Current Investigations Consumer

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that is reported to have exposed the personal information of Caesars Entertainment customers enrolled in the Caesars Rewards loyalty program. The exposed information includes driver license numbers and Social Security numbers.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of visitors to Ladderlife.com regarding potentially improper data collection and recording of sensitive medical and financial information. The compromised information may include information such as age, height, weight, information regarding medical conditions, tobacco use, family health history, income, and home mortgage status.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of PenFed Federal Credit Union members and potential consumers relating to improper data collection and recording of sensitive and personal financial-related information. The compromised information may include users’ private personal and financial information, such as names, zip codes, email, phone numbers, income, housing information, property value, credit score, IP address, etc.

Girard Sharp consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that Ford F-150 trucks are emitting an ear-piercing static noise from their speakers. Drivers report that the noise coming from their speakers sounded like a “sonic boom” and can last for as long as fifteen minutes, even after the car has been shut off.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who have purchased Navien water heaters, boilers or combi-boilers. According to recent reports, these Navien products may suffer from a potentially dangerous defect in which they malfunction and may leak potentially harmful gases including carbon monoxide.

Girard Sharp on September 21, 2022 filed a class action complaint against Meta Platforms, Inc. alleging that users’ private browsing activity and communications were intercepted, monitored and recorded while using Facebook’s in-app browser without their consent.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who have purchased portable SanDisk Extreme SSDs. According to recent reports, SanDisk Extreme SSDs are experiencing a high rate of failure and potentially destroying terabytes of stored data.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating reports that Hawaii Electric failed to shut off downed power lines in Maui, which may have contributed to one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in a century.

Girard Sharp consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that 2013-2016 Ram 1500 pickups can suddenly lose power steering. Drivers report that the power steering in their vehicles is failing at a high rate, sometimes while driving. Three related crashes have been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration so far.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who have received a Juvederm lip fillers and experienced filler migration, a complication associated with the injection of soft tissue fillers.

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that is reported to have potentially exposed the personal and health information of between 8 and 11 million individuals whose information was handled by Maximus, Inc. The exposed information including Social Security numbers, protected health information, and/or other personal information. Maximus is beginning to notify all affected individuals.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of Bank of America customers for whom the bank may have opened unauthorized credit card or other accounts.  

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating complaints that Galaxy Book Pro2 360 laptops may be suffering from an alleged defect causing the screens to crack out of nowhere.

Girard Sharp consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that certain Ram vehicles, including the 2022 2500, 3500 and 5500 models, may have faulty transmissions.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of visitors to Aetna’s websites relating to Aetna’s improper tracking and recording of sensitive and personal health-related information.

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that is reported to have potentially exposed the personal information of current and former University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) students, staff and faculty.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating reports of a December 2020-January 2021 data breach that affected Flagstar Bank.

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that occurred at Petaluma Health Center (PHC). The breach is reported to have exposed personal and medical information of close to 125,000 individuals, including full names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and other medical information. 

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that occurred at Managed Care of North America, Inc (MCNA). The breach is reported to have exposed personal and financial information of close to nine million individuals, including full names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, email addresses, Social Security Numbers, driver’s license or government-issued ID numbers, health insurance information, and information regarding dental or orthodontic care.

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that occurred at Apria Healthcare LLC. The breach is reported to have exposed personal and financial information of close to two million individuals.

Girard Sharp consumer attorneys have filed a class action complaint against The Atlantic magazine for potential violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”). The Atlantic may be improperly disclosing subscribers’ personally identifiable information to third parties without notifying users or obtaining their consent.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating reports of certain HP OfficeJet printers experiencing a blue screen error on their touchscreen after a firmware update in early May. The error renders the printers unusable. Among the affected printers are the OfficeJet 8010e and the OfficeJet 902x models, including the Pro 9022e, Pro 9025e, Pro 9020e All-in-One and Pro 9025e All-in-One variants.

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach of PharMerica Corporation and its parent company, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.

PharMerica recently disclosed a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of more than 5.8 million individuals. Affected data may include names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, health insurance, and medication information.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating claims that HexClad Cookware pans may contain dangerous chemicals despite being advertised as safe for everyday use.

If you purchased HexClad Cookware pans, talk to a consumer protection attorney about your rights. You may be entitled to relief.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who have suffered an injury due to Totally Implanted Venous Access Devices, also known as TIVAD Ports or Port-a-Caths.

If you experienced an injury due to a TIVAD breaking and leaking medication or fluids into your body, talk to a consumer protection attorney about your rights by filling in the form below. You may be entitled to relief.

Girard Sharp consumer attorneys are investigating Rakuten Viki for potential violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”). Viki may be improperly disclosing subscribers’ personally identifiable information to third parties without notifying users or obtaining their consent.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who have developed paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (“P.A.H.”) after undergoing CoolSculpting treatments.

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of customers of Santa Clara Family Health Plan whose personal and sensitive information—including medical records, Social Security numbers, and insurance information—may have been accessed during a hacking incident.