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Theregister

2 weeks ago

UK class action targets Grindr, alleges app shared HIV data

Users are suing Grindr for allegedly sharing sensitive data like HIV status with third-party advertisers. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

3 weeks ago

Target Sued for Allegedly Collecting Data Without Consent | Entrepreneur

Target faced a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without customer consent. [ more ]

SFGATE

morePrivacy professionals

You may be eligible for a payout thanks to this Calif. privacy invasion lawsuit

Residents in California may be entitled to compensation due to a lawsuit against Digital Recognition Network (DRN) for privacy violations.

The DRN lawsuit in California affects a class of about 23 million people whose license plate data was collected and sold, potentially resulting in a penalty for the company. [ more ]

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time.com

Google Agrees to Delete Users' Incognito' Browsing Data in Lawsuit Settlement

Google settled a class-action lawsuit over tracking users' data in incognito mode without consent.

The settlement involves Google deleting millions of privacy-infringing data records and making changes to improve transparency. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Data science

Google will need to destroy incognito browsing data

Google settles class action lawsuit on incognito browsing data collection

Settlement requires Google to delete or remediate billions of data records [ more ]

Engadget

Google says it will destroy browsing data collected from Chrome's Incognito mode

Google settles class-action lawsuit over Chrome tracking in Incognito mode

Google to destroy improperly collected data, update disclosures, and block third-party cookies by default [ more ]

PCMAG

Privacy technologies

Judge Says Class Action Lawsuit Against Google Over Ads Can Move Forward

Google must face class action lawsuit over alleged ad exchange market monopoly

Antitrust claims against Google dismissed except for ad-exchange market monopoly allegations [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Apple to pay up to $14.4M in iPhone throttling settlement approved by B.C. judge | CBC News

Apple settled for $14.4 million in a class-action lawsuit over alleged iPhone slowdowns.

Claimants may receive between $17.50 and $150 depending on the number of applicants. [ more ]

Forbes

TaxAct Reaches Multimillion-Dollar Settlement In Online Privacy Suit

TaxAct Inc. customers settled class action lawsuit alleging sharing of confidential taxpayer information without consent. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

B.C. Supreme Court considers $14.4 million iPhone class action settlement | CBC News

A judge in British Columbia will decide whether to approve a multimillion-dollar settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Apple for slowing down older iPhones.

Consumers could receive between $17.50 and $150 depending on the number of successful claims.

Similar lawsuits were filed in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces | CBC News

Meta is offering $51 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in Canada regarding the use of users' images in Facebook advertising.

The lawsuit claims that users' images were used without their knowledge in Facebook's 'sponsored stories' advertising program.

The settlement agreement needs to be approved by a B.C. Supreme Court judge in March. [ more ]

time.com

Tech industry

Verizon Could Owe You Up to $100. Here's How to File a Claim

Verizon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $100 million over allegedly undisclosed administrative fees.

Customers eligible for the settlement will receive either an email or mailed letter with instructions on how to apply for a payout. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Apple

Apple may owe you money over its Family Sharing plan: Find out if you can file a claim

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $25 million regarding the misrepresentation of its Family Sharing plan's abilities.

The lawsuit alleges that Apple misled subscribers by not disclosing that some third-party app subscriptions cannot be shared among family members. [ more ]

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data-breach

Databreaches

Data Breach Putative Class Action Questions Whether Broker Was Swift Enough in Notice and Response

Cyber incidents lead to class action lawsuits

Prompt and accurate breach notification is crucial [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

South Staffs Water faces group action over Clop ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

Close to 1,000 people have joined a class action claim against South Staffordshire Plc for a data breach caused by the Clop/Cl0p ransomware gang.

Barings Law, based in Manchester, is leading the legal action on behalf of the claimants who suffered leaks of personal information on the dark web. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

23andMe Breach Targeted Jewish and Chinese Customers, Lawsuit Says

23andMe is being sued for failing to protect the privacy of customers whose personal information was exposed in a data breach.

The lawsuit alleges that customers with Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage were specifically targeted and their genetic information was sold on the dark web. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

Google makes deal in multi-billion-dollar lawsuit over potentially embarrassing' Incognito mode data grabbing

Google has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit accusing it of capturing data from users' private browsing despite saying it would not.

The terms of the settlement were not revealed, and it must be approved by a judge. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit

Google is ready to settle a class-action lawsuit over Chrome's Incognito mode

The lawsuit accuses Google of violating wiretap laws and collecting user data in Incognito mode [ more ]

www.housingwire.com

Hackers accessed data of 1.3M customers in Fidelity cyberattack

Mortgage subservicer Loancare informed authorities that the data of about 1.3 million customers was compromised following a cyberattack in November on its parent company, the big four title firm Fidelity National Financial (FNF).

