Investigations

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of customers of Health Net, LLC whose personal and sensitive information was accessed as a result of a data breach that occurred in January 2021.

Girard Sharp consumer attorneys are investigating Vice Media for potential violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”). Vice 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 impacted by the reported mishandling of human remains by Oceanview Cremations in Alameda County, California. According to recent reports, six bodies and 154 cremated remains were found on March 1 in a warehouse linked to Oceanview Cremations.

Girard Sharp securities and investment fraud attorneys are investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who acquired stock in SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB). 

Girard Sharp attorneys are investigating claims on behalf of investors who acquired stock in Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

Girard Sharp consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that certain Toyota models, including the Highlander, RAV 4, Tundra, and Camry, may have defective door lock actuators. Drivers report that the locks appear to engage when locked using the remote key fob, but do not actually engage, leaving the car doors unlocked.

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

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

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of former CMC Materials, Inc. stockholders who became Entegris, Inc. stockholders in the companies’ June 2022 merger for potential violations of state and federal securities laws that may have led to stock declines.

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

Our consumer protection attorneys are investigating reports that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are becoming unresponsive and displaying a black screen.

Girard Sharp is investigating reports of an alleged defect in 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent SUVs that may result in vehicle fires. As a result, owners have been advised that their Ascent SUVs should not be parked in garages or under other structures, and that if owners smell smoke they should immediately turn the car off and not try to restart it.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims for violation of federal securities laws on behalf of investors in Silvergate Capital Corporation.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who suffered losses because of FTX’s recent collapse.

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

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of California consumers who were charged subscription renewal fees by Business Insider, a financial and business news website. Charging customers for automatically renewing subscriptions without clear and conspicuous notice of the terms of the subscription plan may violate California law.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of California consumers who were automatically charged subscription fees by Plexus Worldwide as VIP Customers. Charging customers for automatically renewing subscriptions without clear and conspicuous notice of the terms of the subscription plan may violate California law.

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

Girard Sharp consumer attorneys have filed a class action complaint against AARP for potential violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”). AARP may be improperly disclosing subscribers’ personally identifiable information and video-viewing preferences to Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) without proper consent. 

Girard Sharp is investigating reports that through its in-app browsers, Meta is tracking and collecting user data from links clicked within the Instagram and Facebook apps without obtaining consent or notifying users or third-party websites.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of consumers who were denied loans following inaccurate credit score reports from Equifax.

Girard Sharp is investigating potential claims on behalf of consumers who purchased Quest Diagnostics, Bio-Reference Laboratories, LabCorp, or Illumina prenatal screening tests for rare and severe medical conditions.

Our securities attorneys are investigating reports that J&J Consulting Services, Inc. and perpetrators Jeffrey Judd and Matthew Beasley, among others, may have made false and misleading statements to investors in relation to an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme.