Tips & Gratuities – Important Information For Employees In California
Tipped Employees In California & California Labor Code Section 351 (“Labor Code Section 351”) Labor Code Section 351 prohibits employers and their agents from sharing in or keeping any portion of a gratuity left for or given to one or... Read More →
TaskUs, Inc. – (NASDAQ: TASK) – Securities Class Action Lawsuit Filed
Securities Class Action Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of Investors Of TaskUs, Inc. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating whether TaskUs, Inc. (“TaskUs,” “TASK,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TASK) violated federal securities laws. On February 23, 2022, a securities class action... Read More →
Security Guards, Maintenance Services & The Fair Labor Standards Act
Security Guard & Maintenance Services The security guard service industry includes those firms that provide protection to firms or individuals. Usually security guards cover a post daily and are paid on an hourly basis. The maintenance service industry includes firms... Read More →
Overtime Wages, Damages Sought For 79 Security Guards
U.S. DOL Files Lawsuit Against San Antonio, Texas Company Seeking $114,000 In Overtime Back Wages, Damages For 79 Security Guards A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found that the pay practices of a San Antonio, Texas company that exclusively... Read More →
“High-Cost Emissions Warranty Parts” Subject Of Lawsuit Against Ford
On January 14, 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in United States District Court, Central District of California, against Ford Motor Company, Inc. (“Ford”) and other defendants, as of yet unknown, stemming from Ford’s alleged failure to accurately and... Read More →
Warehouse & Wholesale Industries Under the FLSA
Characteristics Of The Warehouse & Wholesale Industries The warehouse industry includes central warehouses for a business enterprise, public warehouses, and storage establishments. The wholesale industry is characterized by the sale of goods for resale, rather than sales to the ultimate... Read More →
Ford Vehicle Recalls – Has Your Ford Been Recalled?
Ford E-350 (2021-2022) / Ford E-450 (2021-2022) Power steering pressure line may detach and leak. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.... Read More →
MRIoA Data Breach – Increase In Number Of Individuals Affected
Medical Review Institute of America (“MRIoA”) – 157,885 Individuals Affected By Data Breach The number of individuals affected by the data breach of MRIoA has grown from 134,571 to 157,885. On November 9, 2021, MRIoA discovered that it was the victim... Read More →
Nurses Who Have Been Misclassified As Exempt From Overtime Pay
Nurses, The Fair Labor Standards Act & The Learned Professional Exemption The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA“) requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at not less than time and... Read More →
Have You Been Properly Compensated As A Tipped Employee?
Important Information For Tipped Employees Tipped employees are those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips. Tips are the property of the employee. The employer is prohibited from using an employee’s tips for any reason... Read More →
TriValley Primary Care / Jefferson Surgical Clinic
TriValley Primary Care – 122,806 affected by a data breach On October 11, 2021, TriValley Primary Care discovered a ransomware incident that impacted its networks and servers. TriValley Primary Care determined that the unauthorized individual accessed its systems and may have obtained... Read More →
Jim Koons Automotive Company
Jim Koons Automotive Company – 114,153 affected by a data breach. Jim Koons Automotive Company discovered unusual activity on certain computer systems beginning on June 5, 2021. The company’s review of the potentially impacted information was completed on or around December 21,... Read More →
Ravkoo – Digital “SaaS” Platform For Prescription Fulfillment
Ravkoo – 105,000 individuals affected by a data breach. Ravkoo, “a digital SaaS platform for prescription fulfillment providing prescription delivery to patients’ doorsteps,” reported that it recently discovered that a data breach may have unintentionally exposed personal information. On September 27,... Read More →
Nursing Care Facility Pays $270,000 In Back Wages & Damages
A federal investigation recovered $270,984 in back wages and liquidated damages for 166 workers of a Princeton skilled nursing care facility. The employer failed to pay proper overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage... Read More →
Have you not been paid for time spent in security screenings?
Wage & Hour Investigation On Behalf Of Warehouse Workers In Pennsylvania Who Have Not Been Paid For Spending Time In Security Screenings Before Or After A Work Shift If you have been a Warehouse Worker employed in Pennsylvania who has... Read More →
Pennsylvania Minimum Wage & Overtime FAQs
Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON PENNSYLVANIA’S NEW MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENTS. Overtime Most employees in Pennsylvania must be paid overtime compensation for any hours they work over 40... Read More →
Unlawful Medical Debt Collection & Credit Reporting
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has released a bulletin reminding debt collectors and credit bureaus of their legal obligations in light of the “No Surprises Act,” which protects consumers from certain unexpected medical bills. Companies that try to collect on... Read More →
CTH Rentals / Entira Family Clinics / Memorial Health System
CTH Rentals, LLC – 140,330 individuals affected by a data breach. CTH learned it was the subject of a cybersecurity incident occurring from August 11 to September 10, 2021. On September 10, 2021 the unauthorized individuals deployed malware causing the encryption... Read More →
Hyundai Vehicle Recalls – Has Your Hyundai Been Recalled?
