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NewsMelissa Sims Featured in TIME100 Climate List
November 28, 2023Milberg Senior Counsel Melissa K. Sims has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list for her work on a groundbreaking climate change lawsuit on behalf of Puerto Rico communities devastated by the 2017 hurricane season. TIME’s list draws attention to individuals whose actions are making significant progress in fighting climate change. Ms. Sims, who […]
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NewsMilberg Announces 2023 Firm Promotions
November 20, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fresh off its annual firm retreat, held this year in Puerto Rico from November 15 – 16, Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman (“Milberg”) is announcing its latest attorney promotions. New Milberg Senior Partners Mitchell Breit: Mr. Breit has championed consumer and environmental protection causes for more than 40 years, litigating national class […]
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NewsEmeril’s Pasta Sauces Falsely Labeled as Preservative-Free, Suit Claims
November 2, 2023B&G Foods, Inc. is facing a Milberg class action lawsuit claiming that it labels Emeril-branded pasta sauces as containing “No Preservatives” despite them containing the preservative citric acid. Anyone who purchased Emeril’s pasta sauce may be eligible to join this lawsuit as a class member. There is no need to hire a lawyer. Milberg is […]
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NewsClass Action: CVS Decongestant Labeling Misleads Consumers
October 13, 2023An FDA panel recently declared that the over-the-counter decongestant phenylephrine does not work. So why are manufacturers like CVS selling medications made with phenylephrine and claiming they provide “maximum strength” relief? This is the main issue raised in a class action lawsuit filed by Milberg attorneys against CVS Pharmacy, Inc. The lawsuit seeks compensation for […]
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NewsPlaintiff: Robitussin Cold + Flu Products Do Not Provide Max OTC Relief
October 6, 2023When consumers see cold and flu medications labeled “maximum strength” they may reasonably believe that the ingredients in these products offer the strongest symptom relief allowable over the counter. But this is not the case with Robitussin Cold + Flu products, says the plaintiff in a Milberg class action lawsuit, who accuses Pfizer of knowingly […]
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NewsVicks Severe Cold & Flu Max Strength Mislabeled, Suit Claims
October 2, 2023Proctor & Gamble’s Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold & Flu and Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu labeled as “Max Strength” are misleading because similar products with stronger, more effective ingredients are available over the counter, allege Milberg class action attorneys in a recently filed lawsuit. The class action lawsuit seeks damages for violations of state […]
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NewsFlorida’s Natural PFAS Lawsuit Disputes “Natural” Claim
September 26, 2023Water, orange juice, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). One of these ingredients doesn’t belong in Florida’s Natural orange juice, say the lead plaintiffs in a Milberg class action lawsuit filed against Citrus World, Inc. The Florida’s Natural PFAS lawsuit is the latest effort by Milberg to hold companies accountable for introducing toxic “forever chemicals” […]
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NewsMilberg Class Action Pushes Back on “Maximum Strength” Sudafed PE Claims
September 18, 2023An FDA panel recently declared phenylephrine hydrochloride—a nasal decongestant used in some versions of the popular over-the-counter drug Sudafed—to be ineffective. Yet Johnson & Johnson markets its phenylephrine-based Sudafed PE products as “Maximum Strength,” which is misleading and damaging to consumers, alleges a Milberg class action lawsuit. Sudafed, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylephrine The brand name “Sudafed” […]
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NewsLawsuit: Culturelle Ultimate Balance for Antibiotics Mislabeled
September 8, 2023Dietary supplement manufacturer I-Health, Inc., the maker of Culturelle Ultimate Balance for Antibiotics probiotics, mislabeled and misrepresented the products because it makes claims not approved by the FDA, alleges a Milberg class action lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks damages for class members who purchased certain types of Culturelle probiotic supplements. If you bought these products, you […]
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NewsMilberg Files Real Kosher Ice Cream Listeria Class Action Lawsuit
August 28, 2023Class action attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman (“Milberg”) have filed a lawsuit against Real Kosher Ice Cream Inc. of Brooklyn, New York in response to the company recalling “Soft Serve on the Go Cups” linked to a listeria outbreak. At least two people have been hospitalized from the recalled ice cream and sorbet […]
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NewsAurora Health Agrees To $12.25M Settlement in Tracking Pixel Suit
August 23, 2023UPDATE: The Settlement Website is now active. Click here to file your claim. Advocate Aurora Health Inc. has agreed to pay $12.25 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit that accuses the nonprofit healthcare system of sharing users’ personal information without their consent with third parties like Meta and Google through a tracking pixel. […]
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NewsListeria-laced Frozen Fruit Subject of Milberg Class Action Lawsuit
August 19, 2023The frozen fruit in your freezer may have a hidden ingredient: Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria that causes the foodborne illness listeria. Sunrise Growers Inc. recalled dozens of frozen fruit products in June over bacterial contamination concerns, leading to a consumer class action that accuses the company of false, deceptive, and misleading marketing. If you purchased […]
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NewsOwners Accuse Tesla of Exaggerating EV Range
