A federal court in Chicago granted preliminary approval of a $92 million class action settlement on behalf of users of the TikTok app, and its predecessor application Musical.ly, over claims the social media company wrongfully collected users’ biometric information and…
Melissa Clark and Jonathan Lindenfeld are among the 2.5% of attorneys to receive honor Melissa Clark and Jonathan Lindenfeld of Fegan Scott LLC were recently named New York Metro Rising Stars on the Super Lawyers ®2021 list. The distinction from…
In recent years, sexual assault cases and the broader societal implications have become even more visible with the rise of the #MeToo movement. But what makes an impactful case that can truly drive lasting legal and societal changes to promote…
Student athletes beat motion to dismiss in case seeking damages for discriminatory treatment, according to FeganScott and May Lightfoot Law. INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 16) — A U.S. District Court handed a first victory to a group of Black student-athletes at Historically…
FeganScott is proud to announce that Timothy Scott, a founding partner of FeganScott, was recently named to the prestigious 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America, earning recognition from peers in the legal community. Best Lawyers’ annual rankings recognizes highly…
Article by Kay Stephens of Altoona Mirror HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man convicted of setting multiple fires in the 1990s told a Blair County judge this week that 22 years in prison has reformed him. Christopher Michael Rodland, 44, who…
Article by Izzy Greenblatt at ABC 10 News DAVIS, Calif. — The lawsuit by the students argues UC Davis is unjustly charging them a Student Activities and Services Initiative without the P.E. program existing. Four students at UC Davis filed a class…
On August 3, Beth Fegan joined Adrienne Bankert to discuss the initial news of the allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. A week later on August 11, Fegan joined Ashleigh Banfield after Cuomo’s resignation, sharing insights on what this means for…
Beth Fegan spoke with Adrienne Bankert of NewsNation Now to discuss the recent allegations against Governor Cuomo amid a backdrop of startling survivor stories unearthed by the investigation by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. Watch as Beth discusses…
By: Rebecca Koenig, EdSurge Student complaints about the digital textbook and courseware bundles now assigned in many college classes have escalated into a new batch of legal challenges. Nine lawsuits filed in March, April and May against major textbook companies…
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--College textbook publishing and retail giants Cengage Learning, McGraw Hill, Pearson Education, Follett Higher Education Group and Barnes & Noble College Bookseller are targets of a proposed national class-action filed by college students. The suit claims the companies conspired…
Article by Kay Stephens of Altoona Mirror HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man convicted of setting multiple fires in the 1990s told a Blair County judge this week that 22 years in prison has reformed him. Christopher Michael Rodland, 44, who…
By: Lynn Ellenberger and Jessica Meeder The United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston, establishes that the NCAA is not above the law. The nation’s highest court held that despite the NCAA’s belief to…
By Sawson Morrar | Sacramento Bee Students at the UC Davis filed a lawsuit against their university over terminating physical education classes and continuing to charge students fees that cover the program. On behalf of the UC Davis student body, students Madison…
By Caleb Hampton | Davis Enterprise Four UC Davis students sued the university last month over the termination of the school's physical education program. The lawsuit, which was filed May 25 in Yolo Superior Court, alleges that the university…
CNN Op-Ed by Michelle Oliel, Stahili Foundation (CNN)Every year, thousands of well-meaning individuals make the decision to travel to developing countries on short-term visits, setting their sights on aiding vulnerable children. However, the destination for many of these travelers…
On May 11, 2021, the District Court provided health plans a significant win when the court certified a nationwide class of health plan payers and appointed Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 Welfare Benefit Fund, Indiana Carpenters Welfare Fund, and…
By: Ashley Cullins | The Hollywood Reporter TikTok has reached a deal that will resolve a class-action complaint over consumer privacy violations via its current app and its predecessor, Musical.ly, and, if approved by the court, the video-sharing social platform…
FeganScott’s advocacy for agricultural workers, landscapers and consumers exposed to Roundup contributed to a nearly $2 billion settlement submitted to the federal court in California for preliminary approval in February 2021. The settlement will provide people who have been exposed…