Hyundai Santa Fe (2016-2018) / Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2017-2018) / Hyundai Santa Fe XL (2019) / Hyundai Tucson (2014-2015) Anti-Lock Brake System (“ABS”) unit may cause engine compartment fire. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase... Read More →
Ryder Integrated Logistics & Ryder System Facing Wage & Hour Lawsuit
Wage And Hour Class Action Challenges Policies & Practices Of Ryder Integrated Logistics & Ryder System For Their Alleged Failure To Permit Meal Breaks, Pay For Missed Meal Breaks & Pay Minimum Wage, Overtime And All Hours Worked On January... Read More →
John Deere’s Alleged Monopoly Of Repair & Maintenance Services
Alleged Monopolization By John Deere Of The Market For Repair & Maintenance Services Of Its Agricultural Equipment IF DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 12, 2018 TO THE PRESENT, YOU PURCHASED REPAIR SERVICES FROM JOHN DEERE OR FROM ONE OF JOHN... Read More →
TransCredit Database Containing 822,789 Records Discovered
Discovery Of Florida-Based TransCredit’s Dataset With Trucking, Transport Company & Individual Driver Information Apparently Tied To Credit Accounts, Loans, Repayment And Debt Collection WebsitePlanet.com has reported that “[s]ecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler together with the Website Planet research team discovered a... Read More →
Residential Elevator Recall Due To Risk Of Injury Or Death
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission & Three Leading Elevator Manufacturers Announce Recalls Of Residential Elevators Due To Industry-Wide Issue Of Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death To Young Children Manufacturers Providing Free Safety Devices To Address Hazardous... Read More →
Collection Of “Facial Geometry” Without Consent Alleged
On January 7, 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed against Omnitracs, LLC (“Omnitracs”) in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, for violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. According to the complaint,... Read More →
Sunbeam, Crockpot, Oyster & Mr. Coffee Brands
Newell Brands Inc. & Sunbeam Products, Inc. Subject Of Class Action For The Alleged Marketing, Manufacture And/Or Sale Of Consumer Products Containing Warranty Statements That Condition The Continued Validity Of A Warranty On The Use Of Only An Authorized Repair... Read More →
SEC Whistleblowers Awarded More Than $4 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced two awards totaling more than $4 million to whistleblowers who provided information and assistance in two separate covered actions. In the first order, the SEC issued an award of approximately $2.6 million to... Read More →
Repair Restrictions & Illegal “Tying Arrangements”
FTC Report To Congress Finds There Is Little Evidence To Support Manufacturers’ Justifications For Repair Restrictions In a new report to Congress, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) identified numerous types of repair restrictions, such as using adhesives that make parts difficult... Read More →
Academic Institutions Allegedly Conspired To Overcharge Students
Antitrust Investigation On Behalf Of Students Who Attended Certain Educational Institutions To Determine Whether Those Academic Institutions Participated In A Price-Fixing Cartel Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential antitrust claims on behalf of students who attended certain educational institutions... Read More →
SEC Whistleblower Awarded More Than $13 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced an award of more than $13 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance prompted the opening of an investigation and significantly contributed to the success of an SEC enforcement action. The whistleblower... Read More →
More Than $9.3 Million Recovered For Minnesota ESOP
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers More Than $9.3 Million For Minnesota Employee Stock Ownership Plan After Investigation Finds Plan Overpaid For Shares – Order Protects Retirement Fund Of Kurt Manufacturing Company ESOP Eligible Employees The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered... Read More →
Medical Review Institute of America
On November 9, 2021, the Medical Review Institute of America (“MRIoA”) discovered that it was the victim of a sophisticated cyber incident that resulted in unauthorized access to its network. MRIoA has sent Notice of Data Breach letters on behalf of... Read More →
Talis Biomedical Corporation – TLIS
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating whether Talis Biomedical Corporation (“Talis” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLIS) violated federal securities laws. TLIS INVESTORS WHO ACQUIRED THEIR SECURITIES PURSUANT AND/OR TRACEABLE TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE... Read More →
FirstCash, Inc. – FCFS
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating whether FirstCash, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FCFS) violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices. FirstCash investors with financial losses are encouraged to complete Kehoe Law Firm’s Securities Class Action Questionnaire.... Read More →
Honeywell International Inc. – HON
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating whether Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HON) violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices. Honeywell investors with financial losses are encouraged to complete Kehoe Law Firm’s Securities Class Action... Read More →
Daimler Truck & Van Recalls – Has Your Daimler Been Recalled?
Freightliner Custom Chassis XBP (2018); XBR (2017-2020); XBS (2017-2022); XCL (2016-2019); XCM (2016-2023); XCP(2017-2021); XCR (2016-2023); XCS (2017-2023) Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis (“FCCC”) XBP; 2017-2020 XBR; 2017-2022 XBS; 2016-2019 XCL; 2016-2023 XCM;... Read More →
Embark Technology, Inc. – EMBK
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating whether Embark Technology, Inc. (“Embark Technology” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EMBK) violated federal securities laws. Embark Technology investors should be aware that according to a report by The Bear Cave, “Embark’s current valuation appears... Read More →