In December 2021, our firm resolved two class actions against large car lenders for what we alleged were unlawful post-repossession notices. 1. First, the court finally approved a settlement in a case (due to settlement terms we cannot mention the case name here), that provides for the creation of a $5 million cash fund and […]
Longwood Security Class Action Trial Scheduled for April 17
The unpaid wage class action jury trial against Longwood Security Services is now scheduled to begin April 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM in courtroom 1309 of the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. The trial was previously scheduled for January 9, and then rescheduled for February 6, but was rescheduled by the court at the request […]
People’s Credit Union Repossession
We are seeking to talk with Massachusetts residents who have had their cars repossessed by People’s Credit Union. People who have been subject to a People’s Credit Union repos within the past four years may have a claim for damages and may also be able to represent a group of other Massachusetts consumers in a […]
Boston Student Apartment Security Deposit Law
Every year, over 45,000 students rent apartments in Boston. With such a massive number of students in need of housing, large property management companies have little trouble finding tenants to fill their buildings. Companies like The Hamilton Company and Alpha Management dominate the Allston, Brighton and Fenway real estate markets, due, in large part, to […]
Turned Down for Employment Because of Credit Report
One of the biggest areas of concern these days is the intersection of credit reports and employment.  On this page, I will lay out a couple of the scenarios that run foul of the law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRAâ€) applies in the employment context.  Employers often require that a job applicant sign a form allowing access the […]
Lawsuit Investigation: Staples Databreach
We are beginning an investigation into the recent Staples data breach in which malware was installed on point-of-sale computer systems at at least 113 Staples retails stores throughout the country. Â A point of sale computer system is basically a cash register and credit/debit card processing unit that is linked via computer software to inventory and […]
Spam Text Messages
Spam text messages are an emerging problem throughout the United States. In addition to being an annoying and disruptive invasion of privacy, spam texts can cost money for people without unlimited text plans. Although some of the products and services being marketed through spam texts are legitimate, many others are predatory scams and pyramid schemes. […]
Wrong Number Debt Collection Calls
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) provides for $500 – $1,500 in damages per call for wrong number debt collection calls to a cell phone. The reason for that is that the TCPA prohibits using any automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice without the prior express consent of the called party. […]