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GREENWASHING CLAIMS AGAINST CONSUMER-FACING COMPANIES

Consumers are increasingly conscious of how products they buy impact the environment. Due to heightened focus on environmental issues, consumer-facing companies frequently highlight the environmentally friendly attributes of their product. The Federal Trade Commission has green guides, providing some direction…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 19, 2023

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ARC Refuses to Recall Potentially Harmful Airbags, Risking Drivers

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Airbag part supplier, ARC, refuses to recall 67 million defective products. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerted ARC Automotive, an airbag parts supplier to about one quarter of US vehicles, that reports have reached the NHTSA stating that many airbag…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 18, 2023

Alerts, Current Investigations

GE Café Specialty Coffee Makers Defects lead to Customer Complaints

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Shub & Johns launches investigation into GE Cafe products! Some customers have complained that the coffee maker’s carafe spills down the side when pouring, or that it does not fully drain when trying to empty the carafe out. Similarly, the…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 17, 2023

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EXCESSIVE 401(k) fees and mismanaged accounts

People rely on employer-provided 401(k) accounts in an effort to save for retirement. This powerful tool can also come with significant fees. An employer has a duty to provide employees with 401(k) options that are in the employee’s best interest. …

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 17, 2023

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NORTON HEALTHCARE DATA BREACH

On or about May 9, 2023 Norton Healthcare’s computer network environment was affected by a data security incident. The information breached may include protected health information. Norton Healthcare is a full-service healthcare provider, specializing in adults as well as pediatric…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 17, 2023

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Apple Receives Complaints on Deceptive Programming Tactics

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Shub & Johns launches investigation into Apple after a complaint released by the French-based “Stop Planned Obsolescence” association (also sometimes referred to as the HOP association) indicated that Apple was implementing deceiving practices of product obsolescence. The HOP investigation, starting…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 15, 2023

Alerts, Current Investigations

PharMerica Ransomware Attack Results in Data Breach

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Shub & Johns LLC is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against PharmMerica Corporation for its apparent failure to safeguard sensitive patient information entrusted to it. PharMerica, a Kentucky-based national pharmacy that serves patients at over 3,000 health and care…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 15, 2023

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Companies Violate ADA Website Accessibility Guidelines

Shub & Johns investigates complaints against large companies that have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for maintaining and designing websites that are not fully accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals. Companies like Hello Fresh, Whole Foods, Dell,…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 11, 2023

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Large Home Buyers Facing Backlash for Deceptive Targeting Tactics

A recent ProPublica investigation shed light on a deceptive closing strategy that may be plaguing Homeowners across the country. HomeVestors of America, a company that touts itself as being one of the largest home buyers and house flipping agents in…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
May 11, 2023

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SHUB & JOHNS FILES AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT AGAINST CONNEXIN SOFTWARE, INC. FOR EXPOSING YOUNG PATIENT’S INFO IN A DATA BREACH

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On April 28, 2023, Shub & Johns (S&J) filed a consolidated amended class action complaint against Connexin Software, Inc. (Connexin) for claims arising out of a data breach that occurred because Connexin left its servers susceptible to a cybersecurity attack.…

Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
April 28, 2023