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/raid1/www/Hosts/bankrupt/CAR_Public/151221.mbx C L A S S A C T I O N R E P O R T E R Monday, December 21, 2015, Vol. 17, No. 253 Headlines ADI WORLDLINK: Faces "Fallen" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime ADVACARE SYSTEMS: Faces "Jurlow" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT AMGP RESTAURANT: Faces "Kara" Suit Under FLSA, N.Y. Labor Law AREA WIDE: "Sylvers" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages BDL BOOKOUT: Faces "Gross" Suit for Alleged FLSA Violation BLACK STAR: Mixing Plant Employees Seek OT Wage Pay, Damages CHAMP CROISSANTS: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, Suit Claims CHESAPEAKE ENERGY: Sued Under FLSA, Portal-to-Portal Pay Act COGNITIVE MEDIA: Illegally Installs Tracking Software, Suit Says CUCINA AT CITICORP: Faces "Ancias" Suit Alleging FLSA Violation CUDD PUMPING: Faces "Collier" Suit Alleging FLSA Violation CYTOSPORT INC: Faces "Bautista" Suit Over Protein Powder Products DRAFTKINGS INC: Faces "McMillan" Suit Over Payout Bonuses EROS INTERNATIONAL: Sued Over Misleading Registration Statement FACILITY SERVICES: Sued Over Failure to Timely Pay Employees VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Turner, Silva" Suit Over Engines FUSHIMI GROUP: Faces "Zhang" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime GENERAL CHEMICAL: Sued Over Liquid Aluminum Sulfate-Price Fixing H2O HAIR: Faces Suit Claiming Fair Labor Standards Act Violation HELLOFLO INC: Sued in C.D. Cal. Over Automatic Renewal Policies HORIZON FREIGHT: Sued in Ill. Over Failure to Pay Minimum Wages LIFETIME HEALTHCARE: Sued in W.D.N.Y. Over Alleged Data Breach MAT WEST: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, "Gonzales" Suit Says META FINANCIAL: Waterfront Terrace Sues for TCPA Violation NATIONAL FOOTBALL: Faces Suit Suit for Anticompetitive Practices NET COST: "Acar" Suit Alleges Fair Labor Standards Act Violation NEWSCO INT'L: Faces "Dean" Suit Alleging Violation of FLSA NOVA BUS: Recalls LFS 2014 and 2015 Models Due to Fire Risk NOVA BUS: Recalls LFS 2009 Models Due to Injury Risk OMEGA LABORATORIES: Recalls Cisatracurium Omega Multidose ORTHO-CLINICAL: Recalls Vitros 3600 and 5600 System Software PACCAR: Recalls Multiple Vehicle Models PACKERS SANITATION: Faces "Yanes" Suit Over FLSA Violation PARTY CITY: Faces "Jones" Suit Alleging Securities Act Violation PNY TECHNOLOGIES: Recalls Portable Lithium Battery Packs PROCTER & GAMBLE: Falsely Marketed Pantene(R) Shampoo, Suit Says PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS: Recalls Salmonella Agglutinating Serum PUTNAM INVESTMENTS: Sued Over Retirement Plan Mismanagement RITE AID: Faces "Catelli" Suit Over Proposed Walgreens Merger SECURE BENEFITS: Faces "Spellman" Suit for Labor Law Violations SHARKNINJA OPERATING: Recalls Ninja(R) Professional Blenders SIEMENS AG: Recalls Artis Q Products SIEMENS AG: Recalls Ysio Max Products SIEMENS HEALTHCARE: Recalls Stratus CS Systems SPARTAN ENTERPRISES: Faces "Sampson" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT SPECTRUM BRANDS: Sued in Cal. Over Rayovac AAA Alkaline Batteries STARKIST CO: Faces "Yee" Suit for Alleged Sherman Act Violation STIHL LIMITED: Recalls Gas Powered Garden Tools Due to Fire Risk STRAIGHT PATH: Sued in N.J. Over Misleading Financial Reports T3 MICRO: Recalls T3 Twirl 360 Curling Iron Due to Burn Hazard TERUMO MEDICAL: Recalls Renal Guiding Sheath Due to Mislabeling THOR MOTOR: Recalls Multiple Vehicle Models Due to Injury Risk TSO3 INC: Recalls Sterizone VP4 Sterilizers UNITED PARCEL: "Anfeldt" Suit Alleges Civil Rights Law Violation VICTORY WIRELINE: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, Suit Claims VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces Mich. Suit Over Defeat Device in Vehicles VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Sued in Mich. Over Misleading Company Report VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Gonzalesz" Suit Over Defeat Devices WAKAWAKA NORTH: Recalls Adaptor Kit Due to Fire Risk ZAKUSON INC: Recalls Roasted Buckwheat Products Z W NAIL: "Guaman" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages ********* ADI WORLDLINK: Faces "Fallen" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime --------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Fallen and Thomas H. Banks, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Adi Worldlink, LLC d/b/a Worldlink and The Goal, Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-01500-TSE-IDD (E.D. Va., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act. Adi Worldlink, LLC operates a software company located at 3880 Parkwood Blvd #204, Frisco, TX 75034. The Goal, Inc. is a technology-based consultancy that assists large corporations with integration and re-engineering of traditional corporate systems. The Plaintiff is represented by: Jushua Erlich, Esq. Benjamin W. Owen, Esq. Davia Craumer, Esq. THE ERLICH LAW OFFICE, PLLC 2111 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 700 Arlington, VA 22201 Telephone: (703) 791-9087 Facsimile: (703) 722-8114 E-mail: jerlich@erlichlawoffice.com bowen@erlichlawoffice.com dcraumer@erlichlawofFice.com ADVACARE SYSTEMS: Faces "Jurlow" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT ------------------------------------------------------------ Nicholas Jurlow, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated, known and unknown v. Advacare Systems, Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-10309 (N.D. Ill., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendant for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act. Advacare Systems, Inc. is a Chicago and Ohio based company that provides on demand specialty medical products and equipment to hospice, home care, rehabilitation, long-term care facilities and hospitals throughout the Midwest, including in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Plaintiff is represented by: Douglas M. Werman, Esq. Maureen A. Salas, Esq. Sarah J. Arendt, Esq. Zachary C. Flowerree, Esq. WERMAN SALAS P.C. 77 West Washington Street, Suite 1402 Chicago, IL 60602 Telephone: (312) 419-1008 E-mail: dwerman@flsalaw.com msalas@flsalaw.com sarendt@flsalaw.com zflowerree@flsalaw.com AMGP RESTAURANT: Faces "Kara" Suit Under FLSA, N.Y. Labor Law ------------------------------------------------------------- Ozgur Kara, on behalf of himself v. AMGP Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Yiasou Restaurant and Peter Katsichtis, Case No. 1:15-cv-06599- ERK-MDG (E.D.N.Y., November 17, 2015), seeks to recover from Defendants: (1) unpaid minimum wages, (2) unpaid overtime, (3) liquidated damages, and (4) attorneys' fees and costs under the Fair Labor Standards Act and (1) unpaid minimum wages, (2) unpaid overtime, (3) unpaid spread of hours premium, (4) report to work minimums, (5) impermissible deductions for work related supplies, (6) statutory penalties, (7) liquidated damages, and (8) attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to the New York Labor Law. Defendants operate a restaurant. The Plaintiff is represented by: Gulsah Senol, Esq. AKIN LAW GROUP PLLC 45 Broadway, Suite 1420 New York, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 825-1400 AREA WIDE: "Sylvers" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hal Sylvers, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Area Wide Protective, Inc., Case No. 8:15-cv-02663- EAK-MAP (M.D. Fla., November 13, 2015) seeks to recover unpaid overtime wages and damages pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard Act. Area Wide Protective, Inc. operates a traffic control company that provides consulting, engineering, design and safety training for work zone traffic areas. The Plaintiff is represented by: Gregory A. Owens, Esq. Miguel Bouzas, Esq. BOUZAS OWENS, PA 2154 Duck Slough Blvd., Suite 101 Trinity, FL 34655 Telephone: (727) 254-5255 Facsimile: (727) 483-7942 E-mail: greg@bouzasowens.com miguel@bouzasowens.com BDL BOOKOUT: Faces "Gross" Suit for Alleged FLSA Violation ---------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Gross, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Donald R. Bookout, d/b/a BDL Bookout Dental Lab, Case No. 4:15-cv-01719-SPM (E.D.Mo., November 18, 2015), seeks to recover damages for alleged violation of wage and hour and anti- retaliation provisions contained within the Fair Labor Standards Act. D. Bookout operates a dental business. The Plaintiff is represented by: Kevin J. Dolley, Esq. Laura Spencer Garth, Esq. Jason M. Finkes, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN J. DOLLEY, LLC 2726 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: (314)645-4100 Fax: (314)736-6216 E-mail: kevin@dolleylaw.com laura.garth@dolleylaw.com