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South Florida Sun-Sentinel – Class-action status OK’d in claim BJ’s collects excessive sales tax (May 31, 2017)
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. May 31, 2017
By Ron Hurtibise A lawsuit alleging that B.J.’s Wholesale Club is charging excessive sales tax can proceed as a class action, meaning it could benefit all members paying the tax, a judge has ruled. The suit was filed in 2015 by a Miami-Dade County woman, Laura Bugliaro, who said she …
Law360 – BJ’s Must Face Certified Class In Fla. Sales Tax Suit (May 30, 2017)
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. May 31, 2017
A Florida judge on Thursday certified a limited class of consumers alleging BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. violates state law by illegally overcharging and keeping sales tax on items purchased through discounts, coupons and other price-reduction offers. Judge John W. Thornton granted the plaintiffs’ motion to certify a class specifically to …
Daily Business Review: Litigation Department of the Year
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. May 19, 2017
Daily Business Review May 19, 2017 Litigation Department of the Year General Litigation – Midsize Kluger Kaplan The 31-attorney litigation boutique is known nationally for taking on complex, high-stakes disputes across a range of disciplines and industries. Kluger Kaplan’s trial lawyers have earned national recognition as determined and effective client …