CICIO'S LAW BLOG
CICIO & CICIO, P.C.
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
LEGAL BLOG
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
LEGAL BLOG
LAW OFFICES OF CICIO & CICIO, P.C.
2153 14TH AVENUE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205
PHONE: (205) 939-1327
FAX: (205) 939-1360
EMAIL: CICIOLAW@YAHOO.COM
2153 14TH AVENUE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205
PHONE: (205) 939-1327
FAX: (205) 939-1360
EMAIL: CICIOLAW@YAHOO.COM
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
August 21, 2015
There is an estimated 10,000 people per year who pass away from asbestos exposure illnesses. Approximately 4,800 people are diagnosed each year with asbestos-related cancer.
Asbestos exposure occurs when breathing in or swallowing asbestos fibers. Asbestos related illnesses manifest from heavy and repeated exposure to asbestos. After heavy and repeated asbestos exposure, the asbestos fibers cause scarring and inflammation in the lungs causing breathing difficulties, cancer and other illnesses. These symptoms may not manifest until 10 to 50 years after the initial asbestos exposure. For more information on asbestos related injuries and exposure, please visit our website.
In Alabama there are approximately 350 asbestos exposure job sites. If you or a loved one suffers from a lung condition or cancer and have possible exposure to asbestos, contact Cicio & Cicio, P.C. for a free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
August 21, 2015
There is an estimated 10,000 people per year who pass away from asbestos exposure illnesses. Approximately 4,800 people are diagnosed each year with asbestos-related cancer.
Asbestos exposure occurs when breathing in or swallowing asbestos fibers. Asbestos related illnesses manifest from heavy and repeated exposure to asbestos. After heavy and repeated asbestos exposure, the asbestos fibers cause scarring and inflammation in the lungs causing breathing difficulties, cancer and other illnesses. These symptoms may not manifest until 10 to 50 years after the initial asbestos exposure. For more information on asbestos related injuries and exposure, please visit our website.
In Alabama there are approximately 350 asbestos exposure job sites. If you or a loved one suffers from a lung condition or cancer and have possible exposure to asbestos, contact Cicio & Cicio, P.C. for a free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
ALABAMA NEWS
December 30, 2016
1. Birmingham, Alabama City Counsel to review an ordinance allowing ridesharing companies such as Uber to operate in the City of Birmingham. Click for details.
2. In an Alabama lawsuit, men seek money lost on fantasy sports websites. Click for details.
3. The 20 most dangerous products in America. Click for details.
4. Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles agrees to provide voter registration option in the future. Click for details.
5. BP agrees to $20 billion settlement with Department of Justice and five states, including Alabama for Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Click for details.
6. ABA joining call for stricter laws regulating private possession of dangerous wild animals as pets. Click for details.
7. Judge giving choice for those owing fines with no money to either give blood for $100 credit or get handcuffed by the Sheriff. Click for details.
8. AG Strange announces conviction of Montgomery, Alabama woman for violation of grand jury secrecy. Click for details.
9. Alabama court strikes down grandparent visitation law. Click for details.
December 30, 2016
1. Birmingham, Alabama City Counsel to review an ordinance allowing ridesharing companies such as Uber to operate in the City of Birmingham. Click for details.
2. In an Alabama lawsuit, men seek money lost on fantasy sports websites. Click for details.
3. The 20 most dangerous products in America. Click for details.
4. Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles agrees to provide voter registration option in the future. Click for details.
5. BP agrees to $20 billion settlement with Department of Justice and five states, including Alabama for Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Click for details.
6. ABA joining call for stricter laws regulating private possession of dangerous wild animals as pets. Click for details.
7. Judge giving choice for those owing fines with no money to either give blood for $100 credit or get handcuffed by the Sheriff. Click for details.
8. AG Strange announces conviction of Montgomery, Alabama woman for violation of grand jury secrecy. Click for details.
9. Alabama court strikes down grandparent visitation law. Click for details.
MILITARY VETERANS - ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
(May 12, 2016)
A myriad of veterans from all branches of service (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guards) were in all likelihood exposed to asbestos. Statistics show that approximately 30% of all known mesothelioma deaths are veterans having had asbestos exposure related to military service. Prior to the mid 1990s, some examples of where asbestos was used were primarily within housing units, barracks, water vessels, aircrafts, military and armored vehicles, shipyards, engine/boiler rooms, fireproof clothing, mess halls, storage facilities, training facilities, roofing shingles, electrical products, heating and air condition units, concrete building foundations, flooring and ceiling tiles.
