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260729.mbx C L A S S A C T I O N R E P O R T E R Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Vol. 28, No. 150 Headlines ABBOTT LABORATORIES: Bly Files Suit in N.D. Illinois ACE PARKING: Mengstab Suit Removed to W.D. Washington ADVANCED SURGICAL: Ledesma TCPA Suit Removed to S.D. Florida ALLIED WASTE: Discovery Completion in Lopez Suit Due Nov. 24, 2027 ALLSTATE FIRE: Schaefer Seeks More Time to File Class Cert Bid AMAZON.COM SERVICES: Discovery Stayed in Lyster Class Action ANDERSEN COMMERCIAL: Mendez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ARIES BEEF LLC: Rayo Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ASHLEY FURNITURE: Aldrich Appointed as Class Rep. in Todd Suit AUTHOR REPUTATION PRESS: Brinker Files TCPA Suit in C.D. California AVALON MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT: Huezo Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. AVERTEST LLC: Lockhart Files Suit in E.D. Virginia BANK OF AMERICA: Logan Files Suit in C.D. California BERKELEY, CA: Prado's Class Certification Bid Partly Granted BLACKLANE NORTH AMERICA: Naqi Sues Over Failure to Pay Wages Owed BLUE CROSS: Brown Sues to Recover Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages BMW OF NORTH AMERICA: Kavon Suit Transferred to C.D. California BOGCO LLC: Hoover Sues to Recover Unpaid Minimum Wages BRINDERSON CONSTRUCTORS: Garcia Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. BRUSH RESEARCH: Rios Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. C & W CONSTRUCTION: Rocha Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. CALCON MUTUAL: Hull Seeks Conditional Status of FLSA Collective CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY: Faix Suit Removed to E.D. North Carolina CARDA HEALTH INC: McDermott Files TCPA Suit in D. Delaware CARIENT HEART & VASCULAR: Phipps Files Suit in E.D. Virginia CATALPANYC LLC: Church Sues Over Unpaid Minimum Wages CORE DISTRIBUTION: Windy City Suit Removed to N.D. Illinois CSAA GENERAL: Franklin Seeks to Certify Class of Insureds CSP-PERMIAN LLC: Filing for Class Cert Bid Extended to Oct. 14 DALLAS COUNTY, TX: Allman Case Referred to Magistrate Judge DALLAS POST: Gillespie Files Suit in W.D. Michigan DAVID RESTAURANT: Cherry Sues Over Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages DOCTUSUSA INC: Rafkin Balks at Unprotected Personal, Health Info DONALD TRUMP: Thakur Seeks Certification of Proposed Classes EBRO DIQUE GROUP: Vargas Files FLSA Suit in S.D. New York EQUIMINE INC: Moreland TCPA Suit Transferred to D. Colorado EUREKA RESTAURANT GROUP: Long Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. FINANCE AUTHORITY: Court Tosses Webber Class Action FLAMINGO INDUSTRIES: Romero Sues to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages FRONTIER AIRLINES: Stean Files Suit in D. Colorado GARDAWORLD SECURITY: Class Cert. Bid in Watters Due July 19, 2027 GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY: Poirier Files Suit in N.D. New York GLENDORA CA ENDOSCOPY: Paniagua Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. GOLDEN STATE ORTHOPEDICS: Greeson Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. GOODLEAP LLC: Coleman Files TCPA Suit in E.D. California GOOGLE LLC: Miller Balks at Illegal Biometric Data Collection GOTO FOODS LLC: Rabinowitz Files Suit in S.D. New York GRAINGER NISSAN: DeFilippo Files TCPA Suit in D. South Carolina GREAT DAY: Cadorette Sues Failure to Pay Overtime Wages GROUPON INC: Benotman Files TCPA Suit in S.D. Texas HAMBURGER HOME INC: Gonzalez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. HAUPPAUGE BAGEL: Pocasangre Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages HL BOWMAN LLC: Goins Files TCPA Suit in M.D. Pennsylvania HOLLAND RESIDENTIAL: Ollarsaba Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE: Corliss Files TCPA Suit in E.D. Texas HOPE ROAD LAND INVESTMENTS: Walason Files Suit in D.C. Super. Ct. IDAHO: Must Produce Electronically Maintained File JEFFERSON CAPITAL: Short Files FDCPA Suit in N.D. Texas JOHNSON & JOHNSON: Reaches $5.5BB Ovarian Talc Litigation Agreement JOINT CORP: Class Cert Bid Filing in Kirk Suit Due June 24, 2027 KAISER FOUNDATION: Class Settlement Gets Final Nod KAO USA INC: Karr Files Suit in S.D. New York KAY IVEY: Council Files Suit in M.D. Alabama KENNECOTT UTAH: Bascom Conditional Cert Bid Partly OK'd KLOVER HOLDINGS: Heikes Files TCPA Suit in C.D. California KOHL BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Espinoza Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. KOSHER CORNER: Garcia Sues to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages KPMG LLP: Hood Sues to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages LABOR FORCE GROUP: Pearson Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. LENS.COM INC: Class Certification Responses in Franks Due August 12 LIFE LINE SCREENING: Felix Files TCPA Suit in N.D. Georgia LOVE CORN USA: Archer Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. LYONS DOUGHTY & VELDHUIS: Jones FDCPA Suit Removed to D. New Jersey MASIS STAFFING SOLUTIONS: Adhikari Files Suit in D. Massachusetts MAY TRUCKING: Fails to Safeguard Private Info, Lacey Says MAY TRUCKING: Fails to Secure Private Information, Orcutt Says MCGRATH RENTCORP: Lopez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. MODERN HOUSE: Snyder Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Compensation MOTT'S LLP: Class Cert. Bid Filing Extended to Jan. 8, 2027 MY HOME: Bid for Class Certification in Leedy Suit Due June 1, 2027 MYRTLE BEACH, SC: Seeks to Stay Class Certification Deadline NATIONAL APARTMENT: Arieta Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. NATIONAL REVIEW: Orozco Sues for Invasion of Privacy NORIGAMI INC: Dhondup Files FLSA Suit in S.D. New York NORTH-EAST DECK: Pending Class Cert Bid Tossed w/o Prejudice NORTHROP GRUMMAN WORLDWIDE: Gomez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. NORTHVIEW VILLAGE: Hawthorne Suit Transferred to N.D. Illinois OPTIMUM FIRST INC: Stinean Files Suit in C.D. California PAPPAS OG LLC: Huertero Sues Over Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages PICANHA STEAKHOUSE: Carrero Sues Over Unpaid Wages PJIOWA LLC: Knox Sues Over Unpaid Minimum and Overtime Wages QUESTCARE HEALTH: Chilaka Sues Over to Recover Unpaid Wages RACK ROOM SHOES: Carrigan Suit Removed to W.D. Washington RCB LOGISTICS LLC: Rodriguez Files Suit in N.Y. Sup. Ct. RESTAURANT DEPOT: Ripa Must File Class Cert Bid by April 2, 2027 ROADSTER COLLISION: Perez Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages ROBERT LUNA: Stewart Loses Bid to Reconsider Class Cert Denial SELECT PORTFOLIO: Class Cert Hearing Set for August 12 SJ POOLS AND LANDSCAPING: Zetino Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages SPARK POWER INC: Abandolo Files Suit in N.Y. Sup. Ct. STEVEN G. JAMES: Schiable Files Suit in N.D. New York STRICKLAND'S ENTERPRISES: Markin Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages SUPPORT PETS LLC: McLelan Files Suit in S.D. Florida SUPPORTS COORDINATION: Scheduling Order Entered in Rosenberger SWEEPSTEAKS LTD: Parties Seek to Extend Briefing Schedule SWIFT PORK: Class Settlement in Vail Suit Gets Final Nod SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES: Burgess Suit Removed to M.D. Florida SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES: Parties Must Confer Class Cert Deadlines T-MAC INC: Underpays Trash Truck Drivers, Reed Suit Says TARGET CORPORATION: Brown Suit Transferred to S.D. Ohio TARTER KRINSKY & DROGIN: Piza Files Suit in S.D. New York TAX ASSOCIATES GROUP: Cetin Files TCPA Suit in D. Arizona TEKGO INC: Filing for Class Cert Bid Due May 14, 2027 TESTUDO GUARD: Arellano Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. TOP QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Morales Files Suit in N.Y. Sup. Ct. TOWER ADMINISTRATIVE: Ruiz Files Suit in E.D. Pennsylvania TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS: Silvester Files FDCPA Suit in S.D. Florida TRUEBLUE INC: Figueroa FLSA Suit Transferred to E.D. Texas TYLER BLEWETT: Ross' Fourth Amended Complaint Tossed UDR INC: Muresan Sues Over Excessive Move-out Charges UNITED NATURAL FOODS: Martinez Suit Removed to W.D. Washington UNITED STATES: Texas Farm Wins Class Status Bid UPS SUPPLY CHAIN: Deluis Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. USC: Tsaturyan Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. VBIT TECHNOLOGIES: Class Cert Bids Extended to August 31 WASTENOT INC: Campanaro Sues Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages WAYFAIR LLC: Carrigan Suit Removed to W.D. Washington WAYPOINT RESOURCE: Price Files FDCPA Suit in C.D. California WELLS FARGO: Class Settlement in Henzel Suit Gets Initial Nod WINCO HOLDINGS: Wolford Case Stayed Pending Resolution of Guillen WINPIN 85 INVESTMENTS: Mendoza Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. YES MANAGEMENT: Baker Seeks Approval of $425K FLSA Settlement ********* ABBOTT LABORATORIES: Bly Files Suit in N.D. Illinois ---------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Abbott Laboratories, et al. The case is styled as Elizabeth Bly, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Abbott Laboratories, Exact Sciences Corporation, Case No. 1:26-cv-08580 (N.D. Ill., July 20, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. Abbott Laboratories -- https://www.abbott.com/en-us/homepage -- commonly known as Abbott, is an American multinational medical devices and health care company.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Mark K. Svensson, Esq. MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC 405 East 50th Street New York, NY 10022 Phone: (202) 975-0468 Email: msvensson@zlk.com - and - Gary M. Klinger, Esq. MILBERG PLLC 227 W. Monroe Street, Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: (866) 252-0878 Email: gklinger@milberg.com ACE PARKING: Mengstab Suit Removed to W.D. Washington ----------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Aaron Mengstab, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. ACE PARKING MANAGEMENT, INC.; and DOES 1 through 5, inclusive, Case No. 26-2-19161-1 SEA was removed from the Superior Court of the State of Washington in the County of King, to the United States District Court for Western District of Washington on July 20, 2026, and assigned Case No. 2:26-cv-02558. In the state court action, Plaintiff Mengstab asserts claims for violation of the Washington Minimum Wage Act ("WMWA"), violation of the Washington Industrial Welfare Act ("WIWA"); violation of the Washington Wage Rebate Act ("WWRA"); violation of the Washington Paid Safe and Sick Leave Act; failure to pay wages when due; failure to pay wages owed at termination; failure to furnish itemized and complete wage statements; failure to maintain adequate records; violation of the City of Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance; violation of the City of Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance; violation of the City of Seattle Wage Theft Ordinance; violation of the Washington Noncompetition Covenants Act; violation of the Washington Silenced No More Act; and violation of Washington's Consumer Protection Act.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Joanna Ghosh, Esq. LAWYERS for JUSTICE, P.C. 701 Pike Street, Suite 1650 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (425) 521-5121 Fax: (818) 265-1021 Email: joanna@calljustice.com The Defendants are represented by: Gregory A. Hendershott, Esq. Matthew J. Macario, Esq. FISHER & PHILLIPS LLP 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2200 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 682-2308 Fax: (206) 682-7908 Email: ghendershott@fisherphillips.com mmacario@fisherphillips.com ADVANCED SURGICAL: Ledesma TCPA Suit Removed to S.D. Florida ------------------------------------------------------------ The case captioned as Pascal Ledesma, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Advanced Surgical Technologies, Inc., Case No. CACE-26-010194 was removed from the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida, to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on July 20, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 0:26-cv-61991-MD to the proceeding. The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Advanced Surgical Technologies -- https://astlaser.com/ -- specializes in providing cutting-edge medical laser technology.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Gerald Donald Lane, Jr., Esq. Zane Charles Hedaya, Esq. THE LAW OFFICES OF JIBRAEL S. HINDI 1515 NE 26TH Street Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: (754) 444-7539 Email: gerald@jibraellaw.com zane@jibraellaw.com - and - Joseph Loochkartt, Esq. ACCURATE FINANCIAL SERVICES 5301 Waterford District Drive, Suite 520 Miami, FL 33126 Phone: (786) 914-1503 Email: joseph@jibraellaw.com The Defendant is represented by: Brian D. Buckstein, Esq. GONZALEZ SHENKMAN & BUCKSTEIN PL 1035 South State Road 7, Suite 312 Wellington, FL 33414 Phone: (561) 227-1575 Fax: (561) 227-1574 Email: bbuckstein@bucksteinlaw.com ALLIED WASTE: Discovery Completion in Lopez Suit Due Nov. 24, 2027 ------------------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as JUAN LOPEZ, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., a Delaware corporation; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, Case No. 2:24-cv-00822-TLN-AC (E.D. Cal.), the Hon. Judge Nunley entered an order granting the stipulation, amending the Court Order and setting new schedule of discovery and pretrial dates as follows: Event Date Last day to complete discovery: Nov. 24, 2027 Last day to file list of designated Jan. 28, 2028 expert witnesses: Last day to file dispositive motions: May 30, 2028 Last day to file joint notice of trial June 30, 2028 readiness: Allied Waste provides collection, recycling, and disposal services. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=OmztCy at no extra charge.[CC] ALLSTATE FIRE: Schaefer Seeks More Time to File Class Cert Bid -------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as LAUREN SCHAEFER, Individually, and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, v. ALLSTATE FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Case No. 4:25-cv-00405-BJ (N.D. Tex.), the Plaintiff asks the Court to enter an order granting her motion to extend the deadline to file motion for class certification. The Plaintiff requests that the deadline to file her Motion for Class Certification be extended until 60 days after the Defendant substantially completes the production of any class discovery ordered by the Court, following resolution of the pending Motion to strike and motion to compel. Despite the Plaintiff's diligence, the combination of the ongoing dispute concerning class discovery, the pending Motion to Strike Plaintiff's class allegations, and the Court's Order staying the Defendant's deadline to respond to the Plaintiff's motion to compel until after resolution of the motion to strike have made it impracticable to complete class discovery and file the Plaintiff's motion for class certification within the current deadline. The Defendant is a prominent subsidiary of the Allstate Corporation, primarily underwriting personal auto and property policies. A copy of the Plaintiff's motion dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Pv5jLq at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiff is represented by: Vincent P. Circelli, Esq. Preston J. Dugas III, Esq. Andrew D. Spadoni, Esq. DUGAS & CIRCELLI, PLLC 4800 Bryant Irvin Court Fort Worth, TX 76107 Telephone: (817) 945-3061 Facsimile: (682) 219-0761 E-mail: vcircelli@dclaw.com pdugas@dclaw.com aspadoni@dclaw.com The Defendant is represented by: Susan E. Egeland, Esq. Frederick P. Marczyk, Esq. COZEN O'CONNOR 1717 Main Street, Suite 3100 Dallas, TX 75201 E-mail: segeland@cozen.com fmarczyk@cozen.com AMAZON.COM SERVICES: Discovery Stayed in Lyster Class Action ------------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as Cayla Lyster, on behalf of herself and all persons similarly situated, v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, Case No. 1:25-cv-09423-VEC (S.D.N.Y.), the Hon. Judge Caproni entered an order that discovery is stayed except as to the extent additional discovery has already been authorized by the Court. The Court further orders that, consistent with the parties' agreement to conduct a settlement conference, the Court will, by separate order, refer the parties to their assigned Magistrate Judge in order to conduct such conference. Not later than seven days after the settlement conference, the parties must file a letter either informing the Court that a settlement has been reached or proposing a timeline to complete any outstanding discovery and to brief the Plaintiff's anticipated motion for class certification. The Defendant operates hundreds of logistics facilities, including over thirty in New York State. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=eZOR5Z at no extra charge.[CC] ANDERSEN COMMERCIAL: Mendez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. --------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Andersen Commercial Plumbing LLC. The case is styled as Cristhian Mendez, on behalf of himself and 11 others similarly situated v. Andersen Commercial Plumbing LLC, Case No. 26STCV22602 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 17, 2026). The case type is stated as "Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)." Andersen Commercial Plumbing -- https://andersenplumbing.com/ -- provides tenant improvement, service and repair, design-build, and 24/7 emergency plumbing for commercial properties.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Brent Marlis, Esq. THE WORK JUSTICE FIRM 3530 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1460 Los Angeles, CA 90010-2334 Phone: 323-775-9000 Fax: 323-775-9000 Email: brent@workjustice.com ARIES BEEF LLC: Rayo Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. -------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Aries Beef, LLC, et al. The case is styled as William Fernando Rayo, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Aries Beef, LLC, Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22425 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 16, 2026). Aries Beef -- https://ariesbeef.com/ -- specializes in crafting high-quality deli meats, including corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, and more, using traditional East Coast recipes..[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com ASHLEY FURNITURE: Aldrich Appointed as Class Rep. in Todd Suit -------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Todd, Jaime, et al., v. Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. et al., Case No. 3:24-cv-00615 (W.D. Wisc., Filed Aug. 30, 2024), the Hon. Judge William M. Conley entered an order amending provisional class certification order to appoint Mr. Aldrich as a class representative for settlement purposes only. The nature of suit states Torts -- Personal Injury -- Product Liability. Ashley is an American home furnishings manufacturer and retailer.[CC] AUTHOR REPUTATION PRESS: Brinker Files TCPA Suit in C.D. California ------------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Author Reputation Press, LLC. The case is styled as Aaron Brinker, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Author Reputation Press, LLC, Case No. 5:26-cv-03951 (C.D. Cal., July 15, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Author Reputation Press, LLC -- https://authorreputationpress.com/ -- provides professional author services to publish a quality book.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Mona Amini, Esq. KAZEROUNI LAW GROUP APC 245 Fischer Avenue, Unit D1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (800) 400-6808 Fax: (800) 520-5523 Email: mona@kazlg.com AVALON MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT: Huezo Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. --------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Avalon Medical Development Corporation, et al. The case is styled as Kenneth Huezo, Juvy Benitez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Avalon Medical Development Corporation, Does 1 through 50, Case No. 26STCV22255 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 15, 2026). Avalon Medical Development Corporation is a null-bed hospital in Avalon, California.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: William C. Sung, Esq. JUSTICE FOR WORKERS, P.C. 9575 Bolsa Avenue Westminster, CA 92683 Phone: 323-922-2000 Fax: 323-922-2000 Email: william@justiceforworkers.com AVERTEST LLC: Lockhart Files Suit in E.D. Virginia -------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Avertest, LLC. The case is styled as Ruth Lockhart, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Avertest, LLC d/b/a AVERHEALTH, Case No. 3:26-cv-00696 (E.D. Va., July 17, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Statutory Actions for Tort/Non-Motor Vehicle. Avertest LLC doing business as Averhealth -- https://averhealth.com/ -- provides substance use disorder monitoring and treatment solutions.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Lee Adair Floyd, Esq. FLOYD LAW, PC 626 E. Broad Street, Ste. 300 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 529-0001 Fax: (804) 529-0009 Email: lee@floydpc.com BANK OF AMERICA: Logan Files Suit in C.D. California ---------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bank of America, N.A. The case is styled as Samantha M. Logan, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bank of America, N.A., Case No. 5:26-cv-03943 (C.D. Cal., July 15, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Consumer Credit. Bank of America, N.A. -- https://www.bankofamerica.com/ -- is the second-largest banking institution in the United States and the second-largest bank in the world by market capitalization.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Alexander James Adducci Taylor, Esq. RD LAW GROUP, LLP 707 Wilshire Boulevard, 53rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (424) 600-8016 Fax: (424) 535-1500 Email: ataylor@rdlawgroup.com BERKELEY, CA: Prado's Class Certification Bid Partly Granted ------------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as YESICA PRADO, et al., v. CITY OF BERKELEY, Case No. 3:23-cv-04537-EMC (N.D. Cal.), the Hon. Judge Chen entered an order granting in part and denying in part the Plaintiffs' motion for class certification as follows: 1. The Unhoused People Class is certified under Rule 23(b)(2) as to the Plaintiffs' property seizure and destruction claim under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution, and Article I, section 13 of the California Constitution. Erin Spencer, Amber Whitson, Jermaine White, and Monique Williams are appointed as class representatives. Disability Rights Advocates and East Bay Community Law Center are appointed as class counsel under Rule 23(g). 2. Certification is denied as to the Plaintiffs' state-created danger claim. This denial does not affect any named plaintiff's individual state-created danger claims. 