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Excessive Overdraft Fee Against Bank Settled for $13 Million

A class action lawsuit against a Wisconsin bank charging that it charged excessive overdraft fees has been settled for $13 million.

Farm Workers Settle Unpaid Wages Suit

Farm workers in California have settled a class action lawsuit for unpaid wages for $915,000. The suit was under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Sex Discrimination As To Pay and Promotions At Issue In Latest Suit Against Walmart

A sex discrimination suit regarding pay and promotion opportunities for women that worked for Walmart in Texas has been filed.

Call Center Employees Settle Overtime Case for $4 Million

Call center employees have settled their class action lawsuit for overtime for $4 million; contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer about wages and overtime.

Train Derailment Suit Settled for $22.5 Million

A lawsuit arising from a woman's death by a fireball that followed from a train derailment has been settled for $22.5 million -- Lexington accident lawyer

Injuries From Low Power Line Lead to $1.5 Million Verdict

Lexington, Kentucky injury lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals in accident and injury cases; contact him at 859-254-7076.

Tort Reformers Fear of Juries Is Irrational

Lexington, Kentucky injury lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals and families injured by the negligent or intentional wrongdoing of others.

$188 Million Overtime Verdict Against Wal-Mart Upheld

Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell represents employees in cases seeking unpaid wages and overtime; contact him at 859-254-7076.

Tip-Sharing Leads to Suit for Overtime & Wages Against Restaurant

Illegal and improper tip-sharing among restaurant employees is a common violation; contact Lexingt, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076

Unpaid Overtime Sought for Pipeline Workers

Over $1 million in unpaid overtime is being sought in a lawsuit brought on behalf of pipeline workers for Kinder Morgan Energy Company. If you have not been paid the overtime compensation that you have earned, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Noose In Workplace Results in $150,000 Verdict Against Sheriff

A noose in a workplace is a powerful symbol of a racially hostile work environment. A jury in St. Louis recently awarded $150,000 in damages to two men in such a case. If you have been subjected to discrimination based on race or to a racially hostile work environment, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859–254–7076.

Bank Sued for Investment Losses

Investment losses of nearly $12 million have caused a suit against a bank for breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent misrepresentation.

"Subjected to Sexual Harassment for Several Years" Firefighter Files Suit

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Tort Reform Seeks to Limit the Ability of Trial Juries to Level the Playing Field

Tort reform is anti-democratic and seeks ultimately to limit the ability of trial juries to level the playing field between individuals and families and the corporations that wrong them.

Fifth Third Bank Sued Over Overdraft Fees

Overdraft fees imposed by Fifth Third Bank are the subject of a class action lawsuit. The suit alleges that Fifth Third Bank manipulated customers' balances and failed to fully and fairly disclose its overdraft fee policies.