable for deceptive pricing practices that mislead consumers. The lawsuit,...
Court Grants Final Approval of $8 Million Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement Against Sutter Hospitals
We are pleased to announce that the court has granted final approval of an $8 million settlement in a wage and hour class action lawsuit against Sutter Hospitals. The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of non-exempt employees of Sutter Hospitals who claimed that the hospital system failed to properly compensate them for all hours worked. The plaintiffs alleged a variety of wage and hour violations, including the failure to provide required meal and rest breaks, unpaid overtime, and...
Craig Straub Named Partner at Crosner Legal
We are excited to announce that Craig Straub has been promoted to Partner at Crosner Legal. Craig’s exceptional work in the areas of consumer protection and privacy law has made a profound impact on our firm, and we are thrilled to recognize his contributions with this well-deserved promotion. Since joining Crosner Legal, Craig has been a driving force behind the growth and success of our consumer and privacy departments. His meticulous approach to research, investigations, and interfacing...
CL Prevails Against Motion to Compel Arbitration in Fictitious Pricing Case Against Tempur Sealy
We are thrilled to announce that Crosner Legal has successfully defeated a motion to compel arbitration in our ongoing fictitious pricing class action against Tempur Sealy. This victory is a testament to the hard work and legal acumen of our attorneys, Brandon Brouillette and Craig Straub, who led the charge in this crucial phase of the litigation. Our clients, plaintiffs Harriet Genevieve Anyasulu and Alina Zhuravel, allege that Tempur Sealy engaged in deceptive marketing practices by...
CL Obtains Class Certification in Rounding Claim Against Providence Hospitals
Crosner Legal is thrilled to announce that we have successfully obtained class certification in the case of Nseir v. Providence Hospitals for the rounding claim. This important ruling was granted on July 16, 2024, by the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. The lawsuit, filed by plaintiffs Ruby Bonner, Sterling Gray, and Maria Nseir, alleged wage and hour violations against their former employer, Providence Health System. The plaintiffs claimed that...
CL Successfully Settles Two Mass Arbitration Cases in 2024
Crosner Legal is thrilled to announce the successful settlement of two significant mass arbitration cases in 2024. These cases involved wage and hour claims against large employers and highlight the firm's commitment to defending the rights of workers. Mass arbitration is a legal strategy used to address the collective grievances of a large number of individuals through individual arbitration cases, rather than a single class action lawsuit. This approach can be a powerful weapon against large...
Crosner Legal and Clarkson Law Secure Appellate Victory in False Labeling Class Action Against Huggies
We are excited to announce that Crosner Legal, in partnership with Clarkson Law, has achieved a significant appellate victory in our false labeling class action lawsuit against Huggies. The lawsuit challenges the misleading product labels on Huggies' baby wipes, which claim the products are natural and plant-based. This appellate decision is a crucial step forward in holding companies accountable for deceptive marketing practices. The class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs who alleged...
CL Named Interim Class Counsel in Illinois “No Artificial Preservatives” Lawsuit Against Kraft Heinz
We are pleased to announce that Crosner Legal, in partnership with the Law Offices of Todd Friedman, has been appointed as interim class counsel in a significant class action lawsuit against The Kraft Heinz Company and Kraft Heinz Ingredients Corp. This appointment was granted by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on June 18, 2024. The lawsuit, filed by plaintiff David Hayes on behalf of himself and others similarly situated,...
CL Files New Class Action Lawsuit Against Jerome’s Furniture for Privacy Violations
Crosner Legal has filed a new class action lawsuit on behalf of Kelley Castleberry and other affected consumers against Jerome’s Furniture Warehouse, Inc. This lawsuit addresses serious privacy violations under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and the Unfair Competition Law (UCL). Summary of the Lawsuit Kelley Castleberry, a resident of San Diego County, California, who purchased a product from Jerome’s Furniture’s website, is the plaintiff in this case. Jerome’s Furniture...
CL Successfully Settles Data Breach Case Against JM Bullion
Crosner Legal is proud to announce the successful settlement of a class action lawsuit against JM Bullion, Inc., an online precious metals dealer, over a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of thousands of customers. The settlement, valued at approximately $14.8 million, includes both monetary compensation and robust identity theft protection measures for affected individuals. Case Background On October 28, 2020, JM Bullion disclosed a data breach that affected...
CL Prevails in Demurrer Against Princess Cruises for CIPA Violations
CL recently obtained a favorable ruling on a demurrer in a significant case against Princess Cruises. This case, which involves allegations that the live chat feature on Princess Cruises' website violated California's call recording statute (CIPA), marks a crucial victory in the fight to protect consumer privacy. The lawsuit, filed by plaintiffs Tammy Searle and La Shaun Dixon-Rushing, alleges that Princess Cruises recorded their electronic conversations via the live chat feature on its...
Court preliminarily approves $4 M wage settlement for St. Jude Workers
CL Secures Preliminary Approval of $4 Million Class Action Settlement for St. Jude Hospital Workers
We are excited to announce that Crosner Legal, in collaboration with our co-counsel Blumenthal Nordehaug Bhowmik, has achieved a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to secure justice for workers of St. Jude Hospital. On April 5, 2024, we received preliminary approval of a $4 million class action settlement on behalf of the affected workers. This preliminary approval marks a crucial step forward in our fight to ensure that the rights of St. Jude Hospital workers are recognized and...
CL Settles 7.5 Million Class Action and PAGA Against Dialysis & Treatment Centers
Crosner Legal is pleased to announce the settlement of a class action and PAGA representative action lawsuit against Renal Treatment Centers, Inc., a subsidiary of DaVita Inc., for $7.5 million. This settlement aims to compensate all non-exempt employees of the company and certain subsidiaries for alleged labor violations. The settlement was reached by CL, along with co-counsel, in March 2024 and is currently awaiting preliminary approval. The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Jennifer Thornton,...
Crosner Legal, P.C. Expands to Washington: New Office in Seattle
We are excited to announce that Crosner Legal, P.C. has officially expanded our practice with a new office in Seattle, Washington, as of early 2024. This significant growth marks an important milestone for our firm as we continue to extend our reach and provide exceptional legal representation to plaintiffs—employees and consumers—across the nation. Our New Focus Areas in Washington With our new Seattle office, we will be focusing on filing and litigating: Consumer and Privacy Class Actions:...
California Labor Board: Comprehensive Guide
Comprehensive Guide to the California Labor Board The California Labor Board is a state agency that was created to enforce the rights of employees and employers. It does this by investigating complaints from both parties, enforcing any laws broken, and giving advice on what can be done to fix the situation. In this article, we will discuss what the Labor Board does, California Labor Laws enforced by the Labor Board, How to contact the Labor Board, How to file a complaint with the Labor Board,...
Workplace Harassment in California: What to do
Harassment in the Workplace The workplace is supposed to be a place where people can work in a safe and friendly environment. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Harassment in the workplace can come in many different forms and its effects on employees can be devastating. This blog post will discuss workplace harassment in California, the legal definition of harassment, what types of harassment there are, how you can deal with workplace harassment, and who to talk to about workplace...
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