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#class-action

Miscellaneous

Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit says

Photobucket faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling users' data without consent, particularly biometric information used for AI training.

Miscellaneous

Apple agrees $95M settlement in Siri privacy lawsuit

Apple has proposed a $95 million settlement for allegedly recording users' conversations without consent, violating privacy laws.

Privacy professionals

fromBloomberglaw

4 hours ago

LinkedIn, Google Sued Over Covered California Info Interception

LinkedIn and Google allegedly intercepted consumers' private information from Covered California without consent, leading to a proposed class action for invasion of privacy.

fromArs Technica

Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit says

Photobucket faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling users' data without consent, particularly biometric information used for AI training.

Miscellaneous

Apple agrees $95M settlement in Siri privacy lawsuit

Apple has proposed a $95 million settlement for allegedly recording users' conversations without consent, violating privacy laws.

Own an Apple Watch? You might qualify for a settlement payout - how to check

Apple offers $20 million settlement for battery swelling issues in select Apple Watch models.

fromThe Verge

Google to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old advertising lawsuit

Google will pay $100 million to settle a lawsuit over misleading ad placements.

The class action lawsuit dates back to 2011, involving claims about Google Ads.

The settlement requires judicial approval in California.

Google faces additional legal challenges, including an antitrust lawsuit.

EU data protection

fromDatabreaches

Rite Aid Agrees to $6.8M Settlement Over Data Breach Lawsuit

Rite Aid has settled a class action lawsuit for $6.8 million due to a cyberattack affecting over 2 million customers.

Wearables

fromZDNET

How to claim your Apple Watch settlement payout before it's too late

Apple Watch owners with battery swelling issues may claim part of a $20 million settlement.

Deadline to claim is April 10, 2025.

fromABA Journal

Mastercard agrees to $26M settlement over pay discrimination claims

Mastercard will pay $26 million to settle claims of pay discrimination against female, Black and Hispanic employees.

fromSFGATE

Silicon Valley real estate

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

A privacy lawsuit against Thomson Reuters has resulted in cash settlements for Californians from a massive class action regarding CLEAR data collection practices.

Wearables

fromZDNET

Own an Apple Watch? You might qualify for a settlement payout - how to check

Apple offers $20 million settlement for battery swelling issues in select Apple Watch models.

fromThe Verge

Google to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old advertising lawsuit

Google will pay $100 million to settle a lawsuit over misleading ad placements.

The class action lawsuit dates back to 2011, involving claims about Google Ads.

The settlement requires judicial approval in California.

Google faces additional legal challenges, including an antitrust lawsuit.

EU data protection

fromDatabreaches

Rite Aid Agrees to $6.8M Settlement Over Data Breach Lawsuit

Rite Aid has settled a class action lawsuit for $6.8 million due to a cyberattack affecting over 2 million customers.

Wearables

fromZDNET

How to claim your Apple Watch settlement payout before it's too late

Apple Watch owners with battery swelling issues may claim part of a $20 million settlement.

Deadline to claim is April 10, 2025.

fromABA Journal

Mastercard agrees to $26M settlement over pay discrimination claims

Mastercard will pay $26 million to settle claims of pay discrimination against female, Black and Hispanic employees.

fromSFGATE

Silicon Valley real estate

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

A privacy lawsuit against Thomson Reuters has resulted in cash settlements for Californians from a massive class action regarding CLEAR data collection practices.

Apple accused of misleading consumers with Apple Watch 'carbon neutral' claims

Apple faces a class action lawsuit regarding misleading 'carbon neutral' claims on certain Apple Watch models.

fromBloomberglaw

Amazon Hit With Suit Over Collection of Consumers' Location Data

Amazon allegedly collected geolocation data from millions of users without consent, violating California privacy laws.

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC woman sues Arby's for 'deceptively' cutting portions, but not prices: 'Greedflation'

A Queens woman is leading a class action lawsuit against Arby's for reducing portion sizes of fries and drinks without adjusting prices or notifying customers.

Intellectual property law

HP settles deceptive pricing lawsuit for a pittance

HP agrees to pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over deceptive pricing tactics, but denies any wrongdoing.

Real estate

Redfin video privacy lawsuit voluntarily dismissed by plaintiff

Redfin is accused of violating privacy laws by sharing user data with third-party companies without consent.

Apple

fromThe Verge

Apple accused of misleading consumers with Apple Watch 'carbon neutral' claims

Apple faces a class action lawsuit regarding misleading 'carbon neutral' claims on certain Apple Watch models.

fromBloomberglaw

Amazon Hit With Suit Over Collection of Consumers' Location Data

Amazon allegedly collected geolocation data from millions of users without consent, violating California privacy laws.

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC woman sues Arby's for 'deceptively' cutting portions, but not prices: 'Greedflation'

A Queens woman is leading a class action lawsuit against Arby's for reducing portion sizes of fries and drinks without adjusting prices or notifying customers.

Intellectual property law

HP settles deceptive pricing lawsuit for a pittance

HP agrees to pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over deceptive pricing tactics, but denies any wrongdoing.

Real estate

Redfin video privacy lawsuit voluntarily dismissed by plaintiff

Redfin is accused of violating privacy laws by sharing user data with third-party companies without consent.

Google to pay $28M to settle claims it favored white, Asian employees

Google settled a lawsuit for $28 million over allegations of discrimination in pay and promotions favoring white and Asian employees.

fromeuronews

Google faces 6 billion lawsuit in UK for 'overcharging' for search

Alphabet faces a £5 billion class action in the UK over claims of anticompetitive behavior against British advertisers.

