Class Actions

New Class Actions Filed (Class Certification Briefing)

Fannie and Albert Tartt v. Bio-Lab, Inc. and KIK Consumer Products Inc

• The Barnes Law Group has filed a class action lawsuit against Bio-Lab, Inc. and KIK Consumer Products stemming from a September 29, 2024 chemical plant fire that forced residents of Conyers Georgia to evacuate or “shelter in place” as a billowing plume of noxious chemicals was released into the environment and surrounding communities.

New Class Actions Filed (Class Certification Briefing)

Mercedes Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit.

• Natalie Bolling, Shawn Hale, Joseph Dedman, LaToya Foster-Gittens, Aaron Majette and Lisa Phlegar, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG, No. 1:23-cv-00671-TWT (ND GA.) (Mercedes Sunroof Class Action)

New Class Actions Filed – Pending Motion to Consolidate Hearing on July 25, 2023:

New Class Action Filed – Pending Applications for Interim Counsel:

NextGen Healthcare Data Breach Class Action.

• Scott Phillips, on behalf of his minor son; and Bellvinia Brickle, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Nextgen Healthcare, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-02067-TWT (ND GA.) (Data Breach Class Action)
  • Note: This one is now consolidated as Damon Miller v. Nextgen Healthcare, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-02043-TWT

Pending Class Certification Hearing – TBD:

Brighthouse Life Insurance Company Class Action.

• Richard A. Newton, Sr., on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, No. 1:20-cv-02001-AT, (ND GA.) (Life Insurance class action)

Pending Final Approval of Settlement Hearing:

Delta Refund Class Action.

• Angela Dusko, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Delta Airlines, Inc., No. 1:20-cv-01664-ELR (ND GA.) (Delta Covid Refund class action resulting in a proposed settlement, which has been preliminarily approved. Final approval hearing is set for October 5, 2023.)

Currently Settled:

Equifax Data Breach Class Action

• In Re: Equifax, Inc., Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, No. 1:17-MD-02800-TWT (ND Ga.) (data breach class action resulted in settlement fund of $425 million);
  • Note: Settled and instructions for Settlement Website/Administrator is listed on website.

DeKalb TSA Teacher Plan Class Action

• Gold, et al v. DeKalb County School District, , No. 1:23-cv-00671-TWT (ND GA.) (DeKalb TSA Teacher Plan)
  • Note: Settled and instructions for Settlement Website/Administrator is listed on website.

Currently in Bankruptcy:

• Women’s Talc Project.