Massachusetts Consumer Rights Attorney Kenneth D. Quat
Class Action Litigation
Quat Law Offices has brought and prosecuted class action cases which have ended unlawful business practices and resulted in millions of dollars in relief to injured persons. Examples include:
Deke et al. v. Cardservice International, Inc.
(Los Angeles County Superior Court)
This case challenged the lawfulness of early termination fees imposed by a major credit card processor. A settlement on behalf of a nationwide class was obtained which brought about a significant change in the challenged business practice, which had a potential monetary value to class members in excess of $7 million (refunds and debt cancellation), and which resulted in credit repair for class members.
Martin v. Axin Financial Services, Inc., et al
(Orange County Cal. Superior Court)
This case challenged the lawfulness of certain contracts purporting to be finance leases. A settlement on behalf of a nationwide class was reached which resulted in refunds and debt cancellation slightly in excess of $2 million, plus credit repair for class members.
Smith v. Galaxy Mall, Inc., et al.
(Orange County Cal. Superior Court)
This case challenged the lawfulness of certain finance leases and the marketing scheme which resulted in same. A settlement on behalf of a class of California residents was reached which resulted in refunds and debt cancellation of approximately $420,000, plus credit repair for class members.
In addition, our office is currently serving as lead or local counsel in a number of consumer class actions, including:
McGeary v. Gillette Co.
(U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts)
False advertising
Kwaak v. Pfizer, Inc.
(Middlesex Superior Court)
False advertising
Duenas v. American Laser Centers
(Middlesex Superior Court)
Deceptive/unfair pricing and refund policy
Doncaster v. New Hampshire Lottery Commission
(U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire)
Discrimination against out-of-state residents in sales of state lottery tickets
Som v. Daniels Law Offices, P.C.
(U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts)
Unlawful attorney's fees assessed by collection law firm
Still more cases are in the investigation and/or planning stages.
If you believe that you have been harmed or deceived as a result of an improper business practice that may have affected others, please contact us. There is usually no charge for case evaluation.
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