The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal "FAIR" Act. The vote was 225-186 and will be sent over to the Senate to be voted on. Leading the charge in the Senate is Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Democrat. The FAIR Act outlaws the practice of contractually demanding that employees and consumers use [...]
After years of fighting for justice and a verdict being reached in 2014, the conclusion of the Scharfstein v. BP West Coast Products, LLC case has been reached and payments to customers are going out. Over two million consumers who were overcharged on their debit cards when buying BP gasoline will now be receiving their [...]
The attorneys at Wright & Schulte are representing Ohio State Athletes sexually abused or harassed by Dr. Richard Strauss. Over his 20 years at OSU, Dr. Strauss committed a reported 177 acts of sexual abuse and harassment. Over these years, the administration knew what was happening and "failed to investigate or act meaningfully." Dr. Richard [...]
Attorney Richard W. Schulte leading litigation charge against P&G for children hurt by laundry pods as reported in this extensive Fortune article and video: "Tide Pods are arguably one of the most successful innovations in the storied, 181-year history of consumer goods leviathan Procter & Gamble. They’re also the top-selling brand in a household-product category [...]
On July 27, 2018, the attorneys of Wright & Schulte filed a complaint for damages against Bank of America, N.A. on behalf of 10 families injured at the hands of Bank of America’s fraudulent scheme to deny homeowners seeking mortgage loan modifications under the Home Affordable Modification Program (“HAMP”). HAMP was implemented in early [...]
On August 4, 2018, Wright & Schulte is partnering with Dream On to host a concert in Guatemala City to benefit the victims of the volcano eruption. Entertainment at the event includes two live band performances, motivational speakers, gift giveaways. Wright & Schulte is pleased to have the opportunity [...]
Wright & Schulte Attorneys Educate at Annual Ohio Association for Justice Convention Every year, plaintiff lawyers across Ohio and beyond come together to learn from leading attorneys in the legal field about various litigation topics. This year, five Wright & Schulte attorneys will be speaking and teaching about topics including mass tort trends and trial [...]
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Trials Claim Women Developed Ovarian Cancer After Prolonged Use Of Johnson & Johnson’s Shower to Shower and Baby Powders The latest talcum powder lawsuit trial continues for a second week in the Missouri state court where four trials have already been held. The plaintiff in the fifth talcum powder lawsuit trial alleges [...]
If Passed, Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Of 2017 Would Significantly Curb The Ability Of Injured To Seek Compensation From Corporations That Have Caused Them Harm The U.S. Senate could take up debate on the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 when it returns from the holiday recess, Wright & Schulte LLC [...]
Laundry Pod Lawsuits Allege Children Suffer Breathing Difficulties, Chemical Burns To The Eyes And Other Injuries After Exposure To Laundry Detergent Pods. Attorneys involved in laundry pod lawsuits continue to receive alarming reports of young children experiencing laundry pod poisoning. The poison control centers nationwide reveal liquid laundry detergent pods continue to pose a threat [...]
