Consumer Protection

Homeowners Avoid Arbitration of Consumer Claim

In a rare victory over forced arbitration of consumer claims, on February 19, 2010, the Court of Appeals of Maryland dismissed an appeal by Case Handyman and Remodeling Services in a class action lawsuit filed against Case by Thomas J.…

By Kathryn Goldman | March 1, 2010 | Class Actions, Client Matters, Consumer Protection, Litigation |

Class Action against Allstate is Settled

On May 28, 2008, Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia gave final approval to the settlement of a class action against Allstate Insurance Company. Tom Minton was co-counsel for the class.…

By Kathryn Goldman | May 30, 2008 | Class Actions, Client Matters, Consumer Protection, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Litigation |