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Barney’s Beanery “Kobe” Beef Class Action Barney’s Beanery “Kobe” Beef October 2014: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement to this lawsuit. January 2014: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Barney’s Worldwide,…
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Adore Organic Innovations Anti-aging Claims Class Action Adore Organic Innovations Anti-aging Claims October 2018: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed because the objector did not pay the filing and docketing fees. August 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement.…
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Raymour & Flanigan’s Up To 30% Off Everything Memorial Day Sale Ad Alert Raymour & Flanigan’s Up To 30% Off Everything Memorial Day Sale That is, everything except for 70 brands, among other exclusions.
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California Wildfire Relief Scams Consumer News California Wildfire Relief Scams What you need to do before you give.