Consumer Protection Class Action Litigation
Gold Bennett Cera & Sidener LLP represents those whose health, well being, or finances are harmed by unsafe or falsely represented products and services. Examples of consumer protection and mass tort cases the Firm has litigated include:
- Product defect and products liability cases
- Transportation disasters involving commercial airliners and passenger trains
- Environmental claims involving hazardous waste storage and chemical spills
- Dangerous pharmaceutical products and medical devices
- Unfair practices in the consumer credit or banking industries
- False advertising
- Unfair business practices under state consumer protection statutes
- Unfair employment practices concerning wages, overtime or leave policies
Wal-Mart Workers' Compensation Class Action
Gold Bennett Cera & Sidener LLP currently represents Wal-Mart employees in Colorado alleging that Wal-Mart wrongfully interfered with their medical care. Among other things, it is alleged that Wal-Mart wrongfully: dictated or directed treatment in violation of Colorado law; established directives prohibiting doctors from proscribing certain treatments; restricted the duration of treatments; and required "pre-authorization" for referrals and certain treatments. This conduct is alleged to constitute a bad faith breach of insurance contract, as well as violate the Colorado Consumer Protection Act and other laws.
For more information about Gold Bennett Cera & Sidener LLP's mass tort and consumer protection practice, contact us by e-mail or call 800-778-1822.
