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Oct 18, 2019 6:01 AM ET

Pritzker Hageman Legionnaires’ Disease Law Firm Files First Lawsuit in North Carolina Mountain State Fair Hot Tub Legionnaires’ Outbreak

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 18, 2019 - ASHVILLE, N.C., -- National Legionnaires' disease law firm, Pritzker Hageman, P.A., along with local counsel Ralph W. Meekins, today filed the first Legionnaires' disease lawsuit stemming from the Legionnaires' outbreak associated with the Davis Event Center at the Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, North Carolina. The lawsuit was filed in the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division against defendants All Pro Billiards and Spa, Soft Fun LLC (doing business as SCM Relaxation) and. [more...]

Oct 18, 2019 6:00 AM ET

Mississippi Hospitals File Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 18, 2019 - Hospitals seek accountability for significant financial and operational harm PASCAGOULA, Miss., -- A group of 20 Mississippi hospitals have filed a civil lawsuit against the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of opioid-based drugs. Mississippi hospitals have experienced significant financial and operational harm as they have fought and treated the complications of addiction on the front lines of the nation's opioid epidemic. The Mississippi hospitals are among hundreds across the U.S. that have filed similar lawsuits. Filed in. [more...]

Oct 18, 2019 5:59 AM ET

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann Announces Update Concerning Judge Assigned In Securities Class Action Against The Chemours Company

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 18, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- The securities class action against The Chemours Company ("Chemours" or the "Company") and certain of the Company's senior executives (collectively, "Defendants") pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has been assigned to the Honorable Colm F. Connolly. As previously announced on October 9, 2019, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP ("BLB&G") filed the first and only securities class action lawsuit against Chemours, which is captioned Electrical Workers Pension. [more...]

Oct 18, 2019 5:58 AM ET

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Class Actions Against Farfetch Limited (FTCH) and November 18 Deadline

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 18, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP ("Scott+Scott"), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed against Farfetch Limited ("Farfetch" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTCH) and certain of its officers and directors, alleging violations of federal securities laws. If you purchased Farfetch stock in the Company's September 2018 initial public offering ("IPO"), or between September 21, 2018 and August 8, 2019, you are encouraged to contact Scott+Scott attorney Joe Pettigrew at (844). [more...]

Oct 18, 2019 5:57 AM ET

Greenland Acquisition Corporation Announces Dismissal of Purported Class Action Lawsuit

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 18, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- Greenland Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAC) (the "Company" or "Greenland") announced today that it has entered into a confidential memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") with the plaintiff and other parties in a purported class action, captioned Wheby v. Greenland Acquisition Corporation, et al., Case No. 19-1758-MN (D. Del.), which was filed on September 19, 2019, against the Company and certain individuals (the "Action"). Pursuant to the MOU, a stipulation and order of. [more...]

Oct 18, 2019 5:56 AM ET

Lawsuit Settlement News Creates Legal Assistance Help Center for IVC Filter Settlements

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 18, 2019 - Leading mass tort servicing firm can assist plaintiffs looking for legal funding or representation JERSEY CITY, N.J., -- Lawsuit Settlement News announced today that they will be expanding their focus on IVC lawsuits, effective immediately. Sources close to the litigation say that swift settlements have not been forthcoming thus far, but LSN expects to see positive developments regarding these cases by the end of 2019. IVC filters are devices which inhibit. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 10:37 AM ET

CourtCall and ARS Join Forces to Provide Online Dispute Resolution Services

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Wapnick Phone: 310-743-1864 Email Address: [email protected] CourtCall and ARS Join Forces to Provide Online Dispute Resolution Services Technology Helps to Drive Down Costs and Expedite Cases Los Angeles, California—CourtCall, the nation’s leading legal technology provider for remote appearances, and Arbitration Resolution Services Inc., (ARS), a leading technology provider in online dispute resolution, have entered into an agreement which will allow federal, state, county and. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 3:05 AM ET