The most extensive use of asbestos during the wars were in WW II and the Korean Conflict, but have been used in other wars as well. Soldiers in Iraq and other foreign regions are still being exposed to asbestos due to no regulations for asbestos usage. All ships commissioned by the U.S. Navy between 1930 and roughly 1970 contained asbestos, making asbestos exposure extremely high due to living in close quarters and the lack of ventilation below deck.
Military Veterans working as fire fighters, plumbers, electricians, construction and demolition personnel, aircraft and vehicle mechanics, pilots, heating and air condition technicians, pipefitters, carpenters, machinist and inspectors, among others positions, at some point in their military service were exposed to asbestos fibers. It has been established that most military service personnel prior to the mid 1900s are believed to have been exposed to materials containing asbestos fibers. Asbestos related illnesses do not necessarily occur from only long-term asbestos exposure; just one day of exposure to material containing asbestos fibers is capable of causing asbestos related illnesses. The affects of asbestos exposure may not be known for 20 to 50 years after the exposure.
Military Veterans with duty-related mesothelioma can receive monthly disability compensation if separated service with an honorable discharge and with the submission of documents and medical information required forwarded to the V.A. (Veteran’s Administration). Having an experienced and knowledgeable asbestos attorney assisting in this process is highly recommended to ensure the appropriate information is submitted within the time allotted.
(May 12, 2016)
A myriad of veterans from all branches of service (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guards) were in all likelihood exposed to asbestos. Statistics show that approximately 30% of all known mesothelioma deaths are veterans having had asbestos exposure related to military service. Prior to the mid 1990s, some examples of where asbestos was used were primarily within housing units, barracks, water vessels, aircrafts, military and armored vehicles, shipyards, engine/boiler rooms, fireproof clothing, mess halls, storage facilities, training facilities, roofing shingles, electrical products, heating and air condition units, concrete building foundations, flooring and ceiling tiles.
The most extensive use of asbestos during the wars were in WW II and the Korean Conflict, but have been used in other wars as well. Soldiers in Iraq and other foreign regions are still being exposed to asbestos due to no regulations for asbestos usage. All ships commissioned by the U.S. Navy between 1930 and roughly 1970 contained asbestos, making asbestos exposure extremely high due to living in close quarters and the lack of ventilation below deck.
Military Veterans working as fire fighters, plumbers, electricians, construction and demolition personnel, aircraft and vehicle mechanics, pilots, heating and air condition technicians, pipefitters, carpenters, machinist and inspectors, among others positions, at some point in their military service were exposed to asbestos fibers. It has been established that most military service personnel prior to the mid 1900s are believed to have been exposed to materials containing asbestos fibers. Asbestos related illnesses do not necessarily occur from only long-term asbestos exposure; just one day of exposure to material containing asbestos fibers is capable of causing asbestos related illnesses. The affects of asbestos exposure may not be known for 20 to 50 years after the exposure.
Military Veterans with duty-related mesothelioma can receive monthly disability compensation if separated service with an honorable discharge and with the submission of documents and medical information required forwarded to the V.A. (Veteran’s Administration). Having an experienced and knowledgeable asbestos attorney assisting in this process is highly recommended to ensure the appropriate information is submitted within the time allotted.
CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS
Updated 9/8/2016
2016 Deadlines
1. Dodge Durango/Jeep Grand Cherokee (power module) - Deadline: n/a
<https://secure.dahladmin.com/CHRYSL/Index>
2. East Bay Motorsports (California) - Deadline: n/a
<http://www.wallaceeastbaysettlement.com>
3. Pre-Employ, Inc. (FCRA) - Deadline: n/a
<http://www.speersfcrasettlement.com>
4. Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Chiropractor) - Deadline n/a
<http://www.njchiroclassaction.com>
5. City of Gahanna Ohio (Income Tax) - Deadline: n/a
<http://www.gahannataxlawsuit.com>
6. California Lorna Jane (Gift Card) - Deadline: TBD
<http://www.lornajanesettlement.com>
7. Lincoln Windows (South Carolina) - Deadline: TBD
<http://www.lincolnwindowsettlement.com>
8. Remington Rifles - Deadline: 9/14/2016
<http://remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com/settlement/triggerSelect>
9. Credit Acceptance Corp (Arkansas) - Deadline: 9/22/2016
<http://www.summonssettlement.com>
10. Cablevision (NJ/NY/CT) - Deadline: 9/23/2016
<http://www.cableboxsettlement.com>
11. Vitamin Shoppe (California) - Deadline: 9/23/2016
<http://www.supplementsettlement.com>
12. Chicago Coal Dust - Deadline: 9/24/2016
<https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/cux/home.aspx>
13. Flushmate (Toilet) - Deadline: 9/25/2016
<http://www.flushmateclaims.com>
14. Zara USA (FACTA) - Deadline: 9/26/2016
<http://www.settlementzara.com/>
15. Convergent (TCPA) - Deadline: 9/26/2016
<https://convergenttcpasettlement.com>
16. ArcelorMittal USA, Inc. (Pennsylvania) - Deadline: 9/26/2016
<http://www.steelantitrustsettlement.com/>
17. CTVEA (Set-Top Box) (Alabama) - Deadline: 9/27/2016
<http://www.ealsettopsettlement.com>
18. Rexall Sundown/NBTY (Glucosamine Supplement) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.glucosaminesettlement.com>
19. Garmin (Forerunner 610) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.forerunnersettlement.com>
20. Equifax Information Services (FCRA) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.equifaxsettlement.com>
21. Halcon Energy Properties (Pennsylvania) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.halconmercersettlement.com>
22. Mercedes-Benz USA (Sprinter AC) - Deadline: 9/29/2016
<http://www.rearacsettlement.com>
23. Global Marketing Research (TCPA) - Deadline: 9/30/2016
<http://www.martintcpasettlement.com>
24. Subaru of America - Deadline: 10/1/2016
<http://www.oilconsumption.settlementclass.com/index.html>
25. USAA (Auto Policy) (Washington) - Deadline: 10/3/2016
<https://secure.dahladmin.com/johnst>
26. LCD Flat Panel Device (Illinois) - Deadline: 10/4/2016
<http://www.illinoislcdsettlement.com>
27. Shire (Adderall XR) - Deadline: 10/7/2016
<http://www.adderallxrsettlement.com>
28. First Niagara Bank (New York) - Deadline: 10/8/2016
<http://www.zinkfirstniagarasettlement.com>
29. Lowe’s (EEOC) - Deadline: 10/9/2016
<https://loweseeocsettlement.com/>
30. LG (Washing Machine) - Deadline: 10/10/2016
<http://www.lgwashersettlement.com>
31. Maytag/Kenmore/Whirpool (Moldy Washers) - Deadline: 10/11/2016
<http://www.washersettlement.com>
32. Paypal, Inc. (Transaction Disputes) - Deadline: 10/14/2016
<http://www.accountholdsettlement.com>
33. Massage Envy Franchising (Prepaid) - Deadline: 10/18/2016
<http://www.massagesettlement.com>
34. BMW (Water Pump) - Deadline: 10/21/2016
<https://waterpumpsettlement.com>
35. Tresemme Naturals - Deadline: 10/24/2016
<https://www.tresemmenaturalssettlement.com/Home.aspx>
36. Shell (Skifree Voucher) - Deadline: 10/25/2016
<http://www.equilonskifreesettlement.com>
37. The Harvard Drug Group/Expert-Med (TCPA) - Deadline: 10/25/2016
<http://www.barrtcpasettlement.com>
38. HealthSouth/Arthroscopic Surgery Center - Deadline: 10/25/2016
<http://www.healthsouthclassaction.com>
39. Portfolio Recovery Services (TCPA) - Deadline: 10/26/2016
<https://www.pratcpasettlement.com>