3. The Vehicle Resident Subclass is certified under Rule 23(b)(2) as to the Plaintiffs' challenge to the City's categorical denial of disability accommodations from the 72-hour parking restriction under Title II of the ADA. Amber Whitson is appointed as the sole representative of the Vehicle Resident Subclass. The Plaintiffs seek to certify an "Unhoused People Class" of: "all unhoused persons who have a disability who reside in a vehicle or other shelter in public spaces in Berkeley, California, or who reside in temporary or transitional shelters in Berkeley." The Plaintiffs also seek to certify a "Vehicle Resident Subclass" of: "all unhoused persons who have a disability who reside in a vehicle in a public space in Berkeley, California and who are unable to comply with the City's 72-hour parking restriction due to a disability." The two requirements of Rule 23(b)(2) are met for the Unhoused People Class's property seizure claim, and the Vehicle Resident Subclass's 72-hour rule claim. Berkeley is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=73WJs3 at no extra charge.[CC] BLACKLANE NORTH AMERICA: Naqi Sues Over Failure to Pay Wages Owed ----------------------------------------------------------------- Syed Naqi, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. BLACKLANE NORTH AMERICA, INC., Case No. 2:26-cv-04994 (E.D. Pa., July 17, 2026), is brought for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act ("PMWA"), and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law ("WPCL") and for unjust enrichment for failure to pay wages owed. The Defendant misclassified Plaintiff, and continues to misclassify other drivers, as independent contractors even though they are employees under federal and Pennsylvania law. By misclassifying Plaintiff and other drivers as independent contractors, the Defendant has unlawfully avoided paying hourly wages, overtime wages, business expenses, and other employee benefits in violation of the FLSA, PMWA, and WPCL. The Defendant has also violated federal and state law by imposing monetary penalties on drivers based on their alleged violations of the Defendant's performance standards, says the complaint. The Plaintiff was a limousine driver who provided transportation services to the Defendant's customers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Blacklane is a transportation company that provides chauffeur services in the United States and other countries.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Jeremy E. Abay, Esq. POND LEHOCKY GIORDANO, INC. 2005 Market Street, 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (856) 528-8115 Email: jabay@pondlehocky.com BLUE CROSS: Brown Sues to Recover Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages ---------------------------------------------------------------- Lekisha Brown, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA, a South Carolina corporation, Case No. 3:26-cv-02896-SAL (D.S.C., July 17, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), and as a class action under common law to recover unpaid minimum and overtime wages and hours owed to herself and similarly situated customer experience representatives employed by Defendant. The Defendant employs hourly Customer Support Advocates ("CSAs") who provide call-center style customer service to Defendant's members. Instead of paying its CSAs for all work performed in furtherance of their job duties, the Defendant enforced its strict attendance and schedule adherence policies and discouraged CSAs from recording all time spent booting up and logging into their computers prior to their scheduled shifts, and when returning from their designated meal periods. The Plaintiff worked at least 40 hours in almost every week of her employment with Defendant and regularly worked more than 40 hours in a workweek. The Defendant also knew or should have known that requires non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek to be paid overtime at one and one-half times their regular rate of pay, which includes compensable boot-up and call-ready work. Nevertheless, Defendant failed to pay Plaintiff and all other current and former CSAs overtime compensation at one and one-half times their regular rates of pay for the off-the clock work, says the complaint. The Plaintiff worked for Defendant from June 2023 to August 2025 as a non-exempt, hourly CSA. The Defendant is a South Carolina-based health insurer with more than 16,000 employees across the nation.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Bruce E. Miller (Fed Bar no. 3393) BRUCE MILLER, P.A. 1459 Stuart Engals Blvd., Suite 202 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: (843) 579-7373 Email: bmiller@brucemillerlaw.com - and - Kevin J. Stoops, Esq. Paulina R. Kennedy, Esq. SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, P.C. One Town Square, 17th Floor Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 355-0300 Email: kstoops@sommerspc.com pkennedy@sommerspc.com BMW OF NORTH AMERICA: Kavon Suit Transferred to C.D. California --------------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Adam Kavon, Erin Camden, Geller Venner, William Martin Burbank, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. BMW of North America, LLC, Case No. 2:20-cv-15475-BRM-SD was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on July 20, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 5:26-cv-04042-SSS-SP to the proceeding. The nature of suit is stated as Other Statutory Actions. BMW of North America, LLC -- https://www.bmwusa.com/ -- markets and sells motor vehicles. The Company offers vehicle accessories and interior and exterior parts, apparel and accessories.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Daniel Z. Inscore, Esq. INSCORE LAW CORPORATION 440 Stevens Avenue, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone: (858) 585-7297 Email: eservice@inscore.law BOGCO LLC: Hoover Sues to Recover Unpaid Minimum Wages ------------------------------------------------------ Ayden Curtis Hoover and Melissa Jo Drew, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. BOGCO LLC d/b/a BISTRO AT THE BIJOU, and MARTHA BOGGS, individually, Case No. 3:26-cv-00343 (E.D. Tenn., July 17, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the "FLSA") to recover unpaid minimum wages and unlawfully retained tips owed to servers and bartenders who worked at Bistro at the Bijou. The Defendants were therefore not entitled to any tip credit. For every hour that Plaintiffs and other members of the FLSA Collective were paid a direct cash wage below $7.25 per hour, Defendants failed to pay the full federal minimum wage in violation of the FLSA. As a direct and proximate result, Plaintiffs and those members of the FLSA Collective who were paid a direct cash wage below the federal minimum wage are entitled to their unpaid minimum wages, an equal amount in liquidated damages, and their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, pursuant to the FLSA, says the complaint. The Plaintiffs worked for Defendants as servers and bartenders. BOGCO LLC is a Tennessee limited liability company that owns and operates the restaurant known as Bistro at the Bijou, located in Knoxville, Tennessee.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Philip E. Oliphant, Esq. THE ROLWES EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM 254 Court Avenue, Suite 305 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901.519.9135 Email: poliphant@rolweslaw.com BRINDERSON CONSTRUCTORS: Garcia Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Brinderson Constructors, Inc., et al. The case is styled as Angel Ignacio Flores Garcia, an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Brinderson Constructors, Inc., Does 1 through 25, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22577 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 17, 2026). Brinderson Constructors, Inc. -- https://www.brockgroup.com/brinderson -- is a full-service provider of industrial construction, routine maintenance, and turnaround services.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: William R. Denis, Esq. J. GILL LAW GROUP 515 South Flower Street, Suite 1800 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: (213) 459-6023 Fax: (310) 728-2137 Email: william@jkgilllaw.com NOTE: The nature of suit is not stated in the doc. BRUSH RESEARCH: Rios Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. -------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc., et al. The case is styled as Saul Rios, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc., Elected Personnel L.L.C., Does 1 to 100, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22554 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 16, 2026). Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc. -- https://www.brushresearch.com/ -- is an American manufacturer of premium industrial brushes as well as the proud inventor and maker of the Flex-Hone Tool.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Vincent C. Granberry, Esq. LAVI EBRAHIMIAN, LLP 8889 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 432-0000 Email: vgranberry@lelawfirm.com C & W CONSTRUCTION: Rocha Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against C & W Construction Specialties, Inc. The case is styled as Alfonso Rocha, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. C & W Construction Specialties, Inc., Case No. 2026CUOE070053 (Cal. Super. Ct., Ventura Cty., July 20, 2026). The case type is stated as "Other Employment - Civil Unlimited." C & W Construction Specialties -- https://www.cwcs.us/ -- has been enhancing highway safety and providing commercial fencing solutions in California since 1948.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Joseph Lavi, Esq. LAVI EBRAHIMIAN, LLP 8889 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 432-0000 Email: jlavi@lelawfirm.com CALCON MUTUAL: Hull Seeks Conditional Status of FLSA Collective --------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned Ryan Hull, an Arizona Resident and Andrew Klein, an Arizona Resident; v. Calcon Mutual Mortgage, LLC d/b/a OneTrust Home Loans a Delaware limited liability company, Case No. 2:26-cv-04538-SHD (D. Ariz.), the Plaintiffs ask the Court to enter an order: (1) Conditionally certifying a collective action pursuant to Section 216(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") consisting of: "All employees who work[ed] for the Defendant Calcon Mutual Mortgage, LLC. and/or a related entity; within the last three years; who work[ed] over 40 hours in any given workweek as a past or present dialer, pre-approval manager, director, loan processor, loan officer assistant, loan consultant, loan production assistant, production partner, branch pre-approval manager, CRM manager, sales manager, manager, loan officer, or inside sales representative (or similar job title and/or similar job duties and responsibilities) are known as (the "Collective Members"), These Collective Members were not paid overtime at the correct overtime rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a given workweek and/or worked off the clock hours that they did not receive overtime compensation for; and (2) Directing a 90-day notice period for employees to opt-in to the case. The Plaintiff Hull worked for the Defendants full-time from May 2022 until March 22, 2024. The Defendant is a lender that specializes in manufactured home and mobile home loans, including FHA, VA, USDA. A copy of the Plaintiffs' motion dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=vSnXyb at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiffs are represented by: James Weiler, Esq. Jason Barrat, Esq. WEILER LAW PLLC 5050 N.40th St., Suite 260 Phoenix, AZ 85018 Telephone: (480) 442-3410 Facsimile: (480) 442-3410 E-mail: jweiler@weilerlaw.com jbarrat@weilerlaw.com CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY: Faix Suit Removed to E.D. North Carolina ------------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Connor Faix, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY, Case No. 26CV001826-420 was removed from the Superior Court, Harnett County, North Carolina, to the United States District Court for Eastern District of North Carolina on July 20, 2026, and assigned Case No. 5:26-cv-00497-FL. This action arises from an alleged data security incident (the "Incident") in which Plaintiff alleges that a cybercriminal attacker accessed and acquired files in Defendant's computer systems containing private information belonging to Plaintiff and the putative class members. The Plaintiff alleges that the impacted information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, protected health information, and driver's license numbers, among others. The Plaintiff alleges four causes of action: negligence; negligence per se; breach of implied contract; and unjust enrichment. Plaintiff seeks to represent a nationwide class of individuals defined as, "All individuals whose Private Information was accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized party in the Data Breach."[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: James R. DeMay, Esq. MILBERG, PLLC 900 W. Morgan Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: (704) 941-4648 Email: jdemay@milberg.com The Defendants are represented by: Casie D. Collignon, Esq. Benjamin A. Wright, Esq. BAKER AND HOSTETLER LLP 1801 California Street, Suite 4400 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 861-0600 Email: ccollignon@bakerlaw.com bwright@bakerlaw.com - and - Will Quick, Esq. William O. Walker IV, Esq. BROOKS, PIERCE, MCLENDON, HUMPHREY & LEONARD, LLP 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1700 Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 839-0300 Fax: (919) 839-0304 Email: wquick@brookspierce.com wwalker@brookspierce.com CARDA HEALTH INC: McDermott Files TCPA Suit in D. Delaware ---------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Carda Health, Inc. The case is styled as Angela McDermott, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Carda Health, Inc., Case No. 1:26-cv-00861-UNA (D. Del., July 15, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Carda Health -- https://www.cardahealth.com/ -- is the leading virtual cardiac and pulmonary rehab specialist in the industry.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Dean R. Roland, Esq. COOCH AND TAYLOR The Brandywine Building 1000 N. West Street, 10th Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 984-3851 Fax: (302) 984-3939 Email: droland@coochtaylor.com CARIENT HEART & VASCULAR: Phipps Files Suit in E.D. Virginia ------------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against Carient Heart & Vascular, LLC. The case is styled as Michael Phipps, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Carient Heart & Vascular, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-02149 (E.D. Va., July 17, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Statutory Actions for Tort/Non-Motor Vehicle. Carient Heart & Vascular, LLC -- https://www.carient.com/ -- offer the latest, state-of-the-art diagnostics and cardiovascular treatment.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Jonathan Patrick Floyd, Esq. Lee Adair Floyd, Esq. FLOYD LAW, PC 626 E. Broad Street, Ste. 300 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 529-0001 Fax: (804) 529-0009 Email: jonathan@floydpc.com lee@floydpc.com CATALPANYC LLC: Church Sues Over Unpaid Minimum Wages ----------------------------------------------------- John "Devon" Church and Ada Roth, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. CATALPANYC LLC d/b/a EL PINGUINO RESTAURANT, and NICHOLAS PADILLA, Case No. 1:26-cv-04312 (E.D.N.Y., July 17, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") as a result of unpaid minimum wages. The Plaintiffs at times worked more than 40 in a given workweek. The Defendants were also required to provide written notice of the tip credit whenever the minimum wage or tip credit changed, which occurred periodically during the statutory period, but Defendants failed to do this. The Defendants did not pay Plaintiffs New York's "spread of hours" premium when their shifts lasted longer than 10 hours. The Defendants required Plaintiffs to share tips with kitchen employees who provided minimal customer service and whose primary job duties were to prepare food in the kitchen out of the view of customers. As a result, Defendants' payment of the tip credit minimum wage was an underpayment. The Defendants knowingly committed the foregoing acts against the Plaintiffs, FLSA Collective members, and members of the Class, says the complaint. The Plaintiffs worked for Defendants as servers at El Pinguino. The Defendant owns and operates a restaurant called El Pinguino Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: D. Maimon Kirschenbaum, Esq. JOSEPH & KIRSCHENBAUM LLP 45 Broadway, Suite 320 New York, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 688-5640 Fax: (212) 981-9587 CORE DISTRIBUTION: Windy City Suit Removed to N.D. Illinois ----------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Windy City Construction Group, LLC, Windy City Public Adjusters, LLC, and Gino Ferrari v. CORE DISTRIBUTION, INC., Case No. 2026CH04557 was removed from the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, to the United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois on July 20, 2026, and assigned Case No. 1:26-cv-08584. The Class Action Complaint includes three counts against Core: "Violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act" (Count I); "Violation of Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices Acts of the Various States and District of Columbia" (Count II); and "Unjust Enrichment" (Count III).[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr., Esq. Matthew C. De Re, Esq. ZIMMERMAN LAW OFFICES, P.C. 77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1220 Chicago, IL 60602 Email: Firm@attorneyzim.com tom@attorneyzim.com matt@attorneyzim.com The Defendants are represented by: Andrew A. Lothson, Esq. Benjamin D. Lothson, Esq. SWANSON, MARTIN & BELL, LLP 330 North Wabash Ave., Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 321-9100 Email: alothson@smbtrials.com blothson@smbtrials.com CSAA GENERAL: Franklin Seeks to Certify Class of Insureds --------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Kay Franklin, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, v. CSAA General Insurance Co. ("CSAA"), Case No. 2:22-cv-00540-JJT (D. Ariz.), the Plaintiff asks the Court to enter an order: -- granting her motion certifying a Class of insureds "All persons insured under one or more CSAA Policies issued in Arizona to the same purchaser covering them for multiple vehicles at the time of a covered loss who, from the earliest allowable time to the date judgment enters, received uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) benefits in an amount equal to the limits of only one of the UM/UIM coverages under any applicable policy." -- appointing the Plaintiff as Class Representative, and -- appointing the Plaintiff's counsel Robert Carey as Class Counsel. Accordingly, CSAA acknowledges a fraction of the available coverage by applying only one unit of UM/UIM coverage when multiple units were available, all in violation of Arizona's Uninsured Motorist Act (UMA), CSAA offers auto and home insurance services. A copy of the Plaintiff's motion dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=9ATR5j at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiff is represented by: Robert Carey, Esq. John DeStefano, Esq. Tory Beardsley, Esq. HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP 11 West Jefferson Street, Suite 1000 Phoenix, AZ 85003 Telephone: (602) 840-5900 Facsimile: (602) 840-3012 E-mail: rob@hbsslaw.com johnd@hbsslaw.com toryb@hbsslaw.com - and - Evan Goldstein, Esq. GOLDSTEIN WOODS 706 E Bell Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85022 Telephone: (602) 569-8200 E-mail: egoldstein@gwfirmaz.com - and - Samuel J. Saks, Esq. GUIDANT LAW FIRM 402 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 Telephone: (602) 888-9229 CSP-PERMIAN LLC: Filing for Class Cert Bid Extended to Oct. 14 -------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Carlos v. CSP-PERMIAN, LLC, Case No. 4:26-cv-00005 (W.D. Tex., Filed Jan. 19, 2026), the Hon. Judge David Counts entered an order on motion to extend scheduling order deadlines: The Plaintiff's deadline to file a motion for class certification and the deadline to file a proposed scheduling order are extended to October 14, 2026. The suit alleges violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). CSP-Permian is a supplier of high quality proppant.[CC] DALLAS COUNTY, TX: Allman Case Referred to Magistrate Judge ----------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Allman, et al., v. Dallas County, Texas et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-02709 (N.D. Tex., Filed Oct. 3, 2025), the Hon. Judge Ed Kinkeade entered an order referring Allman case to Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford for pretrial management purposes. This referral includes Plaintiffs' pending Combined Motion for Fair Labor Standards Act Collective Action Certification and Notice for FLSA Claims and Rule 23 Class Certification for Non-FLSA Claims. The suit alleges violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Dallas County, in north central Texas, is bordered by Kaufman and Rockwall counties to the east, Tarrant County to the west, Denton and Collin counties to the north, and Ellis County to the south.[CC] DALLAS POST: Gillespie Files Suit in W.D. Michigan -------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dallas Post, et al. The case is styled as Brian Gillespie, Benjamin David Sagataw, Thomas Denomie, on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated v. Dallas Post, Misconduct Writer, individual and official capacity; Unknown Mr. Eubanks, Reviewing Officer and Sgt., individual and official capacity; Unknown Mr. Hill, Hearing Officer, individual and official capacity; Alicia Hetrick, Prison Counselor, Security Level Screnner, individual and official capacity; Jaron McIntyre, Deputy Warden, individual and official capacity; K. Benoit, Litigation Coordinator, individual and official capacity; Unknown Mr. Faulds, Unit Officer, individual and official capacity; B. Haynie, Transfer Officer, individual and official capacity; N. Smith, Transfer Officer, individual and official capacity; David Theut, Administrative Law Judge-Hearing Officer, individual and official capacity; Heidi E. Washington, Director of the MDOC, named as Heidi Washington, individual and official capacity; Douglas Tasson, Warden, individual and official capacity; Patti Hubble, Deputy Warden, individual and official capacity; Unknown Mr. Moorman, Corrections Officer, individual and official capacity; Case No. 2:26-cv-00162-RSK (W.D. Mich., July 16, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Prisoner Civil Rights. The Dallas Post -- https://www.mydallaspost.com/ -- is the Back Mountain's best source for local news, sports and deals.[BN] The Plaintiffs appear pro se. DAVID RESTAURANT: Cherry Sues Over Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages ----------------------------------------------------------------- Leda Cherry, on behalf of herself and all other persons similarly situated, known and unknown v. David Restaurant Group, LLC, Case No. 3:26-cv-00250-TMR-CHG (S.D. Ohio, July 17, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") for Defendant's failure to pay Plaintiff and other similarly-situated employees all earned minimum and overtime wages. DRG has a policy or practice of paying its tipped employees sub minimum hourly wages under the tip-credit provisions of the FLSA. Under the tip-credit provisions of the FLSA, an employer of tipped employees may, under certain circumstances, pay those employees less than the minimum hourly wage and take a "tip credit" against its minimum wage obligations. DRG violated the FLSA and Ohio law by enforcing a policy or practice of paying Plaintiff, the Collective Members and the Class Members sub-minimum, tip-credit wages even when it required those employees to perform non-tipped work that is unrelated to their tipped occupation, says the complaint. The Plaintiff has been employed as a server at Butterbee's Restaurant. DRG owned and operated a chain of several "Butterbee's" and "Skyline Chili" restaurants location with a substantial and predominate presence in Ohio.