Steven Webster

About Steven Webster

Steve Webster has been a practicing trial lawyer for over thirty-three years, representing clients in civil litigation, class actions, and government investigations. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed publication, in multiple practice areas.

Books-A-Million Data Privacy Investigation

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By Steven Webster|2024-06-11T19:02:49-04:00June 11th, 2024|Data Privacy Claims|0 Comments

Allstate Insurance Telephone Solicitation Calls May Violate Do Not Call Rules

Update: A class action has been filed under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act on behalf of a proposed class of persons who received similar unsolicited telemarketing calls promoting the sale of Allstate insurance products. However, the proposed classes do not include claims under the Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act. Have you received Allstate [...]

By Steven Webster|2023-09-11T14:57:54-04:00August 24th, 2023|Robocalls and Text Messages|0 Comments

Porsche Charging Defect Class Action Filed

Porsche charging defect doubles charging time according to class action. A Porsche charging defect has led to a class action regarding an alleged doubling of charging time for certain Taycan electric vehicles and E-Hybrid Cayenne and Panamera vehicles. What does the Porsche charging defect class action allege? According to the Porsche charging defect class [...]

By Steven Webster|2023-03-21T10:46:20-04:00March 19th, 2023|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Porsche Charging Defect|0 Comments

Clearview AI Facial Recognition Class Action Filed

Clearview AI Facial Recognition Class Action. On February 3, Webster Book LLP filed a class action in federal court against Clearview AI over its use of scraped images from the internet in its facial recognition program. What did Clearview AI do? Clearview AI "scraped" images from the internet and social media sites in violation [...]

By Steven Webster|2020-02-29T17:42:38-05:00February 9th, 2020|Data Breach|0 Comments

Volkswagen CC Class Action Settlement Message Board

What is the Volkswagen CC Class Action Settlement? On July 26, 2019, class action lawyers signed a proposed settlement agreement with Volkswagen regarding the defective suspension on Volkswagen CC models for model years 2009 through 2017. The defective camber in the suspension caused Volkswagen CC owners to incur unnecessary expenses for replacement of damaged tires [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-12-09T13:15:01-05:00August 1st, 2019|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen CC Defective Suspension, Volkswagen CC Suspension Class Action|7 Comments

Virginia Mesothelioma Lawyers | Virginia Asbestos Lawyers

Virginia mesothelioma lawyers can assist you with understanding your right to compensation for asbestos-related disease. Virginia mesothelioma lawyers can help if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease. You may have a number of options to seek compensation for your injuries and a Virginia mesothelioma lawyer can [...]

By Steven Webster|2020-01-10T21:18:08-05:00March 2nd, 2019|Mesothelioma and Asbestos Cases|0 Comments

Volkswagen Exploding Sunroof Class Action Moves Forward

Volkswagen exploding sunroof class action advances. Volkswagen exploding sunroof claims were given the green light by a federal judge on February 26, 2019. Specifically, the court rejected Volkswagen's attempts to dismiss consumer protection and fraud claims, finding that the allegations were sufficient to demonstrate Volkswagen's knowledge of the exploding sunroof problem in multiple models [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-04-02T19:27:13-04:00February 28th, 2019|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Exploding Sunroof Litigation|0 Comments

Volkswagen CC Suspension Defect Class Action Moves Forward

Volkswagen CC Suspension Defect Causes Tire Cupping UPDATE: On July 29, 2019, Volkswagen and class action attorneys agreed to a settlement of the Volkswagen CC Class Action over defective suspensions causing tire damage. For an analysis of the proposed settlement agreement, please click here. Volkswagen CC Suspension Defect Alleged Volkswagen CC [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-08-01T18:13:01-04:00September 26th, 2018|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen CC Defective Suspension, Volkswagen CC Suspension Class Action|0 Comments

Audi Timing Chain Tensioner Investigation Over Rattling Noise

Audi Timing Chain Tensioner Investigation for 3.0 Liter TFSI Engines UPDATE: Webster Book has filed a class action in federal court against Audi alleging a defective timing chain tensioner found in certain models has harmed consumers. We will post further updates as the case progresses. See below for further details regarding the [...]

