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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court on Saturday night threw out a lower court’s order preventing the state from certifying dozens of contests on its Nov. 3 election ballot in the latest lawsuit filed by Republicans attempting to thwart President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the battleground state.
The state Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, threw out the three-day-old order, saying the underlying lawsuit was filed months after the expiration of a time limit in Pennsylvania’s expansive year-old mail-in voting law allowing for challenges to it.
Justices also remarked on the lawsuit’s staggering demand that an entire election be overturned retroactively.
“They have failed to allege that even a single mail-in ballot was fraudulently cast or counted,” Justice David Wecht wrote in a concurring opinion.
The state’s attorney general, Democrat Josh Shapiro, called the court’s decision “another win for Democracy.”
President Donald Trump and his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, meanwhile, have repeatedly and baselessly claimed that Democrats falsified mail-in ballots to steal the election from Trump. Biden beat Trump by more than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a state Trump had won in 2016.
The week-old lawsuit, led by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly of northwestern Pennsylvania, had challenged the state’s mail-in voting law as unconstitutional.
As a remedy, Kelly and the other Republican plaintiffs had sought to either throw out the 2.5 million mail-in ballots submitted under the law — most of them by Democrats — or to wipe out the election results and direct the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to pick Pennsylvania’s presidential electors.
In any case, that request — for the state’s lawmakers to pick Pennsylvania’s presidential electors — flies in the face of a nearly century-old state law that already grants the power to pick electors to the state’s popular vote, Wecht wrote.
While the high court’s two Republicans joined the five Democrats in opposing those remedies, they split from Democrats in suggesting that the lawsuit’s underlying claims — that the state’s mail-in voting law might violate the constitution — are worth considering.
Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough, elected as a Republican in 2009, had issued the order Wednesday to halt certification of any remaining contests, including apparently contests for Congress.
It did not appear to affect the presidential contest since a day earlier, Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, had certified Biden as the winner of the presidential election in Pennsylvania.
Wolf quickly appealed McCullough’s decision to the state Supreme Court, saying there was no “conceivable justification” for it.
The lawsuit’s dismissal comes after Republicans have lost a flurry of legal challenges brought by the Trump campaign and its GOP allies filed in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania.
On Friday, a federal appeals court in Philadelphia roundly rejected the Trump campaign’s latest effort to challenge the state’s election results.
In that lawsuit, Trump’s campaign had complained that its observers had not been able to scrutinize mail-in ballots as they were being processed in two Democratic bastions, Philadelphia and Allegheny County, which is home to Pittsburgh.
Trump’s lawyers vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court despite the judges’ assessment that the “campaign’s claims have no merit.”
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Everi Holdings, Inc. (FACTA) »
Defendant: Everi Holdings, Inc.
Consumers who conducted credit or debit card transactions at a gaming establishment and the Everi Payments’ systems receipt displayed four digits of the consumer’s credit or debit card under the label BIN between February 16, 2016 and December 31, 2019 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a… Claim Deadline is Monday, 01 February 2021.
Everi Holdings, Inc. (FACTA) »
Defendant: Everi Holdings, Inc.
Consumers who conducted credit or debit card transactions at a gaming establishment and the Everi Payments’ systems receipt displayed four digits of the consumer’s credit or debit card under the label BIN between February 16, 2016 and December 31, 2019 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violations of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
×Amplify, Ltd. (Cel MD Cosmetics) »
Defendant: Amplify, Ltd.
Consumers who bought certain Cel MD Cosmetics products between March 20, 2016 and February 1, 2021 may be eligible for $5 per product purchased with a maximum of two products (or more with proof of purchase). The company reached a settlement over allegations deceptively advertising the efficacy of the products. Claim Deadline is Monday, 01 February 2021.
Amplify, Ltd. (Cel MD Cosmetics) »
Defendant: Amplify, Ltd.
Consumers who bought certain Cel MD Cosmetics products between March 20, 2016 and February 1, 2021 may be eligible for $5 per product purchased with a maximum of two products (or more with proof of purchase). The company reached a settlement over allegations deceptively advertising the efficacy of the products.