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: James L. Simon, Esq. FRADIN LAW, LLC 11 1/2 N. Franklin Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Phone: (216) 816-8696 Email: james@simonsayspay.com - and - Michael L. Fradin, Esq. FRADIN LAW, LLC 8401 Crawford Avenue, Suite 104 Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 847-986-5889 Facsimile: 847-673-1228 DOCTUSUSA INC: Rafkin Balks at Unprotected Personal, Health Info ---------------------------------------------------------------- KATHY RAFKIN, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff v. DOCTUSUSA, INC., Defendant, Case No. 3:26-cv-07437 (N.D. Cal., July 17, 2026) is a class action against Doctus for its failure to properly secure and safeguard sensitive information that Plaintiff and other patients entrusted to it, including, without limitation, names and other identifying information, financial information, medical records, and insurance documents (collectively, "personally identifiable information" and "protected health information"), in violation of the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, the California Unfair Competition Law, and the California Customer Records Act. On July 10, 2026, the Deadlock ransomware group disclosed having accessed a large volume of data from Doctus. Despite having knowledge of the data breach, Doctus has not provided notice of the data breach to its customers' patients. The PII and PHI was compromised due to Doctus's negligent and/or careless acts and omissions and the failure to protect the PII and PHI of Plaintiff and Class Members, says the suit. The Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of all persons whose PII and PHI was compromised as a result of Doctus' failure to: (i) adequately protect the PII and PHI of Plaintiff and Class Members; (ii) warn Plaintiff and Class Members of Doctus' inadequate information security practices; and (iii) effectively secure hardware containing protected PII and PHI using reasonable and effective security procedures free of vulnerabilities and incidents. DoctusUSA, Inc. provides healthcare information management services across the United States.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Jonathan R. Marshall, Esq. BAILEY GLASSER LLP 580 California Street, 12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (304) 345-6555 E-mail: jmarshall@baileyglasser.com - and - Bart D. Cohen, Esq. BAILEY GLASSER LLP 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Suite 540 Washington, DC 20007 Telephone: (202) 463-2101 E-mail: bcohen@baileyglasser.com DONALD TRUMP: Thakur Seeks Certification of Proposed Classes ------------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as NEETA THAKUR, et al., v. DONALD J. TRUMP, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-04737-RFL (N.D. Cal.), the Plaintiffs, on Oct. 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., will move the Court for an Order granting their motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure and certifying the proposed classes and appointing the Plaintiffs and their counsel to represent the classes pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 23(a)(1)-4, (b)(2), and (g). The Plaintiffs propose four classes (membership may overlap): 1. The Viewpoint Discrimination Class (NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH) The Viewpoint Discrimination Class builds on the Court's Equity Termination Class (see 1st PI Order), updated to reflect information learned during the discovery process. It consists of: "All University of California researchers, including faculty, staff, academic appointees, and employees across the University of California system who are named as principal researchers, investigators, or project leaders on the grant applications or subawards for previously awarded research grants by the NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH (or their sub-agencies) that were terminated because they "expressed, or were presumed to express, viewpoints disfavored by the [Trump] Administration, as set forth in Executive Orders or [each Agency's] executive directives," as listed in the attached stipulations and spreadsheets (including those grants terminated pursuant to Executive Orders 14151 or 14173), from and after Jan. 20, 2025." Excluded from the class are the Defendants, the judicial officer(s) assigned to this case, and their respective employees, staffs, and family members. 2. Separation of Powers Class (NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH) consisting of: "All University of California researchers, including faculty, staff, academic appointees, and employees across the University of California system who are named as principal researchers, investigators, or project leaders on the grant applications or subawards for previously awarded research grants by the NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH (or their sub-agencies), "funded through funds appropriated" by Congress "for the purpose of grantmaking," the NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH (or their sub-agencies) from and after Jan. 20, 2025, and whose terminated funds were not "re- allocated to other grant-making programs."" This includes all the grants listed in the attached stipulations and spreadsheets for NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH (or their sub-agencies). Excluded from the class are Defendants, the judicial officer(s) assigned to this case, and their respective employees, staffs, and family members. 3. The Department of Energy (Equal Protection and First Amendment) consisting of: "All University of California researchers, including faculty, staff, academic appointees, and employees across the University of California system, who worked or were hired to work on a research grant or sub-award that (a) named a UC researcher as a principal researcher, investigator, or project leader on the grant application or sub-award and (b) was included in the 284 grants that DOE terminated "based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient's state," on or around Oct. 2, 2025." Excluded from the class are the Defendants, the judicial officer(s) assigned to this case, and their respective employees, staffs, and family members. 4. The Form Termination Class The Plaintiffs understand that the Ninth Circuit concluded that this Court lacks jurisdiction over the Administrative Procedure Act claim relevant to the previously certified Form Termination Class. Nevertheless, Plaintiffs include the Class in this motion solely for the purpose of preserving the claim through further appeals. As defined by the Court, the Form Termination Class consists of: "All University of California researchers, including faculty, staff, academic appointees, and employees across the University of California system who are named as principal researchers, investigators, or project leaders on the grant applications for previously awarded research grants by the NSF, NEH, DOD, DOT, and NIH (or their sub-agencies) that are terminated by means of a form termination notice that does not provide a grant-specific explanation for the termination that states the reason for the change to the original award decision and considers the reliance interests at stake, from and after Jan. 20, 2025." Excluded from the class are the Defendants, the judicial officer(s) assigned to this case, and their respective employees, staffs, and family members. Donald Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman. A copy of the Plaintiffs' motion dated July 15, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=U6j1QY at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Erwin Chemerinsky, Esq. Claudia Polsky, Esq. U.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW Law Building Berkeley, CA 94720-7200 Telephone: (510) 642-6483 E-mail: echemerinsky@law.berkeley.edu cpolsky@law.berkeley.edu - and - Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Esq. Richard M. Heimann, Esq. Kevin R. Budner, Esq. Annie M. Wanless, Esq. Clare D. Perez, Esq. LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN, LLP 275 Battery Street, 29th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 Telephone: (415) 956-1000 E-mail: ecabraser@lchb.com rheimann@lchb.com kbudner@lchb.com awanless@lchb.com cperez@lchb.com - and - Anthony P. Schoenberg, Esq. Linda S. Gilleran, Esq. Kyle A. McLorg, Esq. Dylan M. Silva, Esq. FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP One Bush Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (415) 954-4400 E-mail: tschoenberg@fbm.com lgilleran@fbm.com kmclorg@fbm.com dsilva@fbm.com EBRO DIQUE GROUP: Vargas Files FLSA Suit in S.D. New York --------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ebro Dique Group, LLC, et al. The case is styled as Porfirio Noe Perez Vargas, Mario A. Lara Vasquez, Sergio Sanchez Anorves, Fredy Omar Bermudez Medina, Fernando Serrano Mendoza, Marlon A. Zeron, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ebro Dique Group, LLC, Ebro Construction Corp., Francisco J. Garcia, Ramon Calvo, Silvia Olveira, Jose Tenelema, as individuals, Case No. 1:26-cv-06019 (S.D.N.Y., July 16, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Ebro Dique Group specializes in providing maintenance services.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: James Patrick Peter O'Donnell, Esq. Elisabeth Cimi, Esq. Katelyn Marie Schillaci, Esq. Roman Mikhail Avshalumov, Esq. HELEN F. DALTON & ASSOCIATES 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 601 Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Phone: (718) 263-9591 Email: jamespodonnell86@gmail.com elisabeth@helendalton.com katelyn@helendalton.com avshalumovr@yahoo.com EQUIMINE INC: Moreland TCPA Suit Transferred to D. Colorado ----------------------------------------------------------- The case styled as Maxel Moreland, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Equimine Inc. doing business as: PropStream, Case No. 8:26-cv-01516 was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on July 16, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 1:26-cv-03200-WJM to the proceeding. The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Equimine Inc. doing business as PropStream -- https://www.propstream.com/ -- is the most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide.[BN] EUREKA RESTAURANT GROUP: Long Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Eureka Restaurant Group, LLC. The case is styled as Lashondra Long, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Eureka Restaurant Group, LLC, Does 1 to 100, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22537 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 16, 2026). The case type is stated as "Willful Misclassification." The Eureka! Restaurant Group -- https://eurekarestaurantgroup.com/ -- is a full-service hamburger restaurant group based in Hawthorne, California.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: James M. Treglio, Esq. POTTER HANDY LLP 100 Pine St., Ste. 1250 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 534-1911 Fax: (888) 422-5191 Email: jimt@potterhandy.com FINANCE AUTHORITY: Court Tosses Webber Class Action --------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as BENJAMIN WEBBER, et al., on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, v. FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE ("FAME"), et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-00401-JAW (D. Me.), the Hon. Judge John Woodcock, Jr. entered an order granting the state agency's motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, and the outside counsel's and the state court administrator's motions to dismiss for failure to state a plausible claim for relief. The Plaintiffs accuse FAME and its outside counsel of an illegal "scheme to collect zombie student loan debt" through "false, deceptive, and misleading representations about the character and amount of the student debt" and then allegedly using "unfair means to collect [the debt] in Maine courts." On July 6, 2023, FAME, represented by the Attorney Defendants, filed a complaint against the Plaintiffs in Maine state court seeking judgment in the amount of $21,228.19 for the outstanding loan balance, including interest, costs, and fees. On Nov. 25, 2024, while the state proceedings were pending, the Plaintiffs initiated this federal action, accusing FAME and the Attorney Defendants of several violations of state and federal law, namely for making false representations in state court debt collection actions and state administrative proceedings against student borrowers regarding the terms of their student loan agreements and the amount owed. FAME is an instrumentality of the state of Maine, responsible for administering a variety of financial programs, including student loans for postsecondary education A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=8btQJJ at no extra charge.[CC] FLAMINGO INDUSTRIES: Romero Sues to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages ----------------------------------------------------------------- Heriberto Velasquez Romero, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. FLAMINGO INDUSTRIES INC. d/b/a COUNTRY PLAZA DELI a/k/a COUNTRY PLAZA DELICATESSEN a/k/a COUNTRY PLAZA DELI & CATERERS; DENIS CARCAMO a/k/a DENNIS CARCAMO; LAURA JEANNE STEIN KELLISON a/k/a LAURA STEIN; ALEXIS BENNETT STEIN a/k/a ALEXIS STEIN a/k/a ALEXA STEIN; CHLOE LENA STEIN a/k/a CHLOE STEIN; MELINDA BETH SANDFORD a/k/a MELINDA STEIN SANDFORD a/k/a MELINDA STEIN; and JOHN DOES #1-10, Case No. 2:26-cv-04243 (E.D.N.Y., July 15, 2026), is brought to recover unpaid overtime wages, unpaid New York minimum wages, spread-of-hours pay, statutory damages, liquidated damages, interest, attorneys' fees, and costs under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), the New York Labor Law ("NYLL"), and applicable wage orders. The Plaintiff regularly worked more than forty hours per week, often approximately seventy-five to ninety hours per week. The Defendants paid Plaintiff at his straight-time hourly rate for all hours worked, including hours over forty in a workweek, and failed to pay him overtime premiums. The Defendants also failed to pay Plaintiff all wages required by the NYLL, including New York minimum wages and spread-of-hours pay, and failed to provide lawful wage notices and accurate wage statements. The Defendants' pay practices applied to Plaintiff and other similarly situated non-exempt employees, says the complaint. The Plaintiff worked as a deli worker and food preparer. Flamingo Industries Inc. operated, owned, and/or controlled Country Plaza Deli, Country Plaza Delicatessen, and/or Country Plaza Deli & Caterers located in Locust Valley, New York.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Clifford Tucker, Esq. SACCO & FILLAS LLP 3119 Newtown Ave, Seventh Floor, Astoria, NY 11102 Phone: 718-269-2243 Fax: 718-679-9660 Email: CTucker@SaccoFillas.com FRONTIER AIRLINES: Stean Files Suit in D. Colorado -------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Frontier Airlines, Inc. The case is styled as Grace Stean, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Frontier Airlines, Inc., Case No. 1:26-cv-03160-KAS (D. Colo., July 15, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. for Personal Injury. Frontier Airlines, Inc. -- https://www.flyfrontier.com/ -- is an American ultra-low-cost airline headquartered in Denver, Colorado.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Liberato P. Verderame, Esq. EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP 411 South State Street, Suite N-300 Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: (215) 867-2399 Fax: (267) 685-0676 Email: lverderame@edelson-law.com GARDAWORLD SECURITY: Class Cert. Bid in Watters Due July 19, 2027 ----------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Zachary Watters, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. GardaWorld Security Systems Inc., a Missouri corporation, Case No. 3:25-cv-06153-TMC (W.D. Wash.), the Hon. Judge Cartweight entered an order granting the stipulated motion to extend deadlines as follows: Task Date The Plaintiff's motion for class July 19, 2027 certification deadline: The Defendant's opposition deadline: Aug. 31, 2027 The Plaintiff's reply deadline: Sept. 30, 2027 GardaWorld is a privately owned security company. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=CAcSTW at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiff is represented by: Douglas Han, Esq. Shunt Tatavos-Gharajeh, Esq. Talia Lux, Esq. JUSTICE LAW CORPORATION 751 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 101 Pasadena, CA 91103 Telephone: (818) 230-7502 Facsimile: (818) 230-7259 E-mail: dhan@justicelawcorp.com statavos@justicelawcorp.com tlux@justicelawcorp.com The Defendant is represented by: Harry J.F. Korrell III, Esq. Melissa K. Mordy, Esq. Seth Tangman, Esq. DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP 920 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300 Seattle, WA 98104 Telephone: (206) 622-3150 Facsimile: (206) 757-7700 E-mail: harrykorrell@dwt.com missymordy@dwt.com moetangman@dwt.com GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY: Poirier Files Suit in N.D. New York ----------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors Company. The case is styled as Patrick Poirier, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. General Motors Company, Case No. 1:26-cv-01391-AMN-PJE (N.D.N.Y., July 16, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. General Motors Company -- https://www.gm.com/ -- is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Max Stuart Roberts, Esq. BURSOR & FISHER P.A. 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: (646) 837-7408 Fax: (212) 989-9163 Email: mroberts@bursor.com GLENDORA CA ENDOSCOPY: Paniagua Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against The Glendora CA Endoscopy ASC, LP, et al. The case is styled as Monica L. Paniagua, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. The Glendora CA Endoscopy ASC, LP, Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22116 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 14, 2026). The Glendora CA Endoscopy ASC, LP -- https://glendoradigestive.com/ -- operates as the Glendora Digestive Disease Institute, a Medicare-certified outpatient surgical center.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com GOLDEN STATE ORTHOPEDICS: Greeson Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. --------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. The case is styled as Tami Greeson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, Case No. 26STCV22290 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 15, 2026). The case type is stated as "Other Commercial/Business Tort (Not Fraud/ Breach of Contract) (General Jurisdiction)." Golden State Orthopedics & Spine -- https://www.goldenstateortho.com/ -- is one of the most comprehensive orthopedic centers in the Bay Area.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Gregory Haroutunian, Esq. CLAYEO C. ARNOLD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 865 Howe Ave. Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone: (916) 777-7777 Email: gharoutunian@justice4you.com GOODLEAP LLC: Coleman Files TCPA Suit in E.D. California -------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Goodleap, LLC. The case is styled as Bennie Coleman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Goodleap, LLC, Case No. 2:26-cv-02481-DAD-SCR (E.D. Cal., July 16, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. GoodLeap -- https://www.goodleap.com/ -- is a tech company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Scott Edelsberg, Esq. EDELSBERG LAW PA 1925 Century Park E, Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: (305) 975-3320 Email: scott@edelsberglaw.com GOOGLE LLC: Miller Balks at Illegal Biometric Data Collection ------------------------------------------------------------- DELORES MILLER, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff v. GOOGLE, LLC, Defendant, Case No. 5:26-cv-07441 (S.D. Cal., July 17, 2026) arises out of Google's unauthorized collection, storage, and commercial use of Plaintiff and similarly situated bystanders' facial images and biometric data using its Google Nest security cameras and video doorbells. In the course of her daily life, the Plaintiff regularly walks through residential neighborhoods, visits the homes of friends and family, and patronizes businesses across California. Numerous homes and businesses along her regular routes have Google Nest doorbells or cameras visibly installed. Through the "Familiar Face Detection" feature, Google Nest devices photograph the faces of every person that passes through the device's field of view. The devices then use artificial intelligence to analyze these facial images and categorize the unknowing subjects as "familiar" or "unfamiliar" to device owners. Google heavily promotes Familiar Face Detection as a primary benefit of its Google Nest devices, driving device sales and subscriptions to Google Home Premium, the premium service required to activate the feature, says the suit. The complaint alleges that Google knows that its conduct violates individuals' privacy rights. It strategically offers the Familiar Face Detection feature only where it deems the risk of private enforcement to be manageable. The feature is completely disabled in Illinois, which provides consumers with a private right of action to challenge the unauthorized collection and storage of their biometric data. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's conduct, the Plaintiff and the Class members suffered damages, including invasion of their privacy, commercial appropriation of their facial images and biometric identities, and emotional distress, the suit asserts. Google, LLC operates as a global technology company specializes in internet related services and products.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Beena M. McDonald, Esq. Steven A. Schwartz, Esq. Holly E. Jones, Esq. CHIMICLES SCHWARTZ KRINER & DONALDSON-SMITH LLP 361 W. Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 Telephone: (610) 642-8500 Facsimile: (610) 649-3633 E-mail: bmm@chimicles.com sas@chimicles.com hej@chimicles.com - and - James J. Rosemergy, Esq. CAREY & DANIS LLC 8235 Forsyth, Suite 1100 St. Louis, MO 63105 Telephone: (314) 725-7700 Facsimile: (314) 721-0905 E-mail: jrosemergy@careydanis.com GOTO FOODS LLC: Rabinowitz Files Suit in S.D. New York ------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against GoTo Foods LLC, et al. The case is styled as Sara Rabinowitz, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. GoTo Foods LLC, Auntie Anne's Franchisor SPV LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-06047 (S.D.N.Y., July 16, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. GoTo Foods LLC -- https://www.gotofoods.com/ -- develops multi-channel food service brands.