By Steven Webster|2020-01-11T22:28:28-05:00September 12th, 2018|Audi Timing Chain Tensioner Investigation, Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Timing Chain Defect Litigation|0 Comments

Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement Message Board

Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement Message Board The Volkswagen Timing Chain and Audi Timing Chain Class Action Settlement Administrator recently mailed out thousands of notices regarding the proposed class action settlement. The benefits vary widely from favorable to highly unfavorable depending on your vehicle's mileage and age, whether you have already paid to [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-09-04T17:59:49-04:00September 2nd, 2018|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Timing Chain Defect Litigation|461 Comments

Volkswagen Sunroofs Explode: Class Action

Class Action Filed Against Volkswagen Alleging Exploding Sunroofs A class action has been filed against Volkswagen alleging that certain models have panoramic sunroofs that may shatter or explode due to engineering challenges associated with designing these sunroofs. VOLKSWAGEN EXPLODING SUNROOF CLASS ACTION UPDATE: A federal court ruled on February 26, [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-03-01T11:42:50-05:00September 1st, 2018|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Exploding Sunroof Litigation|1 Comment

Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Lawsuits: FAQ’s

Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Lawsuits: Frequently Asked Questions Defective Volkswagen and Audi timing chain tensioners have been installed in multiple vehicle models and over many model years. Webster Book LLP has filed lawsuits seeking compensation for consumers whose vehicles contain these defective timing chain tensioners. Other law firms have filed class action lawsuits [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-04-02T19:32:16-04:00March 21st, 2018|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Timing Chain Defect Litigation|0 Comments

Timing Chain Lawsuits Filed Against Volkswagen and Audi

Timing Chain Defect Lawsuits Filed Against Volkswagen and Audi on Behalf of Consumers Nationwide Webster Book LLP has filed what are believed to be the first Virginia lawsuits arising from defective Volkswagen and Audi timing chain tensioners on multiple vehicle makes and models. These suits allege violations of various states' Consumer Protection Acts and fraudulent [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-04-02T19:32:48-04:00February 11th, 2018|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Timing Chain Defect Litigation|0 Comments

Drug and Medical Device Litigation

Drug and Medical Device Litigation Personal Injuries From Drugs and Medical Devices Can Be Physically and Financially Devastating If you believe you or a loved one have been harmed by a bad drug or defective medical device, you may wish to seek advice from a lawyer regarding whether you are entitled to be [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-02-25T20:57:08-05:00December 23rd, 2017|Drug and Medical Device Cases|0 Comments

Class Actions Filed Over Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Systems

Volkswagen and Audi Timing Chain Systems Alleged to Be Defective Class action lawsuits have been filed regarding Volkswagen and Audi timing chain systems alleging fraudulent concealment of the defect in certain vehicles equipped with the EA888 engine. UPDATE: The Court has preliminarily approved a class action settlement. We have detailed instructions and a form to [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-04-02T19:33:15-04:00September 16th, 2017|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Timing Chain Defect Litigation|0 Comments

Class Actions Filed Over Volkswagen CC Suspensions

Volkswagen CC Suspensions Allegedly Cause Premature Tire Wear UPDATE: On July 29, 2019, Volkswagen and class action attorneys agreed to a settlement of the Volkswagen CC Class Action over defective suspensions causing tire damage. For an analysis of the proposed settlement agreement, please click here. Following close on the heels of the Volkswagen [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-08-01T18:11:44-04:00September 16th, 2017|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen CC Defective Suspension, Volkswagen CC Suspension Class Action|0 Comments

Audi Gas Engine Emissions Cases Filed

Audi Allegedly Used Emissions Defeat Device in 3.0 Liter Gas Engine Cars With Automatic Transmissions Class action lawsuits have been filed against Audi AG and Audi of America LLC alleging the companies used an illegal CO2 emissions defeat device in certain vehicles equipped with a ZF 8HP55 "AL 551" transmission, including, but not limited to, [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-02-25T20:57:12-05:00April 30th, 2017|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Virginia Emissions Lawsuits and Settlements|0 Comments

Fairfax Court Appoints Lead Counsel in Volkswagen Cases

Fairfax Circuit Court Appoints Webster Book LLP as Lead Counsel in Virginia Volkswagen Cases On October 6, 2016, Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Bruce White appointed Webster Book LLP as Lead Counsel for all plaintiffs in Virginia Volkswagen cases. A three judge panel had previously transferred all Virginia cases to the Fairfax Court for [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-02-25T20:57:13-05:00October 7th, 2016|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Virginia Emissions Lawsuits and Settlements|0 Comments

Virginia Lawsuit Claims Against Volkswagen Move Forward

Fraudulent Concealment and Virginia Consumer Protection Act Claims Against Volkswagen Move Forward On August 30, 2016, Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Bruce White issued a decision allowing Virginia Volkswagen claims arising from the unlawful use of an emissions defeat device to move forward. Specifically, the Court approved claims of fraudulent concealment and violations of [...]

By Steven Webster|2019-02-25T20:57:13-05:00September 3rd, 2016|Auto Defect Class Actions / Lemon Law Claims, Volkswagen Virginia Emissions Lawsuits and Settlements|0 Comments