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FREED & WEISS Notable Class Action Recoveries
Cingular Wireless
In 2007 FREED & WEISS secured a victory for consumers when the Illinois
Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion, found Cingular’s arbitration
clause that it had inserted into its cell phone contracts unconscionable
and unenforceable. The clause sought to prevent customers from filing
suit in court or filing or participating in class actions against Cingular
in Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless LLC, 223 Ill.2d 1 (Ill. 2006).
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AOL
In 2006, FREED & WEISS was co-lead counsel in a $25 million settlement
with AOL that challenged AOL’s imposition of allegedly unauthorized
charges. Click here for a PDF.
CCC and Progressive, Hartford, et. al.
In 2005, FREED & WEISS secured a $50 million Total Loss settlement
against CCC and Progressive, Hartford and several other insurance companies
that challenged their alleged low-balling of total loss claims. Click
here for a PDF.
Chase Automotive Finance
In 2005, FREED & WEISS served as lead counsel in a class action
law suit against Chase Automotive Finance regarding disposition fees
charged on leases that were terminated early. FREED & WEISS secured
a nearly $10 million settlement in this case. Click
here for a PDF.
USAA Insurance Company
In 2004, FREED & WEISS served as co-lead counsel in a $35 million
settlement with USAA Insurance Company that challenged the company’s
computer auditing of medical bills submitted by medical providers and
insured persons. Click here for a PDF.