“Paperwork problems” could be the basis for California homeowners who lost their houses through foreclosure to bring their cases to court. The Los Angeles Times reports that a ruling by the California Supreme Court will allow former homeowners to file wrongful foreclosure lawsuits on the grounds that “uncertainty over the ownership of a … [Read more...]
Senators Propose Legislation to Scale Back Mandatory Arbitration
In a recent Consumer Reports article by Mandy Walker, Senators Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Al Franken of Minnesota have suggested a new legislative policy that would effectively “prevent companies from imposing forced arbitration in cases covered by consumer protection laws, as well as in employment discrimination and other civil rights … [Read more...]
Wrongfully Convicted D.C. Man Awarded $13.2M After Spending 28 Years in Prison
A man who spent 28 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted for murder has been awarded $13.2 million by a Washington D.C. judge. Santae Tribble, 55, was exonerated in 2012 after a DNA analysis discredited a previous forensic hair analysis that led to his conviction in the 1978 killing of a D.C. taxi driver. Tribble was awarded … [Read more...]
Cancer Risk from Lumber Liquidators Flooring Higher Than Previously Thought
In an episode of 60 Minutes in 2015, it was revealed that national flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators had exposed consumers to toxic levels of formaldehyde, a chemical that’s been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health issues. The company’s laminate flooring, advertised as being cheaper than its other products, was produced … [Read more...]
