Category: Laws
Forced Wind Insurance Lawsuits
The Florida homeowner who was charged $4,491 a year for a force-placed wind insurance policy did not need the coverage because she already had an adequate voluntary policy. Additionally, her insurance policy covered only wind and hail, which made it more than twice as expensive as a voluntary policy. The additional costs were tacked onto…
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Force Place Homeowners Insurance Lawsuits
Many lawsuits have been filed against banks and insurers for their use of force-placed homeowners insurance policies. In one, a lawsuit filed against QBE and Wells Fargo was granted class-action status. Plaintiffs claim that force-placed insurance policies charge consumers unreasonable premiums and often provide inferior coverage. Banks set up special insurance affiliates to sell force-placed…
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Ford Diesel Fuel Pump Lawsuits
The CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pump on some Ford vehicles is a ticking time bomb. This defective pump prematurely fails, shoots metal shavings into the fuel system, and isn’t made to withstand U.S. diesel fuel specifications. As a result, owners of affected Ford diesel vehicles are seeking compensation for their vehicles. In the past, a…
Read MoreUnited Airlines Flight Attendant Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
In addition to United Airlines and JetBlue, other major carriers are also subject to lawsuits for unpaid wages for flight attendants. These are just some of the reasons why these airlines may be liable for flight attendants’ unpaid wages. The airlines, however, likely will appeal the verdict. While this is a common occurrence, it is…
Read MoreFlushable Wipes Lawsuits
The recent announcement by the DOE (Department of Energy) to spend $18 million to remove flushable wipes from sewage systems prompted an outcry from the public. But who should be blamed for this blight on our waterways? The problem is rooted in the fact that flushable wipes can cause clogs in sewage treatment facilities. Regardless…
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Food Poisoning Lawsuits
If you have become ill due to contaminated food, you may be entitled to file a Food Poisoning lawsuit. These cases can involve a variety of different causes, such as botulism, E. coli, salmonella, norovirus, Vibrio, and shigella. If you think that your food has caused you to become ill, you may wish to consult…
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Force Placed Flood Insurance Lawsuit
Have you been ripped off by your home insurance company? If so, then you may be entitled to file a Forced Flood Insurance lawsuit. This article will discuss class certification and the issues involved. We’ll also discuss how to proceed once you’ve chosen a class size. If you’re considering filing a lawsuit, we recommend you…
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Bank of America Flood Insurance Lawsuit
Sue Lass is a resident of the state of Pennsylvania who was forced by Bank of America to purchase flood insurance. The policy increased her mortgage payment by over 30%. Now, she carries insurance that costs almost $250,000, which is nine times the mortgage value. This story is part of a class-action lawsuit filed by…
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Citibank Flood Insurance Lawsuit
There is a new lawsuit claiming that the loan servicing companies Citibank and MidFirst Bank forcibly placed overly expensive flood insurance coverage on borrowers, and borrowers are now filing a lawsuit to get it changed. This lawsuit claims that the companies were negligent in informing borrowers of flood insurance requirements before the closing of their…
Read MoreACE Attorney Court Records
You can look up a person’s court records online if you know their name and other personal information. Several different sites have this information. One of the most popular is the ACE Attorney Court Records website. This site allows you to look up information on a person’s history for free. You can also look up…
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