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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
At some point in running your small business or organization, you may need financing to grow or keep things running. That’s a need very much on business owners’ minds right now. But, as you explore financing options, be mindful: Some financing companies lie about their terms, break the law, use terrible debt collection practices, and leave businesses in worse financial conditions than before. Click here for more.
Ford recalls model year 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks
Ford Motor Company is recalling 292,311 model year 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. This can increase the risk of a crash. Click here for more.
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It can be difficult to find senior housing options that are inexpensive. However, there are apartments available specifically for those in retirement with a low income. To find the right one, you’ll want to carry out detailed research and know how to spot red flags. Follow these guidelines to find low income senior apartments that fit your budget and living preferences. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Settlement of individual claims moots class allegations. Can a plaintiff settle his or her individual claim and then continue to chase the class allegations? The Ninth Circuit says no. The plaintiff brought relatively straightforward claims for alleged missed break periods under the law of the state of Washington. After what the court described as “several years of litigation,” the district court found no basis, and refused, to certify a class. At that point, the plaintiff settled his individual claims but purported not to have resolved his “Class Claims.” Following the entry of final judgment, the plaintiff appealed the prior denial of certification. The Ninth Circuit concluded that the settlement mooted the class claims, and it dismissed the appeal. It found that the plaintiff could not pursue class claims simply because he had not dismissed them, but needed a genuine financial stake in the outcome of the class claims. It rejected the notion that his desire for an incentive award or fear of liability for costs advanced by his attorneys would constitute such an interest. Brady v. AutoZone Stores, Inc., Case No. 19-35122 (9th Cir., June 3, 2020). Click here for more.