jason.finkes@dolleylaw.com BLACK STAR: Mixing Plant Employees Seek OT Wage Pay, Damages ------------------------------------------------------------ Jeffery Chacon, Joseph Bolin, And All Others Similarly Situated v. Black Star Energy Services, L.L.C. F/K/A Man Lift Rentals, L.L.C., & Kevin Blackwood, Case No. 7:15-cv-00198 (W.D.Tex., November 18, 2015), seeks to recover the unpaid overtime wages and liquidated damages owed to these Mixing Plant Employees. Defendants provide chemicals, chemical equipment, and chemical mixing services to oil and gas industry customers throughout the United States. The Plaintiffs are represented by: Jack Siegel, Esq. SIEGEL LAW GROUP PLLC 10440 N. Central Expy Suite 1040 Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: (214) 706-0834 Fax: (469) 339-0204 E-mail: www.siegellawgroup.biz - and - J. Derek Braziel, Esq. Jay Forester, Esq. LEE & BRAZIEL, L.L.P 1801 N. Lamar Street, Suite 325 Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: (214) 749-1400 Fax: (214) 749-1010 E-mail: www.overtimelawyer.com CHAMP CROISSANTS: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, Suit Claims -------------------------------------------------------------- Juan Carlos Gonzales, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Champ Croissants Inc., et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-08942 (S.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages for work in excess of 40 hours per week. Champ Croissants Inc. owns and operates a deli located at 71 Broadway, New York, New York 10006. The Plaintiff is represented by: Michael Faillace, Esq. MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, PC 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2540 New York, NY 10165 Telephone: (212) 317-1200 E-mail: Michael@Faillacelaw.com CHESAPEAKE ENERGY: Sued Under FLSA, Portal-to-Portal Pay Act ------------------------------------------------------------ Chad Burns and David Torres, On Behalf of Themselves and all Others Similarly Situated, v. Chesapeake Energy, Inc., Wild Purge I, LLC., and John Doe Defendants 1 to 5, Case No. 5:15-cv-01016 (W.D.Tex., November 18, 2015), seeks to recover unpaid overtime wages and all available damages under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and the federal Portal-to-Portal Pay Act for Chesapeake's and/or Wild Purge's alleged failure to pay Plaintiffs time and one-half their respective regular rates of pay for all hours worked over 40 during each seven day workweek while working as pumpers and/or gaugers for Chesapeake. Chesapeake Energy Corporation is a producer of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States. The Plaintiffs are represented by: Allen R. Vaught, Esq. BARON & BUDD, P.C. 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75219 Phone: (214) 521-3605 Fax: (214) 520-1181 E-mail: avaught@baronbudd.com - and - Glenn D. Levy, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF GLENN D. LEVY 906 Basse, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone: (210) 822-5666 Fax: (210) 822-5650 E-mail: glenn@glennlevylaw.com COGNITIVE MEDIA: Illegally Installs Tracking Software, Suit Says ---------------------------------------------------------------- Palma Reed, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Cognitive Media Networks, Inc. and Vizio, Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-05217 (N.D. Cal., November 13, 2015) arises out of the Defendants' alleged installation of invasive tracking software that regularly performs scans of users' home network to collect identifying information. Cognitive Media Networks, Inc. is an advertising company that provides "Automatic Content Recognition" software for televisions with integrated internet capabilities. Vizio, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of Smart TVs, selling millions per year. The Plaintiff is represented by: Samuel M. Lasser, Esq. Rafey S. Balabanian, Esq. Alicia E. Hwang, Esq. EDELSON PC 329 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Telephone: (415) 212-9300 Facsimile: (415) 373-9435 E-mail: slasser@edelson.com rbalabanian@edelson.com ahwang@edelson.com - and - Christopher L. Dore, Esq. Amir C. Missaghi, Esq. EDELSON PC 350 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60654 Telephone: (312) 589-6370 Facsimile: (312) 589-6378 E-mail: cdore@edelson.com amissaghi@edelson.com CUCINA AT CITICORP: Faces "Ancias" Suit Alleging FLSA Violation --------------------------------------------------------------- Bruno Alejandro Ancias, Isaias Cuamani, Abraham Mendez Flores, Jose Luna, Juan Manuel Merida, and Vitorino Cuamani, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, v. Cucina at Citicorp., Inc. (d/b/a Cucina Gourmet), Peggy Sousa, Maria Sousa and Richard Setton, Case 1:15-cv-09046-JPO (S.D.N.Y., November 17, 2015), seeks recovery of unpaid minimum and overtime wages pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, and New York Labor Law, including applicable liquidated damages, interest, attorneys' fees and costs. Defendants have owned, operated, and/or controlled an Italian restaurant. The Plaintiffs are represented by: Michael A. Faillace, Esq. MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, PC 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2540 New York, NY 10165 Phone: (212) 317-1200 Fax: (212) 317-1620 CUDD PUMPING: Faces "Collier" Suit Alleging FLSA Violation ---------------------------------------------------------- David Collier, Individually and on behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Cudd Pumping Services, Inc. and Cudd Pressure Control, Inc., Each individually and collectively d/b/a Cudd Energy Services, Case No. 5:15-cv-01020 (W.D.Tex., November 18, 2015), seeks declaratory judgment, monetary damages, liquidated damages, prejudgment interest, civil penalties and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Cudd Energy Services is the name for the "integrated oil and gas field service provider" comprised of Cudd Pressure Control, Inc., and Cudd Pumping Services, Inc. The Plaintiff is represented by: Josh Sanford, Esq. SANFORD LAW FIRM, PLLC One Financial Center 650 S. Shackleford Road, Suite 411 Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: (501) 221-0088 Fax: (888) 787-2040 E-mail: josh@sanfordlawfirm.com CYTOSPORT INC: Faces "Bautista" Suit Over Protein Powder Products ----------------------------------------------------------------- Orlando Bautista, individually and on Behalf of All Other Persons Similarly Situated, v. Cytosport, Inc. Case No. 7:15-cv-09081 (S.D.N.Y., November 18, 2015), seeks damages, injunctive relief, and any other available legal or equitable relief, resulting from alleged unlawful and deceptive actions of Defendant CytoSport regarding the packing of its Protein Powder Products. CytoSport manufactures sports-oriented nutritional products that are sold at retail stores nationwide, including GNC and CVS. CytoSport relies on its brand recognition in the labeling, marketing and selling of its products. The Plaintiff is represented by: Douglas Lipsky, Esq. BRONSON LIPSKY LLP Third Avenue, Fifth Floor New York, NY 10017-6705 Phone: (212)392-4772 E-mail: dl@bronsonlipsky.com - and - Jeffrey M. Gottlieb, Esq. Dana L. Gottlieb, Esq. GOTTLIEB & ASSOCIATES 150 East 18th Street, Suite PHR New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 228-9795 E-mail: nyjg@aol.com danalgottlieb@aol.com DRAFTKINGS INC: Faces "McMillan" Suit Over Payout Bonuses --------------------------------------------------------- Julian McMillan, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. Draftkings, Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-02579-H- WVG (S.D.Cal., November 17, 2015), alleges that the Defendant committed false, misleading and targeted advertising regarding its alleged 100% payout bonuses. DraftKings operates draftkings.com, a "daily fantasy sports" website that allows users to assemble sports "teams," which compete against other user's teams. Users must pay an entry fee to compete, and may be awarded winnings from prize pools, depending on the performance of their fantasy teams. The Plaintiff is represented by: Ahren A. Tiller, Esq. THE LAW OFFICES OF AHREN A. TILLER 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 1100 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: (619) 894-8831 Fax: (866) 444-7026 E-mail: ahren.tiller@blc-sd.com EROS INTERNATIONAL: Sued Over Misleading Registration Statement --------------------------------------------------------------- Vladimir Maliarov, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Eros International PLC, et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-08956-AJN (S.