Attorney Peter Mathew Van Dyke's Legal Cases

Class action

Suburban Services, Inc. v. SNET Information Services, Inc.

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OUTCOME: $2,747,955 settlement

Peter M. Van Dyke filed a class action on behalf of Plaintiff, Suburban Services, Inc., and more than 16,000 class members, against Defendants, SBC Communications, Inc., Southern New England Telephone ... Company, SNET Information Services, Inc., SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P., and SBC SNET Yellow Pages, claiming that the terms and conditions of the class members’ advertising contracts did not allow for assessment of a $25.00 flat fee for late payments, plus 1% interest per month thereon, and that the acts of Defendants constituted a violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, General Statutes § 42-110a, et seq., and a breach of contract. Plaintiff and the class members claimed money damages, punitive damages pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, attorney’s fees pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, interest, costs of suit, and costs of all notices and things that the Court may require for the class members. The parties entered into a settlement agreement with an approximate economic value of $2,747,955, exclusive of attorneys’ fees and costs of administration, for the class members. The settlement agreement provided for direct cash payments, account credits and credits for future advertising to class members.

Class action

Todd Lessard v. Rent-A-Center East, Inc./Blass v. Rent-Way, Inc.

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OUTCOME: $7,391,527 settlement

Peter M. Van Dyke filed a class action on behalf of Plaintiff, Todd Lessard, and more than 60,000 class members, contending that Defendant, Rent-A-Center East, Inc., violated the Connecticut Consumer R ... ent-To-Own Agreement Act, C.G.S. § 42-240 et. seq. (the “Act”), and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, C.G.S. § 42-110a et seq., by utilizing rental-purchase agreements that did not comply with the Act’s requirements. Plaintiff further contended that Defendant violated the Act by charging class members for insurance other than property insurance. Plaintiff and the class members claimed money damages, punitive damages pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, attorney’s fees pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, interest, costs of suit, and costs of all notices and things that the Court may require for the class members. The parties entered into a settlement agreement with an economic value of approximately $7,391,527 for the class members, exclusive of administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs, and an incentive payment. The settlement agreement provided for cash payments and free rent vouchers.

Class action

Prepayment Penalty Class Action

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OUTCOME: $855,000 settlement

Peter M. Van Dyke filed a class action on behalf of a Plaintiff, and more than 400 class members, contending that a Defendant breached its contracts, was unjustly enriched, and violated the Connecticut ... Unfair Trade Practices Act, C.G.S. §§ 42-110a et seq., by wrongfully overcharging, collecting and retaining prepayment penalty fees from Plaintiff and the class members. Plaintiff and the class members claimed money damages, punitive damages pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, attorney’s fees pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, interest, costs of suit, and costs of all notices and things that the Court may require for the class members. The parties entered into a settlement agreement with an economic value of approximately $855,000 for the class members, exclusive of administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs, and an incentive payment. The settlement agreement provided for cash payments.

Class action

Jennifer Blass, et al v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al

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OUTCOME: $82,426.98 settlement

Peter M. Van Dyke filed a class action on behalf of three Plaintiffs, and more than 11,000 class members, contending that Defendants, Toysrus.com, Inc., Toysrus.com, LLC, and Babiesrus.com, LLC, Amazo ... n.com, Inc. and Amazon.com, LLC violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, C.G.S. §§ 42-110a et seq. by wrongfully overcharging, collecting and retaining sales tax from Plaintiff and the class members. Plaintiff and the class members claimed money damages, punitive damages pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, attorney’s fees pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g, interest, costs of suit, and costs of all notices and things that the Court may require for the class members. The parties entered into a settlement agreement with an economic value of approximately $82,426.98 for the class members, exclusive of administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs, and an incentive payment. The settlement agreement provided for cash payments.

Class action

Pamela Blass, et al v. Mother’s Work, Inc.

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OUTCOME: $318,964.07 settlement

Peter M. Van Dyke filed a class action on behalf of two Plaintiffs, and more than 40,000 class members, contending that Defendant, Defendant, Mothers Work, Inc., violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade ... Practices Act, C.G.S. §§ 42-110a et seq. and Massachusetts General Laws c. 93A by wrongfully overcharging, collecting and retaining sales tax from Plaintiff and the class members. Plaintiff and the class members claimed money damages, punitive damages pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g and M.G.L. c. 93A, attorney’s fees pursuant to General Statutes § 42-110g and M.G.L. c. 93A, interest, costs of suit, and costs of all notices and things that the Court may require for the class members. The parties entered into a settlement agreement with an economic value of approximately $318,964.07 for the class members, exclusive of administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs, and an incentive payment. The settlement agreement provided for cash payments and gift certificates.

Wrongful death

Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death

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OUTCOME: $800,000.00 settlement

A pedestrian was struck by two vehicles heading in opposite directions while crossing the street at night. State police report cited pedestrian as cause of the accident. After written and deposition di ... scovery, case settled for a total of $800,000.00.

Personal injury

Rear End Accident

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OUTCOME: $500,000.00 arbitration award

Plaintiff was rear-ended while stopped for traffic on the highway. He suffered an annular tear at L5-S1, and underwent anterior-posterior spinal fusion surgery, during which his L4-L5 and L5-S1 were fu ... sed. Case was arbitrated and plaintiff was awarded $500,000.00.

Personal injury

Police Cruiser Accident

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OUTCOME: $435,000.00 settlement

Plaintiff was struck by a police cruiser while driving on the highway. She injured her cervical spine and underwent a C5-6 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The case settled for $435,000.00 at ... a mediation.

Peter Mathew Van Dyke's Legal Cases (8)

Suburban Services, Inc. v. SNET Information Services, Inc.

Todd Lessard v. Rent-A-Center East, Inc./Blass v. Rent-Way, Inc.

Prepayment Penalty Class Action

Jennifer Blass, et al v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al

Pamela Blass, et al v. Mother’s Work, Inc.

Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death

Rear End Accident

Police Cruiser Accident