Louisville Class Action Litigation Attorneys Who Have Your Best Interest At Heart

Class Action Lawsuits are filed when a group of individuals work together to ensure that they are compensated for monetary losses and/or damages to their person or property.  Class Actions aim to unite the wronged, and to give power to the individual by offering strength in numbers.  When an individual takes on a big business , his or her voice alone may not be heard.   However, when the effected parties cry out together, their call cannot be ignored.  There are many instances where not a few but hundreds or even thousands of individuals have come together to pursue justice.
Gray and White Law has successfully obtained Class Certification in multiple Class Actions in both State and Federal Courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and throughout the United States.  In many instances, Certification is crucial as it allows a Plaintiff to contest wrongful activities even where the individual damages would normally make it financially impossible to contest such activities.  Very few firms have experience handling Class Actions and even fewer have won Class Certification.  We routinely do both.
Some examples of Class Action Lawsuits are:

• Environmental Pollution (air pollution, odors, sewage back-up/basement flooding, landfill/groundwater contamination) 
• Insurance Fraud
• Antitrust
• FLSA Wage & Hour (Unpaid Overtime)
• Investor/Securities Fraud
• Consumer Fraud (living trust mills, auto leasing, variable annuity, cable TV billing, cellular telephone billing, credit life insurance)
• Multi-District Litigation/Complex Litigation

Environmental Pollution: Righting a Wrong and Protecting the Future
Air Pollution (Fallout)
The United States is known as a fast paced innovative country.  Businesses work hard to outdo the competition, to increase their profit margins.  To some, it makes no difference who they harm along the way.  A company may manufacture a product that, though relatively harmless in and of itself, creates toxic fallout as it is being made.  Residents living around the plant may become ill, sometimes gravely ill, due to the chemicals they have been breathing for years.  In this case, a Class Action may be the only way to stop the corporation, and to bring justice to those who have suffered.

Odors
In addition to fallout, nuisance odors can negatively affect a community.  A nuisance odor is one that frequently emanates from any number of sources.  Many times, a factory may be releasing an odor that, while not harmful, affects the quality of life of those in its path.  Obnoxious odors may alter the way people go about their lives.  A reoccurring odor may cause people to stay indoors, limit their time outside, and may prevent them from participating in outdoor activities.  This can negatively affect the lives of those within the community.  At times, the stench may keep home and business owners from opening their windows and may even permeate the interior of the building, making daily life almost unbearable.  People living in the path of obnoxious odors have the right to live a life free of the smells that negatively affect their lives.

Sewage Backup/ Basement Flooding
An improperly functioning sewage system can leave a homeowner dealing with the horrible experience of sewage backup or flooding.  Heavy rains often expose deficiencies in these systems.  The result is often massive destruction of both personal property and the home itself.  Homeowners and residents alike have the right to properly functioning sewer and wastewater treatment systems.

Groundwater Contamination / Landfill Contamination
Fallout is not the only way environmental pollution causes illness and death in a community.  Groundwater contamination is a real concern for many Americans.  There are over 10 million storage tanks buried underground in the United States.  These tanks contain gasoline, oil, or any number of hazardous chemicals.  As a tank ages it may corrode or crack, spilling its contents into the soil around it.  Eventually the liquid can make its way into the water table, affecting any water pumped from this underground aquifer. In a similar manner, residents living near landfills are often risk to contamination due to improperly contained landfills. The effects can be devastating to a communities health and property values.
The law firm of Gray and White Law, located in Louisville, Kentucky, has extensive experience in fighting for people who have been harmed by the selfish and irresponsible actions of polluters.  They are currently involved in multiple cases where thousands of victims have been affected by environmental pollution and have won cases totaling millions of dollars in damages.

Class Action Lawsuits:  Protecting the Consumer
Unfair business practices are used by both individuals and entire corporations.  Their aim is to make more money by misleading or lying to their customers.  Some examples are billing statements/invoices that are excessive or full of hidden fees, a lender that has convinced a buyer to sign on a loan that the buyer is not comfortable with, or retirement savings that are unfairly reduced.
If you believe that you have been taken advantage of and attempt to confront the offending company, some corporations can make you feel as if you are to blame, as if you signed on for their fees, their indiscretions.  If you have been a victim of unfair business practices, you may feel like you are fighting a battle against an entire army.  However, there are often many others who are in the same situation.
Just as frustrated, angry, and lost may be hundreds, if not thousands, of others who have fallen into the trap set by deceptive businesses.  In these cases, Class Action Lawsuits are the answer.  There are many times when Class Action Lawsuits are the only feasible way to have your voice heard, and to be taken seriously by a dishonest corporation or individual.
Attorneys Gray and White Law are the type of dedicated professionals who have your best interests at heart.  Some of their major victories have involved Class Action cases against insurance company giants and a statewide cable television operator.
If you have been wronged, then you need to have a strong advocate in your corner.  Attorneys, Mark K. Gray and Matthew L. White, along with their team of knowledgeable associates, will be your advocate.  Their experienced team will help you get the compensation you deserve by locating others who have been similarly victimized.  As your attorneys, Gray and White Law will use their extensive knowledge of Class Action Litigation to build a strong case, no matter the size or scope.  
Please call or write today for your FREE CONSULTATION. 