Johnson // Becker, PLLC Files Lawsuit Against Honda Alleging Defective Throttle on Pioneer 1000 Side-By-Side ATV

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - ST. PAUL, Minn., Johnson // Becker, PLLC is a nationwide products liability law firm with experience representing victims of various consumer products. Johnson // Becker, PLLC filed this Complaint in Madison County, Arkansas on behalf of Plaintiffs Kenny Harp and Debbie Neal alleging that the Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side's throttle stuck during operation and crashed, causing the Plaintiffs to be severely injured. On June 13, 2019, Honda issued a stuck throttle crash hazard recall that covered all 82,000 units of its. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 2:44 AM ET

Achillion (ACHN) Alert: Johnson Fistel Investigates Proposed Sale of Achillion Pharmaceuticals; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Deal?

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - SAN DIEGO, -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHN) ("Achillion") breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXN) ("Alexion"). On October 16, 2019, Achillion announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement with Alexion. Under terms of the deal, Alexion will pay $6.30 for each Achillion share outstanding.. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 2:43 AM ET

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Announces Filing of a Securities Class Action Against Ruhnn Holding Limited (RUHN)

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP ("Scott+Scott"), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm announces that a federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Ruhnn Holding Limited ("Ruhnn" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RUHN) and certain of its officers and directors, alleging violations of federal securities laws. If you purchased Ruhnn American Depository Shares (ADS) pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering (IPO) on or about April 3, 2019, you are. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 2:42 AM ET

SharkNinja Sues iRobot for Judgment that it does not Infringe iRobot Patents

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - NEEDHAM, Mass., -- SharkNinja Operating LLC (SharkNinja), an innovation leader in the consumer floorcare industry and creator of the Shark IQ Robot™ vacuum cleaner, filed a complaint last week against iRobot Corporation (iRobot) in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware seeking a ruling from the court that the Shark IQ Robot does not infringe certain iRobot patents directed to robotic vacuum cleaners. SharkNinja filed this lawsuit in response to a threatening letter. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 2:41 AM ET

Vanda Applauds White House Issuance of Executive Orders Requiring Federal Agencies to be Transparent in Policymaking and Enforcement

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - WASHINGTON, -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients, urges federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to comply with the release of the White House Executive Orders encouraging transparency and accountability when guidance documents are issued without the notice-and-comment rulemaking process required under the. [more...]

Oct 17, 2019 2:41 AM ET

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Announces Settlement of Derivative Action Lawsuit

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 17, 2019 - LOS ANGELES, -- ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. ("ImmunoCellular") (OTC: IMUC), today announced that pursuant to an Order of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, entered on October 3, 2019, in the matter of David Wiener, derivatively and on behalf of ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. v. Fractor et al., Case No. BC670134, the final approval of the derivative settlement is granted and the complaint is dismissed with prejudice. The Court approved the settlement amount. [more...]

Oct 16, 2019 8:24 AM ET

RealD Wins Patent Lawsuits Against Volfoni And CinemaNext

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 16, 2019 - LOS ANGELES,-- A district court in Düsseldorf, Germany ruled in favor of global visual technology leader, RealD Inc., finding infringement of three of its patents by Volfoni SmartCrystal Diamond triple-beam systems, it was announced today by RealD Inc. The German court awarded injunctions, damages and costs against Volfoni, distributor CinemaNext, and Volfoni's directors, for infringing on RealD's two- and three-beam 3D cinema projection system patents (pat. numbers EP 2 469 336, EP 2. [more...]

Oct 16, 2019 8:21 AM ET

EOS founder and co-CEO, Sanjiv Mehra, files lawsuit to protect his rights in EOS Products

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 16, 2019 - NEW YORK,-- Sanjiv Mehra, a co-founder and co-CEO of EOS Products, best known for its multi-colored, spherical lip balms, filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court, alleging that Mehra's business partner, Jonathan Teller, is trying to strip him of his economic rights to the business, in breach of Teller's fiduciary duties and contractual obligations. EOS is a popular brand of lip balms, shaving cream, and lotions that markets to millennial consumers. The business was. [more...]

