November 2, 2011 Bursor & Fisher, P.A. Appointed Interim Class Counsel in Oreck Air Purifier Lawsuit On November 2, 2011, Judge William P. Dimitrouleas of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida appointed Bursor & Fisher, P.A. to serve as Interim Class Counsel in Stiepleman v. Oreck Corporation to represent a proposed nationwide class of purchasers of Oreck air purifiers. The lawsuit alleges Oreck deceptively advertised the Oreck XL Professional, Oreck ProShield and Oreck ProShield Plus air purifiers were scientifically proven to substantially reduce risk of the flu and other illnesses caused by bacteria, virus, mold and allergens. "We are pleased that Judge Dimitrouleas recognized our firm's qualifications and the substantial amount of work we have done to investigate these claims on behalf of consumers," said Sarah N. Westcot, one of the attorneys handling the matter. "We intend to prosecute the case vigorously to seek justice for consumers who were misled by Oreck's false claims." About Bursor & Fisher, P.A. Bursor & Fisher, P.A. lawyers have represented plaintiffs in class action lawsuits since 2002. Many of these cases are discussed in detail at www.bursor.com.
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