Gray and White Law
Serious Cases Demand Serious Lawyers
1-502-210-8942  or  1-800-634-8767 (toll free)
mwhite@grayandwhitelaw.com

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Blog for Class Action Litigation

• Did Zappos Break the Law?

  Description: Our Kentucky class-action attorneys assert that Zappos did, in fact, violate the rights of its customers and commited common law negligence.

• Do Zappos Customers Have Any Recourse for Their Stolen Info?

  Description: Zappos lawsuit lawyers at Gray and White explain your rights to compensation should you choose to participate in the Zappos class-action lawsuit.

• Kentucky Attorney Files First Class-Action Lawsuit Against Zappos.com

  Description: A Zappos data breach left 24 million customer accounts vulnerable to hackers. Kentucky class-action attorneys at Gray and White are the first to file suit.

• Zappos Customers: Beware of Email Scams After Data Breach

  Description: Zappos customers need to beware of possible email scams after a data breach. Contact the Zappos lawsuit lawyers at Gray and White for more information.

• How to Protect Yourself if You Have Been a Customer of Zappos

  Description: Have you been affected by the Zappos security breach? Your Kentucky class-action attorneys explain what happens next and how to protect yourself.

• 24 Million Zappos Customers Have Information Compromised

  Description: Kentucky class-action firm Gray & White files class-action law suit against Amazon for damages incurred by Zappos customers.

• 5 Things You Need to Pursue an Actos Lawsuit in Kentucky

  Description: Here are 5 important things you need to provide to pursue an Actos lawsuit in Kentucky. Contact a Louisville dangerous drug lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.

• When Bladder Cancer Caused by Actos Leads to Kentucky Drug Claim

  Description: When Actos leads to bladder cancer, you may be able to receive compensation. Contact a Louisville Actos claim lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.

• FDA Warns Diabetes Drug Actos Linked to Bladder Cancer Risk

  Description: The FDA updates its warning on the increased risk of bladder cancer when taking Actos. Contact a Louisville Actos claim lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.

• Overview of an Actos Lawsuit in Kentucky

  Description: An Actos lawsuit in Kentucky may be filed if you suffered injuries. Contact a Louisville dangerous drug lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.

• How do I join the class action lawsuit against CertainTeed for the defective siding installed on my house?

  Description: CertainTeed WeatherBoards home siding products were recently sued for problems of shrinking, cracking, warping - contrary to company's marketing & warranties.

• Why did the US FDA ban Darvocet and Darvon prescription medications from the market?

  Description: The US FDA finally banned the dangerous pain medication known as Darvon, Darvocet, and other brand/generic drugs containing propoxyphene, a painkiller that's been around and on the market since the 1950s. Recent studies reveal proof of heart side effects in healthy people who take normal doses of the prescription drug, which caused the FDA to take immediate actions to ban the medication.

• What were the harmful effects of Darvocet and Darvon to cause their removal from the market?

  Description: Prescription medication used for treatment of pain, sold as Darvon and Darvocet, finally pulled from pharmacy shelves after 50 years on the market and two decades of controversial and harmful side effects to patients. Concerned former patients seek to file class action lawsuit, comparable to the large class action filed relating to fen-phen, against drug makers and distributors for heart-related injuries.

• Why is SEC Investigating Life Partners Holdings?

  Description: Life Partners Holdings (LPHI) recently confirmed that the SEC is conducting an investigation into its operating subsidiary business, Life Partners Inc., a company that arranges for individual investors to buy pieces of strangers' life insurance policies, based on a Wall Street Journal article that focused on flaws in the company's policy and procedure of sales agents, specifically the inaccurate and misleading life expectancy estimates provided to investors who later had to pay much more and for a longer period of time than led to believe.

• $142.1 Million Awarded in False Drug Marketing Case Against Drug Maker Pfizer Inc.

  Description: Drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. has been ordered to pay $142.1 million in damages due to its illegal marketing of the epilepsy drug Neurontin. Pfizer was accused of marketing the drug as a treatment for migraines and bipolar disorder, neither of which have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The original jury award was $47.3 million, but was tripled under a provision of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

• CertainTeed Fiber Cement Siding Class Action Lawsuit

  Description: Property Owners and purchasers of CertainTeed Fiber Cement Siding are experiencing problems with warping, shrinking and cracking of their siding. Class Action Lawsuits have been brought in some states against the manufacturer. If you are experiencing problems with CertainTeed Fiber Cement Siding you may have a claim for damages.

• Insight Subscribers Want to Buy Their Own Cable Boxes

  Description: Insight customers who subscribe to premium services pay the cable company monthly costs to rent a converter box, in addition to paying for premium channels and services. Kentucky customers file lawsuit in federal court because they want the option to buy a compatible cable box, instead of making additional payments per month to rent the converter box.

