K-12 Civil Rights
Representing the Asian American Legal Foundation, our attorneys filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of Petitioners in the coordinated cases Parents Involved In Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1 and Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education. In its decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Petitioners, finding that the racial balancing programs imposed by the school districts impermissibly classified K-12 schoolchildren by race for unequal treatment. The Court's landmark decision limited a school district's discretion to use race for a non-remedial purpose.
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We represent individuals, consumers and corporations, in California and nationwide. We provide high-quality, effective representation in cases large and small. We represent companies involved in business disputes. We represent consumers victimized by unfair business practices. We obtain redress for individuals injured in accidents. In consumer and personal injury cases, we generally undertake the litigation on contingency, receiving payment only if the litigation is successful, from the proceeds of the case. We welcome inquiries, and provide free consultations. Call or email today to discuss your case or problem, at no cost and without obligation. ______________________________________________ Suit Alleges Baby Products Contain Carcinogens Herrington et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. et al. – Nationwide class action is brought against Defendants Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., L’Oreal USA, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, CVS/Caremark Corporation, and Target Corporation, on behalf of consumers who purchased Defendants' baby care and cosmetic products containing 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde and other potentially harmful ingredients. In a February 2007 press release, the non-profit organization Campaign For Safe Cosmetics published a press release entitled “Cancer-Causing Chemical FoundIn Children’s Bath Products” in which it was reported that laboratory testing had revealed the presence of 1,4-dioxane in various baby products including JOHNSON’S® Head-To-Toe® Baby Wash. Further investigation revealed that other popular baby cosmetic and cleansing products contained 1,4-dioxane and/or formaldehyde, both recognized carcinogens, including JOHNSON’S® Baby Shampoo, AVEENO® Baby™ Soothing Relief Creamy Wash, L’Oreal Kids Fast Dry 2-in-1 Shampoo With a Burst of Cool Melon, HUGGIES® Naturally Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Baby Wash, HUGGIES® Soft Skin Shea Butter Baby Wipes, and CVS® Baby Shampoo. The first-amended class action complaint filed July 15, 2009 alleges causes of action including for violations of California Business and Professions Code section 17200, et seq., violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1750, et seq., intentional misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and fraudulent omission/suppression. |
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Some Pending Cases
Class action filed 11/26/08 by Litigation Law Group, alleges Apple misrepresented data speeds for the 3G version of the iPhone; and that users of the new iPhone experienced loss of functionality in 3G mode. |
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Nation-wide class action filed 7/27/09 on behalf of Facebook advertisers alleges that advertisers were forced to pay for non-existent or fraudulent clicks, unlawfully increasing Facebook's revenues. |
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Class action filed 1/27/09 alleges Netflix and Walmart conspired to divide between them the markets for sales of new DVDs and online rental of DVDs, stifling competition and injuring consumers. |
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