40. Citizens Bank (TCPA) - Deadline: 10/27/2016
<http://www.citizenstcpasettlement.com/>
41. Home Depot - (Data Breach) - Deadline: 10/29/2016
<http://www.homedepotbreachsettlement.com>
42. Cash Store/Instaloans (Ontario) - Deadline: 10/31/2016
<https://www.takebackyourcash.com/beginaclaim>
43. Zions First National Bank (Telemarketing Drafts) - Deadline: 11/1/2016
<http://www.telemarketingsettlement.com>
44. Gannett Company (TCPA) - Deadline: 11/5/2016
<http://www.gannetttcpasettlement.com>
45. BrassCraft Plumbing (Defects) - Deadline: 11/9/2016
<http://www.bcyellowbrasssettlement.com>
46. Greyhound Lines (ADA) - Deadline: 11/10/2016
<http://www.DOJvGreyhoundSettlement.com>
47. Synchrony Bank (TCPA) - Deadline: 11/14/2016
<https://www.abdeljaliltcpasettlement.com>
48. Apartment Downtown/Campus (Iowa City) - Deadline: 11/15/2016
<http://www.ictenantsclassaction.com>
49. HSBC North American Holdings - Deadline: 11/15/2016
<http://www.nationalhsbcsettlement.com>
50. Angie’s List (Members) - Deadline: 11/15/2016
<http://www.moorealsettlement.com>
51. First American Title Insurance - Deadline: 11/18/2016
<https://www.respaclassactionsettlement.com>
52. HireRight (FCRA) - Deadline: 11/21/2016
<https://secure.dahladmin.com/hoyt>
53. Rodale, Inc. (Magazine Subscribers) (Michigan) - Deadline: 11/21/2016
<https://www.michiganmagazinesettlement.net/>
54. Citizens Bank (HELOC) - Deadline: 11/22/2016
<https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/czd/home.aspx>
55. Philip Morris (Marlboro Lights) (Seven States) - Deadline: 11/28/2016
<https://philipmorris.action-settlement.com>
56. Radio Shack (Unused Gift Cards) - Deadline: 12/2/2016
<http://www.oldradioshackgiftcard.com>
57. Astellas (Prograf) - Deadline: 12/6/2016
<http://www.prografindirectpurchasersettlement.com>
58. Clark County Collection Service (TCPA) - Deadline: 12/12/2016
<http://www.ccsclassactionsettlement.com>
59. Haliburton Energy/Transocean Deepwater - Deadline: 12/15/2016
<http://www.gulfspillpunitivedamagessettlement.com>
60. Hoechst Marion Roussel, et al (Cipro) (California) - Deadline: 12/15/2016
<http://www.ciprosettlement.com>
61. American Honda Finance (SCRA) - Deadline: 12/31/2016
<http://www.scrasettlement.com>
2017 thru 2022 Deadlines
62. Mitsubishi LaserVue TV - Deadline: 1/25/2017
<http://www.mitsubishilaservuesettlement.com>
63. National Milk Producers Federation - Deadline: 1/31/2017
<http://www.boughtmilk.com>
64. Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (TCPA) - Deadline: 2/3/2017
<http://www.universalautotcpa.com>
65. Lincoln Windows (South Carolina) - Deadline: 2/6/2017
<http://www.lincolnwindowsettlement.com>
66. Regions Bank (Forced Placed Insurance) - Deadline: 2/21/2017
<http://www.ziwczynsettlementinfo.com>
67. Ford/Lincoln (Spark Plugs) - Deadline: 2/27/2017
<http://www.fordsparkplugsettlement.com>
68. Open Energy (34 Watt Solar Tiles) - Deadline: 3/8/2017
<http://www.solarpanelsettlement.com/solar-claim-form>
69. Tacoma Dodge (TCPA) - Deadline: 3/9/2017
<http://www.universalautotcpa.com>
70. Caterpillar, Inc. (Diesel Engine) - Deadline: 3/20/2017
<http://www.enginesettlement.com>
71. St. Joseph Health System (Data Breach) - Deadline: 4/1/2017
<http://www.sjhsdatabreachclassaction.com>
72. Remington Rifle (Defective Trigger) - Deadline: 6/14/2017
<http://www.remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com>
73. KB Home (Florida) - Deadline: 8/10/2017
<http://www.florida-ag-kbsettlement.com>
74. Sony Pictures Entertainment (Cyber Attack) - Deadline: 12/31/2017
<http://www.cyberattacksettlement.com>
75. CertainTeed (Fiber Cement Siding) - Deadline: 1/1/2018
http://www.certainteedfibercementsettlement.com
76. LP Building Products (Defective Product) - Deadline: 12/31/2018
<http://www.lpdeckingclass.com>
77. Poz-Lok (Fire Sprinkler) - Deadline: 6/7/2019
http://www.poz-lok.com/claimform.html
78. Watts (Toilet Connectors) - Deadline: 8/4/2019 (for property damage)