Privacy technologies

fromThe Globe and Mail

Google faces 5-billion lawsuit in Britain for allegedly abusing dominance in online search industry

Google faces a £5-billion class action in Britain for alleged monopolistic practices in the online search market.

fromTechCrunch

Privacy professionals

Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class | TechCrunch

Privacy class-action lawsuits face significant legal challenges, particularly regarding the representational aspect and the economics of bundling individual claims.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Marketing tech

UK class action sets stage for Google showdown | Computer Weekly

UK professor Or Brook has filed a £5 billion class action against Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior.

The case targets inflated advertising prices impacting UK businesses reliant on Google.

Social justice

Google to pay $28M to settle claims it favored white, Asian employees

Google settled a lawsuit for $28 million over allegations of discrimination in pay and promotions favoring white and Asian employees.

fromeuronews

Google faces 6 billion lawsuit in UK for 'overcharging' for search

Alphabet faces a £5 billion class action in the UK over claims of anticompetitive behavior against British advertisers.

Privacy technologies

fromThe Globe and Mail

Google faces 5-billion lawsuit in Britain for allegedly abusing dominance in online search industry

Google faces a £5-billion class action in Britain for alleged monopolistic practices in the online search market.

fromTechCrunch

Privacy professionals

Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class | TechCrunch

Privacy class-action lawsuits face significant legal challenges, particularly regarding the representational aspect and the economics of bundling individual claims.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Marketing tech

UK class action sets stage for Google showdown | Computer Weekly

UK professor Or Brook has filed a £5 billion class action against Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior.

The case targets inflated advertising prices impacting UK businesses reliant on Google.

more#google

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Intellectual property law

IAS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Rosen Law Firm urges IAS investors to join a class action lawsuit by March 31, 2025, to potentially receive compensation.

Intellectual property law

IAS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Investors have until March 31, 2025, to join the IAS class action lawsuit for potential compensation.

Rosen Law Firm stresses the importance of choosing experienced counsel for securities class actions.

Intellectual property law

IAS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Rosen Law Firm urges IAS investors to join a class action lawsuit by March 31, 2025, to potentially receive compensation.

Intellectual property law

IAS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Investors have until March 31, 2025, to join the IAS class action lawsuit for potential compensation.

Rosen Law Firm stresses the importance of choosing experienced counsel for securities class actions.

more#integral-ad-science

fromwww.cbc.ca

Social justice

Peeling, flaking, bubbling off: Frustrated Hyundai owners say car paint is coming off in chunks | CBC News

Hyundai vehicles, particularly white models, are reportedly facing widespread issues with paint peeling after car washes.

US politics

fromNextgov.com

Thousands join class actions as fired feds weigh options to challenge Trump's moves

Class action complaints are challenging alleged illegal mass firings by the Trump administration, claiming employees should be reinstated.

Real estate

Gibson plaintiffs assert eXp, Weichert conducted reverse auctions

The Gibson plaintiffs claim that eXp and Weichert engaged in unethical practices to secure settlements in a reverse auction format.

#legal-proceedings

Real estate

Berkshire Hathaway Energy seeks arbitration in Gibson suit

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is pushing for arbitration in the Gibson lawsuit due to issues with class-action allegations and the validity of contracts.

Real estate

Plaintiff seeks to add 31 names to Lutz commission lawsuit

The Lutz lawsuit aims to strengthen its case by adding 31 new plaintiffs to address arguments on representation and legal standing.

Real estate

Berkshire Hathaway Energy seeks arbitration in Gibson suit

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is pushing for arbitration in the Gibson lawsuit due to issues with class-action allegations and the validity of contracts.

fromApp Developer Magazine

Real estate

Plaintiff seeks to add 31 names to Lutz commission lawsuit

The Lutz lawsuit aims to strengthen its case by adding 31 new plaintiffs to address arguments on representation and legal standing.

more#legal-proceedings

Web design

UK app developers file class action lawsuit against Apple | App Developer Magazine

Apple is facing a class action lawsuit in the UK for allegedly abusing its market position in iOS app distribution.

The lawsuit seeks $970 million in damages for UK app developers impacted by high commission fees.

fromCallaborlaw

Miscellaneous

Good News for Employers: California Enforces Arbitration Agreement In Favor of Non-Signatory Related Entities

Arbitration agreements enforceability extends to non-signatory related entities in employment disputes, impacting employer liability strategies.

fromwww.morningstar.com

Law

Midnight Hub NFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Midnight Hub Securities Lawsuit

Purchasers of ROOMS and Digital Nomads NFTs may join a class action lawsuit for compensation before January 6, 2025.

Supreme Court tosses Nvidia appeal to dismiss shareholders' fraud lawsuit

The Supreme Court dismissed Nvidia's appeal, allowing a shareholder fraud lawsuit to move forward without clarifying legal issues surrounding the case.

Real estate

eXp, Weichert say Gibson plaintiffs' motion is all about attorneys' fees

The ongoing legal battles emphasize the complexities of settlement negotiations and jurisdiction issues in class action lawsuits.

fromGameSpot

Video games

Ubisoft Is Facing Lawsuit After The Crew Was Removed From Platforms

Ubisoft faces a class action lawsuit claiming they misled consumers by shutting down servers for The Crew, making the game unplayable.

fromWIRED

Elon Musk's America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

Elon Musk's America PAC faces a class action lawsuit for alleged labor law violations linked to unpaid wages for canvassers in California.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

US ex-Juul users suddenly find thousands in their bank accounts after lawsuit: I forgot about it completely'

Unexpected payments from a class-action lawsuit against Juul Labs surprise many users, with mixed emotions regarding their nicotine past.

Artificial intelligence

fromComputerworld

8 months ago

Anthropic sued by authors over alleged misuse of copyrighted works for AI training

Anthropic faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted works to train its AI chatbot, Claude.