In November, General Motors recalled nearly 70,000 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles after reports of the electric car's battery catching fire. Now a class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois blames GM for negligence and fraud, alleging that the...
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How is a “class” defined?
Like many people in California, you may hear news of a class action lawsuit occurring and simply define it as a lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of people (as opposed to an individual plaintiff). While that assumption may be true in a general sense, there are...
In what ways can a product be defective?
In California, you buy products expecting that they are safe for consumer use. In most cases, this holds true. But in some, you might end up picking a defective product that can do you serious harm. It is important to understand the ways in which a product can have...
Debt collection fraud: What do you need to know?
If you received a phone call or letter in the mail telling you that you owe an outstanding debt, you may hurry to resolve it so that this so-called debt does not ruin your credit. Do not be too hasty. Debt collection fraud is increasingly common. According to...
2 common types of investment fraud
If you are like most Americans, you have invested money at some point over the years. Unfortunately, that can make you vulnerable. According to a 2016 study, 10% of U.S. investors experience investment fraud. But what is it? In short, investment fraud involves...
Did a complaint about OSHA failures cause your termination?
You are probably aware that an employer cannot fire someone because of discrimination against his or her race, gender or other protected status. However, there are also wrongful termination laws that are not commonly known, such as the law concerning complaints about...
What wage and hour laws apply to you as a remote worker?
You, like many others, may have transitioned from an in-office California job to a work-from-home one this year. Things may look and feel quite a bit different now, but when it comes to your employer’s obligations with regard to overtime, rest breaks and similar...
What types of defects can a product have?
California residents like you expect that when you buy items, they are safe for use. After all, consumer products go through rigorous testing before mass production and sale to the public. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen, though. It is possible to get a defective...
Contractor class action results in a settlement totaling millions
A common misconception regarding California independent contractors assumes they cannot file a legal action for a work-related injury or condition. While contractors generally may not qualify for workers' compensation benefits, they may sue a company for a breach of...
What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
For legal and tax reasons, it is important that the company for which you work classifies you correctly as either an employee or an independent contractor. Misclassification is a problem because employers can save a lot of money but saying you are an independent...