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Fire sprinkler systems are only supposed to release water when there's a fire. The parties have reached a nationwide tentative settlement apparently valued at $12 million in an action filed against Northwest Pipe Company on behalf of persons and businesses that purchased "Poz Lok" pipe fire sprinkler systems manufactured and sold in the 1990s by companies later acquired by Northwest Pipe. Persons and businesses eligible to take part in the settlement should contact attorneys for the class as soon as possible.

Catholic parishioners in the Archdiocese of Portland will soon receive notification that they are part of a class action lawsuit in the Archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings. The lawsuit was certified by Bankruptcy Court as a class action on July 22, 2005.

A class action lawsuit filed in Miami alleges that a number of major air carriers are engaging in cartel-like practices to limit air cargo competition by fixing prices in the industry. Specifically, the complaint claims that the air carriers violated provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act by conspiring to fix the prices of fuel, security, and insurance surcharges, some of which came into existence after the September 11th attacks.

Hotels, like all other businesses, are required to fully disclose the nature and amount of all charges that they levy on guests. The parties have reached a tentative $375,000 settlement in a class action against The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC on behalf of all persons who stayed at the Ritz-Carlton hotels in Kapalua or Laguna Niguel between August 8, 1997, and January 16, 2003, or at the Rancho Mirage hotel between August 8, 1997, and November 30, 2001, and paid the Ritz-Carlton a "resort fee" in addition to the per-night rate without being told of the extra fee.

Class-action Status Sought Against Old South Restaurant in Salmonella Outbreak

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania against the 3M Company for violations of antitrust law regarding the sale of clear tape. Class members seek damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees and costs.