×Fiat Chrysler (Emissions-Cheating Software) »
Defendant: Fiat Chrysler
Alleges that Fiat Chrysler fraudulently concealed, falsely advertised, and violated consumer laws by installing software that only turns on emissions controls when certain 2014-2016 Dodge RAM 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoDiesel are being tested and shuts down emissions controls during normal operations, releasing more pollution than… Claim Deadline is Wednesday, 03 February 2021.
Fiat Chrysler (Emissions-Cheating Software) »
Defendant: Fiat Chrysler
Alleges that Fiat Chrysler fraudulently concealed, falsely advertised, and violated consumer laws by installing software that only turns on emissions controls when certain 2014-2016 Dodge RAM 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoDiesel are being tested and shuts down emissions controls during normal operations, releasing more pollution than allowed by law. Consumers who have purchased or leased those models may be eligible for a cash payment and the Approved Emissions Modification and extended warranty.
Deadline for former owner/lessess was August 1, 2019.
×LG (Refrigerator) »
Defendant: LG
Consumers who purchased certain LG refrigerators manufactured between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2017 may be eligible for cash payment and extended warranty period. The company reached a settlement over allegations of manufacturing, advertising, and selling refrigerators with defective compressor part that stopped cooling food and beverages. Claim Deadline is Friday, 05 February 2021.
LG (Refrigerator) »
Defendant: LG
Consumers who purchased certain LG refrigerators manufactured between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2017 may be eligible for cash payment and extended warranty period. The company reached a settlement over allegations of manufacturing, advertising, and selling refrigerators with defective compressor part that stopped cooling food and beverages.
×ADP (Illinois Biometrics) »
Defendant: ADP
Illinois residents who scanned their finger or hand on an ADP-branded scan timeclock between June 5, 2013 and November 6, 2020 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violating Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. Claim Deadline is Monday, 08 February 2021.
ADP (Illinois Biometrics) »
Defendant: ADP
Illinois residents who scanned their finger or hand on an ADP-branded scan timeclock between June 5, 2013 and November 6, 2020 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violating Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
×Banner Health (Data Breach) »
Defendant: Banner Health
Banner Health agreed to a settlement as a result of a cyber attack on Banner Health database in June and July of 2016. Class members are eligible for cash payment, reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses and two years of credit monitoring. Claim Deadline is Tuesday, 09 February 2021.
Banner Health (Data Breach) »
Defendant: Banner Health
Banner Health agreed to a settlement as a result of a cyber attack on Banner Health database in June and July of 2016. Class members are eligible for cash payment, reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses and two years of credit monitoring.
×Chime Financial, Inc. (Service Disruption) »
Defendant: Chime Financial, Inc.
Chime agreed to a settlement as a result of a service disruption. Chime accountholders who were unable to access their Chime deposit account between October 16, 2019 and October 19, 2019 may be eligible for cash payment. Claim Deadline is Monday, 15 February 2021.
Chime Financial, Inc. (Service Disruption) »
Defendant: Chime Financial, Inc.
Chime agreed to a settlement as a result of a service disruption. Chime accountholders who were unable to access their Chime deposit account between October 16, 2019 and October 19, 2019 may be eligible for cash payment.
×Trusted Media Brands, Inc. (Automatic Renewal) »
Defendant: Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
California residents who were charged or automatically renewed for service magazine subscription between July 26, 2015 and March 5, 2020 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violating California’s Automatic Renewal Law by failing to disclose that the subscription is automatically renewed. Claim Deadline is Monday, 15 February 2021.
Trusted Media Brands, Inc. (Automatic Renewal) »
Defendant: Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
California residents who were charged or automatically renewed for service magazine subscription between July 26, 2015 and March 5, 2020 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violating California’s Automatic Renewal Law by failing to disclose that the subscription is automatically renewed.
×FGF Brands (Stonefire Naan) »
Defendant: FGF Brands
Consumers who bought certain Stonefire Naan products between November 16, 2013 and October 23, 2020 may be eligible for $2.50 purchased with a maximum of five products (or more with proof of purchase). The company reached a settlement over allegations of falsely advertising the products as “tandoor oven baked.” Claim Deadline is Thursday, 18 February 2021.