https://www.toiletconnector.com/Home/Filing
79. Kitec (Pipes/Fittings) - Deadline: 1/9/2020
http://www.kitecsettlement.com
80. Zurn (Pex Pipe Fittings) - Deadline: 4/1/2020
http://www.plumbingfittingsettlement.com
81. GAF (Timberline Shingles) - Deadline: 4/22/2022
http://www.roofsettlement.com
82. Electrolux (Dryer) - Deadline: 12/31/2022 (for fires)
https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/exr/landing.aspx
Recent Settlements
- Sony (lithium ion battery) $19.5 million
(<http://www.batteriesdirectpurchaserantitrustsettlement.com/>)
- Denso (price fixing) $255 million
(<http://www.autopartsclass.com>)
- American Express (TCPA) $9.25 million
(<http://www.insidearm.com/daily/collection-laws-regulations/collection-laws-and-regulations/9-25-million-tcpa-class-action-settlement-by-american-express-preliminarily-approved-in-illinois-federal-court/>)
- WEN Hair Care $26,250,000
<https://dailyhornet.com/2016/25-million-settlement-offered-in-wen-class-action-lawsuit/>
- Amgen, Inc. (securities) $95 million
<http://www.labaton.com/en/cases/In-re-Amgen-Inc-Securities-Litigation.cfm>
- AT&T (cramming charges) $8 million
<https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/refunds/att-refunds>
- Shell (gift/fuel rewards cards) $762,500
<http://royaldutchshellplc.com/category/litigation/>
- Bayer CropScience (plant explosion) $5.6 million
<https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/court-approves-settlement-bayer-cropscience-enhance-safeguards-chemical-facilities>
Updated 9/8/2016
2016 Deadlines
1. Dodge Durango/Jeep Grand Cherokee (power module) - Deadline: n/a
<https://secure.dahladmin.com/CHRYSL/Index>
2. East Bay Motorsports (California) - Deadline: n/a
<http://www.wallaceeastbaysettlement.com>
3. Pre-Employ, Inc. (FCRA) - Deadline: n/a
<http://www.speersfcrasettlement.com>
4. Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Chiropractor) - Deadline n/a
<http://www.njchiroclassaction.com>
5. City of Gahanna Ohio (Income Tax) - Deadline: n/a
<http://www.gahannataxlawsuit.com>
6. California Lorna Jane (Gift Card) - Deadline: TBD
<http://www.lornajanesettlement.com>
7. Lincoln Windows (South Carolina) - Deadline: TBD
<http://www.lincolnwindowsettlement.com>
8. Remington Rifles - Deadline: 9/14/2016
<http://remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com/settlement/triggerSelect>
9. Credit Acceptance Corp (Arkansas) - Deadline: 9/22/2016
<http://www.summonssettlement.com>
10. Cablevision (NJ/NY/CT) - Deadline: 9/23/2016
<http://www.cableboxsettlement.com>
11. Vitamin Shoppe (California) - Deadline: 9/23/2016
<http://www.supplementsettlement.com>
12. Chicago Coal Dust - Deadline: 9/24/2016
<https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/cux/home.aspx>
13. Flushmate (Toilet) - Deadline: 9/25/2016
<http://www.flushmateclaims.com>
14. Zara USA (FACTA) - Deadline: 9/26/2016
<http://www.settlementzara.com/>
15. Convergent (TCPA) - Deadline: 9/26/2016
<https://convergenttcpasettlement.com>
16. ArcelorMittal USA, Inc. (Pennsylvania) - Deadline: 9/26/2016
<http://www.steelantitrustsettlement.com/>
17. CTVEA (Set-Top Box) (Alabama) - Deadline: 9/27/2016
<http://www.ealsettopsettlement.com>
18. Rexall Sundown/NBTY (Glucosamine Supplement) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.glucosaminesettlement.com>
19. Garmin (Forerunner 610) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.forerunnersettlement.com>
20. Equifax Information Services (FCRA) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.equifaxsettlement.com>
21. Halcon Energy Properties (Pennsylvania) - Deadline: 9/28/2016
<http://www.halconmercersettlement.com>
22. Mercedes-Benz USA (Sprinter AC) - Deadline: 9/29/2016
<http://www.rearacsettlement.com>
23. Global Marketing Research (TCPA) - Deadline: 9/30/2016
<http://www.martintcpasettlement.com>
24. Subaru of America - Deadline: 10/1/2016
<http://www.oilconsumption.settlementclass.com/index.html>