Engadget

Apple

Apple, Visa and Mastercard sued in proposed class action antitrust case over Apple Pay card fees

Apple is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that it accepted a bribe from Visa and Mastercard to ensure their dominance over point-of-sale payment card services for Apple Pay transactions.

The lawsuit claims that this agreement resulted in inflated merchant fees. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Cristiano Ronaldo faces US$1bn lawsuit for promoting Binance NFTs

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a class-action lawsuit seeking at least $1 billion in damages for promoting cryptocurrency-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs) issued by Binance.

The lawsuit alleges that Ronaldo's promotion of Binance was deceptive and unlawful, leading investors into costly and unsafe investments. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Cryptocurrency

Ronaldo faces $1B lawsuit for promoting NFTs

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a $1 billion class-action lawsuit for promoting cryptocurrency-related NFTs on Binance.

The lawsuit alleges that Ronaldo's promotion of Binance was deceptive and unlawful, leading to costly investments.

The suit claims that Ronaldo's partnership with Binance was incredibly successful, resulting in a 500% increase in online searches for 'Binance'. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Black Sheep's Class Action Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Royalties and Spotify Deal Is Dismissed

Black Sheep's class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group over royalties owed to artists has been dismissed.

The lawsuit claimed that UMG's deal with Spotify violated their 1990 contract with the label.

The lawsuit was dismissed due to exceeding the statute of limitations and the court finding no breach of contract. [ more ]

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www.cbc.ca

3 weeks ago

Deliverability

Tim Hortons says proposed Roll Up the Rim class-action suit has no merit | CBC News

Tim Hortons denies merit of class-action lawsuit over Roll Up the Rim to Win email error. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF food

Suit alleges SF shop made drivers skip meals to deliver ice cream

Employees at popular ice cream maker Humphry Slocombe allegedly skipped meals due to delivery pressures.

Former employee files class-action lawsuit against Humphry Slocombe for allegations including lack of overtime pay and meal interruptions. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF food

SF coffee chain made 'deceptive and misleading' claims, says lawsuit

Popular Bay Area coffee chain Philz Coffee is facing a class-action lawsuit for falsely advertising certain products as gluten-free despite containing gluten.

The lawsuit alleges that a San Francisco resident suffered a severe allergic reaction after consuming a food product that was misrepresented as gluten-free at a Philz Coffee location. [ more ]

Eater

Design

Is Charging More for Oat Milk Discriminatory?

Dunkin' faces a class action lawsuit for charging extra for nondairy milk

Lawsuit alleges ADA violation due to surcharge for alternative milk [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Design

Surcharge for alternatives to dairy milk stirs up lawsuit against Starbucks

Starbucks faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against lactose-intolerant customers by charging extra for nondairy milks. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Education

Walden agrees to $28.5-million settlement in class-action suit.

Settlement of $28.5 million agreed by Walden University in a class-action lawsuit for deceptive advertising

Allegations of misleading students about completion time for doctorate degrees, with a focus on Black and female students [ more ]

Washington Post

Education

Dartmouth, other elite universities settle financial aid suit for $166 million

Elite universities to pay $166 million in a lawsuit settlement

200,000 students affected by financial aid methodology [ more ]

Above the Law

How Did Hermes Wind Up In This Hot Antitrust Mess?

Customers challenge Hermès for requiring purchases of ancillary products to buy Birkin handbags.

Plaintiffs allege that Hermès uses tactics like hiding Birkin bags and incentivizing sales associates to push more products. [ more ]

Above the Law

Crypto Investors Come For Biglaw Firm

Investors filed a proposed class action lawsuit against a Biglaw firm for their involvement with FTX.

The Biglaw firm has defended their work for FTX in the past, stating it was limited and transactional. [ more ]

Above the Law

Former Income Partner Sues Defunct Firm, Alleging Pension Scam By Equity Partners

The historic law firm Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis is facing a class-action lawsuit claiming that it used pension contributions to pay equity partners and keep the firm operational.

Plaintiff Jo Bennett is suing on behalf of all participants and beneficiaries of the firm's retirement and savings plan, alleging violations under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Does Tide mislead consumers with '64 loads' claim? Judge thinks not

U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against Tide claiming misleading packaging

The judge noted that the term "load" on the packaging is ambiguous and that Tide disclosed more information on the back label [ more ]

ABA Journal

Missing faces on Reese's Halloween candy targeted in would-be class action

Consumers are suing Reese's for falsely depicting carved designs on their Halloween candy packaging

The lawsuit alleges that the false images on the packaging violate Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act [ more ]

Kqed

California

Buying And Selling A Home In California Set To Change | KQED

NAR settled a major lawsuit over commission rates

Proposal to reform property insurance rates in California [ more ]

Kqed

California

Buying And Selling A Home In California Set To Change | KQED

The National Association of Realtors settled a class-action lawsuit accusing it of inflating commissions.

