A former member of the GlenArbor Golf Club in Westchester, NY, is suing for more than $750,000, alleging that the club reneged on a promise to refund his initial membership deposit. Many similar lawsuits are being filed throughout New York and New Jersey by ex-members of golf and country clubs whose membership refunds were unfairly denied or delayed when they …
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The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act prohibits commercial establishments from discriminating against employees and patrons based on ancestry, color, disability, handicap, national origin, race, relationship status, religious creed, sex, or use of a support animal. Most U.S. states have enacted similar protections for their people. A woman has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Harrisburg, alleging that the …
New Jersey Country Club Agrees to $2 Million Settlement Over Member Refunds
A $2 million settlement has been approved by a Somerset County judge to compensate members who joined the New Jersey National Golf Club and denied refunds when they later resigned. Gary Graifman of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C and attorney Robert Dowd, Jr. of the Law Offices of Robert S. Dowd, Jr., LLC were counsel for the plaintiffs in the …
Golf Club Membership Fee Refund Class Action Lawsuits Are Growing
Widespread pandemic shutdowns have harmed businesses that rely on income from ongoing operations. However, the shutdowns have also deprived customers of the use of prepaid memberships and subscription fees. Many recreational businesses, including fitness gyms, country clubs, and golf courses, have had to face unhappy members with unusable prepaid memberships, prompting a growing number of lawsuits over refusal to refund …
Country Club Settles Class Action Suit Over Denied Membership Refunds for $1.5 Million
In December 2020, the New York and New Jersey class action lawyers at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, in conjunction with co-counsel at Dowd Law, successfully settled a class action claim that had been brought by 139 former members against the Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington Township. The club had withheld refunds of fees to members that resigned. The resolution …
KGG Investigating Midwestern Pet Food Recall of SPORTMIX Dog and Cat Food
KGG is investigating the Midwestern Pet Food recall of its SPORTMIX brand dog and cat food due to toxic levels of Aflatoxin that have caused illness and death in pets. KGG is currently investigating a putative class action related to the recall of several formulas of Sportmix brand due to Toxic Mold. Many pets have died already and the FDA …
Golf Club Membership Fees: Are You Entitled to A Refund?
America is home to 15,372 golf courses – 45 percent of the world’s total. From Pete Dye and Old Tom Morris to Tom Doak and Jack Nicklaus, there is no shortage of professionally-designed courses, complemented by posh clubs packed with amenities. There is no limitation to what these clubs can charge prospective members, but it is customary to require “initiation” golf membership fees to …
Are Golf Club Initiation Fees Refundable?
If you paid an initiation fee to join a golf club, you may be eligible for a refund depending on the club’s documents and the conduct of the club. Even when refunds are due, golf clubs sometimes try to find ways not to pay them, especially when the club is owned by investors rather than the members. When this happens, …
KGG Investigating CLAIROL for Deceptive Labeling and False Advertising
KGG is currently investigating a putative class action for the deceptive labeling and false advertising of its Root Touch-Up, Permanent Root Color product. This year, Clairol introduced a new box of its Root Touch-Up product that includes the representation that the box contains “10% MORE FOR EXTRA COVERAGE”. This is a false representation because the box does not contain 10% more …
KGG Law Investigating Hair Loss Linked to TRESemmé Keratin Shampoo
KGG Investigating TRESemmé Keratin Hair Smoothing Shampoo and TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo for failure to warn consumers that these products contain ingredients that can cause significant hair loss and scalp irritation. Consumers who claim that the TRESemmé Keratin shampoos have been designed defectively say that the use of DMDM hydantoin, a key ingredient, is not necessary. DMDM hydantoin is …