25. USAA (Auto Policy) (Washington) - Deadline: 10/3/2016
<https://secure.dahladmin.com/johnst>
26. LCD Flat Panel Device (Illinois) - Deadline: 10/4/2016
<http://www.illinoislcdsettlement.com>
27. Shire (Adderall XR) - Deadline: 10/7/2016
<http://www.adderallxrsettlement.com>
28. First Niagara Bank (New York) - Deadline: 10/8/2016
<http://www.zinkfirstniagarasettlement.com>
29. Lowe’s (EEOC) - Deadline: 10/9/2016
<https://loweseeocsettlement.com/>
30. LG (Washing Machine) - Deadline: 10/10/2016
<http://www.lgwashersettlement.com>
31. Maytag/Kenmore/Whirpool (Moldy Washers) - Deadline: 10/11/2016
<http://www.washersettlement.com>
32. Paypal, Inc. (Transaction Disputes) - Deadline: 10/14/2016
<http://www.accountholdsettlement.com>
33. Massage Envy Franchising (Prepaid) - Deadline: 10/18/2016
<http://www.massagesettlement.com>
34. BMW (Water Pump) - Deadline: 10/21/2016
<https://waterpumpsettlement.com>
35. Tresemme Naturals - Deadline: 10/24/2016
<https://www.tresemmenaturalssettlement.com/Home.aspx>
36. Shell (Skifree Voucher) - Deadline: 10/25/2016
<http://www.equilonskifreesettlement.com>
37. The Harvard Drug Group/Expert-Med (TCPA) - Deadline: 10/25/2016
<http://www.barrtcpasettlement.com>
38. HealthSouth/Arthroscopic Surgery Center - Deadline: 10/25/2016
<http://www.healthsouthclassaction.com>
39. Portfolio Recovery Services (TCPA) - Deadline: 10/26/2016
<https://www.pratcpasettlement.com>
40. Citizens Bank (TCPA) - Deadline: 10/27/2016
<http://www.citizenstcpasettlement.com/>
41. Home Depot - (Data Breach) - Deadline: 10/29/2016
<http://www.homedepotbreachsettlement.com>
42. Cash Store/Instaloans (Ontario) - Deadline: 10/31/2016
<https://www.takebackyourcash.com/beginaclaim>
43. Zions First National Bank (Telemarketing Drafts) - Deadline: 11/1/2016
<http://www.telemarketingsettlement.com>
44. Gannett Company (TCPA) - Deadline: 11/5/2016
<http://www.gannetttcpasettlement.com>
45. BrassCraft Plumbing (Defects) - Deadline: 11/9/2016
<http://www.bcyellowbrasssettlement.com>
46. Greyhound Lines (ADA) - Deadline: 11/10/2016
<http://www.DOJvGreyhoundSettlement.com>
47. Synchrony Bank (TCPA) - Deadline: 11/14/2016
<https://www.abdeljaliltcpasettlement.com>
48. Apartment Downtown/Campus (Iowa City) - Deadline: 11/15/2016
<http://www.ictenantsclassaction.com>
49. HSBC North American Holdings - Deadline: 11/15/2016
<http://www.nationalhsbcsettlement.com>
50. Angie’s List (Members) - Deadline: 11/15/2016
<http://www.moorealsettlement.com>
51. First American Title Insurance - Deadline: 11/18/2016
<https://www.respaclassactionsettlement.com>
52. HireRight (FCRA) - Deadline: 11/21/2016
<https://secure.dahladmin.com/hoyt>
53. Rodale, Inc. (Magazine Subscribers) (Michigan) - Deadline: 11/21/2016
<https://www.michiganmagazinesettlement.net/>
54. Citizens Bank (HELOC) - Deadline: 11/22/2016
<https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/czd/home.aspx>
55. Philip Morris (Marlboro Lights) (Seven States) - Deadline: 11/28/2016
<https://philipmorris.action-settlement.com>
56. Radio Shack (Unused Gift Cards) - Deadline: 12/2/2016
<http://www.oldradioshackgiftcard.com>
57. Astellas (Prograf) - Deadline: 12/6/2016
<http://www.prografindirectpurchasersettlement.com>
58. Clark County Collection Service (TCPA) - Deadline: 12/12/2016
<http://www.ccsclassactionsettlement.com>
59. Haliburton Energy/Transocean Deepwater - Deadline: 12/15/2016
<http://www.gulfspillpunitivedamagessettlement.com>
60. Hoechst Marion Roussel, et al (Cipro) (California) - Deadline: 12/15/2016
<http://www.ciprosettlement.com>
61. American Honda Finance (SCRA) - Deadline: 12/31/2016
<http://www.scrasettlement.com>
2017 thru 2022 Deadlines
62. Mitsubishi LaserVue TV - Deadline: 1/25/2017
<http://www.mitsubishilaservuesettlement.com>
63. National Milk Producers Federation - Deadline: 1/31/2017
<http://www.boughtmilk.com>
64. Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (TCPA) - Deadline: 2/3/2017
