#1 Winkelman v. Whole Foods: A Clash of TitansAustin, TX - On November 13, plaintiffs in Winkleman v. Whole Foods filed a motion for class certification in the Western District of Texas. It’s not just that it was filed in Texas. Everything about this ERISA lawsuit is larger than life.
#2 Apple Faces Unequal Pay LawsuitLos Angeles, CA - A former Apple executive has filed a California labor complaint against Apple and Jay Blahnik, the company's vice president of fitness technologies. Mandana Mofidi accuses Apple of retaliation after she reported sexual harassment and raised concerns about receiving less pay than her male colleagues.
#3 Indivior's Motion to Dismiss Suboxone LawsuitsCleveland, OH – On December 16, 2024, Judge J. Philip Calabrese of the Northern District of Ohio heard oral arguments in Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation. The hearing concerned the defendant, Indivior PLC’s, motion to dismiss the Suboxone complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim on which relief can be granted. The arguments largely tracked briefs originally filed in July 2024, which the court required to be amended.
#4 Masuda v. Serve Robotics, Inc.: A New Front in the Gig Economy Wage BattleLos Angeles, CA - Kevin Masuda, an operations manager at Serve Robotics, Inc. from 2021 to 2024, filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 3. The lawsuit accuses Serve Robotics, Inc. of violating the California labor code. It cites the autonomous sidewalk delivery company for violating California labor laws by failing to pay employees legally required minimum wages and overtime for all hours worked including off-the-clock tasks. In addition, Serve Robotics allegedly failed to provide mandated meal and rest periods, reimburse expenses, or provide accurate wage statements.
#5 Exactech Bankruptcy StaySanta Clara, CA - Although a court order has announced a stay on proceedings in the wake of Exactech’s bankruptcy announcement, the court said it will continue to accept new Exactech hip lawsuits into the MDL. U.S. District Judge Nicolas G. Garaufis, in the Eastern District of New York, has placed a stay on all litigation involving Exactech’s defective knee, hip and ankle replacement components.
#6 Agreement to settle nearly 38,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuitsColumbus, OH - Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), the parent company of BARD, has agreed to settle about 38,000 hernia mesh lawsuits. Reports indicate that the total payouts could exceed $1 Billion. The mesh lawsuits, some of which go back almost 20 years, allege that Bard designed defective mesh products, failed to adequately test them, and didn’t properly warn users about potential risks.
#7 10 Questions to Ask Your Car Accident LawyerBoca Raton, FL - In 2022, Boca Raton reported around 2,800 car accidents, with nearly 1,200 resulting in injuries. Across Palm Beach County, which includes Boca Raton, there were 24,857 car crashes, leading to 215 fatalities and 15,203 injuries. On average, the Boca Raton area experiences more than 26,000 vehicle accidents annually, including 3,000 involving commercial vehicles, 450 motorcycle crashes, and 550 pedestrian accidents. DUI-related crashes remain a concern, with 265 incidents annually resulting in approximately 14 fatalities.
#8 SAG-AFTRA Sues to Enforce Arbitrator’s Award in UFO Pictures CaseLos Angeles, CA - On November 19, SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents over 160,000 media professionals and performers, filed a lawsuit to enforce a 2020 arbitration award that required UFO Pictures to pay roughly $163,000 toward the actors’ salaries and benefits. The sum is due, according to the union, under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement and the federal Labor Management Relations Act rather than the California labor code.
#9 What Happens If You’re Partially at Fault in a Car Accident?Evansville, IN - Car accidents often involve complicated circumstances, especially when multiple parties share responsibility. In Indiana, where 206,923 collisions were recorded statewide in 2022, the likelihood of shared fault in accidents is significant. Understanding how fault affects your case in places like Evansville is essential to securing compensation for your injuries.
#10 Just Say NOzempicSanta Clara, CA - As the list of side effects from Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs lengthens, celebrities are quitting the GLP-1 drugs. It's a no-brainer: would you risk blindness, stomach paralysis, suicidal thoughts and more serious health issues to lose 20 pounds? And gain the weight back once you stop taking the drug? And lose your good looks?