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Philip Lawrence Fraietta, Esq. BURSOR AND FISHER P.A. 50 Main Street, Suite 475 White Plains, NY 10606 Phone: (914) 874-0710 Email: pfraietta@bursor.com GRAINGER NISSAN: DeFilippo Files TCPA Suit in D. South Carolina --------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Grainger Nissan, Inc. The case is styled as Hayley DeFilippo, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Grainger Nissan, Inc., Case No. 2:26-cv-02868-BHH (D.S.C., July 16, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Grainger Nissan -- https://www.graingernissan.com/ -- offers new & used Nissan sales, service, parts, and financing in Savannah, serving Garden City, Bluffton, Pooler & Richmond Hill.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Paul J. Doolittle, Esq. POULIN WILLEY ANASTOPOULO LLC 32 Ann Street Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: (843) 834-4712 Email: paul.doolittle@poulinwilley.com GREAT DAY: Cadorette Sues Failure to Pay Overtime Wages ------------------------------------------------------- Michael Cadorette, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. GREAT DAY IMPROVEMENTS, LLC, Case No. 5:26-cv-01654-JRA (N.D. Ohio, July 17, 2026), is brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") seeking payment of unpaid wages and liquidated damages for the failure to pay overtime wages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs. The Plaintiff alleges that he and other similarly situated installation and repair workers were knowingly and improperly classified by Great Day as independent contractors, and, as a result, did not receive compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek in violation of the FLSA. Although Plaintiff routinely worked 50 hours a week, he was paid a flat rate, determined by Great Day, for each project he was assigned, and did not receive overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 a week, says the complaint. The Plaintiff worked for Great Day as a carpenter, performing patio and sunroom installations for Great day's clients between February 2025 and November 2025. Great Day offers a variety of home improvement services, including window, door, patio, sunroom, roof, gutter, and bathtub installations.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Robert E. DeRose, Esq. BARKAN MEIZLISH DEROSE COX, LLP 4200 Regent Street, Suite 210 Columbus, OH 43219 Phone: 614-221-4221 Fax: 614-744-2300 Email: bderose@barkanmeizlish.com - and - Olena Savytska, Esq. Harold Lichten, Esq. LICHTEN & LISS-RIORDAN, P.C. 729 Boylston St., Suite 2000 Boston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 994-5800 Facsimile: (617) 994-5801 Email: osavytska@llrlaw.com hlichten@llrlaw.com GROUPON INC: Benotman Files TCPA Suit in S.D. Texas --------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Groupon, Inc. The case is styled as Ala Benotman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Groupon, Inc., Case No. 4:26-cv-05477 (S.D. Tex., July 10, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Groupon, Inc. -- https://www.groupon.com/ -- is an American e-commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants by offering activities, travel, goods, and services in 13 countries.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Christopher Eric Berman, Esq. SHAMIS & GENTILE 14 NE 1st Ave., Suite 705 Miami, FL 33132 Phone: (305) 479-2299 Email: cberman@shamisgentile.com HAMBURGER HOME INC: Gonzalez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ---------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hamburger Home, Inc., et al. The case is styled as Roxanna Gonzalez, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Hamburger Home, Inc. d/b/a AVIVA FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Does 1 to 100, Case No. 26STCV21968 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 13, 2026). Hamburger Home, Inc. doing business as Aviva Family And Children's Services -- https://aviva.org/ -- provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children & families.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: J. Jason Hill, Esq. LAVI & EBRAHIMIAN, LLP 8889 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 432-0000 Fax: (310) 432-0001 Email: jhill@lelawfirm.com HAUPPAUGE BAGEL: Pocasangre Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages ----------------------------------------------------------- Leticia Pocasangre, Cristi Portillo, Arriaza Cruz and Trinidad Roque, on behalf of themselves and all other persons similarly situated v. HAUPPAUGE BAGEL CORP., SYOSSET BAGEL CORP., CENTEREACH BAGEL CORP., GARVIES POINT BAGEL CORP. and CRAIG BERESID, Case No. 2:26-cv-04324 (E.D.N.Y., July 18, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and the New York Labor Law ("NYLL") as a result of the Defendants' failure to pay overtime wages. The Plaintiffs regularly worked more than 40 hours in a work week but were not paid overtime in violation of the FLSA and the NYLL. the Defendants' failure to properly state Plaintiffs' regular rate and overtime rate upon hire, and failure to properly state Plaintiffs' correct overtime rate of pay each pay period, prevented Plaintiffs from knowing to what extent they had been underpaid and seeking payment for the precise amount of their unpaid wages. As a result, Plaintiffs were deprived of their income for longer than they would have been had they been able to timely raise their underpayment earlier. Plaintiffs were unable to determine how much they had been underpaid throughout their employment. Plaintiffs would have asserted their claims for unpaid wages sooner if accurate statements had been provided. The Defendants' failure to provide accurate notices and statements not only denied Plaintiffs the time-value of the underpayments they seek to recover in this action, but also resulted in continued practice of paying Plaintiffs less than one and one-half times their regular rate for hours that they worked after 40 hours per workweek, says the complaint. The Plaintiffs performed non-exempt work for the Defendants. The Defendants own and operate multiple bagel stores in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Peter A. Romero, Esq. ROMERO LAW GROUP PLLC 490 Wheeler Road, Suite 277 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Phone: (631) 257-5588 Email: Promero@RomeroLawNY.com HL BOWMAN LLC: Goins Files TCPA Suit in M.D. Pennsylvania --------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against HL Bowman, LLC. The case is styled as Dominique Goins, individually and on behalf of a class of all persons and entities similarly situated v. HL Bowman, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-01955-JKM (M.D. Pa., July 13, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. HL Bowman -- https://hlbowman.com/ -- is the leading heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical repair & installation service in Central Pennsylvania and New England since 1946.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Anthony I. Paronich, Esq. PARONICH LAW, P.C. 50 Lincoln St., Suite 2400 Hingham, MA 02043 Phone: (508) 221-1510 - and - Jeremy C. Jackson, Esq. BOWER LAW ASSOCIATES, PLLC 403 South Allen Street, Suite 210 State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 234-2626 Fax: (814) 237-8700 Email: jjackson@bower-law.com HOLLAND RESIDENTIAL: Ollarsaba Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ------------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against Holland Residential, LLC, et al. The case is styled as Rudy Ollarsaba, Kevin Mendoza, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Holland Residential, LLC, Holland Residential (California), Inc., Holland Partner Group, Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22058 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 14, 2026). Holland Residential LLC -- https://www.hollandresidential.com/ -- offers real estate services. The Company develops and manages apartment communities.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., Suite 3100 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE: Corliss Files TCPA Suit in E.D. Texas ------------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against HomeTeam Pest Defense, Inc. The case is styled as Collin Corliss, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. HomeTeam Pest Defense, Inc., Case No. 4:26-cv-00856-ALM (E.D. Tex., July 16, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. HomeTeam Pest Defense -- https://pestdefense.com/ -- leads in residential pest control and termite control.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Jody Berke Burton, Esq. LEMBERG LAW, LLC 43 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 Phone: (203) 653-2250 Fax: (203) 653-3424 Email: jburton@lemberglaw.com HOPE ROAD LAND INVESTMENTS: Walason Files Suit in D.C. Super. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hope Road Land Investments, LLC, et al. The case is styled as Melissa Walason, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Hope Road Land Investments, LLC, Picerne Home Builders, LLC, Jeff Cummings, Nicholas Reuter, Brian Tougas, Case No. PC-2026-03795 (R.I. Super. Ct., Providence/Bristol Cty., July 10, 2026). The case type is stated as "Civil Action." Hope Road Land Investments, LLC is a registered limited liability company associated with real estate and property parcel holdings located or registered in Rhode Island.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Robert Fine, Esq. IDAHO: Must Produce Electronically Maintained File -------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as KEEVA ROSSOW and SERAH THOMPSON, v. DAVE JEPPESEN, Director, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in his official capacity, Case No. 1:23-cv-00131-BLW (D. Idaho), the Hon. Judge Winmill entered an order that: 1. The Plaintiffs' second motion to compel is granted in part and denied in part, as follows: a. The motion is granted in part with respect to Interrogatory No. 22. The Department shall respond to Interrogatory No. 22, subject to the terms of the protective order, within 45 days of the entry of this Order, except that it need not disclose class members' social security numbers or reporters' names. b. The motion is granted with respect to Requests for Production Nos. 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, and 32, as limited by this Order. The Department shall produce each class member's electronically maintained file, as set forth above, on a rolling basis, with production complete within 45 days of the entry of this Order. c. The motion is granted with respect to Requests for Production Nos. 28, 33, and 36, subject to the limitations described in this Order and the terms of the protective order. d. The motion is granted in part with respect to Request for Production No. 34. The Department shall produce documents relating to class members' requests for removal from the Central Registry. The motion is otherwise denied with respect to Request for Production No. 34 and is denied with respect to Request for Production No. 35. e. The motion is denied with respect to Request for Production No. 27 and denied without prejudice with respect to Requests for Production Nos. 37 and 38. f. The motion is granted in part with respect to the Plaintiffs' request for an order confirming the Department's ESI preservation obligations. 2. The Plaintiffs' motion for limited extension of time for completion of discovery is denied without prejudice. The deadline for serving written discovery is not extended. A copy of the Court's memorandum and order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=BxjNLt at no extra charge.[CC] JEFFERSON CAPITAL: Short Files FDCPA Suit in N.D. Texas ------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Jefferson Capital Systems LLC. The case is styled as Janice Short, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Case No. 7:26-cv-00076-O (N.D. Tex., July 13, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC -- https://www.jcap.com/ -- is a debt collector.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Christopher Berman, Esq. SHAMIS & GENTILE, PA 14 Ne 1st Ave Suite 705 Miami, FL 33132 Phone: (305) 479-2299 Fax: (786) 623-0915 Email: cberman@shamisgentile.com JOHNSON & JOHNSON: Reaches $5.5BB Ovarian Talc Litigation Agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------- Johnson & Johnson, on July 27, 2026, announced that it has reached an agreement for a comprehensive resolution of the remaining talc litigation with the plaintiff firms leading the federal Multi-District Litigation (MDL) and related state court proceedings, conditioned on, among other things, the express participation of at least 95% of the remaining claims. The proposed resolution follows a favorable ruling by the MDL court, and acknowledgment by plaintiffs' counsel, regarding plaintiffs' inability to prove that the Company's talc products caused any particular claimant's ovarian cancer ("specific causation"). "After decades of litigation and full vetting of the science in an extensive hearing, plaintiffs effectively conceded their inability to prove specific causation by withdrawing their experts on the topic in two bellwether cases. In a watershed moment, the Court thereafter ordered plaintiffs to show why the remaining claims should not be dismissed, confirming what we have maintained for years: that these claims lack scientific merit and were sustained only by unreliable expert opinions that could not survive rigorous judicial review," said Erik Haas, Worldwide Vice President of Litigation, Johnson & Johnson. "The Court's order placed plaintiffs in an untenable position of having to present specific causation evidence to maintain their claims that does not exist. While we are confident the Company would have ultimately prevailed with further litigation, as it has in the vast majority of cases tried to date, this resolution allows the Company to put this matter behind it and remain focused on its mission to develop medicines and devices that save lives." The MDL Court's recent specific causation ruling confirmed the Company's longstanding position that these claims lack scientific merit. * The Company has prevailed in the overwhelming majority of ovarian cases tried to date. * On July 22, 2026, the MDL court ordered plaintiffs to show why the remaining pending talc claims should not be dismissed for inability to prove specific causation. * The order followed plaintiffs' withdrawal of their specific causation experts in two bellwether cases, after a hearing that demonstrated their opinions were not based upon reliable scientific methodologies. * The developments affirmed the Company's longstanding position that the talc claims are premised on junk science that has been rejected for decades by United States scientific organizations and regulatory agencies, as well as independent experts. The proposed resolution constitutes an efficient conclusion to the talc litigation. The resolution: * Requires and is conditioned on - among other criteria - the participation of lead plaintiff firms in all ovarian talc litigation pending in state and federal court, representing at least 95% of the remaining claims. * Calls for per claim payments, with a $5.5 billion commitment by the Company and the first payment of no more than $3 billion to be made in 2027 and no additional payments due before 2028. * Complements the progress the Company already has made to resolve the talc litigation, including previously settling about 95% of filed mesothelioma lawsuits, all State consumer protection claims, and all talc-supplier disputes. * Brings finality to this meritless 15-year litigation. Studies show talc is safe, does not contain asbestos and does not cause cancer. * Research, clinical evidence, and decades of studies by independent medical experts around the world continue to support the safety of cosmetic talc. * Prior to its separation, Johnson & Johnson agreed to retain all the talc-related liabilities and indemnify Kenvue for any and all costs—arising from litigation in the United States and Canada. * As part of a worldwide portfolio assessment, Johnson & Johnson made the commercial decision to discontinue talc-based JOHNSON'S(R) Baby Powder globally in 2023. Additionally, Johnson & Johnson separated its consumer health business, Kenvue, in August 2023. * Additional information on the Company's position and the science supporting the safety of talc is available at www.FactsAboutTalc.com About Johnson & Johnson At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com JOINT CORP: Class Cert Bid Filing in Kirk Suit Due June 24, 2027 ---------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as WAYNE KIRK, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, v. THE JOINT CORP., Case No. 2:26-cv-00918-RAJ (W.D. Wash.), the Hon. Judge Jones entered a scheduling order as follows: Event Date Deadline to amend complaint and join Jan. 1, 2027 additional Parties: The Plaintiff's expert disclosures and Feb. 25, 2027 reports due: The Defendant's expert disclosures and March 25, 2027 reports due: Deadline to complete fact and expert May 24, 2027 discovery: Deadline to file Daubert motions: May 31, 2027 Deadline for the Plaintiff to file June 24, 2027 motion for class certification: The Defendant is an operator and franchisor of chiropractic clinics in the United States. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Ma2Yy4 at no extra charge.[CC] KAISER FOUNDATION: Class Settlement Gets Final Nod -------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as JOHN DOES 1-5, et al., v. KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC., et al., Case No. 3:23-cv-02865-EMC (N.D. Cal.), the Hon. Judge Chen entered an order granting the Plaintiffs' motion for final approval of class settlement. The Court also grants in part the motion for attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and service awards. Specifically, the request for service awards and litigation expenses is granted in its entirety. However, the Court does not award the full fees requested; the fees awarded are $13 million. The Court denies Labaton's request for a share of these fees. Within a week of the date of this order, the Plaintiffs shall file a proposed order on final approval and fees, costs, and service awards consistent with the rulings made by the Court in this order. This order disposes of Docket Nos. 401, 402, and 411. An award of $13 million represents 27-28% of the gross settlement fund (of $47.5 million). This percentage exceeds the 25% benchmark used in the Ninth Circuit. An award above the benchmark, even for a near-megafund case, is fair here given the substantial non-monetary relief obtained, as well as the risk of nonpayment taken on by counsel in a case which required substantial investment of time and expense. The Plaintiffs allege that Kaiser violated their privacy rights, and those of others similarly situated, in violation of various federal and state laws. Kaiser operates as a non-profit health care organization. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=2LwIhJ at no extra charge.[CC] KAO USA INC: Karr Files Suit in S.D. New York --------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kao USA Inc. The case is styled as Alan Karr, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Kao USA Inc., Case No. 7:26-cv-05992-NSR (S.D.N.Y., July 15, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. Kao USA -- https://www.kao.com/americas/en/ -- formulates and develops personal care products for men and women.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: John Joseph Fitzgerald, IV, Esq. FITZGERALD MONROE FLYNN PC 2341 Jefferson St., Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: (619) 215-1741 Email: jfitzgerald@fmfpc.com KAY IVEY: Council Files Suit in M.D. Alabama -------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kay Ivey, et al. The case is styled as Robert Earl Council also known as: Kinetik Justice; Michael Campbell, Toni Cartwright, Rashaad Clark, Trevion Clark, Jerame Aprentice Cole, Danny Dandridge, Alimireo English, Larry Darnell Jarmon, Jr., Joseph Lesley, Turner Mason, Quannie McCorvey, Frederick Denard McDole, Lee Moore, Deckrice Morrissey, Pierre Payton, Eric Prewitt, Lanair Pritchett, Arthur Charles Ptomey, Jr., Victor Thomas, Lakiera Walker, on their own behalf and on behalf of those similarly situated; Union of Southern Service Workers, Service Employees International Union; Retail Wholesale Department Store Union; Mid-South Council v. Kay Ivey, Governor of the State of Alabama, in her individual and official capacities; Greg Lovelace, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections, in his individual and official capacities; John Hamm, former Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections, in his individual capacity; John Cooper, Transportation Director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, in his individual and official capacities; City of Montgomery; City of Troy; Bama Budweiser of Montgomery, Inc.; C.B.A.K, Inc. doing business as: McDonald's; Hwaseung Automotive USA, LLC; Ju Young Manufacturing America, Inc.; Koch Foods, LLC; Masonite Corporation; Paramount Services, Inc.; Pell City Kentucky Fried doing business as: Gemstone Foods, LLC; SL Alabama, LLC; Southeast Restaurant Group-Wen LLC doing business as: Wendy's; Southeastern Meats, Inc.; Case No. 2:26-cv-00574-CLM-JTA (M.D. Ala., July 15, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Civil Rights for Civil Rights Act. Kay Ellen Ivey is an American politician from Alabama.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Amanda Christine Lynch, Esq. Barbara Jane Chisholm, Esq. Emanuel Austin Waddell, III, Esq. ALTSHULER BERZON LLP 177 Post St., Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 421-7151 Fax: (415) 362-8064 Email: alynch@altshulerberzon.com bchisholm@altber.com ewaddell@altshulerberzon.com - and - Janet Marie Herold, Esq. JUSTICE CATALYST LAW 40 Rector Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10008 Phone: (518) 732-6703 Email: jherold@justicecatalyst.org - and - Luke Ryder Sandor, Esq. JUSTICE CATALYST LAW 90 Rector St New York, NY 10006 Phone: (657) 519-4220 Email: lsandor@justicecatalyst.org KENNECOTT UTAH: Bascom Conditional Cert Bid Partly OK'd ------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as AUSTIN BASCOM, Individually and for Others Similarly Situated, v. KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER LLC, Case No. 2:25-cv-00505-DBB-JCB (D. Utah), the Hon. Judge Barlow entered an order: -- granting in part and denying in part the Plaintiff's motion for conditional certification and Court-authorized notice; and -- granting in part and denying in part the Plaintiff's Emergency motion for protective order, corrective notice, and requests for production. The court grants conditional the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") collective certification for: "All current and former hourly Kennecott employees who were paid a nondiscretionary bonus and/or shift differential during the past three years." Further, the court orders Kennecott to produce to the Plaintiff's Counsel, within ten (10) calendar days of this order, a computer-readable database that includes the names of all putative collective members, along with their job titles, dates of work, department(s) worked, last known mailing address(es), email address(es), and mobile telephone number(s). The court finds that the Plaintiff has met his lenient burden to substantially allege that the Hourly Employees were victims of a single policy. All employees within the proposed class are paid according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). Thus, the CBA is a single, uniform policy that makes the proposed class similarly situated. On June 24, 2025, Mr. Bascom sued Kennecott for failing to pay overtime as required under the FLSA. The Defendant is an integrated copper mining operation headquartered in South Jordan, Utah. A copy of the Court's memorandum and order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=8y0Y5T at no extra charge.