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) alleges that the Defendants made false and misleading statements regarding the Company's Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International PLC is in the Indian film entertainment industry that co-produces, acquires and distributes Indian language films in multiple formats worldwide. The Plaintiff is represented by: Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq. GLANCY PRONGAY & MURRAY LLP 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 2920 New York, NY 10168 Telephone: (212) 682-5340 Facsimile: (212) 884-0988 E-mail: lportnoy@glancylaw.com - and - Lionel Z. Glancy, Esq. Robert V. Prongay, Esq. GLANCY PRONGAY & MURRAY LLP 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Telephone: (310) 201-9150 Facsimile: (310) 201-9160 E-mail: lglancy@glancylaw.com rprongay@glancylaw.com FACILITY SERVICES: Sued Over Failure to Timely Pay Employees ------------------------------------------------------------ Christian Christianson, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated, and the general public v. Facility Services of America, Inc. and Does 1-50, inclusive, Case No. BC601191 (Cal. Super. Ct., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to timely pay employees all of their final wages following separation of employment. Facility Services of America, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that operates a janitorial services company in California. The Plaintiff is represented by: Shaun Setareh, Esq. Tuvia Korobkin, Esq. SETAREH LAW GROUP 9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 907 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Telephone: (310)888-7771 Facsimile: (310)888-0109 E-mail: shaun@setarehlaw.com tuvia@setarehlaw.com VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Turner, Silva" Suit Over Engines --------------------------------------------------------- Eve Turner and Raji Silva, individuals on behalf of themselves and all similarly situated persons and the General Public, v. Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc., Case No. 8:15-cv-01923 (C.D.Cal., November 18, 2015), was filed on behalf of U.S. and California customers who were allegedly deceived into purchasing or leasing Volkswagen vehicles equipped with Turbo Direct Injection Diesel engines. Volkswagen AG is the sole owner of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. It uses its agent, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., to sell its cars in United States. The Plaintiffs are represented by: Reuben D. Nathan, Esq. NATHAN & ASSOCIATES, APC 2901 W. Coast Hwy., Suite 350 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone: (949) 263-5992 Fax: (949) 209-1948 E-mail: rnathan@nathanlawpractice.com - and - Ross Cornell, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF ROSS CORNELL, APC 111 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 400 Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: (562) 612-1708 Fax: (562) 394-9556 E-mail: ross.law@me.com FUSHIMI GROUP: Faces "Zhang" Suit Over Failure to Pay Overtime -------------------------------------------------------------- Zhi Qiang Zhang, individually and on behalf all other employees similarly situated v. Fushimi Group LLC d/b/a Fushimi Modern Japanese Cuisine & Lounge, Shiyong Chen, Xian Lin, Daniel Chen, John Doe and Jane Doe # 1-10, Case No. 1:15-cv-06529 (E.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act. The Defendants own and operate three restaurants in New York. The Plaintiff is represented by: Jian Hang, Esq. HANG & ASSOCIATES, PLLC 136-18 39th Ave., Suite 1003 Flushing, NY 11354 Telephone: (718) 353-8588 E-mail: jhang@hanglaw.com GENERAL CHEMICAL: Sued Over Liquid Aluminum Sulfate-Price Fixing ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hazleton City Authority, on behalf of itself and all others similarly situated v. General Chemical Corporation, et al., Case No. 2:15-cv-08056-SRC-CLW (D.N.J., November 13, 2015) arises from the Defendants' and others' alleged unlawful combination, agreement and conspiracy to rig bids and allocate customers for, and to fix, stabilize, and maintain the price of, liquid aluminum sulfate sold in the United States between January 1, 1997 and July 31, 2010. General Chemical Corporation is a manufacturer and worldwide supplier of carpet cleaning chemicals, paint booth maintenance, peelable coatings, and vanishing oils. The Plaintiff is represented by: James E. Cecchi, Esq. Lindsey H. Taylor, Esq. CARELLA, BYRNE, CECCHI, OLSTEIN, BRODY & AGNELLO, P.C. 5 Becker Farm Road Roseland, NJ 07068 Telephone: (973) 994-1700 - and - Barbara Hart, Esq. Gerald Lawrence, Esq. Sung-Min Lee, Esq. LOWEY DANNENBERG COHEN & HART, P.C. One North Broadway, Suite 509 White Plains, NY 10601 Telephone: (914) 997-0500 E-mail: bhart@lowey.com glawrence@lowey.com - and - Stephen R. Neuwirth, Esq. Sami Rashid, Esq. QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN, LLP 51 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10010 Telephone: (212) 849-7000 H2O HAIR: Faces Suit Claiming Fair Labor Standards Act Violation ---------------------------------------------------------------- Carrie Biggio and Chelsea Luminais individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. H2O Hair, Inc., Michael John Gaspard, and Holli M. Gaspard, Case No. 2:15-cv-06034 (E.D. La., November 18, 2015), alleges the violation of rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act. H2O currently owns and operates a salon and day spa on Metairie Road in Metairie, Louisiana, and a salon in Mandeville, Louisiana. The Plaintiffs are represented by: Kenneth C. Bordes, Esq. ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC 2725 Lapeyrouse St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-588-2700 Fax: 504-708-1717 E-mail: kcb@kennethbordes.com HELLOFLO INC: Sued in C.D. Cal. Over Automatic Renewal Policies --------------------------------------------------------------- Jane Doe, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Helloflo, Inc. and Does 1 - 10, inclusive, Case No. 8:15-cv-1882 (C.D. Cal., November 13, 2015) is an action for damages as a result of the Defendants practice of making automatic renewal or continuous service offers and failing to present the automatic renewal offer terms or continuous service offer terms, in a clear and conspicuous manner and in visual proximity to the request for consent to the offer before the subscription or purchasing agreement was fulfilled. Helloflo, Inc. operates a website which markets and sells feminine hygiene products. The Plaintiff is represented by: Scott J. Ferrell, Esq. Richard H. Hikida, Esq. David W. Reid, Esq. Victoria C. Knowles, Esq. NEWPORT TRIAL GROUP A Professional Corporation 4100 Newport Place, Ste. 800 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Telephone: (949) 706-6464 Facsimile: (949) 706-6469 E-mail: sferrell@trialnewport.com rhikida@trialnewport.com dreid@trialnewport.com vknowles@trialnewport.com HORIZON FREIGHT: Sued in Ill. Over Failure to Pay Minimum Wages --------------------------------------------------------------- Mohammed Ayyash, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Horizon Freight System, Inc., David Ferrante, and Trent Fairbanks, Case No. 1:15-cv-10296 (N.D. Ill., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay employees at least minimum wage during each workweek. Horizon Freight System, Inc. provides intermodal trucking services to clients throughout the United States. The Plaintiff is represented by: Alejandro Caffarelli, Esq. Lorrie T. Peeters, Esq. Alexis D. Martin, Esq. CAFFARELLI & ASSOCIATES LTD. 224 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 300 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 763-6880 E-mail: info@caffarelli.com LIFETIME HEALTHCARE: Sued in W.D.N.Y. Over Alleged Data Breach -------------------------------------------------------------- Cally Couturier, individually and behalf of all others similarly situated v. Lifetime Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a The Lifetime Healthcare Companies and Excellus Health Plan, Inc., d/b/a Excellus Bluecross Blueshield, Case No. 6:15-cv-06700 (W.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) arises from one of several data security breaches to its computer systems, servers, and databases, involving a health-care company affiliated with BlueCross BlueShield. The Defendants operate a $6 billion group of a company that deliver health care and health insurance within New York, and also provide certain long-term care services nationwide. The Plaintiff is represented by: Samuel H. Rudman, Esq. Mark S. Reich, Esq. Alan I. Ellman, Esq. William J. Geddish, Esq. ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP 58 South Service Road, Suite 200 Melville, NY 11747 Telephone: (631) 367-7100 Facsimile: (631) 367-1173 E-mail: srudman@rgrdlaw.com mreich@rgrdlaw.com aellman@rgrdlaw.com wgeddish@rgrdlaw.com - and - Stuart A. Davidson, Esq. Mark J. Dearman, Esq. Alexander D. Kruzyk, Esq. ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP 120 East Palmetto Park Road, Suite 500 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Telephone: (561) 750-3000 Facsimile: (561) 750-3364 E-mail: sdavidson@rgrdlaw.com mdearman@rgrdlaw.com akruzyk@rgrdlaw.com MAT WEST: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, "Gonzales" Suit Says --------------------------------------------------------------- Vangie Gonzales, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. The Mat West Corp., et al., Case No. 1:15- cv-08940 (S.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages for work in excess of 40 hours per week. The Mat West Corp. owns and operates a laundry and cleaning company located at 1733 2nd Avenue, New York, New York 10128. The Plaintiff is represented by: Michael Faillace, Esq. MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, PC 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2540 New York, NY 10165 Telephone: (212) 317-1200 E-mail: Michael@Faillacelaw.com META FINANCIAL: Waterfront Terrace Sues for TCPA Violation ---------------------------------------------------------- Waterfront Terrace, Inc., v. Meta Financial Group, Inc., Unirush, LLC and John Does 1-10, Case: 1:15-cv-10398 (N.D.Ill., November 18, 2015), challenges Defendants' alleged practice of sending unsolicited facsimiles which violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Meta Financial Group, Inc. (Meta Financial) is a unitary savings and loan holding company. The Plaintiff is represented by: Brian J. Wanca, Esq. Ryan M. Kelly, Esq. ANDERSON + WANCA 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 760 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone: 847-368-1500 Fax: 847-368-1501 E-mail: bwanca@andersonwanca.com rkelly@andersonwanca.com NATIONAL FOOTBALL: Faces Suit Suit for Anticompetitive Practices ---------------------------------------------------------------- D.J.'S Sports Bar, Inc. individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. National Football League, Inc.; NFL Enterprises LLC, Directv, LLC, and Directv Holdings LLC, Case No. 1:15-cv-09050-UA (S.D.N.Y., November 17, 2015), seeks to recover damages and costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees, for the injuries it and other purchasers of NFL Sunday Ticket sustained as a result of Defendants' alleged anticompetitive and unlawful conduct and to enjoin Defendants from continuing such conduct. The National Football League ("NFL") is the most popular professional sports league in the United States. It consists of 32 separate teams located throughout the United States, each of which owns the distribution and broadcast rights for its games. The Plaintiff is represented by: Amanda M. Steiner, Esq. GIRARD GIBBS LLP 711 Third Ave., 20th Floor New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 867-1721 Fax: (212) 867-1767 E-mail: as@girardgibbs.com - and - Daniel C. Girard, Esq. Adam Polk, Esq. Scott Grzenczyk, Esq. GIBBS LLP 601 California Street, 14th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 981-4800 Fax: (415) 981-4846 E-mail: dcg@girardgibbs.com aep@girardgibbs.com smg@girardgibbs.com - and - Ryan F. Stephan, Esq. James B. Zouras, Esq. STEPHAN ZOURAS, LLP 205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2560 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 233-1550 Fax: (312) 233-1560 E-mail: RStephan@stephanzouras.com JZouras@stephanzouras.com NET COST: "Acar" Suit Alleges Fair Labor Standards Act Violation ---------------------------------------------------------------- Suat Acar, on behalf of Himself and all others similarly situated, v. Net Cost Market, Inc. and Eddie Shnayder, Case No. 1:15-cv- 06607-CBA-VMS (E.D.N.Y., November 18, 2015), was brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Defendant NET operated a supermarket in the State of New York. The Plaintiff is represented by: Leopold Raic, Esq. AKIN LAW GROUP PLLC 45 Broadway, Suite 1420 New York, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 825-1400 Fax: (212) 825-1440 NEWSCO INT'L: Faces "Dean" Suit Alleging Violation of FLSA ---------------------------------------------------------- David Dean, individually and on belalf of all other similarly situated individuals, v. Newsco International energy Servies, USA, Inc., Case No. 4:15-cv-03406 (S.D.Tex., November 18, 2015), seeks to recover overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Defendant is an oilfield services company that provides drilling services to the oil and gas industry. Defendant's services include horizontal directional drilling, measurements while drilling, logging while drilling, and an array of additional downhole and engineering solutions. The Plaintiff is represented by: Paul J. Lukas, Esq. Ashley R. Thronson, Esq. NICHOLAS KASTER, PLLP 4600 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: (612) 156-3200 E-mail: lukas@nka.com athronson@nka.com NOVA BUS: Recalls LFS 2014 and 2015 Models Due to Fire Risk ----------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 5, 2015 Type of communication: Recall Subcategory: Bus Notification type: Safety Mfr System: Engine Units affected: 168 Source of recall: Transport Canada Identification number: 2015525TC ID number: 2015525 Manufacturer recall number: CR3494 On certain buses equipped with a 35MT Remy Delco starter, Cummins engine, and hybrid transmission, the starter motor could overheat. This could result in an engine compartment fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: As an interim measure, the starter motor will be disconnected until the root cause is identified. Note: The vehicle can still be started through the hybrid transmission. Make Model Model year(s) affected ---- ----- ---------------------- NOVA LFS 2014, 2015 NOVA BUS: Recalls LFS 2009 Models Due to Injury Risk ---------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 5, 2015 Type of communication: Recall Subcategory: Bus Notification type: Safety Mfr System: Structure Units affected: 115 Source of recall: Transport Canada Identification number: 2015524TC ID number: 2015524 Manufacturer recall number: CR3492 On certain buses, the placement of the optical sensor for the passenger counter system could cause a possible pinch point hazard between the passenger counter housing and the rear door. This could result in a person's arm being caught in the door, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will install a longer protective cover and a warning label to address the issue. Make Model Model year(s) affected ---- ----- ---------------------- NOVA LFS 2009 OMEGA LABORATORIES: Recalls Cisatracurium Omega Multidose --------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 11, 2015 Type of communication: Drug Recall Subcategory: Drugs Hazard classification: Type III Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Product Safety Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-55912 Out of trend result for purity during shelf life testing. Depth of distribution: Wholesalers and hospitals across Canada Affected products: Cisatracurium Omega Multidose DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM DIN 02408813 Dosage form: Solution Strength: cisatracurium 2mg/mL Lot or serial number: 47K763 Recalling Firm: Omega Laboratories Ltd. 11177 Hamon Montreal H3M 3E4 Quebec CANADA Marketing Authorization Holder: Omega Laboratories Ltd. 11177 Hamon Montreal H3M 3E4 Quebec CANADA ORTHO-CLINICAL: Recalls Vitros 3600 and 5600 System Software ------------------------------------------------------------ Starting date: November 4, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type II Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-55978 Ortho Clinical Diagnostics initiated this recall notification due to a software anomaly in which, under very specific circumstances, the temperature in the well wash module of the Vitros 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and Vitros 5600 Integrated System may be out of range without alerting the operator. Affected products: A. VITROS 3600 System Software Lot or serial number: 36000130 36000264 36000627 36000773 Model or catalog number: 680 2866 Manufacturer: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester 14626 New York UNITED STATES B. VITROS 5600 System Software Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. Model or catalog number: 680 2864 Manufacturer: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester 14626 New York UNITED STATES C. VITROS 5600 System Software Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. Model or catalog number: 680 2864 Manufacturer: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester 14626 New York UNITED STATES D. VITROS 3600 System Software Lot or serial number: 36000130 36000264 36000627 36000773 Model or catalog number: 680 2866 Manufacturer: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester 14626 New York UNITED STATES PACCAR: Recalls Multiple Vehicle Models --------------------------------------- Starting date: November 9, 2015 Type of communication: Recall Subcategory: Truck - Med. & H.D. Notification type: Safety Mfr System: Tires Units affected: 520 Source of recall: Transport Canada Identification number: 2015531TC ID number: 2015531 Manufacturer recall number: 1115P On certain vehicles equipped with Michelin MN 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires, the programmed maximum vehicle speed may exceed the speed rating of the tire. This could result in premature tire failure to occur under certain operating conditions (higher speeds, load and road temperature). A tire failure could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating. Make Model Model year(s) affected ---- ----- ---------------------- PETERBILT 335 2010 PETERBILT 340 2009 PETERBILT 337 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016 PACKERS SANITATION: Faces "Yanes" Suit Over FLSA Violation ---------------------------------------------------------- Jose A. Berrios Yanes, Jr., Individually And On Behalf Of All Others Similarly Situated v. Packers Sanitation Services, Inc., Ltd., Case No. 2:15-cv-01774 (E.D.Tex., November 18, 2015), seeks unpaid overtime, liquidated damages, all available equitable relief, attorney fees, and litigation expenses/costs, including expert witness fees and expenses under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Packers Sanitation provides contract cleaning and night sanitation services to the food industry, with particular expertise as meat and poultry contract cleaners. The Plaintiff is represented by: William S. Hommel, Jr.., Esq. HOMMEL LAW FIRM 1404 Rice Road, Suite 200 Tyler, TX 75703 Phone: 903-596-7100 Fax: 469-533-1618 PARTY CITY: Faces "Jones" Suit Alleging Securities Act Violation ---------------------------------------------------------------- Roy Jones, Individually And On Behalf Of All Others Similarly Situated, v. Party City Holdco Inc., Michael A. Correale, And James M. Harrison, Case No. 1:15-cv-09080 (S.D.N.Y., November 18, 2015), is a federal securities class action on behalf of a purported class consisting of all persons other than defendants who purchased Party City securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with the Company's Initial Public Offering on April 16, 2015. Defendant Party City, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes party supplies throughout North America. The Party City stores sell costumes, novelties, gifts, and paper goods for parties and celebrations. The Plaintiff is represented by: Phillip Kim, Esq. Laurence Rosen, Esq. 275 Madison Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY 10016 THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P.A. Phone: (212) 686-1060 Fax: (212) 202-3827 E-mail: pkim@rosenlegal.com lrosen@rosenlegal.com - and - Michael Goldberg, Esq. GOLDBERG LAW PC 13650 Marina Pointe Dr. Suite 1404 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 1-800-977-7401 Fax: 1-800-536-0065 PNY TECHNOLOGIES: Recalls Portable Lithium Battery Packs -------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 12, 2015 Posting date: November 12, 2015 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Electronics Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Product Safety Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-55798 Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Product description This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400. The affected product is a black or grey handheld rectangular battery pack that measures 10 x 7 x 2 centimeters and has two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is written along the bottom of the front of the battery packs. All date codes are included in the recall. The affected product has TUV Rheinland certification file number US 72133343. The batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards. Neither Health Canada nor PNY Technologies Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these battery packs in Canada. PNY Technologies Inc. has received one report of the product venting with flame from a consumer in the United States. Approximately 800 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada and approximately 56,000 units were sold in the United States. Products were sold from January 2014 to August 2015 at Best Buy Canada and its former subsidiary, Future Shop. Manufactured in China. Distributor: PNY Technologies Inc. Parsippany New Jersey UNITED STATES Consumers should immediately stop using the affected product and contact PNY Technologies Inc. directly to obtain a free replacement rechargeable battery. Consumers may contact PNY Technologies Inc. toll free at 1-888- 316-1194 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, by e-mail or by visiting the firm's website. Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls. Pictures of the Recalled Products available at: http://is.gd/YmWUIl PROCTER & GAMBLE: Falsely Marketed Pantene(R) Shampoo, Suit Says ---------------------------------------------------------------- Suzanna Lee, Valerie Liu, and John Does 1-100, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. The Procter & Gamble Company, Case No. cv-15-6516 (E.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) arises out of the Defendant's deceptive practices in the marketing, advertising, and promotion of their Pantene(R) Pro-V Expert Collection Advanced Keratin Repair Shampoo and Conditioner products. The Procter & Gamble Company is an industry leader that designs, manufactures, tests, markets, distributes and sells consumer products, including the Pantene(R) Pro-V Keratin Repair Shampoo and Conditioner under the hair products brand Pantene(R). The Plaintiff is represented by: Anne Melissa Seelig, Esq. C.K. Lee, Esq. LEE LITIGATION GROUP, PLLC 30 East 39th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (212) 465-1124 Facsimile: (212) 465-1181 E-mail: anne@leelitigation.com cklee@leelitigation.com PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS: Recalls Salmonella Agglutinating Serum ----------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 3, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type III Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-55868 Reason: Product (serum) is failing to detect positive O 23 strains. Affected products: SALMONELLA AGGLUTINATING SERUM O 23 Lot or serial number: 1260 Model or catalog number: PL.6025 Manufacturer: Pro-Lab Diagnostics 3 Bassendale Road Bromborough, Merseyside CH62 3QL UNITED KINGDOM PUTNAM INVESTMENTS: Sued Over Retirement Plan Mismanagement ----------------------------------------------------------- John Brotherston and Joan Glancy, individually and as representatives of a class of similarly situated persons, and on behalf of the Putnam Retirement Plan v. Putnam Investments, LLC, the Putnam Benefits Administration Committee, the Putnam Benefits Investment Committee, Robert Reynolds, and John Does 1-30, Case No. 1:15-cv-13825-WGY (D. Mass., November 13, 2015) arises out of the Defendants' alleged mismanagement of the Putnam Retirement Plan, specifically by failure to adequately control Plan costs. Putnam Investments, LLC operates an investment management firm in Boston, Massachusetts. The Plaintiff is represented by: Jason M. Leviton, Esq. Bradley J. Vettraino, Esq. BLOCK & LEVITON, LLP 155 Federal Street, Ste. 400 Boston, MA 02110 Telephone: (617) 398-5600 Facsimile: (617) 507-6020 E-mail: jason@blockesq.com bradley@blockesq.com - and - Kai H. Richter, Esq. Carl F. Engstrom, Esq. Joseph C. Hashmall, Esq. NICHOLS KASTER, PLLP 4600 IDS Center 80 S 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Telephone: (612) 256-3200 Facsimile: (612) 338-4878 E-mail: krichter@nka.com cengstrom@nka.com jhashmall@nka.com RITE AID: Faces "Catelli" Suit Over Proposed Walgreens Merger ------------------------------------------------------------- Robert A. Catelli, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Rite Aid Corporation, et al., Case No. 11707 (Del. Cha. Ct., November 13, 2015) is brought on behalf of all the public stockholders of Rite Aid Corporation to enjoin the proposed agreement to sell Rite Aid to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., through a flawed process and inadequate consideration. Rite Aid Corporation operates drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia and fiscal 2015 annual revenues of $26.5 billion. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. describes itself as the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. The Plaintiff is represented by: Seth D. Rigrodsky, Esq. Brian D. Long, Esq. Gina M. Serra, Esq. Jeremy J. Riley, Esq RIGRODSKY & LONG, P.A. 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120 Wilmington, DE 19803 Telephone: (302) 295-5310 E-mail: sdr@rl-legal.com bdl@rl-legal.com gms@rl-legal.com jjr@rl-legal.com - and - Joseph M. Profy, Esq. Jeffrey J. Ciarlanto, Esq. David M. Promisloff, Esq. PROFY PROMISLOFF & CIARLANTO, P.C. 100 N. 22nd Street, Unit 105 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone: (215) 259-5156 E-mail: profy@prolawpa.com ciarlanto@prolawpa.com david@prolawpa.com SECURE BENEFITS: Faces "Spellman" Suit for Labor Law Violations --------------------------------------------------------------- Clinton B. Spellman 407 Valley Meadow Circle Apartment A4 Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 Resident of Baltimore County and William H. Roberts Jr. 1156 Cedarcroft Road Baltimore, Maryland 21239 Resident of Baltimore City v. Secure Benefits Alliance, LLC 208 Business Center Drive Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 Serve: Resident Agent David Leichter, CPA 17 Warren Road Suite 11A Pikesville, Maryland 21208 and Jacob Mcgeoy 9503 Sidebrook Road, Apartment 102 Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Resident of Baltimore County and Shelly A. Mcgeoy 9503 Sidebrook Road, Apartment 102 Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Resident of Baltimore County and Gerald L. Robins 11104 Hollowbrook Road Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Resident of Baltimore County and Mauricio Lezcano 812 South Linwood Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Resident of Baltimore City, Case No. 1:15-cv-03512-CCB (D.Md., November 18, 2015), seeks to recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages, interest, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act; and unpaid wages, liquidated damages, interest, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs under the Maryland Wage and Hour Law, Maryland Code Annotated, Labor and Employment Article; and unpaid wages, liquidated damages, interest, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs under Maryland Wage and Hour Law, Maryland Code Annotated, Labor and Employment Article. Defendants operate a private insurance company in Reisterstown, Maryland. The Plaintiff is represented by: James A. Lanier, Esq. THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER T. NICHOLL 36 South Charles Street, Suite 1700 Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone No.: (410) 244-7005 Fax No.: (410) 244-8454 E-mail: jlanier@nicholllaw.com SHARKNINJA OPERATING: Recalls Ninja(R) Professional Blenders ------------------------------------------------------------ Starting date: November 12, 2015 Posting date: November 12, 2015 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Household Items Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Laceration Hazard Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-55796 This recall involves 12 models of Ninja(R) professional blenders with model numbers that start with BL 660, BL 663 or BL 665. The model number is in the rating label that is molded into the bottom of the motor base. The product is certified by Intertek. The 12 affected model numbers are: Blender model series Blender model number -------------------- -------------------- BL660 BL660, BL660B, BL660C, BL660QCN, BL660QPL, BL660W, BL660WM BL663 BL663, BL663CO BL665 BL665QBK, BL665QCN, and BL665QWH All of these models have a clear 2-litre (72 ounce) pitcher with a removable gray or black lid that opens and locks closed, a stacked blade assembly, and one or more Nutri Ninja cups. All recalled models have a motor base that is gray, white, black, cinnamon, or platinum. The power of the models' motors vary from 1,000 to 1,200 watts. The recalled models may have been sold with additional accessories, including a 1.2-litre (40 ounce) or 1.9-litre (64 ounce) bowl, a chopping blade assembly, or a dull dough blade assembly. The blender poses a laceration risk if consumers pour or invert the pitcher after removing the lid while the loose stacked blade assembly is still inside the pitcher. Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these blenders. SharkNinja has received a total of 53 reports of lacerations, three of which were received from Canada. Approximately 99,000 units were sold in Canada and about 1.1 million in the United States. The blenders were sold from August 2012 to September 2015 in Canada and the United States at various department stores and online. Manufactured in China. Manufacturer: Hai Xin Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. Shenzhen CHINA Distributor: SharkNinja Operating LLC Newton Massachusetts UNITED STATES Pictures of the Recalled Products available at: http://is.gd/xeSwUW SIEMENS AG: Recalls Artis Q Products ------------------------------------ Starting date: November 4, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type II Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-55972 Affected products: Artis Q Lot or serial number: 109106 Model or catalog number: 10848281 Manufacturer: Siemens AG Wittelsbacherplatz 2 Muenchen 80333 GERMANY SIEMENS AG: Recalls Ysio Max Products ------------------------------------- Starting date: November 4, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type II Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-55872 Siemens has received complaints regarding the 3D tube head of the Ysio System moving to the planned and programmed end position faster than expected and then stopping with an error code. A system reboot is then required. This issue is due to a software bug. Affected products: YSIO MAX Lot or serial number: 24102 24141 24171 24210 Model or catalog number: 10762470 Manufacturer: Siemens AG Wittelsbacherplatz 2 Muenchen 80333 GERMANY SIEMENS HEALTHCARE: Recalls Stratus CS Systems ---------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 11, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type II Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-56184 An issue has been confirmed with the acute care TestPak, CalPak, and DilPak barcode labels not scanning on the Stratus CS systems. Only Stratus CS systems with serial numbers 98050001 through 98052309 are affected. Issues were observed with myoglobin, directed DNA mismatch repair (DDMR), cardiac troponin I (cTnI), and pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide (pBNP). When these errors occur, patient results cannot be generated. Affected products: A. Stratus CS instrument Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. Model or catalog number: 758000.901 758000901 758300.502 Manufacturer: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. 500 GBC DRIVE, MAILSTOP 514, P.O. BOX 6101 Newark 19714-6101 Alabama UNITED STATES B. stratus cs acute care system Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. Model or catalog number: 758000.901 758000901 758300.502 Manufacturer: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. 500 GBC DRIVE, MAILSTOP 514, P.O. BOX 6101 Newark 19714-6101 Alabama UNITED STATES SPARTAN ENTERPRISES: Faces "Sampson" Suit Over Failure to Pay OT ---------------------------------------------------------------- Lance Q. Sampson, Bradley Thomson, and Michael Grimsley v. Spartan Enterprises, Inc. #9 d/b/a Spartan Electric Company, Robby Robinson, and Tom Hillman, Case No. 1:15-cv-03461-RDB (D. Md., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act. The Defendants operate a for-profit, electrical contracting company. The Plaintiff is represented by: Richard Neuworth, Esq. Gregg H. Mosson, Esq. LEBAU & NEUWORTH, LLC 606 Baltimore Avenue- Suite 201 Baltimore, MD 21204 Telephone: (410) 296-3030 Facsimile: (410) 296-8660 E-mail: rn@jobslaw.net SPECTRUM BRANDS: Sued in Cal. Over Rayovac AAA Alkaline Batteries ----------------------------------------------------------------- Kushtrim Zymberi, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Spectrum Brands, Inc. a/k/a Rayovac, Case No. 5:15-cv-02351 (C.D. Cal., November 14, 2015) is brought on behalf of all the California consumers who purchased Rayovac AAA alkaline batteries, that were falsely marketed by the Defendant as they last as long as Duracell. Spectrum Brands, Inc. is a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, plumbing and accessories, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, personal insect repellents, and auto care products. The Plaintiff is represented by: Abbas Kazerounian, Esq. Jason A. Ibey, Esq. KAZEROUNI LAW GROUP, APC 245 Fischer Avenue, Suite D1 Costa Mesa CA 92626 Telephone: (800) 400-6808 Facsimile: (800) 520-5523 E-mail: