A $7.5 million racial discrimination settlement is reached with Wet Seal
A three-year investigation conducted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determined that clothing retailer, Wet Seal Inc., favored a caucasian workforce.  Additionally, the EEOC found
EEOC sues Dynamic Medical for religious discrimination after forcing employees to attend Scientology Courses
Dynamic Medical Services, Inc., a medical and chiropractic services company is being accused, in a lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Bank of America is facing a lawsuit claiming unpaid overtime violations
Bank of America is facing an “unpaid overtime” class action lawsuit on behalf of approximately 850 Mortgage Origination Employees including (but not
Debt collector sued for FDCPA violations after allegedly pretending to be an attorney
Debt Collection agency, National Credit Audit Corporation was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA) after one of
San Francisco Giants must pay $700,000 in back wages and fines following a Labor Department Investigation
According to a recent San Francisco Chronicle report, “as a result of a federal audit by the U.S. Labor Department, The San Francisco
Yes! You can sue a debt collector even if you owe the debt
Over the years, many clients have asked me if they are able to sue a debt collector for harassment under the Fair Debt
You can not go to jail for being late on your credit card
A fairly common, yet illegal tactic of overly aggressive debt collectors is to threaten consumers with arrest if they do not pay their debt. Some shady debt
Attorney General Attempts To Close Down A Debt Collector For Violating The FDCPA
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo sued debt collection agency,  Benning-Smith Group, for allegedly violating approximately 1,000 state and federal laws. Cuomo claims that his
Debt collectors need to be careful when leaving you a voicemail
According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), debt collectors must disclose in every voice mail left for a consumer, that the communication is
The Center for Clinical Research is being sued for alleged ADA violations.
University of Texas Health Science Center, University Health Science Center at Tyler, and the Center for Clinical Research are facing
Dry cleaning employee sues for unpaid overtime pay
Former Image Dry Cleaner and Laundry, Inc., employee, David Greer has filed a lawsuit against the company claiming he was
How to ask a debt collector for a validation of debt
According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), all consumers have the right to request a validation of a debt.Â
Fake Magazine Telemarketing Scam Brought To Justice
Attorney General John Suthers has filed a lawsuit against  High, High 2, Subscription Solutions, C&R Marketing & Associates, 5280 Publication
Wise Media sued for spam “Love Genie Tips” text messages
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Wise Media, LLC, an alleged spammer that tricks cell phone customers out of $10 a month for
Prison management company, GEO Group has reached a settlement in a sexual harassment suit with the EEOC
The GEO Group, Inc., a prison management company, that runs over 100 private prison facilities across the country, has reached a $140,000
What are the rules regarding tip-pooling in California?
It seems, as long as there have been waiters, waitresses and other service industry workers, there has been tip-pooling. For the protection
Allied Interstate Inc., reaches a $1.75 million settlement for FDCPA violations
Debt collection agency, Allied Interstate Inc., has agreed to a $1.75 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), following allegations that Allied Interstate violated
Merrill Lynch has reached a $12 million employment lawsuit settlement
Merrill Lynch has reached a $12 million settlement, ending an unpaid overtime class action brought by their employees who provided supportÂ
Woman sues her apartment manager after explosion
Cherika Holley filed a personal injury lawsuit against her apartment’s management company, Lindsey Management Co. after the apartment manager, allegedly caused an
Debt Collection Firm Shut Down For Violating The Law
McGavic & Finney PC, an Oregon debt collection law firm that had several complaints over its debt-collection tactics has been closed down under an
Trucking company must pay over $1 million to an injured man that was struck by their truck
Michael LaFleur was awarded $1.5 million by a jury after being struck by a Conglobal tractor-trailer truck in an accident. According to LaFleur, he
Passenger awarded $2.9 million after suffering permanent injuries on a Carnival Cruise ship
Denise Kaba, 53, was awarded $2.9 million in her personal injury case against Carnival Cruises. According to Kaba, she slipped