• Johnson & Johnson Sued by AIDS Treatment Group, Overcharging for Medications

  Description: Johnson & Johnson ("J&J") is the defendant in a lawsuit filed by an AIDS treatment group for claims that the corporate giant overcharged on medication prices. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation claims that J&J failed to provide discounts, as required by federal law for medicines used by nonprofit charities providing treatment to people with HIV.

• Federal Court Approves Class Action Lawsuit Against Electronic Arts, Inc.

  Description: A federal judge approved a class action lawsuit against Electronic Arts ("EA"), a video game maker, for claims involving price fixing. The allegations include claims that the company inflated prices of their popular sports games by as much as 70%, which resulted in consumers overpaying for popular sports games, including Madden NFL.

• $9.5 Million Settlement in Fifth Third Bank Overdraft Fees Class Action

  Description: Fifth Third Bank agreed to a $9.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit regarding fraudulent and faulty overdraft fees. According to the lawsuit, the bank re-sequenced transactions in order to maximize fees. The proposed settlement includes any person who held a bank account at Fifth Third, beginning in October 2004.  

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Library for Class Action Litigation:

• Louisville Law Firm Gray & White Files Class-Action Suit Against Zappos
  Description: Kentucky class-action law firm Gray & White files class-action lawsuit against Amazon for damages incurred by Zappos customers.
• Kentucky Consumer Alert: Actos and the Risk of Bladder Cancer (Part B)
  Description: If you suffered Actos side effects, you should consult with a Louisville Actos claim lawyer about filing an Actos lawsuit. Call now — 1-800-634-8767.
• Kentucky Consumer Alert: Actos and the Risk of Bladder Cancer (Part A)
  Description: If you suffered Actos side effects, you may be able to file an Actos lawsuit. Contact a Louisville Actos claim lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.
• Filing an Actos Lawsuit in Kentucky (Part B)
  Description: You may file an Actos lawsuit in Kentucky if you were injured by this drug. Contact a Louisville dangerous drug lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.
• Filing an Actos Lawsuit in Kentucky (Part A)
  Description: You may pursue an Actos lawsuit in Kentucky if you were injured after taking this medication. Contact a Louisville dangerous drug lawyer at 1-800-634-8767.
• The Basics of Bank Overdraft Fees (Part A)
  Description: Bank overdraft fees have long been a problem for many checking account customers, especially with the increase in debit card use. The attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you if you are interested in filing a class action lawsuit against a bank. Contact us today for a no cost consultation – 1-800-634-8767
• The Basics of Bank Overdraft Fees (Part B)
  Description: You may have been victim to unfair bank overdraft fee assessments and not even be aware. If you incurred multiple overdraft fees from your bank and feel you deserve compensation you may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit. The attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you if you are among the multiple victims affected by unfair banking practices. Contact us today for a no cost consultation – 1-800-634-8767
• Class Action Lawsuit Against First Command Financial Planning
  Description: A judge agreed to allow the lawsuit filed against First Command to move forward as a class action. The class action lawsuit is a compilation of two complaints against First Command filed in California and Kentucky, alleging that First Command used misleading sales practices.
• Courier-Journal Article on Heartland Payment Systems Security Breach [PDF]
  Description: Heartland Payment Systems security breach; Class Action attorneys Gray and White Law represents victims of personal information data theft.
• USA Today's Q&A Regarding Heartland Payment System's Security Breach and Personal Information Data Loss [PDF]
  Description: Heartland Payment Systems security breach; Class Action attorneys Gray and White Law represents victims of personal information data theft.
• Louisville Courier-Journal Article on American Equity Class Action Settlement [PDF]
  Description: Article from the Louisville Courier-Journal discussing Mark Gray and Matt White's participation in a Class Action settlement on behalf of clients of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company.

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Frequent Questions for Class Action Litigation:

• I suffered bad side effects of Actos and want to file a dangerous drug claim in Kentucky. Can Actos be considered a dangerous drug even though it is FDA approved?
• What are some of the most serious Actos side effects and how might they lead to a Kentucky dangerous drug claim?
• How does a class action give power to people effect change in large corporation(s) to stop harming or injuring other people in similar situations?
• What types of class actions may be filed?
• How do the lawyers of a class action lawsuit get paid?
• Am I bound by a settlement or judgment of a class action?
• How do I join to become a member of a class action?
• How do I know if my claims or damages are the same as others and am able to file a class action lawsuit?
• How do I file my own lawsuit if I have a claim against a company?
• What is a class action?

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Case Results for Class Action Litigation:

• $3 Million Settlement for Privacy Breach
• $16 Million Settlement For Financial Fraud
• $25 Million Settlement for Financial Fraud
• $1 million settlement reached in lease-turn-in damage class action
• Over $150 million in settlements reached in In re Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation
• Multiple Settlements Totaling in Excess of $1 Billion In Re Managed Care MDL 1334
• $53 million dollar settlement against auto-insurer for improper adjusting practices

Awarded: $53,000,000

• $5.4 million dollar pollution settlement

Awarded: $5,400,000