FGF Brands (Stonefire Naan) »
Defendant: FGF Brands
Consumers who bought certain Stonefire Naan products between November 16, 2013 and October 23, 2020 may be eligible for $2.50 purchased with a maximum of five products (or more with proof of purchase). The company reached a settlement over allegations of falsely advertising the products as “tandoor oven baked.”
×AT&T (International Roaming) »
Defendant: AT&T
California residents who were charged international roaming fees for unanswered incoming calls to their US-based cell phone number between February 6, 2005 and January 31, 2009 may be eligible for one day of free international roaming or account credit. Former accountholders may be eligible for a cash refund. Claim Deadline is Friday, 19 February 2021.
AT&T (International Roaming) »
Defendant: AT&T
California residents who were charged international roaming fees for unanswered incoming calls to their US-based cell phone number between February 6, 2005 and January 31, 2009 may be eligible for one day of free international roaming or account credit. Former accountholders may be eligible for a cash refund.
×Student Debt Doctor LLC (Illegal Fees) »
Defendant: Student Debt Doctor LLC
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Student Debt Doctor LLC agreed to a $2.2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations of illegally collecting upfront fees and falsely promising to reduce student loan payments. Claim Deadline is Sunday, 21 February 2021.
Student Debt Doctor LLC (Illegal Fees) »
Defendant: Student Debt Doctor LLC
Student Debt Doctor LLC agreed to a $2.2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations of illegally collecting upfront fees and falsely promising to reduce student loan payments.
×Schwabe North America, Inc. and Nature’s Way Products, LLC (Ginkgold) »
Defendant: Schwabe North America, Inc. and Nature’s Way Products, LLC
Consumers who purchased Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max between July 7, 2011 and October 1, 2020 in California or between January 1, 2016 and October 1, 2020 in the United States may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of falsely advertising cognitive health benefits of… Claim Deadline is Wednesday, 24 February 2021.
Schwabe North America, Inc. and Nature’s Way Products, LLC (Ginkgold) »
Defendant: Schwabe North America, Inc. and Nature’s Way Products, LLC
Consumers who purchased Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max between July 7, 2011 and October 1, 2020 in California or between January 1, 2016 and October 1, 2020 in the United States may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of falsely advertising cognitive health benefits of the products.
×Synchrony Bank (TCPA) »
Defendant: Synchrony Bank
Individuals who received automated call from Synchrony Bank between June 17, 2016 and October 19, 2020 without their prior express consent and did not have an account with Synchrony Bank may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection… Claim Deadline is Monday, 01 March 2021.
Synchrony Bank (TCPA) »
Defendant: Synchrony Bank
Individuals who received automated call from Synchrony Bank between June 17, 2016 and October 19, 2020 without their prior express consent and did not have an account with Synchrony Bank may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
×BMW (Timing Chain) »
Defendant: BMW
Alleges that certain 2012-2015 BMV vehicles have a defective timing chain and oil pump drive chain. Consumers who purchased or leased the covered models may be eligible for reimbursement of the repairs costs. Claim Deadline is Thursday, 18 March 2021.
BMW (Timing Chain) »
Defendant: BMW
Alleges that certain 2012-2015 BMV vehicles have a defective timing chain and oil pump drive chain. Consumers who purchased or leased the covered models may be eligible for reimbursement of the repairs costs.
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GM (Ignition Switch) »
Defendant: GM
Alleges consumers overpaid for GM vehicles that were subject to NHTSA recalls. Consumers who bought or leased certain GM vehicles that were subject to certain NHTSA recalls may be eligible for cash payment. Claim Deadline is Thursday, 18 March 2021.
GM (Ignition Switch) »
Defendant: GM
Alleges consumers overpaid for GM vehicles that were subject to NHTSA recalls. Consumers who bought or leased certain GM vehicles that were subject to certain NHTSA recalls may be eligible for cash payment.
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