<http://www.universalautotcpa.com>
65. Lincoln Windows (South Carolina) - Deadline: 2/6/2017
<http://www.lincolnwindowsettlement.com>
66. Regions Bank (Forced Placed Insurance) - Deadline: 2/21/2017
<http://www.ziwczynsettlementinfo.com>
67. Ford/Lincoln (Spark Plugs) - Deadline: 2/27/2017
<http://www.fordsparkplugsettlement.com>
68. Open Energy (34 Watt Solar Tiles) - Deadline: 3/8/2017
<http://www.solarpanelsettlement.com/solar-claim-form>
69. Tacoma Dodge (TCPA) - Deadline: 3/9/2017
<http://www.universalautotcpa.com>
70. Caterpillar, Inc. (Diesel Engine) - Deadline: 3/20/2017
<http://www.enginesettlement.com>
71. St. Joseph Health System (Data Breach) - Deadline: 4/1/2017
<http://www.sjhsdatabreachclassaction.com>
72. Remington Rifle (Defective Trigger) - Deadline: 6/14/2017
<http://www.remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com>
73. KB Home (Florida) - Deadline: 8/10/2017
<http://www.florida-ag-kbsettlement.com>
74. Sony Pictures Entertainment (Cyber Attack) - Deadline: 12/31/2017
<http://www.cyberattacksettlement.com>
75. CertainTeed (Fiber Cement Siding) - Deadline: 1/1/2018
http://www.certainteedfibercementsettlement.com
76. LP Building Products (Defective Product) - Deadline: 12/31/2018
<http://www.lpdeckingclass.com>
77. Poz-Lok (Fire Sprinkler) - Deadline: 6/7/2019
http://www.poz-lok.com/claimform.html
78. Watts (Toilet Connectors) - Deadline: 8/4/2019 (for property damage)
https://www.toiletconnector.com/Home/Filing
79. Kitec (Pipes/Fittings) - Deadline: 1/9/2020
http://www.kitecsettlement.com
80. Zurn (Pex Pipe Fittings) - Deadline: 4/1/2020
http://www.plumbingfittingsettlement.com
81. GAF (Timberline Shingles) - Deadline: 4/22/2022
http://www.roofsettlement.com
82. Electrolux (Dryer) - Deadline: 12/31/2022 (for fires)
https://eclaim.kccllc.net/caclaimforms/exr/landing.aspx
Recent Settlements
- Sony (lithium ion battery) $19.5 million
(<http://www.batteriesdirectpurchaserantitrustsettlement.com/>)
- Denso (price fixing) $255 million
(<http://www.autopartsclass.com>)
- American Express (TCPA) $9.25 million
(<http://www.insidearm.com/daily/collection-laws-regulations/collection-laws-and-regulations/9-25-million-tcpa-class-action-settlement-by-american-express-preliminarily-approved-in-illinois-federal-court/>)
- WEN Hair Care $26,250,000
<https://dailyhornet.com/2016/25-million-settlement-offered-in-wen-class-action-lawsuit/>
- Amgen, Inc. (securities) $95 million
<http://www.labaton.com/en/cases/In-re-Amgen-Inc-Securities-Litigation.cfm>
- AT&T (cramming charges) $8 million
<https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/refunds/att-refunds>
- Shell (gift/fuel rewards cards) $762,500
<http://royaldutchshellplc.com/category/litigation/>
- Bayer CropScience (plant explosion) $5.6 million
<https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/court-approves-settlement-bayer-cropscience-enhance-safeguards-chemical-facilities>
FAMOUS WILLS
2016
Babe Ruth: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-babe-ruth.html>
Paul Newman: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/24.html>
George Washington: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-george-washington.html>
Frank Sinatra: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-frank-sinatra.html>
Elvis Presley: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-elvis-presley.html>
Walt Disney: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-walt-disney.html>
Princess Diana: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-princess-diana.html>
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain): <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-samuel-clemens-mark-twain.html>
Benjamin Franklin: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-benjamin-franklin.html>
One of Last Wishes: That in a democracy, his daughter not engage in “the expensive, vain and useless pastime of wearing jewels.”