[CC] KLOVER HOLDINGS: Heikes Files TCPA Suit in C.D. California ---------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Klover Holdings, Inc. The case is styled as Mariah Heikes, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Klover Holdings, Inc., Case No. 8:26-cv-01826 (C.D. Cal., July 13, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Klover Holdings, Inc. -- https://www.joinklover.com/ -- provides financial technology solutions.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Scott A. Edelsberg, I, Esq. EDELSBERG LAW PA 1925 Century Park E, Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: (305) 975-3320 Email: scott@edelsberglaw.com KOHL BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Espinoza Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kohl Building Maintenance, Inc., et al. The case is styled as Janett Julia Meza Espinoza, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Kohl Building Maintenance, Inc., Does 1 through 10, Case No. 26STCV22235 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 15, 2026). Kohl Building Maintenance -- https://kohlbm.com/ -- provides facility maintenance and cleaning services solutions that meet all janitorial needs.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com KOSHER CORNER: Garcia Sues to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages ----------------------------------------------------------- Candelario Garcia, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. KOSHER CORNER SUPERMARKET, INC. d/b/a Kosher Corner and YEHUDA COHEN, Case No. 1:26-cv-04307 (E.D.N.Y., July 17, 2026), is brought seeking equitable and legal relief for Defendants' violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"), claiming to recover from Defendants: unpaid overtime premium, unpaid spread of hours premium, statutory penalties, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Plaintiff never received overtime compensation at 1.5 times his regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Throughout his employment, Plaintiff worked shifts exceeding ten hours in duration. Nonetheless, Defendants never compensated Plaintiff with the statutory spread of hours premium. The Plaintiff was never provided with the wage notice required by the NYLL, either at the time of hiring or at any time thereafter, as required by the NYLL. The Plaintiff was not provided with accurate wage statements that reflected his hours worked, rates of pay, and wages earned. Based on Plaintiff's observations and discussions with other employees, class members similarly worked shifts of at least ten hours and worked more than 40 hours per week. Nonetheless, under the same pay policies and practices, class members were similarly denied overtime compensation and spread of hours premiums. Likewise, Class members were not provided with the wage notices as required by the NYLL and did not receive accurate wage statements reflecting their hours worked and wages earned, says the complaint. The Plaintiff was employed by Defendants as an assistant manager from January 2001 until July 16, 2025. Kosher Corner is a specialized supermarket that provides services in the greater New York area.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Agnes F. Lopez, Esq. KATZ MELINGER PLLC 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1512 New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 460-0047 Facsimile: (212) 428-6811 Email: aflopez@katzmelinger.com KPMG LLP: Hood Sues to Recover Unpaid Overtime Wages ---------------------------------------------------- Stacey Hood, on behalf of herself and those similarly situated v. KPMG, LLP, a Delaware Limited Liability Partnership, Case No. 1:26-cv-05933 (S.D.N.Y., July 14, 2026), is brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), that they are: entitled to unpaid overtime wages from Defendant, entitled to liquidated damages pursuant to the FLSA; and entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The Plaintiff complains that she, as well as other similarly situated AML workers, were regularly required to work off-the-clock, as a result of Defendant's company-wide corporate policies, applicable to all AML workers, limiting the hours these employees were allowed to put on their timesheets on a weekly basis. The Defendant knew that Plaintiff and other AML workers were working more hours than Defendant let Plaintiff and AML workers record on their timesheet, resulting in unpaid overtime compensation occurring for these employees. Based on KPMG's uniform policies, Plaintiff, and those employees similarly situated to Plaintiff, were not paid the statutorily required overtime premiums for all hours worked, says the complaint. The Plaintiff, was a non-exempt, hourly paid Anti-Money Laundering Investigator who performed such activities for Defendant. KPMG is a global accounting, tax, auditing and consulting firm that provides services throughout the United States.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Andrew Frisch, Esq. MORGAN & MORGAN, P.A. 8151 Peters Road., Suite 4000 Plantation, FL 33324 Phone: (954) WORKERS Facsimile: (954) 327-3013 Email: afrisch@forthepeople.com - and - C. Ryan Morgan, Esq. MORGAN AND MORGAN, P.A. 20 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1600 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 418-2069 Email: rmorgan@forthepeople.com LABOR FORCE GROUP: Pearson Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. -------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Labor Force Group LLC, et al. The case is styled as Marcus Hayes Pearson, and all others similarly situated v. Labor Force Group LLC, Qwick, Inc., Does 1-100, Case No. 26CV017036 (Cal. Super. Ct., Sacramento Cty., July 10, 2026). The case type is stated as "Other Employment Complaint Case." Labor Force -- https://laborforce.com/ -- is an employment and staffing agency that offers clients solutions to temporary and temp-to-hire employment requirements.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Galen Shimoda, Esq. SHIMODA & RODRIGUEZ LAW, PC 9401 E Stockton Blvd., Ste. 120 Elk Grove, CA 95624-5050 Phone: 916-525-0716 Fax: 916-760-3733 Email: attorney@shimodalaw.com LENS.COM INC: Class Certification Responses in Franks Due August 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as OREN FRANKS, et al., v. LENS.COM, INC., Case No. 2:24-cv-00724-JAD-NJK (D. Nev.), the Hon. Judge Dorsey entered an order as follows: -- The Plaintiffs are permitted to file a single, omnibus motion for class certification with page limits extended for the motion and any response thereto up to 50 pages and reply up to 25 pages. -- Class certification and dispositive motions must be filed on or before July 13, 2026. -- Responses to class certification and dispositive motions must be filed on or before Aug. 12, 2026. -- Replies to class certification and dispositive motions must be filed on or before Sept. 2, 2026. -- Daubert motions related to experts that are submitted in support or in opposition to the class certification and/or dispositive motions must be filed on or before Sept. 2, 2026. -- Responses to Daubert motions must be filed on or before Oct. 2, 2026. -- Replies to Daubert motions must be filed on or before Oct. 23, 2026. Because the defendant already filed dispositive motions regarding the Plaintiffs Martin and Gonneville, the court clarifies that the above schedule will also apply to the claims by those plaintiffs; the court is aware of the pendency of the motions to dismiss and will address them in due course along with the many hundred other dispositive motions pending before the undersigned. Lens.com is an online website that supplies a wide variety of contact lenses from different brands. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Budamr at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Matthew R. Mendelsohn, Esq. MAZIE SLATER KATZ & FREEMAN, LLC 103 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Telephone: (973) 228-9898 E-mail: mrm@mazieslater.com - and - Craig Friedberg, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG B. FRIEDBERG, ESQ. 4760 South Pecos Road, Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89121 Telephone: (702) 435-7968 E-mail: attcbf@cox.net - and - Todd S. Garber, Esq. FINKELSTEIN, BLANKINSHIP, FREI-PEARSON & GABER, LLP One North Broadway, Suite 900 White Plains, NY 10601 Telephone: (914) 298-3281 E-mail: tgarber@fbfglaw.com - and - Caleb H. Liang, Esq. Joshua T. Le, Esq. Kevin B. Kelly, Esq. LTL ATTORNEYS LLP 300 South Grand Ave., Suite 3950 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Telephone: (213) 612-8900 E-mail: Caleb.liang@ltlattorneys.com Joshua.le@ltlattorneys.com Kevin.kelly@ltlattorneys.com - and - Amir J. Goldstein, Esq. THE LAW OFFICES OF AMIR J. GOLDSTEIN, ESQ. 7304 Beverly Blvd., Suite 212 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Telephone: (323) 937-0400 E-mail: ajg@consumercounselgroup.com - and - Matthew Herman, Esq. MEYERS & FLOWERS, LLC 3 N. Second Street, Suite 300 Telephone: (630) 797-6333 Facsimile: (630) 845-8982 E-mail: mh@meyers-flowers.com - and - Allison Schmidt, Esq. 10777 W. Twain Ave., Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 89135 Telephone: (702) 900-9040 E-mail: allison@nevadaslawyers.com - and - Carlin J. Philips, Esq. PHILLIPS & GARCIA, P.C. 13 Ventura Drive Dartmouth, MA 02747 Telephone: (508) 998-0800 E-mail: cphillips@phillipsgarcia.com - and - James Matthew Stephens, Esq. Courtney Cooper Gipson, Esq. Robert G. Methvin, Jr., Esq. METHVIN, TERRELL, YANCEY, STEPHENS & MILLER, P.C. 2201 Arlington Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35295 Telephone: (205) 939-0199 E-mail: mstephens@mtattorneys.com cgipson@mtattorneys.com rgm@mtattorneys.com The Defendant is represented by: Richard J. Pocker, Esq. BOIES SCHILLER FLEXNER LLP 300 South Fourth Street, Suite 800 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Telephone: (702) 382-7300 E-mail: rpocker@bsfllp.com - and - Mark Bettilyon, Esq. Jed H. Hansen, Esq. Joseph M. Harmer, Esq. THORPE NORTH & WESTERN LLP 175 South Main, Suite 900 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: (801) 566-6633 E-mail: mark.bettilyon@tnw.com hansen@tnw.com LIFE LINE SCREENING: Felix Files TCPA Suit in N.D. Georgia ---------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Life Line Screening of America Ltd. The case is styled as Andre Felix, individually and on behalf of a class of all persons and entities similarly situated v. Life Line Screening of America Ltd., Case No. 1:26-cv-03952-JPB (N.D. Ga., July 15, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Life Line Screening of America Ltd. -- https://www.lifelinescreening.com/ -- provides health screening services.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Anthony I. Paronich, Esq. PARONICH LAW, P.C. 350 Lincoln St., Suite 2400 Hingham, MA 02043 Phone: (615) 485-0018 Email: anthony@paronichlaw.com - and - Valerie Lorraine Chinn, Esq. CHINN LAW FIRM, LLC 6000 Lynmark Way, Suite 106 #1320 Fairburn, GA 30213 Phone: (404) 955-7732 Email: vchinn@chinnlawfirm.com LOVE CORN USA: Archer Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. --------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Love Corn USA, et al. The case is styled as Reya Archer, individually herself and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Love Corn USA, Does 1 through 50, Case No. 26STCV21907 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 13, 2026). Love Corn -- https://lovecorn.com/ -- manufactures packaged roasted corn products.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Shalini Dogra, Esq. DOGRA LAW GROUP PC 2219 Main Street, Unit 239 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: (747) 234-6673 Fax: (310) 868-0170 Email: shalini@dogralawgroup.com LYONS DOUGHTY & VELDHUIS: Jones FDCPA Suit Removed to D. New Jersey ------------------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Kristina Jones, on behalf of herself and all other similarly situated v. Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P.C., Zoe C. Elfenbein, Laurie H. Lyons, Craig H. Lyons, Jill M. Tomkins, Lauren Linker Keating, Case No. MID-L-000436-26 was removed from the Superior Court of Middlesex Count, to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on July 14, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 2:26-cv-08688 to the proceeding. The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC -- https://www.ldvlaw.com/ -- operates as a law firm. The Firm offers debt collector and legal advice services.[BN] The Plaintiff appears pro se. The Defendant is represented by: Craig Lyons, Esq. LYONS, DOUGHTY & VLEDHUIS, P.C. 525 Rt. 73 North PO Box 987, Ste. 400 Marlton, NJ 08053 Phone: (856) 222-0166 Email: craigl@ldvlaw.com MASIS STAFFING SOLUTIONS: Adhikari Files Suit in D. Massachusetts ----------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Masis Staffing Solutions LLC. The case is styled as Rabin Adhikari, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Masis Staffing Solutions LLC, Case No. 4:26-cv-40179-DHH (D. Mass., July 16, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. for Personal Injury. Masis Staffing Solutions -- https://masisstaffing.com/ -- is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in light industrial recruitment services.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Casondra R. Turner, Esq. MILBERG, PLLC 260 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (866) 252-0878 Email: cturner@milberg.com MAY TRUCKING: Fails to Safeguard Private Info, Lacey Says --------------------------------------------------------- NICHOLAS LACEY, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff v. MAY TRUCKING COMPANY, Defendant, Case No. 6:26-cv-1474(D. Or., July 16, 2026) arises from Defendant's failure to properly secure and safeguard Private Information that was entrusted to it, and its accompanying responsibility to store and transfer that information. The complaint relates that the Plaintiff and Class Members provided their Private Information to Defendant with the reasonable expectation and on the mutual understanding that Defendant would comply with its obligations to keep such information confidential and secure from unauthorized access. On June 30, 2026, notorious ransomware group "Embargo" claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Defendant on its dark web blog site. Embargo claims that it successfully exfiltrated 1TB of data from Defendant's network and systems. As a result of Defendant's inadequate digital security, Plaintiff's and Class Members' Private Information was exposed to criminals. Plaintiff and the Class Members have suffered and will continue to suffer injuries including: financial losses caused by misuse of their Private Information; the loss or diminished value of their Private Information as a result of the Data Breach; lost time associated with detecting and preventing identity theft; and theft of personal and financial information, says the suit. The Plaintiff brings this action individually and on behalf of a Nationwide Class of similarly situated individuals against Defendant for: negligence; negligence per se; unjust enrichment; breach of implied contract; and violation of the California Consumer Privacy Act. Plaintiff seeks to remedy these harms and prevent any future data compromise on behalf of himself and all similarly situated persons whose personal data was compromised and stolen as a result of the Data Breach and who remain at risk due to Defendant's inadequate data security practices. Plaintiff Nicholas Lacey is a citizen and resident of Sacramento, California. Defendant May Trucking Company is an interstate transportation company founded in 1945 and headquartered in Oregon. It operates a fleet of over 1,100 tractors and thousands of dry van and temperature-controlled trailers, and provides freight and logistics services across the United States.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kaleigh N. Boyd, Esq. McNAUL EBEL PLLC 600 University Street, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone: (206) 467-1816 E-mail: kboyd@mcnaul.com - and - Kristen Lake Cardoso, Esq. KOPELOWITZ OSTROW P.A. One W Las Olas Blvd, Suite 500 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 525-4100 E-mail: cardoso@kolawyers.com MAY TRUCKING: Fails to Secure Private Information, Orcutt Says -------------------------------------------------------------- JOHN ORCUTT, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff v. MAY TRUCKING COMPANY, Defendant, Case No. 6:26-cv-1471 (D. Or., July 16, 2026) arises from Defendant's failure to properly secure and safeguard Private Information that was entrusted to it, and its accompanying responsibility to store and transfer that information. The complaint relates that the Plaintiff and Class Members provided their Private Information to Defendant with the reasonable expectation and on the mutual understanding that Defendant would comply with its obligations to keep such information confidential and secure from unauthorized access. On June 30, 2026, notorious ransomware group "Embargo" claimed on its dark web blog site responsibility for a cyberattack against Defendant. Embargo claims that it successfully exfiltrated 1TB of data from Defendant's network and systems. As a result of Defendant's inadequate digital security, Plaintiff's and Class Members' Private Information was exposed to criminals, asserts the complaint. Plaintiff and the Class Members have suffered and will continue to suffer injuries including: financial losses caused by misuse of their Private Information; the loss or diminished value of their Private Information as a result of the Data Breach; lost time associated with detecting and preventing identity theft; and theft of personal and financial information, says the suit. The Plaintiff brings this action individually and on behalf of a Nationwide Class of similarly situated individuals against Defendant for: negligence; negligence per se; unjust enrichment, and breach of implied contract. The Plaintiff seeks to remedy these harms and prevent any future data compromise on behalf of himself and all similarly situated persons whose personal data was compromised and stolen as a result of the Data Breach and who remain at risk due to Defendant's inadequate data security practices. Plaintiff John Orcut is a citizen and resident of Rogue River, Oregon. Defendant May Trucking Company is an interstate transportation company founded in 1945 and headquartered in Oregon. It operates a fleet of over 1,100 tractors and thousands of dry van and temperature-controlled trailers, and provides freight and logistics services across the United States.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kaleigh N. Boyd, Esq. McNAUL EBEL PLLC 600 University Street, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone: (206) 467-1816 E-mail: kboyd@mcnaul.com - and - Leanna A. Loginov, Esq. SHAMIS & GENTILE, P.A. 14 NE 1st Ave, Suite 705 Miami, FL 33132 Telephone: (305) 479-2299 E-mail: lloginov@shamisgentile.com MCGRATH RENTCORP: Lopez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against McGrath Rentcorp. The case is styled as Christian Valenzuela Lopez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. McGrath Rentcorp., Case No. 26CV199064 (Cal. Super. Ct., Alameda Cty., July 14, 2026). The case type is stated as "Other Employment Complaint Case." McGrath RentCorp. -- https://www.mgrc.com/ -- is a business-to-business rental company founded in 1979 that specializes in renting and selling relocatable modular buildings.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com MODERN HOUSE: Snyder Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Compensation ----------------------------------------------------------- Jacob Snyder, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. MODERN HOUSE & BUILDING MOVERS, INC., a Florida Profit Corporation, JEREMY PATTERSON, individually, and ASHLEY PATTERSON, individually, Case No. 2:26-cv-02204 (M.D. Fla., July 17, 2026), is brought arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), for Defendants' failure to pay Plaintiff and similarly situated employees overtime compensation for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek. The Defendants classified the Plaintiff and similarly situated employees as "exempt" salaried employees and paid them a fixed weekly salary regardless of the number of hours they actually worked, despite the fact that their primary duties consisted of manual, non-exempt labor. The Plaintiff worked alongside other hourly-paid employees, including the owner's son, who held the title of head of field operations and was himself paid on an hourly basis. The Defendants' own internal payroll records demonstrate that the Defendants had both the ability and the practice of tracking the Plaintiff's actual daily and weekly hours worked, yet nonetheless capped the Plaintiff's paid "Regular" hours at 40 hours per week regardless of the number of hours he actually worked, which regularly exceeded 50 to 68 hours per week. The Defendants' conduct, as alleged herein, violates the FLSA, which requires non-exempt employees to be compensated for their overtime work at one and one-half times their regular rate of pay, says the complaint. The Plaintiff was employed by Defendants as a salaried laborer from July 8, 2024 through November 10, 2025. Modern Movers is in the business of raising, elevating, and relocating houses, buildings, and other large structures, and providing related foundation repair services, throughout Florida.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Noah E. Storch, Esq. RICHARD CELLER LEGAL, P.A. 7951 SW 6th Street, Suite 316 Plantation, FL 33324 Phone: (866) 344-9243 Facsimile: (954) 337-2771 Email: noah@floridaovertimelawyer.com MOTT'S LLP: Class Cert. Bid Filing Extended to Jan. 8, 2027 ----------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Rich, et al., v. Mott's LLP, Case No. 1:25-cv-00243 (D. Del., Filed March 3, 2025), the Hon. Judge Gregory B. Williams entered an order granting stipulation to extend time document production and class certification to Nov. 16, 2026, and Jan. 8, 2027. The nature of suit states Torts -- Personal Property -- Other Fraud. Mott's is a producer of healthy applesauce and fruit juices.[CC] MY HOME: Bid for Class Certification in Leedy Suit Due June 1, 2027 ------------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as CHRISTINA LEEDY, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, v. MY HOME SECURED, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-00376-JLH (D. Del.), the Hon. Judge Hall entered a scheduling order: EVENT DEADLINE Joinder of other Parties and amendment of Oct. 9, 2026 pleadings: Document production: Dec. 11, 2026 Fact discovery cutoff: Feb. 9, 2027 Class Certification Expert Reports Proponent: March 9, 2027 Opponent: April 6, 2027 Reply: May 4, 2027 Motion for class certification: Proponent: June 1, 2027 Opponent: June 29, 2027 Reply: July 20, 2027 My Home is an independent home security consulting service helping homeowners choose the right system with expert, unbiased guidance. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=jnrrvw at no extra charge.[CC] MYRTLE BEACH, SC: Seeks to Stay Class Certification Deadline ------------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as James Daniel, individually and as class representative, v. City of Myrtle Beach, SC, et al., Case No. 4:25-cv-01231-SAC (D.S.C.), the Defendants ask the Court, under Rules 6(b)(1), 16(b)(4), and 23(c)(1)(A) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Civil Rule 6.01 (D.S.C.), to enter an order granting their motion to stay the Plaintiff's deadline to move for class certification until after resolution of the City's motion for summary judgment. The City's summary judgment motion identifies four independent legal reasons why Daniel's claims fail. Requiring the parties to brief class certification while the City's dispositive motion remains pending would require substantial work and significant unnecessary cost to address Rule 23 issues that may never require decision. The City requests that class certification briefing be stayed until after the Court rules on the City’s motion for summary judgment. If any claims remain after summary judgment, Daniel can file his motion to certify a class 30 days after entry of the Court's order. The requested relief will not affect any other existing deadline, as all Daubert motions, stipulations, mediation, and trial dates are to be set after the Court rules on class certification. Mr. Daniel filed this putative class action in South Carolina circuit court on Jan. 17, 2025, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief related to the City's use of a private contractor to enforce certain parking ordinances within a designated area of the City. The City timely removed the case to this Court on Feb. 27, 2025. City of Myrtle Beach is a residential and vacation community at the heart of South Carolina's Grand Strand coast. A copy of the Defendants' motion dated July 9, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=n0M9DF at no extra charge.[CC] The Defendants are represented by: R. Walker Humphrey, II, Esq. James T. Johnson, Esq. Mitchell Willoughby, Esq. Hunter R. Pope, Esq. WILLOUGHBY HUMPHREY & D'ANTONI, P.A. 133 River Landing Drive, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29492 Telephone: (843) 619-4426 E-mail: whumphrey@whdlawyers.com jjohnson@whdlawyers.com mwilloughby@whdlawyers.com hpope@whdlawyers.com NATIONAL APARTMENT: Arieta Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. -------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against National Apartment Flooring, et al. The case is styled as Jose Aleman Arieta, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Apartment Flooring, Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22396 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 15, 2026). National Apartment Flooring -- https://naflooring.com/ -- is California's premier multi-family flooring company providing various construction services.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com NATIONAL REVIEW: Orozco Sues for Invasion of Privacy ---------------------------------------------------- CHARLES OROZCO, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated persons, Plaintiff v. NATIONAL REVIEW, INC., a New York corporation, Defendant, Case No. 5:26-cv-04009 (C.D. Cal., July 17, 2026) is a class action lawsuit pursuant to the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Federal Wiretap Act brought on behalf of the Plaintiff and all California residents who have accessed and used www.nationalreview.com -- an online opinion and news publication that Defendant operates and provides for public access and use. During his use of the website, the Plaintiff navigated to multiple pages addressing sensitive personal subject matter, including pages addressing LGBTQ+ identity, the medical and family circumstances of gender-identity minors, and abortion policy and abortifacient medication, unaware that Defendant was causing and permitting third parties to intercept the contents of his communications and to associate those contents with persistent, cross-session user identifiers. The Defendant caused the interception of the contents of Plaintiff's communications with the website, including the page URLs identifying what he was reading, the page titles identifying in plain English the subject matter of those pages, the referrer URLs reflecting prior navigation paths, and persistent identifiers tying those communications to Plaintiff across browsing sessions, says the suit. The complaint asserts that the Defendant surreptitiously embeds and operates third-party tracking technologies on the Website that intercept the contents of users' electronic communications, including the page URLs and page titles reflecting in human-readable terms what users are reading on the website, and transmits those contents to multiple distinct third-party entities for those third parties' independent commercial use. The Defendant's conduct also gives rise to additional state-law claims under the Unfair Competition Law; the right to privacy under Article I, Section 1 of the California Constitution; the common law tort of intrusion upon seclusion; and the doctrine of unjust enrichment. National Review, Inc. is an American media organization publishing "National Review," a biweekly conservative magazine of news and opinion.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Reuben D. Nathan, Esq. NATHAN & ASSOCIATES, APC 2901 W. Coast Hwy., Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Telephone: (949) 270-2798 E-mail: rnathan@nathanlawpractice.com - and - Ross Cornell, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF ROSS CORNELL, APC P.O. Box 1989 #305 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Telephone: (562) 612-1708 E-mail: rc@rosscornelllaw.com NORIGAMI INC: Dhondup Files FLSA Suit in S.D. New York ------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against Norigami Inc., et al. The case is styled as Phuntsok Dhondup, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Norigami Inc. doing business as: Shirokuro; Public Market, Inc.; James Lim; Yohan Shim, Case No. 1:26-cv-06049 (S.D.N.Y., July 16, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Norigami Inc. primarily refers to contemporary Japanese dining concepts and culinary ventures, most notably the chef-driven sushi concept in Florida and a hand roll bar experience in Texas.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Daniel Maimon Kirschenbaum, Esq. JOSEPH & KIRSCHENBAUM LLP 45 Broadway, Suite 320 New York, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 688-5640 Fax: (212) 981-9587 Email: maimon@jk-llp.com NORTH-EAST DECK: Pending Class Cert Bid Tossed w/o Prejudice ------------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as JOHN E. LIPINSKI, and JOHN W. TIBOLLA, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. NORTH-EAST DECK & STEEL SUPPLY, LLC, Case No. 5:25-cv-01467-JFL (E.D. Pa.), the Hon. Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. entered an order that: 1. The pending motion for class certification is denied without prejudice. 2. The Plaintiffs may, within 30 days of the date of this Order, file a new Motion for Class Certification. North-East is a locally and family-owned steel fabrication shop. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=aInYr3 at no extra charge.[CC] NORTHROP GRUMMAN WORLDWIDE: Gomez Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. --------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Northrop Grumman Worldwide Corp., et al. The case is styled as Juanito Gomez, Julio Estrada, individually, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Northrop Grumman Worldwide Corp., Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Does 1 through 50, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22112 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 14, 2026). Northrop Grumman Corporation -- https://www.northropgrumman.com/ -- headquartered is an American aerospace and defense company.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Haig B. Kazandjian, Esq. HAIG B. KAZANDJIAN LAWYERS, APC 801 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 1015 Glendale, CA 91203 Fax: 1-818-696-2307 Phone: 1-818-696-2306 Email: haig@hbklawyers.com NORTHVIEW VILLAGE: Hawthorne Suit Transferred to N.D. Illinois -------------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Carolyn Hawthorne, on behalf of herself and those similarly situated v. Northview Village, Inc. d/b/a Northview Village Healthcare Accounting Services, LLC, Case No. 4:23-cv-1711 was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on July 15, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 1:26-cv-08352 to the proceeding. The nature of suit is stated as Other Statutory Actions. Northview Village, Inc. was a large, privately owned skilled nursing and psychiatric long-term care facility located at 2415 North Kingshighway in St. Louis, Missouri.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Amanda Kristine Hansen, Esq. SCHUCHAT, COOK & WERNER 1221 Locust Street, 2nd Floor St. Louis, MO 63103-2364 Phone: (314) 621-2626 Email: akh@schuchatcw.com OPTIMUM FIRST INC: Stinean Files Suit in C.D. California -------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Optimum First Inc. The case is styled as Andrew Stinean, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Optimum First Inc., Case No. 8:26-cv-01890 (C.D. Cal., July 16, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. for Personal Injury. Optimum First Mortgage -- https://www.optimumfirst.com/ -- specializes in providing fast and reliable mortgage solutions, including home purchases and refinancing options.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Jason M. Ingber, Esq. INGBER LAW GROUP 3580 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1260 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: (213) 805-8373 Email: ji@jasoningber.com PAPPAS OG LLC: Huertero Sues Over Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages ---------------------------------------------------------------- Francisco Huertero, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. PAPPAS OG LLC, and DANIELLE JIMENEZ MARINE, Case No. 1:26-cv-05965 (S.D.N.Y., July 15, 2026), is brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and the New York Labor Law ("NYLL") that he and similarly situated individuals are entitled to recover from the Defendants: disgorgements of illegally retained gratuities, unpaid wages, due to an invalid tip credit policy, unpaid spread of hours premiums, unpaid call-in pay premiums, late payments of wages, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Plaintiff and the other FLSA Collective Plaintiffs are and have been similarly situated, have had substantially similar job requirements and pay provisions, and are and have been subjected to Defendants' decisions, policies, plans, programs, practices, procedures, protocols, routines, and rules, all culminating in a willful failure and refusal to pay Plaintiff and FLSA Collective Plaintiffs their proper wages, including their unpaid wages, including overtime, due to Defendants' invalid tip credit policy and illegal tip retention policy, says the complaint. The Plaintiff was hired by Defendants to work as a parts puller for Defendants' Store "Woodside Auto Parts." PAPPAS OG LLC does business as both a restaurant and event venue, providing Greek cuisine, cooking classes, and dance parties with live entertainment.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: C.K. Lee, Esq. Anne Seelig, Esq. LEE LITIGATION GROUP, PLLC 148 West 24th Street, Eighth Floor New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-465-1188 Fax: 212-465-1181 PICANHA STEAKHOUSE: Carrero Sues Over Unpaid Wages -------------------------------------------------- Giovanni Carrero, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. PICANHA STEAKHOUSE NY LLC, Case No. 7:26-cv-05943 (S.D.N.Y., July 14, 2026), is brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and the New York Labor Law ("NYLL") that he and similarly situated individuals are entitled to recover from the Defendants unpaid minimum wage, overtime wages, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Defendants did not pay Plaintiff or the Class Members overtime pay. FLSA Collective Plaintiffs and the Class similarly worked weeks of 40 hours or more. The Plaintiff and Class members were not paid the correct New York minimum wage. The Plaintiff and Class members were not paid all of their wages or their overtime premiums at the rate of time and one half of the regular hourly rate, for all hours worked. The Defendants knowingly and willingly operated their business with a policy of not paying the New York State minimum wage, and the proper overtime rate thereof for all hours worked to Plaintiff, and Class members, in violation of the FLSA and the NYLL, says the complaint. The Plaintiff was hired by Defendants to work as a server at the restaurant in March 2025. The Defendant operates a restaurant named Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse, located in West Nyack, New York.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Gennadiy Naydenskiy, Esq. NAYDENSKIY LAW FIRM, LLC 426 Main St, #201 Spotswood, NJ, 08884 Phone: 718-808-2224 PJIOWA LLC: Knox Sues Over Unpaid Minimum and Overtime Wages ------------------------------------------------------------ Christina Knox, individually and on behalf of similarly situated persons V. PJIOWA, LLC, Case No. 4:26-cv-00292-SHL-HCA (S.D. Iowa, July 18, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") to recover unpaid minimum wages and overtime hours owed to themselves and similarly situated delivery drivers employed by Defendant at their pizza delivery stores. The Defendant employs delivery drivers who use their own automobiles to deliver pizza and other food items to their customers. However, instead of reimbursing delivery drivers for the reasonably approximate costs of the business use of their vehicles, Defendant uses a flawed method to determine reimbursement rates that provides such an unreasonably low rate beneath any reasonable approximation of the expenses they incur that the drivers' unreimbursed expenses cause their wages to fall below the federal minimum wage during some or all workweeks (nominal wages – unreimbursed vehicle costs = subminimum net wages), says the complaint. The Plaintiff was employed by the Defendant. The Defendant operates several pizza franchise stores.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Harley C. Erbe, Esq. ERBE LAW FIRM 2501 Grand Avenue, First Floor Des Moines, IA 50312 Office: (515) 281-1460 Mobile: (515) 229-0202 Facsimile: (515) 384-0084 Email: harleyerbe@erbelaw.com QUESTCARE HEALTH: Chilaka Sues Over to Recover Unpaid Wages ----------------------------------------------------------- Iheanyichukwu Chilaka, individually and for others similarly situated v. QUESTCARE HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., Case No. 4:26-cv-05522 (S.D. Tex., July 13, 2026), is brought against the Defendant to recover unpaid overtime wages and other damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). The Plaintiff and the other Straight Time Workers regularly worked more than 40 hours a week. But the Defendant did not pay the Plaintiff and its other Straight Time Workers premium overtime wages. Instead the Defendant misclassified the Plaintiff and its other Straight Time Workers as independent contractors and paid them the same hourly rate for all hours worked, including those worked over 40 in a workweek (a practice known as "straight time for overtime"). The Defendant applied its illegal straight time for overtime pay scheme to the Plaintiff and its other Straight Time Workers regardless of any individualized factors. The Defendant's uniform straight time for overtime pay scheme violates the FLSA by depriving the Plaintiff and the other Straight Time Workers of the "time and a half" overtime premium they are owed for hours worked after 40 in a workweek, says the complaint. The Plaintiff worked for the Defendant as a Direct Care Provider from February 2024 through November 2025. Questcare provides healthcare services to individuals across Texas.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Taylor A. Jones, Esq. HKM EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS LLP 1201 Fannin Street, Suite 202 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (832) 446-9403 Fax: (832) 356-2684 Email: tjones@hkm.co RACK ROOM SHOES: Carrigan Suit Removed to W.D. Washington --------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Alisha Carrigan, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Rack Room Shoes, Inc., Case No. 26-00002-05715-31 was removed from the Snohomish County Superior Court, to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on July 10, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 2:26-cv-02422-TL to the proceeding. The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. Rack Room Shoes -- https://www.rackroomshoes.com/ -- is an American footwear retailer headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Raina C. Borrelli, Esq. Samuel J. Strauss, Esq. STRAUSS BORRELLI PLLC One Magnificent Mile 980 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1610 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (872) 263-1100 Fax: (872) 263-1109 Email: raina@straussborrelli.com sam@straussborrelli.com The Defendant is represented by: Meegan B. Brooks, Esq. BALLARD SPAHR LLP (SAN FRANCISCO) 71 Stevenson St., Ste. 400 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (424) 204-4400 Email: brooksm@ballardspahr.com RCB LOGISTICS LLC: Rodriguez Files Suit in N.Y. Sup. Ct. -------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against RCB Logistics LLC, et al. The case is styled as Jose Rodriguez, individually, and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. RCB Logistics LLC, Ronald C. Bartl, individually, Case No. 654145/2026 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., New York Cty., July 15, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Commercial (Violations of NYLL). RCB Logistics LLC is a transportation and logistics company based in Keansburg, New Jersey.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Mohammed Gangat, Esq. LAW OFFICE OF MOHAMMED GANGAT 675 Third Avenue, Ste. 1810 New York, NY 10017 Phone: (718) 669-0714 Email: mgangat107@gmail.com RESTAURANT DEPOT: Ripa Must File Class Cert Bid by April 2, 2027 ---------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as ROZALIYA RIPA, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-02853-LJL (S.D.N.Y.), the Hon. Judge Liman entered an order: This order memorializes the rulings made at the initial pretrial conference on July 9, 2026. These two cases will not be consolidated but the parties in these two cases shall coordinate discovery so as to avoid unnecessary duplication. Requests for production of documents and interrogatories shall be made by Aug. 8, 2026. The close of fact discovery shall be Dec. 31, 2026. The deadline for expert discovery shall be March 9, 2027. In Case No. 26-cv-2853, the Plaintiff shall move for class certification by April 2, 2027. The March 9, 2027 deadline for expert discovery shall not apply to expert discovery regarding damages offered by an expert who is not an expert relied upon for class certification. The Court will hold a post-discovery status conference with the parties in each of the above captioned cases on April 13, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 15C of the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse. At this conference, the parties in Case No. 26-cv-2853 shall be prepared to discuss a schedule for any expert discovery needed following a decision on the motion for class certification. By separate order, the Court will refer the parties in Case No. 26-cv-4186 to Magistrate Judge Gorenstein for settlement. The parties may apply for an adjustment to any of the dates set for good cause shown. Restaurant distributes a variety of food products. A copy of the Court's order dated July 10, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Cjmhlw at no extra charge.[CC] ROADSTER COLLISION: Perez Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages --------------------------------------------------------- Oscar Alejandro Vega Perez, Felipe Duran, and Cristian Rodriguez, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. ROADSTER COLLISION INC. d/b/a CARSTAR ROADSTER COLLISION, RBR HOLDINGS LLC, RICHARD RAMNARINE, and TIFFINY TAJRAM a/k/a TIFFANY TAJRAM, Case No. 2:26-cv-04186 (E.D.N.Y., July 13, 2026), is brought for unpaid overtime wages, unpaid minimum wages under New York law, unpaid earned and final wages under New York law, unlawful deductions, and statutory wage-notice and wage-statement violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), and the New York Labor Law ("NYLL"), as well as supplemental New York State Human Rights Law ("NYSHRL"). The Defendants maintained a common policy and practice of failing to pay non-exempt workers overtime premiums for hours worked over forty in a workweek, paying some workers through off-system methods such as Zelle or checks while withholding required wage documentation, and using workers' immigration status as a basis to deny lawful pay and workplace protections., says the complaint. The Plaintiff worked for Defendants at CARSTAR Roadster Collision from October 1, 2022 through August 7 or 8, 2024. The Defendants operated an auto-body and collision-repair business in Suffolk County, New York.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Clifford Tucker, Esq. SACCO & FILLAS LLP 31-19 Newtown Ave., 7th Floor Astoria, NY 11102 Phone: 718-269-2243 Email: CTucker@SaccoFillas.com ROBERT LUNA: Stewart Loses Bid to Reconsider Class Cert Denial -------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Kevin Stewart, et al., v. Robert Luna et al., Case No. 2:23-cv-04641-ODW-ADS (C.D. Cal.), the Hon. Judge Otis D. Wright II entered an order denying the Plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration for failure to establish a basis for reconsideration. The Plaintiffs repeatedly failed to "propose an adequate plan to address the damages phases in this case." Without such a plan, the Court was "unable to determine whether the common issues predominate over the individual ones and whether a class action is superior to other available methods for fairly adjudicating the controversy." Nothing in the Plaintiffs' arguments on reconsideration alters this conclusion, the Court says. Further, the Plaintiffs invite the Court to reconsider the same arguments they already raised in their motions for class certification. Despite framing their arguments as a request for reconsideration, "it is clear that [Plaintiffs] simply believe[] the Court got it wrong," the Court adds. On June 2, 2026, the Court denied the Plaintiffs' third motion for class certification. The Court denied class certification because it questioned the Plaintiffs' counsel's adequacy under Rule 23(a)(4) based on counsel's unresolved conflicts of interest. Although the Plaintiffs argue these concerns are speculative, they do not meaningfully explain how their arguments warrant reconsideration. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=W6rVxz at no extra charge.