Oct 16, 2019 8:18 AM ET

RM LAW Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Slack Technologies, Inc.

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 16, 2019 - BERWYN, Pa.-- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Slack Technologies, Inc. ("Slack" or the "Company") (NYSE: WORK) Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to Slack's registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") on or around June 20, 2019. Slack shareholders may, no later than November 18, 2019, move the Court for appointment as a lead. [more...]

Oct 16, 2019 8:10 AM ET

SMILEDIRECTCLUB SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against SmileDirectClub, Inc. – SDC

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 16, 2019 - NEW ORLEANS,-- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until December 2, 2019 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against SmileDirectClub, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SDC), if they purchased the Company's shares issued in connection with its September 2019 Initial Public Offering ("IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. What. [more...]

Oct 16, 2019 8:07 AM ET

Lawsuit Settlement News Announces Legal Assistance for Plaintiffs in Hernia Mesh Cases

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 16, 2019 - JERSEY CITY, N.J.-- Lawsuit Settlement News announced today that they are preparing for an influx of hernia mesh lawsuits, and have set up a helpline for plaintiffs seeking legal assistance. The two most popular brands of hernia mesh are Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon Physiomesh and Atrium Medical Corporation's C-QUR. Both devices are currently being recalled due to numerous patient complications. Bellwether trials are slated for early 2020 to determine if. [more...]

Oct 15, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Leading Dispute Financiers IMF Bentham and Omni Bridgeway Announce Plans to Merge

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 15, 2019 - Contacts: Gretchen Koehler, Chief Marketing Officer US | +1 212 488 5331 | [email protected] Marella Gibson, Chief Marketing Officer Australia and Asia | +61 2 8223 3517 | [email protected] The two companies entered the transaction with strong long-term capital bases and impressive track records NEW YORK (OCTOBER 15, 2019) - Leading litigation and disputes funder IMF Bentham Limited (IMF Bentham) (ASX:IMF), the parent company of Bentham IMF, announces that it is acquiring Omni Bridgeway Holdings BV (Omni. [more...]

Oct 15, 2019 8:38 AM ET

VSLR SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Hagens Berman Notifies Investors in Vivint Solar (VSLR) of Securities Fraud Class Action

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 15, 2019 - SAN FRANCISCO, -- Hagens Berman alerts Vivint Solar, Inc. (NYSE: VSLR) investors to a recently filed securities class action against the Company. The firm urges VSLR investors who have suffered significant losses to submit a loss form now to learn if they qualify to recover their investment losses. Class Period: Mar. 5, 2019 – Sept. 26, 2019 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Dec. 10, 2019 Sign Up: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/VSLR Contact An Attorney Now: [email protected] 510-725-3000 Vivint Solar, Inc. (VSLR). [more...]

Oct 15, 2019 8:37 AM ET

ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds Uber Technologies, Inc. Investors of Important Deadline in Securities Class Action; Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm – UBER

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 15, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Uber's May 2019 initial public stock offering (the "IPO" or the "Offering") of the important December 3, 2019 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Uber investors under. [more...]

Oct 15, 2019 8:36 AM ET

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Jagged Peak Energy Inc.

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 15, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential claims against Jagged Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: JAG) and its board of directors for breach of fiduciary duty concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE). Stockholders will receive 0.447 shares of Parsley Energy Class A common stock for each share of Jagged Peak Energy stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.27 billion (including net debt) and is. [more...]