Richard Nixon: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-richard-nixon.html>
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis.html>
John F. Kennedy, Jr. : <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-john-kennedy-jr.html>
John Kennedy: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-john-kennedy.html>
“Shoeless Joe” Jackson: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-joe-jackson.html>
Clark Gable: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-clark-gable.html>
Joe DiMaggio: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-joseph-p-dimaggio.html>
Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-edward-ted-kennedy.html>
George M. Steinbrenner, III - Will: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-george-steinbrenner.html>
George M. Steinbrenner, III - Codicil: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/first-codicil-to-the-last-will-and-testament-of-george-steinbrenner.html>
Thomas Jefferson: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-thomas-jefferson.html>
Michael Jackson: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-michael-jackson.html>
William Shakespeare: <http://www.bardweb.net/will.html>
One of Last Wishes: That his wife receive his “second best bed”.
Marilyn Monroe: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-marilyn-monroe.html>
Allocated all of her belongings and clothes, including her underwear, to her acting coach Lee Stasberg.
Ludwig van Beethoven: <http://www.duhaime.org/LawMuseum/LawArticle-658/The-Last-Will-of-Ludwig-van-Beethoven.aspx>
Adolf Hitler: <http://www.duhaime.org/LawMuseum/LawArticle-659/The-Last-Will-of-Adolf-Hitler.aspx>
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Famous People Died Without a Will
Jimi Hendrix - After 30 years, entire estate went to his father, leaving nothing for two children he had out of wedlock.
Pablo Picasso - After six years to settle his estate, assets divided among six heirs.
Howard Hughes - Two years after death, estate divided among 22 cousins.
Abraham Lincoln - Two years after his death, assets divided among wife and two sons.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Since 1968 to current, family still fighting over control of his estate.
Prince - Still to be determined who receives his assets.
2016
Babe Ruth: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-babe-ruth.html>
Paul Newman: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/24.html>
George Washington: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-george-washington.html>
Frank Sinatra: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-frank-sinatra.html>
Elvis Presley: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-elvis-presley.html>
Walt Disney: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-walt-disney.html>
Princess Diana: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-princess-diana.html>
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain): <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-samuel-clemens-mark-twain.html>
Benjamin Franklin: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-benjamin-franklin.html>
One of Last Wishes: That in a democracy, his daughter not engage in “the expensive, vain and useless pastime of wearing jewels.”
Richard Nixon: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-richard-nixon.html>
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis.html>
John F. Kennedy, Jr. : <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-john-kennedy-jr.html>
John Kennedy: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-john-kennedy.html>
“Shoeless Joe” Jackson: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-joe-jackson.html>
Clark Gable: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-clark-gable.html>
Joe DiMaggio: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-joseph-p-dimaggio.html>
Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-edward-ted-kennedy.html>
George M. Steinbrenner, III - Will: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-george-steinbrenner.html>
George M. Steinbrenner, III - Codicil: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/first-codicil-to-the-last-will-and-testament-of-george-steinbrenner.html>
Thomas Jefferson: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-thomas-jefferson.html>
Michael Jackson: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-michael-jackson.html>
William Shakespeare: <http://www.bardweb.net/will.html>
One of Last Wishes: That his wife receive his “second best bed”.
Marilyn Monroe: <https://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/estate-planning-center/last-will-and-testament/wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/last-will-and-testament-of-marilyn-monroe.html>
Allocated all of her belongings and clothes, including her underwear, to her acting coach Lee Stasberg.
Ludwig van Beethoven: <http://www.duhaime.org/LawMuseum/LawArticle-658/The-Last-Will-of-Ludwig-van-Beethoven.aspx>
Adolf Hitler: <http://www.duhaime.org/LawMuseum/LawArticle-659/The-Last-Will-of-Adolf-Hitler.aspx>
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Famous People Died Without a Will
Jimi Hendrix - After 30 years, entire estate went to his father, leaving nothing for two children he had out of wedlock.
Pablo Picasso - After six years to settle his estate, assets divided among six heirs.
Howard Hughes - Two years after death, estate divided among 22 cousins.
Abraham Lincoln - Two years after his death, assets divided among wife and two sons.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Since 1968 to current, family still fighting over control of his estate.
Prince - Still to be determined who receives his assets.
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