Property insurance rates in California are increasing due to wildfires, prompting the proposal of a new rate calculation method. [ more ]

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Social media marketing

Lyons CSD joins class-action lawsuit targeting social media companies over student mental health | Fingerlakes1.com

School district joins class-action lawsuit against social media companies for youth mental health issues

Superintendent emphasizes combating negative effects of social media on students [ more ]

www.amny.com

Parenting

Op-Ed | NYC can protect children without devastating families | amNewYork

Families in low-income neighborhoods disproportionately affected by invasive ACS practices

The New York Community Trust financially supporting a federal class-action lawsuit against the ACS [ more ]

Scripps News

Parenting

NYC parents file class action suit against child services

Shalonda Curtis-Hackett expresses ongoing pain from ACS incident.

Family Justice Law Center files class action lawsuit against ACS for illegal searches. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Parenting

Child Welfare Agency Routinely Violates Families' Rights, Suit Charges

The class-action lawsuit against New York City alleges unconstitutional practices by the child abuse investigation agency.

The lawsuit claims the Administration for Children's Services uses coercive tactics to gain access to homes and traumatize families. [ more ]

Theregister

Business intelligence

Class action claims Snowflake is an overhyped sales blizzard

Snowflake faces a class action lawsuit alleging misleading sales practices and lack of transparency in its commercial model.

Snowflake's market valuation has fluctuated significantly since its IPO in 2020. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Tesla faces 5,977 Black workers in Fremont factory racism lawsuit

Tesla workers can sue collectively over racism claims

Allegations of racial discrimination against Black workers at Tesla's Fremont plant [ more ]

NY Carib News

NYC politics

NYC- Council Join Lawsuit Against Mayor Adams Over Rent Laws

The New York City Council joined a class action lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams for refusing to expand the rental assistance program.

The council enacted regulations to broaden housing voucher eligibility, which were vetoed by the mayor and are now a subject of legal dispute. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Dollarama reaches $2.5M settlement in class-action suit over pricing | CBC News

Customers may be eligible for a gift card due to a national settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Dollarama for improperly displaying prices of products subject to EHF.

Eligible customers who made purchases at Dollarama between specific dates can claim a gift card without proof of purchase by providing their email address. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada Bread blames former owner Maple Leaf Foods for price-fixing scheme | CBC News

Canada Bread denies participating in a price-fixing scheme and claims it was acting under the direction of its former majority owner Maple Leaf Foods.

Maple Leaf Foods denies allegations of improper pricing conduct by Canada Bread while it was a shareholder. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.

The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.

Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Tech industry

Amazon faces a class action lawsuit for putting ads on Prime Video

Amazon is facing a potential class action lawsuit over the introduction of commercials on Prime Video.

The lawsuit argues that the addition of ads and the requirement for a monthly payment to bypass them is a breach of contract and a violation of consumer protection laws. [ more ]

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Marketing

What Is Temu? Everything to Know About the Brand Behind the Most-Watched Super Bowl Ad

Temu's controversial Super Bowl commercials helped increase online searches for the brand by over 1,000% in the U.S.

Temu is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using deceptive methods to obtain user data and violating customer privacy rights. [ more ]

Gizchina.com

Artificial intelligence

Meta admits to using "Books3" to train its AI models

Authors are concerned about their books being used to train AI without their consent.

Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit from authors for using the Books3 dataset containing pirated books without compensation. [ more ]

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Gizchina.com

Books

Meta admits to using "Books3" to train its AI models

Authors are concerned about their books being used to train AI without their consent.

Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit from authors for using the Books3 dataset containing pirated books without compensation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Sweet Lady Jane bakery faced class-action lawsuit for wage theft before sudden closure

Sweet Lady Jane bakery closed six locations on New Year's Day, citing a lack of sales and inability to pay employees.

The bakery has been involved in a class-action lawsuit filed by an employee alleging wage theft and mismanagement. [ more ]

Ars Technica

EU data protection

23andMe told victims of data breach that suing is futile, letter shows

23andMe is facing a class-action lawsuit over a data breach that impacted 6.9 million users.

The company is being accused of not adequately safeguarding user data and is urging users to consider the futility of pursuing legal action. [ more ]

New York Post

Information security

23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords

Genetic testing company 23andMe is facing a class-action lawsuit for a data breach.

The breach was blamed on customers using recycled passwords for their accounts. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Taylor Swift Fan Files to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit Against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster

Lead plaintiff in class action lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster files to dismiss complaint voluntarily.

Previous filing indicated settlement discussions between plaintiff and defendants. [ more ]

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