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Case ID: 4657 | Technology | 02/14/2006
Craigslist.com, a fast-growing online network of classified ads and forums, faces a lawsuit filed by a Chicago fair housing group in U.S. District Court. The lawsuit contends that Craigslist's Chicago site published more than 100 ads that violated the federal Fair Housing Act by excluding prospective buyers or tenants on the basis of race, gender or religion.
Among the housing ads cited as objectionable by the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Inc. were ones that read "NO MINORITIES," "Requirements: Clean Godly Christian Male," and "Only Muslims apply." The lawsuit seeks, among other things, to require Craigslist to report to the government any individual seeking to post a discriminatory ad and to develop screening software to preclude discriminatory ads from being published on its Web site. Craigslist, which has 19 employees, maintains that screening its almost-nonstop classified listings would be impossible. Jim Buckmaster, its chief executive officer, said that the system is automated and that users can flag postings. If enough do, it comes off automatically. The "NO MINORITIES" ad was removed within two hours, he said.
At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Technology Cases of Interest Several class actions have been filed against Network Engines, Inc. (Nasdaq: NENG) and certain of its officers and directors by stockholders who purchased the company's common stock between November 6, 2003, and December 10, 2003. The actions claim that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market over this time period, thereby artificially inflating the price of the company's securities. The stockholders seek to recover compensatory damages for the loss of value of their stock. A class action has been filed against the online movie rental service Netflix, Inc. and certain of its officers and directors by stockholders who purchased the company’s common stock between October 1, 2003 and July 15, 2004. The action claims that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market over this time period, thereby artificially inflating the price of the company’s securities. The stockholders seek to recover compensatory damages for the loss of value of their stock. A right-of-way agreement gives a company the right to come on some part of your land to conduct part of its business operations. A class action has been filed against utility Entergy Technology Holding Company and related companies on behalf of Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi property owners who allege that the power utility placed fiber-optic cables on easements on their land without permission to do so in violation of state contract law.
Schick Technologies, Inc. announced that the class action filed in connection with the Company's merger with Sirona Dental Systems has been voluntarily dismissed. The dismissal is without prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs, and without any payment, or promise of payment, being made to the plaintiff or his attorneys. The Court granted the Notice and Order of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice on April 13, 2006. There are widespread allegations that the cellular phone industry uses hidden, illegitimate charges to broaden its profit margins. The parties have reached a proposed settlement of a national class action against Nextel Communications, Inc. and related companies on behalf of customers who allege that the company bills a "Federal Programs Cost Recovery" fee of $1.55 per month in violation of state consumer protection law and in breach of Nextel's contract with the customers. Aerosonic helps pilots get where they are headed. Several class actions have been filed against aviation instrument maker Aerosonic Corporation (Amex: AIM) and certain of its officers and directors by stockholders who purchased the company's common stock between May 3, 1999, and March 17, 2003. The actions claim that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market over this time period, thereby artificially inflating the price of the company's securities. |
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