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today an Illinois-based charity was sued under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, claiming the non-profit, First Love International Ministries, and its partner, Loving InDeed, stripped Kenyan children from or failed to return them to their homes…
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Florida-based Hyundai Entourage car owner today filed a proposed class action lawsuit on behalf of Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners and lessees, claiming the automobile manufacturers sold thousands of vehicles with a potentially deadly defect that can…
The consumer rights law firm seeks to establish medical monitoring after manufacturers allegedly failed to warn consumers about cancer-causing agent CHICAGO –Elizabeth A. Fegan, founder and managing partner of FeganScott, was recently appointed to the steering committee in the U.S.…
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, FeganScott, a national law firm dedicated to representing victims of sexual abuse and employment litigation announced that it has begun an investigation involving claims that Steve Easterbrook, the former CEO of McDonald’s, allegedly had sexual relationships with employees…
By Corey Williams, Associated Press WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Residents and businesses in Central Michigan communities that were submerged when two dams failed this week on Friday sued the operator of the dams and two state agencies charged with…
EDENVILLE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, a group of residents and business owners filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the operators of the Edenville, Sanford and Secord Dams and three Michigan state agencies for what is described as a cataclysmic set of decisions…
Today, the law firms of Carlson Lynch LLP, FeganScott LLC, and Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow, P.C. moved for preliminary approval of a $92 million proposed class action settlement on behalf of users of the TikTok…
By: Melissa Ryan Clark, With discovery’s shift to electronically stored information (ESI) has come a torrent of ever-changing best practices. Many of the common guideposts for managing eDiscovery aim to facilitate a transparent and collaborative process—but are tailored to…
By: Beth Fegan In the onslaught of stories making headlines in 2020, TikTok has emerged as a contender for the most polarizing app in the digital age. If you don’t have TikTok on your smartphone (or monitor it on…
In recent years, sexual assault cases and the broader societal implications have become even more visible with the rise of the #MeToo movement. But what makes an impactful case that can truly drive lasting legal and societal changes to promote…
The survivors of Weinstein’s sexual assault deserve justice. On July 21, attorney Beth Fegan spoke with Adrienne Bankert of NewsNation Now to help viewers understand the importance of this case after Weinstein was transported to Los Angeles to begin the…
By: Elizabeth Fegan Jessica had a full life. She was finishing a grueling veterinary surgery fellowship while raising her kids as a single mom. She was tough and had long lived by the belief that hard work and dedication led…
“I have spent a large portion of my legal career representing survivors of sexual assault, helping them hold their perpetrators accountable long before #MeToo became a rallying cry. “In my years, I’ve seen rulings and decisions handed down by courts…
By: Lynn Ellenberger and Jessica Meeder The United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston, establishes that the NCAA is not above the law. The nation’s highest court held that despite the NCAA’s belief to…
By Jamie Ostroff, NBC4 News Investigates LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH)–Three women are suing a spa in Lancaster, Ohio. Each said they went for a relaxing massage and were violated. Chicago-based Attorney Beth Fegan filed the lawsuit on behalf of Jane Does…
Elizabeth Fegan, lead counsel for several plaintiffs in a civil suit against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, joins David to discuss the likelihood of her case becoming a class action suit, the impact of Weinstein’s bankruptcy on any future successful…
By: Larry Neumeister, AP News NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board have reached a nearly $19 million settlement with dozens of his sexual misconduct accusers, New York state’s attorney general and lawyers in a class-action…
By: Jonathan Randles, Wall Street Journal Women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault or say they were harassed while working at his former film studio will be entitled to payments from a nearly $19 million fund being created…
Student athletes beat motion to dismiss in case seeking damages for discriminatory treatment, according to FeganScott and May Lightfoot Law. INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 16) — A U.S. District Court handed a first victory to a group of Black student-athletes at Historically…