[CC] SELECT PORTFOLIO: Class Cert Hearing Set for August 12 ------------------------------------------------------ In the class action lawsuit captioned as Evans v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. et al., Case No. 2:18-cv-05985 (E.D.N.Y., Filed Oct. 25, 2018), the Hon. Judge Pamela K. Chen entered an order that the Court will hold a hearing on Plaintiffs' motions for class certification in the following two related cases on August 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 4F North. -- Evans v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. , Case No. 18-CV- 5985, and -- DeSimone v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., Case No. 20-CV- 3837. The suit alleges violation of the Fair Debt Collection Act. Select operates as a mortgage servicing company.[CC] SJ POOLS AND LANDSCAPING: Zetino Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages ---------------------------------------------------------------- Alberth Gustavo Hernandez Zetino, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. SJ POOLS AND LANDSCAPING LLC, SJ PAVING INC., and WELINGTON GOMES, jointly and individually, Case No. 2:26-cv-08737 (D.N.J., July 15, 2026), is brought against the Defendants pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), the New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law ("NJWHL"), the New Jersey Wage Payment Law ("NJWPL"), and select provisions of the New Jersey Administrative Code ("NJAC"), to recover unpaid overtime compensation, liquidated damages, attorneys' fees, and costs owed to Plaintiff. The Plaintiff brings this action as a collective action under the FLSA, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated current and former non-exempt hourly construction, paving, and landscaping laborers who worked for Defendants and who were not paid overtime compensation at one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek at any time within 3 years prior. The Defendants paid Plaintiff this day rate regardless of the actual number of hours he worked on a given day or in a given workweek, and never paid Plaintiff an overtime premium of one and one-half times his regular rate for the numerous hours he worked each week in excess of 40, says the complaint. The Plaintiff worked for Defendants as a full-time, non-exempt construction laborer, performing pool construction, landscaping, and paving work, from January 2011 through mid-December 2024. SJ Pools and Landscaping LLC is a New Jersey limited liability company operated a storefront in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Andrew I. Glenn, Esq. Jodi J. Jaffe, Esq. JAFFE GLENN LAW GROUP, P.A. 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 150 Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 201-687-9977 Email: Aglenn@jaffeglenn.com Jjaffe@jaffeglenn.com SPARK POWER INC: Abandolo Files Suit in N.Y. Sup. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Spark Power, Inc. The case is styled as Steven Abandolo, Thomas McCarthy, individually on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Spark Power, Inc., Case No. 158690/2026 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., New York Cty., July 16, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Matters - Contract Non-Commercial. Spark Power -- https://sparkpowercorp.com/ -- is a leading provider of end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions operating across North America.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Lloyd R. Ambinder, Esq. VIRGINIA & AMBINDER, LLP 40 Broad Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10004 Phone: 212-943-9080 Fax: 212-943-9082 Email: lambinder@vandallp.com STEVEN G. JAMES: Schiable Files Suit in N.D. New York ----------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Steven G. James. The case is styled as George Schiable, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Steven G. James, in his official capacity as Superintendent of the New York State Police, Case No. 1:26-cv-01365-AJB-ML (N.D.N.Y., July 13, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Civil Rights. Steven G. James was appointed Superintendent on April 4, 2024, and leads almost 6,000 New York State Police sworn members and non-sworn staff.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Amy L. Bellantoni, Esq. THE BELLANTONI LAW FIRM, PLLC 2 Overhill Road, Suite 400 Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 367-0090 Fax: (888) 763-9761 Email: abell@bellantoni-law.com STRICKLAND'S ENTERPRISES: Markin Sues Over Unpaid Overtime Wages ---------------------------------------------------------------- April Markin, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. STRICKLAND'S ENTERPRISES, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-00665 (M.D.N.C., July 14, 2026), is brought challenging policies and practices of Defendant that violated the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") as a result of the Defendant's failure to pay overtime wages. The Plaintiff and other similarly situated employees of Defendant worked over 40 hours in one or more workweeks in the past three years. The Defendant had a practice and policy of requiring Plaintiff and similarly situated non-exempt hourly employees to perform work after clocking out at the end of their shifts, but only compensating them for their clocked hours. As a result, Defendant failed to pay Plaintiff and those similarly situated for all hours worked, including overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek. The Plaintiff and those similarly situated were not exempt from the overtime requirements of the FLSA or applicable state law, says the complaint. The Plaintiff was employed by Defendant as a non-exempt hourly assistant manager at Defendant's Strickland Brothers store in Gallipolis Ohio in May and June 2026. Strickland owns and operates over 280 Strickland's Brothers Ten Minute Change stores across 11 states.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Sunny Panyanouvong-Rubeck, Esq. HKM EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS, LLP 3623 Latrobe Drive, Unit #122 Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 980-734-3851 Email: spanyanouvong-rubeck@hkm.com - and - Scott D. Perlmuter, Esq. TITTLE & PERLMUTER 4106 Bridge Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 222-2222 Facsimile: (888) 604-9299 Email: scott@tittlelawfirm.com - and - Hans A. Nilges, Esq. Robi J. Baishnab, Esq. NILGES LEGAL GROUP LLC 7034 Braucher Street, N.W., Suite B North Canton, OH 44720 Phone: (330) 470-4428 Facsimile: (330) 754-1430 Email: hans@ohlaborlaw.com robi@ohlaborlaw.com SUPPORT PETS LLC: McLelan Files Suit in S.D. Florida ---------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Support Pets LLC. The case is styled as Kristina McLelan, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Support Pets LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-24775-XXXX (S.D. Fla., July 13, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. for Personal Injury. Support Pets -- https://www.supportpets.com/ -- is a leader in connecting pet owners with licensed medical professionals across the US to legally certify pets as Emotional Support Animals.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Mariya Weekes, Esq. MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN, PLLC 201 Sevilla Avenue, 2nd Floor Coral Gables, FL 33134 Phone: (954) 647-1866 Email: mweekes@milberg.com SUPPORTS COORDINATION: Scheduling Order Entered in Rosenberger -------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as APRIL ROSENBERGER, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, v. SUPPORTS COORDINATION GROUP LLC, d/b/a PA HEALTH MANAGEMENT, Case No. 5:24-cv-05018-JLS (E.D. Pa.), the Hon. Judge Jeffery L. Schmehl entered an order 1. The Parties shall have until July 31, 2026, to produce any documents responsive to outstanding discovery, including the production of any documents responsive to the Plaintiff's third-party subpoena served upon Pennsylvania Health & Wellness, and to complete any outstanding written discovery or update prior discovery responses in light of the document production. 2. The Parties shall submit a status report to the Court no later than Sept. 16, 2026, notifying the Court of the outcome of the Parties Sept. 9, 2026 settlement conference with Magistrate Judge Straw. 3. In the event the Parties' Sept. 9 settlement conference is unsuccessful, the following deadlines shall apply: (a) The Plaintiff's motion for class certification pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 and for Final Collective Certification pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 216(b) ("Plaintiff’s Motion") shall be due no later than Oct. 9, 2026; (b) The Defendant's response to the Plaintiff's motion shall be due no later than Nov. 9, 2026; and (c) The Plaintiff's reply shall be due no later than Nov. 23, 2026. 4. Following the Court's resolution of the Plaintiff's motion, the Court will set a case management conference to schedule remaining deadlines, including expert discovery and any motions for summary judgment. PA Health is a hospital & health care company. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=7GdvKm at no extra charge.[CC] SWEEPSTEAKS LTD: Parties Seek to Extend Briefing Schedule --------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as LaShawnna Ridley, et al., v. SWEEPSTEAKS LTD. d/b/a STAKE.US, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-02511-LMB-WEF (E.D. Va.), the Parties ask the Court to enter an order granting the motion to extend the briefing schedule for the Moving Defendants' motions filed on July 10, 2026. The Parties propose that the Plaintiffs would be permitted until July 31, 2026 to file their Oppositions to the motions and the Moving Defendants be permitted to file their replies for the motions on or before Aug. 10, 2026. The Motions remain set for hearing on Aug. 14, 2026, which enables the parties to complete briefing in advance of the hearing date. Granting this Consent Motion will not affect any other case deadlines. Stake.us provides online social casino experience. A copy of the Parties' motion dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=spNnIk at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiffs are represented by: George E. Kostel, Esq. Richard K. Kelsey, Esq. IMPRESA LEGAL GROUP 3101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Telephone: (703) 842-0660 Facsimile: (703) 243-8696 E-mail: georgekostel@impresalegal.com richkelsey@impresalegal.com The Defendants are represented by: Hillary Dang, Esq. David McGill, Esq. Diana Szego Fassbender, Esq. Ian Hawkes, Esq. Paige Pavone, Esq. Marc R. Shapiro, Esq. ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20037 Telephone: (202) 339-8400 Facsimile: (202) 339-8500 E-mail: hdang@orrick.com dmcgill@orrick.com dszego@orrick.com ihawkes@orrick.com ppavone@orrick.com mrshapiro@orrick.com SWIFT PORK: Class Settlement in Vail Suit Gets Final Nod -------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as NICHOLAS VAIL, v. SWIFT PORK COMPANY, Case No. 3:22-cv-00354-DJH-RSE (W.D. Ky.), the Hon. Judge Hale entered an order as follows: (1) Vail's unopposed motion for final approval is granted. (2) Vail's motion for attorney fees and costs is granted. (3) The Court adopts the defined terms in the Settlement Agreement. (4) The following class is certified for settlement purposes only: "All owner/occupants and renters of residential property residing within one (1) mile of the Facility's property boundary at any time from July 11, 2020, to the present." (5) The Court confirms the appointment of Nicholas Vail as Class Representative and the service award to Vail in the amount of $5,000, as set forth in the Settlement Agreement. (6) The Court confirms the appointment of Liddle Sheets Coulson, P.C. and Gray & White as Class Counsel for the settlement class and approves the request for attorney fees of $150,000 and reimbursement of up to $45,000 in litigation costs. (7) This matter is now closed and stricken from the Court's docket. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement, including settlement payments. This case involves claims against SPC of private nuisance, public nuisance, and negligent trespass under Kentucky law arising from the JBS Pork Production Facility’s alleged “noxious[- ]odor emissions.” Swift produces and processes meat products. A copy of the Court's memorandum and order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=V3esRn at no extra charge.[CC] SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES: Burgess Suit Removed to M.D. Florida ---------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Todd Burgess, Judith Moran, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Symetrics Industries, LLC doing business as: Extant Aerospace, Case No. 05-02026-CA-034051 was removed from the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on July 10, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 6:26-cv-01490-PGB-DCI to the proceeding. The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. Symetrics Industries, LLC doing business as Extant Aerospace -- https://extantaerospace.com/ -- is the global leader in lifecycle sustainment of aerospace and defense electronics.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Jeff Ostrow, Esq. Steven Sukert, Esq. KOPELOWITZ OSTROW P.A. One West Las Olas Blvd., Suite 500 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 525-4100 Fax: (954) 525-4300 Email: ostrow@kolawyers.com sukert@kolawyers.com - and - Tonyia Jean Johnson, Esq. SHAMIS & GENTILE, P.A. 14 NE 1st Ave., Suite 705 Miami, FL 33132 Phone: (305) 479-2299 Email: tjohnson@shamisgentile.com The Defendant is represented by: Sander Weiner, Esq. WOOD SMITH HENNING & BERMAN 50 N. Laura Street, Suite 2500 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: (904) 339-8567 Email: sweiner@wshblaw.com SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES: Parties Must Confer Class Cert Deadlines -------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Burgess. et al., v. Symetrics Industries LLC d/b/a Extant Aerospace, Case No. 6:26-cv-01490 (M.D. Fla., Filed July 10, 2026), the Hon. Judge Paul G. Byron entered an order directing the parties to confer regarding deadlines pertinent to a motion for class certification and advise the Court of agreeable deadlines in their case management report. The deadlines should include a deadline for: (1) disclosure of expert reports - class action, plaintiff and defendant; (2) discovery - class action; (3) motion for class certification; (4) response to motion for class certification; and (5) reply to motion for class certification. The Defendant is a company that manufactures and supplies electronics and avionics systems.[CC] T-MAC INC: Underpays Trash Truck Drivers, Reed Suit Says -------------------------------------------------------- GRANT REED, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, Plaintiff v. T-MAC, INC. d/b/a T-MAC SOLID WASTE & ROLL-OFF SERVICES, AARON BELL, and BLAKE TEKOTTE, Defendants, Case No. 2:26-cv-04173-WJE (W.D. Mo., July 17, 2026) is a class action against the Defendants for violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Missouri Minimum Wage Maximum Hour Law, and applicable Missouri common law, including breach of contract and quantum meruit/unjust enrichment. Plaintiff Reed alleges on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated hourly, non-exempt employees of Defendants that they are (i) entitled to unpaid wages including unpaid minimum wage and/or overtime premiums for all hours worked, and (ii) entitled to liquidated damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. Plaintiff Reed further alleges that they are entitled to unpaid hourly wages pursuant to Missouri common law breach of contract, as T-Mac promised to him and each of the Missouri Common Law Class members an hourly rate of pay in exchange for all work performed and, in breach of that promise, systematically deducted work hours each week from their compensable time without completely relieving them from duty. The Plaintiff was employed by the Defendants as an hourly trash truck driver. T-MAC, Inc., doing business as T-Mac Solid Waste & Roll-Off Services, has its principal office located in Columbia, Missouri.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Rowdy B. Meeks, Esq. ROWDY MEEKS LEGAL GROUP LLC 8201 Mission Road, Suite 250 Prairie Village, KS 66208 Telephone: (913) 766-5585 Facsimile: (816) 875-5069 E-mail: rowdy.Meeks@rmlegalgroup.com TARGET CORPORATION: Brown Suit Transferred to S.D. Ohio ------------------------------------------------------- The case styled as Veronica Brown, Melvin Velasquez, Nicole Flick, Jasmine Young, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Target Corporation, Luxottica of America Inc., Case No. 3:25-cv-01321 was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on July 16, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 1:26-cv-00688-MWM to the proceeding. The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. for Personal Injury. Target Corporation -- https://www.target.com/ -- is an American retail corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Catherine Elizabeth Ybarra, Esq. SIRI & GLIMSTAD LLP 700 South Flower Street, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 297-3807 Fax: (646) 417-5967 Email: cybarra@sirillp.com - and - Sonjay C. Singh, Esq. SIRI & GLIMSTAD LLP 400 East Pratt Street 8th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (646) 829-1389 Email: ssingh@sirillp.com The Defendants are represented by: Ana Tagvoryan, Esq. Alycia S. Tulloch, Esq. MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS 2049 Century Park East, Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: (310) 312-4347 Email: ATagvoryan@manatt.com alycia.tulloch@blankrome.com - and - Victor J. Sandoval, Esq. ALMEIDA LAW GROUP LLC 3415 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 1121 Los Angeles, CA 90034 Phone: (562) 534-5907 Email: victor@almeidalawgroup.com TARTER KRINSKY & DROGIN: Piza Files Suit in S.D. New York --------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. The case is styled as Michael Piza, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, Case No. 1:26-cv-05980 (S.D.N.Y., July 15, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other P.I. for Contract Default. Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP -- https://www.tarterkrinsky.com/ -- is a law firm based in New York.[BN] The Plaintiff appears pro se. TAX ASSOCIATES GROUP: Cetin Files TCPA Suit in D. Arizona --------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tax Associates Group Incorporated. The case is styled as Neslihan Cetin, individually and on behalf of a class of all persons and entities similarly situated v. Tax Associates Group Incorporated, Case No. 2:26-cv-04881-CDB (D. Ariz., July 13, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment. Tax Associates Group, Inc. is a professional financial and tax service firm providing individual tax preparation, business accounting, and payroll services, originally based in New Jersey and now operating with central Florida client support.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Alex Jilizian, Esq. PARONICH LAW PC 350 Lincoln St., Ste. 2400 Hingham, MA 02043 Phone: (508) 221-1510 Email: alex@paronichlaw.com TEKGO INC: Filing for Class Cert Bid Due May 14, 2027 ----------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as RUOLI NI, v. TEKGO, INC., et al., Case No. 3:26-cv-05063-JLR (W.D. Wash.), the Hon. Judge Robart entered a scheduling order regarding class certification motion as follows: Deadline to complete discovery on class April 14, 2027 certification: The court will issue a schedule regarding merits discovery after ruling on the motion for class certification. Deadline for the Plaintiffs to file motion May 14, 2027 for class certification (noted on the due date of the reply): The Defendants' Response/Opposition: June 11, 2027 The Plaintiff's Reply: June 25, 2027 This Order is issued at the outset of the case, and a copy is sent by the clerk to counsel for plaintiff (or plaintiff, if pro se) and any defendants who have appeared. The Plaintiff's counsel (or plaintiff, if pro se) is directed to serve copies of this Order on all parties who appear after this Order is filed. Such service shall be accomplished within ten (10) days after each appearance. The court will set further case schedule deadlines pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(b) after ruling on the motion for class certification. Tekgo is your go-to for sterile processing tech placement. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=CoyX86 at no extra charge.[CC] TESTUDO GUARD: Arellano Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Testudo Guard, et al. The case is styled as Jessi Arellano, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Testudo Guard, Does 1 through 10, Case No. 26STCV22322 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 15, 2026). Testudo Guard -- https://testudoguard.com/ -- provides comprehensive security services tailored to meet the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and government clients across California.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kane Moon, Esq. MOON LAW GROUP, PC 725 S Figueroa St., 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 232-3128 Fax: (213) 232-3125 Email: kane.moon@moonyanglaw.com TOP QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Morales Files Suit in N.Y. Sup. Ct. ----------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Top Quality Management Inc., et al. The case is styled as Fabian Morales, Menachem Deutch, Moises Miranda, on behalf of themselves, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated v. Top Quality Management Inc., T Q Management Inc., Menachem Deutch, Individually, Case No. 813905/2026E (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Bronx Cty., July 17, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Torts (Unpaid Wages - NYLL). Top Quality Management -- https://topqualitymanagement.com/ -- provides staff to take over daily management functions.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Michael Robert Minkoff, Esq. STEVENSON MARINO LLP 2000 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 Phone: 212.939.7231 Email: mminkoff@stevensonmarino.com TOWER ADMINISTRATIVE: Ruiz Files Suit in E.D. Pennsylvania ---------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tower Administrative Services, Inc. The case is styled as Greg Ruiz, Adrian Ruiz, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Tower Administrative Services, Inc., Case No. 5:26-cv-04879-CH (E.D. Pa., July 14, 2026). The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. Tower Administrative Services, Inc. -- https://toweradmin.com/ -- is a financial services company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that manages bi-weekly mortgage acceleration programs and insurance premium payments.[BN] The Plaintiffs are represented by: Kevin Abramowicz, Esq. EAST END TRIAL GROUP - PITTSBURGH PA 6901 Lynn Way, Suite 215 Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Phone: (412) 223-5740 Fax: (412) 626-7101 Email: kabramowicz@eastendtrialgroup.com TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS: Silvester Files FDCPA Suit in S.D. Florida -------------------------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Transworld Systems Inc. The case is styled as Justin Silvester, individually and on behalf of all those similarly situated v. Transworld Systems Inc., Case No. 2:26-cv-14256-JEM (S.D. Fla., July 15, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Transworld Systems Inc. -- https://tsico.com/ -- is a leading technology enabled BPO partner providing receivables management, customer care, back office support and consumer loan servicing.