ak@kazlg.com jason@kazlg.com - and - Joshua B. Swigart, Esq. HYDE & SWIGART 2221 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92108-3551 Telephone: (619) 233-7770 Facsimile: (619) 297-1022 E-mail: josh@westcoastlitigation.com - and - Steven S. Soliman, Esq. THE SOLIMAN FIRM 245 Fischer Avenue, Suite D-1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Telephone: (714) 491-4111 Facsimile: (714) 491-4111 E-mail: ssoliman@thesolimanfirm.com STARKIST CO: Faces "Yee" Suit for Alleged Sherman Act Violation --------------------------------------------------------------- Edy Yee, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, v. Starkist Company, Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, Tri-Union Seafoods Llc, and King Oscar, Inc., Case 3:15-cv-05282-MEJ (N.D.Cal., November 18, 2015), seeks to recover treble damages, costs of suit, and reasonable attorneys' fees for Defendants' alleged violations of the Sherman Act. The Defendants produce and sell PSPs throughout the United States, its territories and the District of Columbia. The Plaintiff is represented by: Francis o. Scarpulla., Esq. Patrick b. Clayton., Esq. LAW OFFICES OF FRANCIS O. SCARPULLA 456 Montgomery Street, 17th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 788-7210 Fax: (415) 788-0706 E-mail: fos@scarpullalaw.com pbc@scarpullalaw.com - and - Gerald Maltz., Esq. HARALSON, MILLER, PITT, FELDMAN & McANALLY, P.L.C One South Church Avenue, Suite 900 Tucson, AZ 85701-1620 Phone: (520) 792-3836 Fax: (520) 624-5080 E-mail: gmaltz@hmpmlaw.com STIHL LIMITED: Recalls Gas Powered Garden Tools Due to Fire Risk ---------------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 12, 2015 Posting date: November 12, 2015 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Household Items Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Product Safety Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-55804 This recall involves certain STIHL branded gas powered garden tools. The following products are included in this recall: Product Name Model Number Serial Numbers ------------ ------------ -------------- Pole Pruner HT 56 C 501830112 to 504083576 Trimmer FS 40 C 501830112 to 504083576 Trimmer FS 50 C 501830112 to 504083576 Brushcutter FS 56 C 501830112 to 504083576 Brushcutter FS 56 RC 501830112 to 504083576 KombiMotor KM 56 RC 501830112 to 504083576 The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are grey and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine. The fuel tank's vent may come loose or separate into its two component pieces, resulting in the leaking of fuel from the vent or opening, posing a fire hazard. Neither STIHL Limited nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada. In the United States, Stihl Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported. Approximately 16,000 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada and approximately 140,000 units were sold in the United States, including an edger that was not sold in Canada. The recalled products were sold from January 2015 to September 2015 in Canada and from November 2014 to September 2015 in the United States. Manufactured in the United States. Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated Virginia Beach Virginia UNITED STATES Distributor: STIHL Limited London Ontario CANADA Pictures of the Recalled Products available at: http://is.gd/EO6aVD STRAIGHT PATH: Sued in N.J. Over Misleading Financial Reports ------------------------------------------------------------- Darlan Zacharia, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Straight Path Communications, Inc., Davidi Jonas, and Jonathan Rand, Case No. 2:15-cv-08051-CCC-MF (D.N.J., November 13, 2015) alleges that the Defendants made false and misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Straight Path Communications, Inc. holds, leases, and markets fixed wireless spectrum licenses in the U.S., including holding 828 licenses of 39 gigahertz band and 133 licenses in the local multipoint distribution service band. The Plaintiff is represented by: Laurence Rosen, Esq. THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P.A. 609 W. South Orange Avenue, Suite 2P South Orange, NJ 07079 Telephone: (973) 313-1887 Facsimile: (973) 833-0399 E-mail: lrosen@rosenlegal.com T3 MICRO: Recalls T3 Twirl 360 Curling Iron Due to Burn Hazard -------------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 5, 2015 Posting date: November 5, 2015 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Household Items Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Burn Hazard Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-55730 This recall involves the T3 Twirl 360 curling iron. The Twirl 360 is a motion-sensing, auto-rotating curling iron with a 3 centimetre (1.25-inch) long barrel. The curling iron has a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold coloured grip. The model number 76570 can be found on the handle. The clamp can detach from the main unit while in use, posing a burn hazard to the user. Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of the curling iron. T3 Micro, Inc. has received received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps. Of this number, two reports of minor burns were reported in the United States. Approximately 800 units were sold in Canada and approximately 8,400 units were distributed in the United States. The recalled product was sold form December 2014 through October 2015 in Canada and the United States at professional beauty supply and retail stores. Manufactured in China. Distributor: T3 Micro, Inc. Venice California UNITED STATES Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact T3 Micro, Inc. for a free repair. For more information, contact T3 Micro, Inc. by telephone at 1- 866-376-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday or online at the T3 Micro's website and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the web page. Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls. Pictures of the Recalled Products available at: http://is.gd/Of9RiF TERUMO MEDICAL: Recalls Renal Guiding Sheath Due to Mislabeling --------------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 6, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type II Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-55940 The distal end of certain lots of Terumo Medical Destination products may not contain the labeled 5 cm of coating. While there have been no complaints or patient related incidents reported, the lack of coating could render it difficult to navigate the device to the target vasculature. Affected products: Terumo Destination Renal Guiding Sheath Lot or serial number: Lot # RP03 Model or catalog number: RSR01 Manufacturer: Terumo Medical Corporation 950 Elkton Blvd Elkton 21921 Maryland UNITED STATES THOR MOTOR: Recalls Multiple Vehicle Models Due to Injury Risk -------------------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 6, 2015 Type of communication: Recall Subcategory: Motorhome Notification type: Safety Mfr System: Structure Units affected: 1428 Source of recall: Transport Canada Identification number: 2015529TC ID number: 2015529 Manufacturer recall number: RC0000111 On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced. Make Model Model year(s) affected ---- ----- ---------------------- DAMON ASTORIA 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH ASTORIA 2011, 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH AVANTI 2011 TSO3 INC: Recalls Sterizone VP4 Sterilizers ------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 6, 2015 Type of communication: Medical Device Recall Subcategory: Medical Device Hazard classification: Type III Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Medical Devices Audience: General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals Identification number: RA-56176 The manufacturer discovered that the component of the sterilizer (suction tube, FM-213-061, used to removed H2O2 sterilant from a contained bottle) was not in conformance with their engineering specification. Affected products: STERIZONE VP4 sterilizer Lot or serial number: S/N 1251213001 Model or catalog number: 41100 Manufacturer: TSO3 INC. 2505 DALTON AVE. SAINTE FOY G1P 3S5 Quebec CANADA UNITED PARCEL: "Anfeldt" Suit Alleges Civil Rights Law Violation ---------------------------------------------------------------- Jamie Anfeldt, individually and on behalf of all those similarly situated, known and unknown, v. United Parcel Service, Inc., Case No.: 1:15-cv-10401 (N.D.Ill., November 18, 2015), seeks alleged damages from UPS resulting from a former policy and practice of denying light duty accommodation to pregnant women in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. United Parcel