Current Investigations

Brownells Data Privacy Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating whether Brownells.com is improperly disclosing customers’ firearm purchases to Facebook. Brownells may be sending customers’ personal information along with make, model, and other details of a purchased firearm to Facebook.

Bass Pro Shop and Cabelas Data Privacy Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating whether Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops are disclosing customers’ firearm purchases to Facebook. Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops may be sending customers’ personal information along with make, model, and other details of a purchased firearm to Facebook.

Patreon Data Privacy Litigation

Girard Sharp has filed a lawsuit against Patreon, Inc. in federal court, alleging that the company is disclosing its digital subscribers’ identities and video-viewing preferences to Facebook without proper consent.

GM 6L80 Transmission Failure Issues Investigation

Girard Sharp consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that General Motors 6L80 transmissions can potentially lock up unexpectedly and cause vehicles to jerk or shudder. Drivers report that their 6L80 transmissions are freezing while changing gears, which can cause the vehicle to shudder while driving.

Troubled Teens Industry Abuse Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of people who were previously treated for behavioral or mental health concerns at a residential treatment facility and experienced neglect or abuse. These treatment facilities are commonly referred to as the “Troubled Teens Industry.”

Honda HR-V Rear Windshield Shattering Investigation

Girard Sharp consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that the rear windshields of 2023 Honda HR-V vehicles are spontaneously shattering. The rear windshield reportedly may suffer from a defect that causes it to shatter, often after using a rear defroster.

Lakeview, Community Loan & Pingora Loan Servicing Data Breach Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that is reported to have exposed the personal, financial, and medical information of over 2.5 million current and former Lakeview Loan Servicing and Pingora Loan Servicing customers. Lakeview and Pingora notified affected individuals of the breach in March and April 2022.

Flagstar Bank Data Breach Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that may have exposed the personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, of over 800,000 current and former Flagstar Bank customers. Flagstar recently notified individuals who were affected by the data breach that their personal information was compromised.

Nanban Ventures Investment Fraud Legal Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating potential class action claims on behalf of investors in Nanban Ventures LLC. Are you a Nanban Ventures shareholder? You may be eligible for monetary relief.

Dignity Health Data Privacy Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating potential privacy claims on behalf of Dignity Health patients who may have had their sensitive health information sent to third-party debt collectors.

23andMe Data Breach Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of a data breach that reportedly exposed the personal and genetic information of up to 7 million 23andMe customers. The exposed information includes names, genders, birth years, maternal and paternal genetic markers, ancestral heritage results, profile and account ID numbers, and data on whether the user opted into 23andMe’s health data.

Orthofix Medical Inc. Securities Investigation

Girard Sharp LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of SeaSpine Holdings Corporation stockholders who received shares of Orthofix Medical Inc. through the 2023 merger.

Uber Driver Sexual Assault Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who have been sexually assaulted or harassed by Uber drivers. According to a safety report released by Uber in early December 2019, nearly 6,000 sexual assaults involving its drivers were reported during 2017 and 2018 alone.

Caesars Entertainment Loyalty Program Data Breach Investigation

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.

Ladder Life Data Tracking Investigation

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.

PenFed Federal Credit Union Data Tracking Investigation

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.

Ford F-150 Speaker Defect Investigation

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.

Navien Water Heater Investigation

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.

Meta In-App Browser Data Tracking Investigation

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.

SanDisk Extreme SSD Investigation

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.

Xylem Investigation

Girard Sharp LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Evoqua stockholders who received shares of Xylem, Inc. through the 2023 merger.

Hawaii Electric Wildfire Investigation

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.

Ram Power Steering Investigation

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.

Juvederm Lip Filler Investigation

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.

Maximus Data Breach Investigation

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.

OpenAI Content Moderation Investigation

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of current and/or former OpenAI workers who reviewed and categorized content online and may have been exposed to harmful content.

NCAA Division 1 Investigation

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of college athletes who currently play any NCAA Division I sport or have done so within the past three years, to potentially recover unpaid wages for the time they spent playing their sport.

Bank of America Investigation

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 

Waldencast Securities Investigation

Girard Sharp LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who acquired stock in Waldencast Acquisition Corp. prior to its merger with Obagi Global Holdings Ltd. in July 2022.

Samsung Galaxy Book Investigation

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.