Following news at the end of May that New York has taken a huge step in paving the way for justice for survivors of sexual assault, our FeganScott attorneys wanted to answer a few common questions as survivors and allies…
This article was published by Aaron Tolentino of KRON 4. In March, University of San Francisco baseball head coach Nino Giarratano was fired for alleged misconduct, KRON4 reported. The university said a lawsuit was filed that month related to Giarratano’s…
In May 2022, The Legal Intelligencer announced the 2022 Professional Excellence Award winners, including recognition for FeganScott attorney Lynn Ellenberger. Attorneys were recognized based on their depth of experience and achievements across the full breadth of the Pennsylvania legal community.…
FeganScott is proud to announce that Elizabeth A. Fegan, founding and managing partner of the firm, has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2022 list of Midwest Trailblazers. This list spotlights legal professionals who act as agents of change in…
On April 15, 2022, CBS News’ Skyler Henry spoke with co-counsel at May Lightfoot Law and the former HBCU athlete leading the class action case. The NCAA’s academic rules for student-athletes are the subject of a proposed class action civil…
This article was published by Miguel Arcayena of the San Francisco Foghorn. The SF Chronicle published a report March 11 detailing the experiences of three former USF baseball players who are suing former head coach Nino Giarratano and former assistant coach Troy Nakamura…
Written by Emily Hays of Illinois Newsroom, Powered by Illinois Public Media Two Champaign County residents affected by the Peoples Gas methane leak have filed the first class action lawsuit related to the incident. Meanwhile, Peoples Gas continues to maintain…
The University of San Francisco's removal of Coach Giarratano is a positive first step to safeguarding the student-athletes that remain in the program, but it does little to address the harm he and his assistant coach inflicted on those placed in the…
SAN FRANCISCO – Today three University of San Francisco (USF) Baseball student-athletes filed a class-action lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), USF, and two USF coaches, Nino Giarratano and Troy Nakamura, alleging a long-standing history of abuse of…
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…
By: Lynn Ellenberger As a former assistant federal public defender and an attorney representing incarcerated individuals as a part of FeganScott’s civil rights practice, I’ve seen firsthand racism in the criminal justice system. A compelling example is the book (and…
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.…
This article was originally published in Counsel Financial by Libby Vish, Esq. Read an excerpt from the article below. "The first Zantac lawsuits were filed in the fall of 2019 by two separate individuals. The first case was filed in Florida…
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…
By: Beth Fegan In October 2021, a federal court in Chicago granted preliminary approval of one of the largest settlements ever achieved in a consumer BIPA (Illinois Biometric Privacy Act) and privacy class action lawsuit: The $92 million TikTok…
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…
Following news at the end of May that New York has taken a huge step in paving the way for justice for survivors of sexual assault, our FeganScott attorneys wanted to answer a few common questions as survivors and allies…
This article was published by Aaron Tolentino of KRON 4. In March, University of San Francisco baseball head coach Nino Giarratano was fired for alleged misconduct, KRON4 reported. The university said a lawsuit was filed that month related to Giarratano’s…
This article was published by Miguel Arcayena of the San Francisco Foghorn. The SF Chronicle published a report March 11 detailing the experiences of three former USF baseball players who are suing former head coach Nino Giarratano and former assistant coach Troy Nakamura…
The University of San Francisco's removal of Coach Giarratano is a positive first step to safeguarding the student-athletes that remain in the program, but it does little to address the harm he and his assistant coach inflicted on those placed in the…
Article by Ron Kroichick Three former University of San Francisco baseball players filed a class-action lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court, accusing longtime head coach Nino Giarratano and former associate head coach Troy Nakamura of creating an “intolerable sexualized environment”…
By MELISSA HARTMAN SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz County community recently fought hard to keep a sexual predator out of its jurisdictional limits. All the while, renowned track and cross country coach John Rembao lived out of his Ben Lomond…
In a recent op-ed published by Fortune, Summer-Solstice Thomas discusses some of the consequences of the recent dismissal of our NCAA sexual assault lawsuit, which you can find more information about here. Read on for Thomas' insights below. "I was…
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…
This article was published by Aaron Tolentino of KRON 4. In March, University of San Francisco baseball head coach Nino Giarratano was fired for alleged misconduct, KRON4 reported. The university said a lawsuit was filed that month related to Giarratano’s…
The University of San Francisco's removal of Coach Giarratano is a positive first step to safeguarding the student-athletes that remain in the program, but it does little to address the harm he and his assistant coach inflicted on those placed in the…
Article by Ron Kroichick Three former University of San Francisco baseball players filed a class-action lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court, accusing longtime head coach Nino Giarratano and former associate head coach Troy Nakamura of creating an “intolerable sexualized environment”…
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…