Service, Inc. is a package delivery company. The Company is a provider of global supply chain management solutions. The Plaintiff is represented by: Alejandro Caffarelli, Esq. Lorrie T. Peeters, Esq. Alexis D. Martin, Esq. CAFFARELLI & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 300 Chicago, Illinois 60604 Phone: (312) 763-6880 VICTORY WIRELINE: Fails to Pay Employees Overtime, Suit Claims -------------------------------------------------------------- William Shafer and Lance Amos, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Victory Wireline, LLC, and Jon Erik Rocha, Case No. 5:15-cv-01000 (W.D. Tex., November 13, 2015) is brought against the Defendants for failure to pay overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. Victory Wireline, LLC operates an electrical wireline services company in Texas and Ohio. The Plaintiff is represented by: Josh Sanford, Esq. SANFORD LAW FIRM, PLLC One Financial Center 650 S. Shackleford Road, Suite 411 Little Rock, AK 72211 Telephone: (501) 221-0088 Facsimile: (888) 787-2040 E-mail: josh@sanfordlawfirm.com VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces Mich. Suit Over Defeat Device in Vehicles ----------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Robell, Nora Donaire, and Roland Hermann, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. and Volkswagen AG, Case No. 2:15-cv-14054-PDB-EAS (E.D.Mich., November 18, 2015), alleges that Defendants purposefully and intentionally breached the laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by selling in the United States vehicles with a "defeat device" that purposefully evaded federal and state laws. Volkswagen AG is the sole owner of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. It uses its agent, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., to sell its cars in United States. The Plaintiffs are represented by: Jason Thompson, Esq. Lance C. Young, Esq. Amy L. Marino, Esq. SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, P.C. One Towne Square, Suite 1700 Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 355-0300 Fax: (248) 746-4001 E-mail: jthompson@sommerspc.com lyoung@sommerspc.com amarino@sommerspc.com VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Sued in Mich. Over Misleading Company Report -------------------------------------------------------------- Charter Township of Clinton Police and Fire Retirement System, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:15-cv-13999- SJM-RSW (E.D. Mich., November 13, 2015) alleges that the Defendants issued numerous false and misleading statements and material omissions to investors concerning the engines used in Volkswagen's Turbo Diesel vehicles ("TDI Vehicles"). Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is a New Jersey corporation that conducts business throughout all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, including the operation of a sales and manufacturing division in Auburn Hills, Michigan and a manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee that house Volkswagen's U.S. operations including: Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Volkswagen and VW Credit, Inc. Volkswagen America also does business as Audi of America, Inc. The Plaintiff is represented by: Thomas C. Michaud, Esq. Michael J. Vanoverbeke, Esq. VANOVERBEKE MICHAUD & TIMMONY, P.C. 79 Alfred Street Detroit, MI 48201 Telephone: (313) 578-1200 Facsimile: (313) 578-1201 E-mail: tmichaud@vmtlaw.com mvanoverbeke@vmtlaw.com - and - Joe Kendall, Esq. Jody Rudman, Esq. Jamie J. McKey, Esq. Matthew G. Rittmayer KENDALL LAW GROUP, LLP 3232 McKinney, Ste. 700 Dallas, TX 75204 Telephone: (214) 744-3000 Facsimile: (214) 744-3015 E-mail: jkendall@kendalllawgroup.com jrudman@kendalllawgroup.com jmckey@kendalllawgroup.com VOLKSWAGEN GROUP: Faces "Gonzalesz" Suit Over Defeat Devices ------------------------------------------------------------ Gaudalupe Gonzalez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:15-cv-05203-EDL (N.D. Cal., November 13, 2015) arises out of the Defendant's alleged installation of approximately 482,000 diesel Volkswagen and Audi vehicles manufactured and sold and leased in the United States since 2009, to switch engines to a cleaner mode during official emissions testing. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and selling automobiles and other motor vehicles and motor vehicle components throughout the United States of America. The Plaintiff is represented by: Randy Renick, Esq. HADSELL STORMER & RENICK, LLP 128 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91001 Telephone: (626) 585-9600 Facsimile: (626) 585-9610 E-mail: rrr@hadsellstormer.com - and - R. Alexander Saveri, Esq. Cadio Zirpoli, Esq. SAVERI & SAVERI, INC. 706 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Telephone: (415) 217-6810 Facsimile: (415) 217-6813 E-mail: rick@saveri.com cadio@saveri.com WAKAWAKA NORTH: Recalls Adaptor Kit Due to Fire Risk ---------------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 12, 2015 Posting date: November 12, 2015 Type of communication: Consumer Product Recall Subcategory: Electronics Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Product Safety Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-55670 This recall involves the adaptor Kit that includes an AC adapter, a USB cable, and ten different tips all black in colour. The product allows consumers to charge their electrical equipment using AC current. The adaptor is imprinted with "Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA." The adaptor kit does not comply with industry standards for insulation and over-current protection and therefore can overheat posing a risk of fire. The shell of the adaptor can also open and expose consumers to live electrical current posing a risk of shock. Neither WakaWaka North America nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product. WakaWaka North America has received four reports of adapters overheating, including some adapters producing smoke and one adapter exploding. No injuries have been reported. Approximately 36 recalled adaptor kits were sold in Canada, and approximately 700 were distributed in the United States. All consumer sales were made via the us.waka-waka.com website. The recalled products were sold from November 2013 to April 2015. Manufactured in China. Manufacturer: Shenzhen Lianchuangcheng Co. Ltd. Guangdong CHINA Distributor: WakaWaka North America Dover Delaware UNITED STATES Consumers should immediately stop using the affected product and contact the company for a full refund. For more information, consumers may contact WakaWaka America via email or through the firm's website to complete an adaptor kit recall form. Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls. Pictures of the Recalled Products available at: http://is.gd/5vyeGN ZAKUSON INC: Recalls Roasted Buckwheat Products ----------------------------------------------- Starting date: November 10, 2015 Type of communication: Recall Alert sub-type: Notification Subcategory: Extraneous Material Hazard classification: Class 3 Source of recall: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recalling firm: Zakuson Inc. Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec Extent of the product distribution: Retail CFIA reference number: 10072 Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on UPC ---------- ----------- --- product --- ---------- N/A Roasted 908 g P.D. 04.09.2015 8 3839- (Russian Buckwheat E.D. 04.09.2017 00049 2 Only) Z W NAIL: "Guaman" Suit Seeks to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages -------------------------------------------------------------- Blanca Guaman, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Z W Nail, Inc. and Yu Guo Wang, Case No. 7:15-cv-08938 (S.D.N.Y., November 13, 2015) seeks to recover minimum wages, and overtime compensation, liquidated damages, prejudgment and post- judgment interest and attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard Act. The Defendants operate a nail salon located at 2141 Crompond Road, Corlandt Manor, New York. The Plaintiff is represented by: Justin Cilenti, Esq. Peter H. Cooper, Esq. CILENTI & COOPER, PLLC 708 Third Avenue - 6th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 209-3933 Facsimile: (212) 209-7102 E-mail: info@jcpclaw.com ********* S U B S C R I P T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Class Action Reporter is a daily newsletter, co-published by Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, USA, and Beard Group, Inc., Washington, D.C., USA. Marion Alcestis A. Castillon, Ma. Cristina Canson, Noemi Irene A. Adala, Joy A. Agravante, Valerie Udtuhan, Julie Anne L. Toledo, Christopher G. Patalinghug, and Peter A. 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