Cases

Please use the links on the left to sort the items below according to category: investigations, new cases, featured cases and settlements. 

Atricure Investigation
November 18, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential shareholder claims involving AtriCure.  

Express Scripts Data Breach
November 13, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates a data breach that occurred at Express Scripts.  

Investigation of Cable TV Anticompetitive Activity - TiVo and DVR Users
November 12, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that some cable companies changed their broadcasting signals, rendering third party devices obsolete. 

Cable Box Antitrust Investigation
November 12, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that cable television providers improperly bundle premium cable services with the rental of a cable box.  

FT Investigates General Growth Properties, Inc.
November 06, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Investigates Auto Light Overcharges
October 30, 2008

Cadence Design Systems Investigation
October 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson announces investigation of Cadence Design Systems. 

Perini Corporation Investigation
October 21, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Perini Corporation. 

Spore & Mass Effect Investigation
October 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Electronic Arts Games Spore and Mass Effect. 

Text Message Price Fixing
September 25, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that major cell phone companies fixed text message prices.

Fertilizer Price Fixing
September 24, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates wrongful overcharges for fertilizer.

Steel Price Fixing
September 24, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates allegations that major steel manufacturers conspired to overcharge customers.

CompuCredit Advertising Investigation
September 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential misrepresentations in credit card advertising.

Constellation Buyout
September 23, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP files class action lawsuit against Constellation over buyout.

Novatel Securities Violation
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Novatel Wireless, Inc. for Potential Violations of Securities Laws.

Merrill Lynch Acquisition
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

NVidia Graphics Defect
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates NVIDIA graphics chip defect.

NVidia Securities Violation
September 17, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates potential shareholder claims against NVIDIA. 

Auction Rate Securities Investigation
September 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates potential Auction Rate Securities Claims Against H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc. and Northern Trust Corp.

Laser Printer Toner Investigation
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson investigates claims that printers prevent users from printing before toner has run out. 

UAL Corporation Shares Plummet After Posting of Old News
September 10, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Possible UAL Securities Fraud

Investigation of China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical
September 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc.

“Early Termination Fees” Investigation
September 09, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson Investigates Early Termination Fees Charged by Service Providers. 

Countrywide Data Breach
August 22, 2008

FT files class action complaint against Countrywide Financial Corp.

Merger of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. With Fresnius, SE.
August 18, 2008

The law firm of Finkelstein Thompson LLP is currently investigating potential shareholder claims arising from the proposed merger of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with Fresenius, SE.

Harris Stratex
August 01, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Investigates Harris Stratex Restatement

Vytorin
July 25, 2008

New Study Reveals Vytorin May Increase the Risk of Cancer

Trasylol
July 08, 2008

FT investigates dangerous side effects of Trasylol

Electronic Arts Football Video Game Investigation
June 18, 2008

FT investigates Electronic Arts, Inc. for alleged anticompetitive activity.

Avandia
June 03, 2008

Lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline's marketing and promotion of diabetes medication Avandia.

Auto Filter Overcharge Investigation
May 29, 2008

Investigation on behalf of purchasers of oil, air, and transmission filters.

Natural Gas Commodity Litigation Settlement
May 28, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces settlement in Natural Gas Commodity Litigation.

Herbalife Products May Contain Lead
May 21, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating claims that several Herbalife products contain high levels of lead.

Citigroup Hedge Funds
April 30, 2008

Investigation on behalf of shareholders of Citigroup Inc's Falcon and ASTA/MAT hedge funds.

Wendy's International, Inc.
April 28, 2008

FT investigates potential shareholder claims against Wendy's International, Inc.

LendingTree Financial Data Breach
April 24, 2008

Investigation of security breach at LendingTree LLC.

Puerto Rican Shipping Overcharges
April 24, 2008

FT investigates allegations that sea shippers wrongfully overcharged their customers.

The Gap Inc.
April 23, 2008

Judge Allows Data Breach Suit to Proceed Against Gap Inc.

Genworth Financial Data Breach
April 11, 2008

FT announces investigation of Genworth Financial for a security and privacy breach of their customers' credit information.