Oct 15, 2019 8:35 AM ET

Dallas Strip Club XTC Cabaret Faces Negligence Lawsuit in Murder of Patron

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 15, 2019 - DALLAS, -- The family of a man shot and killed in the parking lot of the XTC Cabaret in 2017 has filed a lawsuit alleging the Dallas strip club's failure to provide adequate security resulted in the fatal shooting. Surveillance video showed 23-year-old Jean Carlo Casiano-Torres sitting in a car outside the Stemmons Freeway club when he was shot by Rene Adrian Carrillo. Earlier that evening, the victim argued with Mr. Carrillo's accomplice, Adrian Castilleja, who reportedly flashed. [more...]

Oct 15, 2019 8:34 AM ET

Jagged (JAG) Alert: Johnson Fistel Investigates Proposed Sale of Jagged Peak Energy Inc.; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Deal?

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 15, 2019 - SAN DIEGO, -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Jagged Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: JAG) ("Jagged") breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE) ("Parsley"). On October 14, 2019, Jagged announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement with Parsley. Under the terms of the agreement, Jagged shareholders will receive a. [more...]

Oct 14, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Saba Ashraf Joins Pepper Hamilton’s Tax Practice

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 14, 2019 - Ashraf adds significant corporate and partnership tax experience to firm’s nationally recognized practice Philadelphia, PA – October 14, 2019 – Pepper Hamilton LLP announced today that Saba Ashraf has joined the firm as a partner in the Tax and Private Clients Practice Group, resident in the Philadelphia office. Ms. Ashraf advises clients worldwide on corporate and partnership taxation matters, as well as the tax aspects of complex business transactions. She. [more...]

Oct 14, 2019 7:44 AM ET

AMC ENTERTAINMENT INVESTIGATION INITIATED BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. – AMC

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 14, 2019 - NEW ORLEANS, -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC). On March 3, 2016, AMC announced its intention to acquire Carmike Cinemas, completed in December 2016. AMC also acquired European chain Odeon and UCI Cinemas Holdings Ltd. in November 2016 and Stockholm-based Nordic Cinema Group Holding AB in March 2017.. [more...]

Oct 14, 2019 7:43 AM ET

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Presidio, Inc. (PSDO)

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 14, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- Notice is hereby given that Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Case No. 1:19-cv-09219-DLC, on behalf of shareholders of Presidio, Inc. ("Presidio" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PSDO) who have been harmed by Presidio's and its board of directors' (the "Board") alleged violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the. [more...]

Oct 14, 2019 7:42 AM ET

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP Provides Update Concerning The Securities Class Action Suit It Filed Against The Chemours Company And Certain Of Its Senior Executives

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 14, 2019 - NEW YORK, -- As previously announced on October 9, 2019, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP ("BLB&G") filed the first and only securities class action lawsuit against The Chemours Company ("Chemours" or the "Company") (NYSE: CC), and certain of the Company's senior executives (collectively, "Defendants"). The action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and has now been assigned a civil action number, and is captioned Electrical Workers Pension Fund, Local. [more...]

Oct 14, 2019 7:41 AM ET

Brydge Files Lawsuit Against Sentis’ Libra Keyboard For Patent Infringement

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 14, 2019 - Sentis' keyboard with trackpad is a direct violation of Brydge's patented technology and intellectual property PARK CITY, Utah, -- Brydge has recently filed a lawsuit against Sentis, the brand behind the Libra keyboard with trackpad for the iPad Pro, and Kickstarter for facilitating the sale of the Libra keyboard. This legal action has been taken by Brydge to prevent the unauthorized use of its patented technology. Brydge is a leader in. [more...]

Oct 14, 2019 7:40 AM ET

Mark Lanier: Courts May be Tipping the Caps

iCrowdNewswire - Oct 14, 2019 - HOUSTON, -- Based on several court decisions during the past nine months, we may be closer to restoring a missing element of common sense to our judicial system and protecting the rights of victims of corporate greed, recklessness and other bad acts. In April, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the state's cap on the recovery of non-economic damages in personal injury cases was unconstitutional. The "special law" in question, enacted. [more...]

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