Miscellaneous

• Business Corruption Warrants Consumer Scrutiny

  Justin Madden | August 31, 2006 9:14 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  American consumers have witnessed an well-publicized increase in the number business corruption scandals that have played out over the last ten years. Just mention "Enron", or "Martha Stewart" and the first thought coming to mind is business corruption. While many of these scandals have involved gluttonous executives and their cravings for absurd levels of luxury, the American consumer now...

• Detecting Stockbroker Malpractice

  Justin Madden | August 29, 2006 8:51 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Detecting Stockbroker malpractice begins with the investor. The investor must diligently monitor all trades, fees, commissions and losses, and know whether the stockbroker is complying with the investor's wishes and agreement. It is especially important for the investor to monitor whether the trades that the stockbroker makes are consistent with the investor's risk tolerance.We commend Attorney...

• Insurance Companies Cheat Policyholders

  Paul Grieco | August 24, 2006 6:00 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Given the recent number of disasters affecting various areas of our country, one would think that Insurance companies would be stepping up to the plate and properly compensating policy holders for their losses as specified in their insurance policies. However, some insurance companies, who promote profit over people, have decided to deny policy benefits to their insureds in an effort to obtain...

• Citizens Can Combat Fraud against the Government

  Paul Grieco | August 22, 2006 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Recently here in Cleveland, Ohio, a doctor was awarded $1.5 million for exposing fraud at a local hospital. The claim involved illegal patient referals to doctors at the hospital so that the hospital could bill Medicare and earn more money. When a citizen becomes aware of false or fraudulent claims to the government, the False Claims Act allows private citizens to file lawsuits to recover...

• Lake County Ohio Flood Victims Left Hanging Out to Dry without Insurance

  Jack Landskroner | August 16, 2006 10:27 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  The recent flooding in Lake County, Ohio has left homeowners wondering how they are going to recover from the emotional and economic losses they have suffered as a result of what has been called a "once every 500 years disaster. One of the residential developments, the Millstone condos, housing over 60 families were inundated, wrecking the structures and destroying most of what was inside....

• Public Interest Law Firm Fights To Protect Consumer Rights

  Jack Landskroner | August 14, 2006 10:03 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Thank goodness for the work of Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ), the nation's public interest civil law firm. This oganization has done more in its 25 year history to protect the rights of consumers, hold those accountable who abuse their authority, fight discrimination and protect the environment than almost any other organization in this nation. (TLPJ) has recently created yet another...

• Major Ohio Cities File Class Action to Recover Back Taxes

  Jack Landskroner | August 10, 2006 10:42 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  While big business and their lobbyist continue to try to undermine the rights of consumers ability to bring class actions lawsuits and in turn try to prevent consumers from banding together to pursue their collective claims for widespread unscrupulous conduct, State and Local governments quietly are endorsing the use of class action lawsuits as an effective mechanism to secure their own...

• Investment Advisor's Errors Can Be Compensated

  Justin Madden | August 04, 2006 11:00 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Investors are no longer willing to bear the brunt of mismanagement of investment portfolios, or trusts. In addition, investors are more savvy when it comes to questioning hidden fees or improperly calculated fees which negate or reduce the gains on their investments. Prudent investors are consulting with lawyers in reviewing charges, fees, or circumstances surrounding significant investment...

• Insurance Company Accused of Bad Faith in Mississippi Law Suit

  Jack Landskroner | July 24, 2006 7:05 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  In yet another example of the insurance industry taking advantage of those that can least afford to be denied their legal rights, the conduct of Nationwide Insurance Company is under close scrutiny in response to the handling of claims for victims of Hurricane Katrina. A bad faith insurance lawsuit has been filed in Mississippi by a family insured by Nationwide for 10 years who was denied their...

• Injured Workers Will Get $52 Million Back From Ohio Bureau Of Workers' Compensation

  Jack Landskroner | July 24, 2006 4:59 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Money which was improperly collected and retained from injured Ohio workers through the Ohio's workers compensation Bureau (BWC) will be paid back as the result of a successful consumer class action law suit. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation will return $52 million collected from about 7,900 workers who were injured between 1993 and 2001. The workers initially received money from third...