Polivick Law Firm might be able to help if you’ve been harmed by fraud, false advertising, defective products, and other corporate misconduct.
Whether you were overcharged a few dollars, thousands of dollars, or physically injured by a dangerous product, you may have a claim. And if it happened to you, it might have happened to thousands of others. That’s why class actions exist.
A class action is a kind of lawsuit that allows people with similar claims to join forces and pursue justice together. Instead of each person filing their own lawsuit, one or more individuals file a lawsuit on behalf of everyone who was impacted.
These cases attempt to even the playing field between real people and wealthy corporations.
Beyond financial compensation, class actions may hold corporations accountable for shady business practices that affect large numbers of people. It might even force corporations to change how they operate.
Consumer Fraud & Deceptive Business Practices
If a company mislead consumers or hid important information, they may have violated consumer protection laws. These cases might involve:
- False or misleading advertising
- Hidden fees
- Misleading fine print
- Bait-and-switch sales tactics
Polivick Law Firm is currently investigating the new business of “compounded drugs” and “telehealth” companies. If you believe you have been misled by one of these companies’ advertising or business practices, please email us.
Defective Products
If a poorly designed product causes harm to a large number of people, it may give rise to a product liability class action. These cases might involve:
- Pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drugs
- Medical devices
- Cars and auto parts
- Appliances, electronics, and consumer goods
- Toys and baby products
Data Breach & Privacy Violations Class Actions
Corporations that aren’t careful with confidential data or violate privacy rights might have violated consumer protection laws. Common claims include:
- Inappropriate sharing of personal information
- Cybersecurity breaches
- Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) violations
- Inappropriate use of facial recognition or fingerprint data