Partner Andrew DuPont and Team Obtain Millions for Families of Workers Exposed to Benzene
Congratulations to Partner Andrew DuPont and the benzene team who obtained a $6.37 Million recovery on behalf of a man who was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) at the age of 68 which was caused by exposure to benzene in solvents, paints and paint removers while working as an autobody repairman and automobile painter. Partner Andrew DuPont and his team also obtained a $2.735 […]
Customer Information Exposed in DiscountMugs.com Data Breach
Data breaches can be costly to your finances and overall privacy. If you received a notification letter or suspect that your information was affected, contact us today at 855-997-1975.
Looking Back On 2018
As 2018 comes to an end Locks Law Firm looks back on one of the most significant years of our long existence. 2018 saw the departure of a number of key attorneys due to various reasons, including transitioning to new firms, untimely passing and retirement. The year also saw major milestones in various cases and litigations […]
Looking Back Over the Year Gone By
As 2018 draws to a close I find it beneficial to look back at what has happened, what I’ve done and the roads I’ve traveled. It’s a practice that I was introduced to years ago by a former client. After I resolved his matter we were chatting about things unrelated to his case when he […]
Financial information at risk for customers of Caribou Coffee after Data Breach
Caribou Coffee notified customers yesterday of a data breach of it’s POS systems for credit cards. Data Breach notification letter is here:
Partner Jerry Lindheim Selected for Susan G. Komen Board of Directors
We would like to send a very warm congratulations to Partner Jerry Lindheim who has been selected to the Susan G. Komen Board of Directors. As a member of the Philadelphia board he will be part of a team that “governs and advises [us] in our endeavors to save lives and end breast cancer forever, […]
Why Should You Vote?
In case you haven’t heard, Tuesday, November 6th is a big day in the United States – the midterm elections. The 2014 midterm elections saw the lowest voter participation in more than 70 years, but voter turnout in 2018 is expected to reach its highest level in decades. Low voter turnout is often ascribed to […]
Go Vote! By Guest Author Kevin Pettit
Tomorrow are the midterm elections and it is more important than ever to get out there and vote!. Still curious about where a candidate lands on certain issues or don’t know where your polling place is? We’ve compiled some helpful links to help you stay informed. Make sure your voice is heard tomorrow – Get […]
Landmark Case on behalf of deceased Notre Dame football player allowed to proceed
See the link that attaches the recent opinion given by the Ohio Supreme Court that allows the case to move forward on behalf of the deceased Notre Dame football player Steve Schmitz, a running back and kick return specialist. Steve died at age 59, and his autopsy showed CTE and Alzheimer’s Disease. The Locks Law […]
Data Breach of Electronics Retailer Newegg Inc.
A major payment card data breach has just been suffered by Newegg Inc., an online retailer of items including computer hardware and consumer electronics. Hackers placed 15 lines of card skimming code on the online retailer’s payment page for more than a month which stole credit card data from customers. Danny Lee, the company’s chief […]
Locks Law Firm Associate James Barry named as Co Chair of the NJSBA Consumer Protection Law Committee
Locks Law Firm Associate James Barry has been named as co-chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2018-2019 year. The New Jersey State Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee addresses consumer protection issues and legislation from the consumer’s perspective. In that role the Committee both reviews pending legislation on consumer issues and presents […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GROUNDBREAKING SETTLEMENT ON BEHALF OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN GOLD MINERS SUFFERING FROM SILICOSIS & TUBERCULOSIS
“May 3, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – Hausfeld is proud to announce a groundbreaking settlement on behalf of Southern African gold miners suffering from occupational lung disease that was finalized today in Johannesburg, South Africa. This historic class action settlement, the first ever of its kind in South Africa, reflects more than a decade of preparation […]