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Natalie Ann Staroschak, Esq. PATTI ZABALETA LAW GROUP 110 SE 6th St., Fl. 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (305) 992-3949 Email: natalie@pzlg.legal - and - Thomas John Patti, III, Esq. PATTI ZABALETA LAW GROUP 3325 Northwest 55th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (561) 542-8550 Email: Tom@pzlg.legal TRUEBLUE INC: Figueroa FLSA Suit Transferred to E.D. Texas ---------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Thea De Jesus Figueroa, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. TrueBlue, Inc., PeopleScout, Inc., Case No. 3:25-cv-05329 was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on July 14, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 4:26-cv-00837-SDJ to the proceeding. The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. TrueBlue -- https://www.trueblue.com/ -- is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Melinda Arbuckle, Esq. Ricardo J. Prieto, Esq. WAGE AND HOUR FIRM 5050 Quorum Drive, Ste. 700 Dallas, TX 75254 Phone: (214) 489-7653 Fax: (469) 319-0317 Email: marbuckle@wageandhourfirm.com rprieto@wageandhourfirm.com TYLER BLEWETT: Ross' Fourth Amended Complaint Tossed ---------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as JAMES ARTHUR ROSS, v. TYLER BLEWETT et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-01338-SB (D. Or.), the Hon. Judge Beckerman entered an order granting the Defendants' motion to dismiss, and dismissing Ross's Fourth Amended Complaint. Although Ross has already had several opportunities to attempt to state a viable claim for relief in this case, he has not yet had the benefit of the Court's evaluation of his current claims. As a result, Ross may file a Fifth Amended Complaint by Aug. 13, 2026, if he is able in good faith to cure the pleading deficiencies discussed herein. The Court finds that Ross has not plausibly alleged that any individual defendant was personally involved in the alleged constitutional violations or negligence at TRCI and therefore grants Defendants' motion to dismiss Ross's Eighth Amendment and negligence claims. Ross alleges that the Defendants failed to protect him from exposure to COVID-19. Ross was infected with COVID-19 and continues to suffer from long-term COVID-19 side effects, including but not limited to brain fog, loss of smell and taste, depression, and loss of muscle mass. Nevertheless, the Court held in Maney that the putative class members were not required to file individual tort claim notices to satisfy the OTCA's notice requirements with respect to the negligence claim alleged in the Maney class action complaint. The Plaintiffs alleged an Eighth Amendment claim based on Defendants' response to the COVID pandemic. On June 26, 2020, Plaintiffs amended their complaint to add a claim for negligence, similarly based on Defendants' response to COVID in ODOC facilities. In light of the timing and substance of Plaintiffs' original and amended complaints, the Court concludes that Plaintiffs presented the relevant claims within the statutory time period. A copy of the Court's opinion and order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=oDz0rD at no extra charge.[CC] UDR INC: Muresan Sues Over Excessive Move-out Charges ----------------------------------------------------- ALINA MURESAN, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff v. UDR, INC., a Maryland corporation; UNITED DOMINION REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership; UDR LIGHTHOUSE DOWNREIT L.P., a Delaware limited partnership; and DOES 1-50, inclusive, Defendants, Case No. 2:26-cv-07880 (C.D. Cal., July 17, 2026) is a class action brought by the Plaintiff seeking appropriate relief, including an order enjoining UDR from retaining security deposits by failing to properly itemize, describe, and document cleaning and repair charges as required by the California Civil Code and California's Unfair Competition Law. UDR is a self-administered real estate investment trust that owns, controls, operates, acquires, develops, rents, and manages apartment communities throughout the United States. Among other real property management responsibilities, UDR sets all policies and procedures for the administration of security deposits, and oversees the administration of security deposits, across roughly 165 communities, consisting of approximately 55,240 apartments; it administers the collection of security deposits from tenants and deductions from security at the end of tenancy. According to the complaint, UDR uniformly and systematically deducts and withholds security deposits from Plaintiff and other former tenants without providing them adequate and timely itemized statements supported by documentation of the supposed costs incurred for purportedly repairing and cleaning their units upon move out as required by code. In addition, UDR has a practice of either not photographing or refusing to provide former tenants with photographs of returned residential units prior to and within a reasonable time after any supposed repairs or cleanings were performed and that formed the basis for retaining former tenants' security deposits. UDR includes false, unreasonable, excessive, and/or unsubstantiated charges on former tenants' final statements at move out and unlawfully retains former tenants' security deposits to pay for them, often leaving former tenants with an excess amount of move-out charges to pay beyond what their security deposit covers, alleges the suit.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: William A. Kershaw, Esq. Stuart C. Talley, Esq. Ian J. Barlow, Esq. Jack R. Davis, Esq. KERSHAW TALLEY BARLOW, PC 401 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95864 Telephone: (916) 779-7000 Facsimile: (916) 244-4829 E-mail: bill@ktblegal.com stuart@ktblegal.com ian@ktblegal.com jack@ktblegal.com UNITED NATURAL FOODS: Martinez Suit Removed to W.D. Washington -------------------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Jose Martinez, Ashley Dowman, and Angel Livingston, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST, INC., a foreign profit corporation; UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC., a foreign profit corporation; UNFI DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC, a foreign limited liability company; UNFI WHOLESALE, INC., a foreign profit corporation; UNFI GROCERS DISTRIBUTION, INC., a foreign profit corporation; CENTRALIA HOLDINGS, LLC, a foreign limited liability company, and DOES 1-20, as yet unknown Washington entities, Case No. 26-2-20311-3 KNT was removed from the Superior Court of the State of Washington in the County of King, to the United States District Court for Western District of Washington on July 15, 2026, and assigned Case No. 2:26-cv-02511-JHC. The Plaintiffs assert a single cause of action for violation of the Washington Industrial Welfare Act (RCW).[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Timothy W. Emery, Esq. Patrick B. Reddy, Esq. Paul Cipriani, Esq. Hannah M. Hamley, WSBA No. 59020 EMERY | REDDY, PC 600 Stewart Street, Suite 1100 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 442-9106 Email: emeryt@emeryreddy.com reddyp@emeryreddy.com paul@emeryreddy.com hannah@emeryreddy.com The Defendants are represented by: Damon C. Elder, Esq. MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 3000 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 274-6400 Email: damon.elder@morganlewis.com UNITED STATES: Texas Farm Wins Class Status Bid ----------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as TEXAS FARM BUREAU, et al., v. THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("USDA"), et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-00181-Z (N.D. Tex.), the Hon. Judge Kacsmaryk entered an order granting the Plaintiffs' motion for class certification. The Court appoints Timothy Assiter and Mark Cadra as class representatives. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(c)(1)(B), the Court defines the class as follows: "All farmers and ranchers in the United States who are encountering, or who will encounter, race or sex discrimination from the USDA based on their exclusion from its "socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher" designation, and have been or will be denied benefits or program access on that basis." Further pursuant to Rule 23(c)(1)(B), the Court defines two class claims as follows: (1) Whether the United States Department of Agriculture is violating the Constitution when it discriminates based on race in administering programs under Titles 7 and 16 of the United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations through the use of the "socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher" designation; and (2) Whether the United States Department of Agriculture is violating the Constitution when it discriminates based on sex in administering programs under Titles 7 and 16 of the United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations through the use of the "socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher" designation. Further, the Court appoints Southeastern Legal Foundation as class counsel. Rule 23(b)(2) class certification is appropriate here. USDA acted or refused to act in a way that applies generally to the class because it denied additional benefits based on lack of membership in its "socially disadvantaged" designation. A single injunction or declaratory judgment deeming the designations unconstitutional and enjoining USDA from using the designations to deny additional benefits would provide relief to the entire class. The Plaintiffs bring this lawsuit and seek class certification to challenge [NAP, EQIP,] and all other USDA programs that discriminate against farmers and ranchers based on race or sex using the 'socially disadvantaged' category. USDA administers government benefits programs for farmers and ranchers. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=vIQIsB at no extra charge.[CC] UPS SUPPLY CHAIN: Deluis Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., et al. The case is styled as Raymond Deluis, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., UPS Cartage Services, Inc., Does 1-50, inclusive, Case No. 26STCV22122 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 14, 2026). The case type is stated as "Unfair Competition." UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. -- https://www.ups.com/us/en/supplychain/home -- is a global business unit of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) that provides global freight, logistics, distribution, and customs brokerage services.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Louis Benowitz, Esq. BENOWITZ LAW CORPORATION 8605 Santa Monica Boulevard, PMB 79183 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Phone: (747) 233-1600 Email: Louis@BenowitzLaw.com USC: Tsaturyan Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. -------------------------------------------- A class action lawsuit has been filed against University of Southern California. The case is styled as Ani Tsaturyan, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. University of Southern California d/b/a Keck Medicine of USC, Case No. 26STCV22315 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 15, 2026). The case type is stated as "Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)." University of Southern California doing business as Keck Medicine of USC -- https://www.keckmedicine.org/ -- is the major medical system of the University of Southern California.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Daniel Srourian, Esq. SROURIAN LAW FIRM 468 N. Camden Dr., Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (213) 474-3800 Fax: (213) 471-4160 Email: daniel@slfla.com VBIT TECHNOLOGIES: Class Cert Bids Extended to August 31 -------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Pelham v. VBIT Technologies Corp. et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-00162 (D. Del., Filed Feb. 13, 2023), the Hon. Judge Jennifer L. Hall entered an order granting-in-part stipulation to extend time for case dispositive motions and class certification. The deadlines for Dispositive Motions and Motions for Class Certification previously set by the Scheduling Order are extended from July 31, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The suit alleges violation of the Securities Exchange Act. VBit is a firm specializing in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency mining.[CC] WASTENOT INC: Campanaro Sues Over Failure to Pay Overtime Wages --------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy Campanaro, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated known and unknow v. WASTENOT INC., D/B/A WASTENOT COMPOST, AND WILLIAM DONNELLY, INDIVIDUALLY, Case No. 1:26-cv-08333 (N.D. Ill., July 15, 2026), is brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), and the Illinois Minimum Wage Law ("IMWL"), and Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act ("IMWL") as a result of the Defendant's failure to pay overtime wages. The Plaintiff was, and putative Class Members are or were, compensated on a salary-exempt basis and denied pay at one half their underlying regular wage for hours in excess of 40 hours in a statutory workweek. At no time during Plaintiff's employment was he, or similarly situated members of the Plaintiff class, paid for their work hours over 40 per work week at an overtime rate of pay. The job duties and compensation structure utilized by Defendants to pay Plaintiff, and members of the Plaintiff class, did not qualify under any of the overtime exemptions established by the FLSA or the IMWL and Plaintiff and members of the Plaintiff Class should have been paid time and one-half their regular hourly rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, says the complaint. The Plaintiff is a former Employee who was employed by Defendants as a "Support Specialist." The Defendant describes its services as a "compost collection provider" for homes, businesses and communities throughout the Chicagoland area as well as services in McHenry and Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: John William Billhorn, Esq. BILLHORN LAW FIRM 53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1137 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 853-1450 Email: jbillhorn@billhornlaw.com WAYFAIR LLC: Carrigan Suit Removed to W.D. Washington ----------------------------------------------------- The case captioned as Alisha Carrigan, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Wayfair LLC, Case No. 26-00002-05819-31 was removed from the Snohomish County Superior Court, to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on July 10, 2026. The District Court Clerk assigned Case No. 2:26-cv-02435-JLR to the proceeding. The nature of suit is stated as Other Fraud. Wayfair Inc. -- https://www.wayfair.com/ -- is an American multinational e-commerce company based in Boston, Massachusetts that sells furniture and home goods online.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Ian R. Bensberg, Esq. Lynn A Toops, Esq. Natalie A. Lyons, Esq. COHENMALAD LLP One Indiana Square, Ste 1400 Indianapolis, IN 42604 Phone: (317) 636-6481 Fax: (317) 636-2593 Email: ibensberg@cohenmalad.com ltoops@cohenmalad.com nlyons@cohenandmalad.com - and - Raina C. Borrelli, Esq. Samuel J. Strauss, Esq. STRAUSS BORRELLI PLLC One Magnificent Mile 980 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1610 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (872) 263-1100 Fax: (872) 263-1109 Email: raina@straussborrelli.com sam@straussborrelli.com The Defendant is represented by: Meegan B. Brooks, Esq. BALLARD SPAHR LLP (SAN FRANCISCO) 71 Stevenson St., Ste. 400 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (424) 204-4400 Email: brooksm@ballardspahr.com WAYPOINT RESOURCE: Price Files FDCPA Suit in C.D. California ------------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against Waypoint Resource Group, LLC. The case is styled as Tiffany Price, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Waypoint Resource Group, LLC doing business as: Prince Parker & Associates, Case No. 2:26-cv-07487 (C.D. Cal., July 10, 2026). The lawsuit is brought over alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Waypoint Resource Group, LLC -- https://waypoint.com/ -- is a third-party debt collection agency that handles commercial collections, telecommunications, utilities, and government receivables.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Scott A. Edelsberg, I, Esq. EDELSBERG LAW PA 1925 Century Park E, Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: (305) 975-3320 Email: scott@edelsberglaw.com WELLS FARGO: Class Settlement in Henzel Suit Gets Initial Nod ------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as Henzel v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Case No. 2:22-cv-00529-CDS-NJK (D. Nev.), the Hon. Judge Silva entered an order granting preliminary approval of class action settlement and providing for notice. -- Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, the court conditionally certifies, for settlement purposes only, a class defined as: "all natural and legal persons who invested in a J&J Entity lawsuit settlement contract between January 2017 and March 2022 and who incurred a loss of their principle investment (in whole or in part) as determined by the Receiver pursuant to his court-appointed duties and as identified in the Receiver's official records submitted to the court in the SEC Action." Excluded from the class are Wells Fargo and the Relevant Non-Parties as defined in the Class Action Complaint; their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, legal representatives, predecessors, successors, assigns, and employees; and any judge to whom the Class Action or Receiver Action is assigned, his or her spouse, and all persons within the third degree of relationship to either of them, as well as the spouses of such persons. -- A final approval hearing will be held before this court on Nov. 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Plaintiffs allege that the Defendant (1) violated the Nevada Uniform Fiduciaries Act; (2) aided and abetted breach of fiduciary duty; (3) aided and abetted fraud; and (4) were negligent arising out of and relating to an alleged Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Jeffrey Judd and Matthew Beasley. Wells Fargo Bank has agreed to pay $50,000,000 to resolve the Class Action and the Receiver Action. Wells Fargo is a full-service bank. A copy of the Court's order dated July 9, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=7Tmktw at no extra charge.[CC] WINCO HOLDINGS: Wolford Case Stayed Pending Resolution of Guillen ----------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as JOSEPH WOLFORD, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; v. WINCO HOLDINGS, INC., et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-03735-DJC-SCR (E.D. Cal.), the Hon. Judge Daniel J. Calabretta entered an order that grants the Defendant's motion and stays the action pending final resolution of the Guillen action. The Parties shall file a status report every six months from the date of this Order on the status of the related proceedings and the need to continue the stay. Accordingly, the Court finds that a stay of Plaintiff's action is warranted as the first-to-file rule applies and no equitable concerns exist that prohibit its application. On Aug. 7, 2025, Emily Ashley Guillen brought a wage and hour class action lawsuit against WinCo Holdings, LLC in Riverside County Court that was removed to the Central District of California. The Plaintiff seeks to represent: "all current and former hourly-paid or non-exempt employees who worked for any of the Defendants within the State of California at any time from the period from four years preceding the filings of this Complaint to final judgment," and a subclass of "all class members who earned shift differential pay/commissions/non-discretionary bonuses/non-discretionary performance pay that was not used to calculate the amount of the meal break or rest break penalty/premium payment." The Guillen action seeks to represent: "all non-exempt employees who worked for the Defendants in California from Aug. 28, 2024 to the date of certification or judgment, whichever is earlier." WinCo is a privately held, majority employee-owned American supermarket chain based in Boise, Idaho. A copy of the Court's order dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=pJ3VmY at no extra charge.[CC] WINPIN 85 INVESTMENTS: Mendoza Files Suit in Cal. Super. Ct. ------------------------------------------------------------ A class action lawsuit has been filed against Winpin 85 Investments, LLC, et al. The case is styled as Judith Mendoza, individually, and on behalf of other similarly situated employees v. Winpin 85 Investments, LLC, Golden 85 Investments, LLC, Does 1 through 25, inclusive, Case No. 25STCV34534 (Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty., July 16, 2026). Winpin 85 Investments, LLC is a business entity that operates franchise locations for the 85°C Bakery Cafe chain, managing store operations, staffing, and local cafe branches.[BN] The Plaintiff is represented by: Ryan A. Quadrel, Esq. Philippe M.J. Gaudard, Esq. Shelby L. Miner, Esq. Joseph O. Marshall, Esq. BLACKSTONE LAW, APC 8383 Wilshire Boulevard., Ste. 745 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 310-622-4278 Fax: 855-786-6356 Email: rquadrel@blackstonepc.com pgaudard@blackstonepc.com sminer@blackstonepc.com jmarshall@blackstonepc.com YES MANAGEMENT: Baker Seeks Approval of $425K FLSA Settlement ------------------------------------------------------------- In the class action lawsuit captioned as LAURIELL BAKER, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. YES MANAGEMENT, LLC, a limited liability company, Case No. 1:25-cv-04171-DDD-KAS (D. Colo.), the Plaintiff asks the Court to enter an order granting its motion for approval of FLSA settlement. As explained in the accompanying memorandum of law, judicial approval is warranted because (1) FLSA issues are actually in dispute; (2) the proposed settlement of those issues is fair and equitable to all parties concerned; and (3) the proposed attorneys' fees are reasonable. Moreover, the requested service award, settlement administration fees, and litigation expenses, are all reasonable and should be approved as sought. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have reached a settlement as set forth in the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims for the total amount of $425,000. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant failed to properly calculate the regular rate of pay in connection with its overtime payments to the Eligible Employees after incorporating various types of routine and non-discretionary pay into its compensation structure, including bonus pay. The Defendant provides real estate services. A copy of the Plaintiff's motion dated July 14, 2026, is available from PacerMonitor.com at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=ZVQXMc at no extra charge.[CC] The Plaintiff is represented by: Kevin J. Stoops, Esq. SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, P.C. 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