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Keller Grover

Protecting Employees and Consumers

24 Hour Fitness

In the 24 Hour Fitness case, Keller Grover was co-lead counsel on behalf of 1.5 million class members where the case settled in July 2010 for $295 million. The nationwide lawsuit accused 24-Hour Fitness of violating federal Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) after consumers came forward alleging that 24-Hour Fitness continued to withdraw membership fees from their bank accounts even after they had cancelled their gym membership.

Under the settlement, each class action member can choose from one of two benefits: a payment of $20, or a Three Month Club Access Certificate, which allows the consumer to visit any 24-Hour Fitness club in the United States for three months at no charge.

Washington Inventory Service (WIS)

In July 2009, Keller Grover filed an employment class action lawsuit against Washington Inventory Services, Inc. (“WIS”), alleging that WIS failed to provide field associates full reimbursement for travel expenses and failed to provide field associates with the required uniform shirt. In February 2012, Keller Grover reached a settlement with WIS on behalf of the class for $600,000.

Verizon Landline Cramming Case

Keller Grover was co-counsel on the Verizon Landline Third Party Cramming Settlement (Moore et al. v. Verizon Communications Inc. et al., case number 4:09-cv-01823, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) that made it possible for Verizon landline customers to receive 100% refunds for unauthorized third-party charges. The settlement was approved by United States District Court Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong on August 28, 2013.  The Complaint alleged a practice of charging Verizon’s landline customers for products and services that they did not knowingly authorize and the alleged illegal billing and collection of such charges. Plaintiff alleges violation of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961-1968; violation of the Telecommunications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. §§ 201, et seq. (the “TCA”); and breach of trust.  Plaintiff also alleged tortious interference with contract; violation of California Public Utilities Code § 2890 (the “CPUC”), violation of California Business and Professions Code sections 17200, et seq., and breach of contract.  The placing of unauthorized charges on customers’ monthly phone bills is commonly known as “cramming.”   Verizon denied any wrongdoing.  Both sides have agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of litigation. The settlement was negotiated under the supervision of retired judge Daniel H. Weinstein.   As part of the Settlement, Verizon has also agreed to require various specific changes to billing practices that are designed to prevent cramming in the future.

Unrefunded Credit Insurance Premium Investigation

We are investigating Credit Insurance Companies on behalf of consumers who have either purchased or leased an automobile or other big ticket item and purchased a Credit Insurance policy. If the policy is paid off early (or the item financed has been repossessed), premiums for the remaining term should be refunded to the policyholder.

If you paid off your loan or lease early and did not receive a refund, you may be entitled to a refund of the unused portion of your credit insurance premiums. If you are interested in learning more, please free to contact us. Also you can submit an information form by clicking here.

What is a Credit Insurance Policy?

Consumers typically buy a credit insurance policy to protect themselves in case they are unable to pay off a specific loan or line of credit due to death, disability, or unemployment. Credit insurance is an insurance policy that pays back some or all of the balance owed on the loan or debt should something happen to the borrower.

There are several types of credit insurance, including: (1) credit life insurance – covers the borrower’s debt in case of his/her death; (2) credit disability insurance – covers the borrower’s debt in case of a disability; and
(3) credit unemployment insurance – covers the borrower’s debt in case of unemployment.

These policies are usually sold through a bank, a store, or auto dealer at the time of a loan transaction. At the time of the transaction, consumers are sold a single premium policy. This means that the entire cost of the insurance policy is bundled into the buyer’s total loan.

If you are interested in learning more, please free to contact us. Also you can submit an information form by clicking here.

Kelly Services

On August 14, 2008, Keller Grover filed a class action  lawsuit against Kelly Services, Inc.  that alleged that Kelly failed to pay workers for time spent attending interviews with Kelly Services’ customers or potential customers. Under California law, a company must pay its employees for all time worked.  In September of 2011, Keller Grover settled on behalf of the class members for $2,750,000.  The settlement also required Kelly to pay minimum wage to it’s temporary employees in California for five years who attend interviews arranged by Kelly with Kelly’s customers or potential customers.
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