WellPoint, Inc. Data Breach
April 11, 2008

FT announces investigation of WellPoint, Inc. for a security and privacy breach of their customer's medical data and social security numbers.

Bank Disclosure of Account Terms
April 11, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating the failure of many national banks to properly disclose key account terms and fees.

Davidson Companies Data Breach
April 09, 2008

FT announces investigation of Davidson Companies for a security and privacy breach of their client's sensitive personal information.

Bear Stearns
March 20, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates Bear Stearns 401(K) plans.

Societe Generale SPO
March 12, 2008

Investigation of Societe Generale SPO.

Risperdal Class Action Filed
March 05, 2008

Class action complaint filed against Johnson & Johnson and Janssen, L.P.

Auction Rate Securities
March 05, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates "frozen" auction rate securities.

Toshiba HD DVD Players
March 03, 2008

FT investigates the marketing and sale of Toshiba HD DVD players.

Out-of-Network Health Care Overcharges
February 15, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP investigates possible overcharges to patients using out-of-network physicians.

Municipal Mortgage & Equity LLP
February 14, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces securities class action lawsuit against Municipal Mortgage & Equity LLC.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.
February 11, 2008

FT files lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Ambac Financial Group, Inc. common stock.

Bank of America 401(K) Plans
February 06, 2008

Finkelstein Thompson LLP announces investigation of Bank of America Corporation 401(K) Plans. 

Title Insurance Discount
February 06, 2008

Investigation of title insurance companies who overcharge homeowners.

Vytorin
January 22, 2008

Investigation of cholesterol drug Vytorin.

CellCyte Genetics Corporation
January 18, 2008

FT announces investigation of CellCyte Genetics Corp.

Mercedes-Benz Tele Aid System Consumer Fraud Class Action
December 13, 2007

Class action lawsuits filed against Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in connection with the use of analog Tele Aid systems.

Aqua Dots
November 08, 2007

FT files lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of "Aqua Dots" toys.

Organic Milk
October 29, 2007

Class action lawsuit filed against Aurora Dairy Corporation.

BigBand Networks, Inc.
October 19, 2007

Investigation of BigBand Networks, Inc.

Gap Data Breach
October 02, 2007

Lawsuit filed against Gap, Inc.

Verizon
September 18, 2007

Investigation of "shortfall charges".

Fisher-Price
September 03, 2007

D.C. Private Attorney General action filed against Mattel and Fisher-Price for toys containing lead.

401(k) Plan
June 09, 2007

Investigation of claims that some companies may be overcharging for management of their 401(k) plans.

Unocal Case
April 12, 2007

Court certifies class action in case asserting antitrust violations in the sale of reformulated gasoline in California.

BAR/BRI Settlement
April 09, 2007

This case has been preliminarily approved for settlement.  Please go to http://www.barbri-classaction.com for more information.

Customer Privacy
April 03, 2007

Class action lawsuit regarding privacy and security of information for customers of TJX Companies, Inc. stores.

Sony DVD Settlement
January 01, 2007

This case has been preliminarily approved for settlement. Please go to the settlement web site for more information.

3M Settlement
January 01, 2007

A settlement has been reached in an action against 3M Company and Staples for violations of applicable federal and state antitrust laws, unfair competition and consumer protection laws.

Teflon Case
December 03, 2006

Consumer class actions alleging deceit by Dupont as to the safety of their Teflon® cookware coating.

Iridium Case
November 17, 2006

Securities class action asserting fraud claims against Motorola, Inc. and other defendants in connection with the sale and trading of Iridium World Communications, Ltd., Iridium LLC and Iridium Operating, LLC securities from September 8, 1998 to May 13, 1999.

Canadian Auto Case
November 02, 2006

State and federal antitrust class actions against major new vehicle manufacturers alleging conspiracy to prevent the importation of Canadian vehicles for sale in the United States. 

Allied Irish Banks Settlement
August 01, 2006

Final settlment approval achieved in securities case against Allied Irish Banks, PLC, Allfirst Financial Inc. and certain other defendants.