August 11, 2023Tesla Motors knowingly inflates the range estimates for its electric vehicles as a sales tactic, owners say in a Milberg class action lawsuit. California Tesla buyers may be eligible to join this lawsuit, which details how Elon Musk and Tesla rigged driving range projections and created a secret team to suppress customer complaints. How Far […]
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NewsPFAS in Prime Hydration Grape Sports Drink Draws Milberg Lawsuit
August 7, 2023Prime Hydration grape sports drink contains antioxidants, electrolytes, vitamins and…forever chemicals? One of the best-selling sports drinks on the market, Prime Hydration has drawn marketing buzz and generated huge sales due to the popularity of its celebrity founders. But the discovery that it contains per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), synthetic chemicals known to have negative health […]
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NewsCourt Denies Motion to Dismiss; MSP Recovery Claims Proceed to Class Certification
August 2, 2023On July 28, 2023, Judge Iain D. Johnston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Defendants Express Scripts, Inc. et al.’s motion to dismiss Plaintiffs MSP Recovery Claims designated series’ direct purchaser claims, allowing the Plaintiffs to proceed to class certification. The Court granted the Defendants’ motion to dismiss Plaintiffs’ […]
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NewsNutrafol Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Marketing Scheme
July 26, 2023You may have seen advertisements for Nutrafol hair growth products promising that they are “clinically proven” and “backed by science” to reverse hair loss. These marketing claims may have convinced you to pay upwards of $85 for just a one-month supply. If they did, and you live in California, New York, New Jersey, or Illinois, […]
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NewsMilberg Files Bolthouse Farms Fruit Juice Smoothie PFAS Lawsuit
July 21, 2023Bolthouse Farms markets their fruit smoothies as a healthy, natural beverage—a claim that is at odds with the presence of PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” found in them, alleges a Milberg class action lawsuit. Anyone who purchased a qualifying Bolthouse Farms beverage may be automatically eligible to join this lawsuit as a class member. What […]
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News2022 Was A Record-Breaking Year for Class Action Litigation
July 17, 2023Last year was a year like no other for class action litigation, with the most billion-dollar settlements against corporate America in history, according to a new report. Opioid litigation loomed large and represented the lion’s share of cases that resolved for $1 billion or more, but class action settlements were up sharply year-over-year in areas […]
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NewsCDK’s Counterclaims Dismissed, Milberg’s Dealership Class Claims to Proceed
July 10, 2023Federal Court Decision Allows Dealership Class Claims To Proceed Against CDK On June 29, 2023, Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer of the Northern District of Illinois denied defendant CDK Global, LLC’s summary judgment motion to dismiss all claims brought by a nationwide class of car dealerships, represented by Milberg. The case, which was originally filed in […]
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NewsMilberg Data Breach Attorneys Help to Revive Webb v. Injured Workers Pharmacy Suit
July 3, 2023The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has overturned a district court ruling that plaintiffs in a proposed class action against a prescription delivery company lack standing to seek damages. Milberg’s David Lietz, who briefed and argued the case at the First Circuit, called the decision “really important for data breach litigation.” […]
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NewsClass Action Lawsuit Alleges Insinkerator Garbage Disposal Leaks
June 20, 2023A defect causes Insinkerator garbage disposals in the Badger series to corrode, leak, fail prematurely, and damage surrounding property, consumers claim. Two plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit against Insinkerator seeking to recoup the costs of replacement and repairs they say are caused by design flaws the manufacturer concealed. Anyone with a malfunctioning Badger […]
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NewsIowa Apartment Collapse Lawsuit Filed Against Building Owner
June 9, 2023Residents of the Davenport, Iowa apartment complex that partially collapsed over Memorial Day weekend have filed a class action lawsuit claiming the building’s owner failed to properly ensure its safety and structural integrity. The lawsuit calls the collapse “senseless, tragic, and entirely preventable” and seeks damages for personal injury, mental anguish, and loss of earnings […]
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NewsNick Suciu Named Interim Co-Lead Counsel in Suave Antiperspirant Benzene Lawsuit
June 2, 2023Milberg’s Nick Suciu has been appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel in a consumer fraud class action lawsuit against Unilever alleging Suave antiperspirant products contain the carcinogen benzene. Unilever has tried unsuccessfully to escape the suit, which is proceeding through U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Anyone who purchased Suave 24-hour Protection Powder aerosol […]
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NewsConfidential Settlement Reached in Kingston Coal Ash Spill Lawsuits
May 30, 2023After over a decade of litigation and negotiations, Milberg attorneys have reached a settlement with Jacobs Solutions on behalf of injured workers tasked to remediate the devastating 2008 Kingston coal ash spill of Eastern Tennessee, the largest in the nation’s history. Representing over 220 workers and over 100 additional spouses of workers, Milberg announced the […]
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NewsGary M. Klinger Named Interim Co-Lead Counsel in Cerebral Class Action
May 19, 2023Milberg’s Gary M. Klinger has been appointed by a California federal judge to represent on an interim basis a proposed class of plaintiffs suing mental health platform Cerebral, Inc. over privacy violations. Plaintiffs say Cerebral has been secretly sharing their private information, including protected health information, with tech giants. The case joins a growing list […]
