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July, 2021

GM sues Ford over the name of its driver-assist package

The carmaker says Ford’s BlueCruise is too similar to GM’s Super Cruise

DOJ investigates possible bank fraud by Tether executives

The stablecoin operator has refuted the claims

FTC says it will enforce ‘right to repair’

The agency says preventing consumers from repairing products violates antitrust law

Opioid manufacturers and distributors strike multi-billion dollar deal to end lawsuits

Forty-four states are in line to receive most of the settlement funds

Federal appeals court says CDC can continue imposing safety protocols on cruise ships

The ruling follows the state of Florida’s decision to ban vaccine passports

Delta pilot sues airline for allegedly stealing his app idea

The company is accused of making a ‘carbon copy knock-off’ of the app

CPSC sues Amazon over ‘defective and dangerous’ products on its website

The suit seeks to force Amazon to recall the products and pay full refunds

Norwegian Cruise Lines files lawsuit against Florida over its vaccine passport ban

Company officials have already threatened to move its ships out of Florida because of the ban

FTC cracks down on companies for helping student debt relief scammers

Two Florida companies were accused of aiding a scam that bilked consumers out of $62 million

Fifteen states sign Purdue Pharma’s $4.5 billion opioid bankruptcy deal

The states agreed to drop their opposition in exchange for additional concessions

German automakers fined $1 billion for colluding to curb emissions technology

Skirting the requirements had an impact on both people and the environment

Google faces new antitrust lawsuit filed by 37 states

Officials claim that the Google Play Store is an illegal monopoly

June, 2021

Robinhood hit with record-breaking fine from Wall Street regulator

The app-based brokerage platform has been accused of giving investors ‘false or misleading information’

Judge dismisses antitrust suits against Facebook

The decision is a blow to Washington’s plan to curb the power of Big Tech

Johnson & Johnson agrees to $230 million opioid settlement

The company will stop selling the drugs in the U.S.

U.K. to investigate Amazon and Google over failure to remove fake product reviews

If found to be true, the tech companies could be forced to change how they deal with fake reviews

Tesla customer sues company for imposing ‘Supercharger fees’

The plaintiff says the company is breaking its promise to early adopters of free charging for life

Lab test of Subway’s tuna sandwiches fails to find tuna DNA

A commercial lab test commissioned by the New York Times looked for five different tuna species and found none

State attorneys general oppose USPS plan to slow mail delivery

Officials say the move would harm consumers, businesses, and state governments

European Union goes after Google for abusing its ad tech power

Regulators want a level playing field so everyone has an equal chance

FTC takes action against operators of a ‘Blessing Loom’ scam

Regulators say a couple bilked thousands of consumers out of millions of dollars

New Florida law requires gas stations to crack down on ‘skimmers’

Stations will have to take additional steps to ensure the integrity of gas pumps

Health insurer Centene pays $143 million to settle PBM disputes

Consumers are going to hear the word ‘transparency’ more and more when it comes to health care issues

FTC fines promoter of bogus COVID-19 ‘treatment’ plan

Dr. Stephen Meis claimed Golden Sunrise’s supplements would result in the disappearance of symptoms

Biden signs order revoking Trump’s ban on TikTok and other Chinese-owned apps

The order aims to protect national security by reviewing apps tied to foreign adversaries

FBI, Australian authorities infiltrate messaging app used by criminals in giant sting operation

The criminals used an app that was secretly run by law enforcement

FTC to provide $172 million in refunds to victims of Progressive Leasing’s marketing practices

The agency is sending refund checks to two million people over the next two weeks

Two Elon Musk tweets have violated SEC settlement agreement

Regulators notified the CEO last spring of the transgression

Supreme Court rejects Johnson & Johnson’s appeal of talc powder verdict

The company argued that it didn’t get a fair trial

May, 2021

FTC sues Frontier Communications over failure to deliver promised internet speeds

Many problems come from rural areas where consumers don’t always have another choice to pick from

FTC sends $59 million in refunds to victims of opioid treatment scheme

The agency accused a company of using unfair and deceptive methods to thwart competition

Snap ordered to face lawsuit claiming negligence in the deaths of three teenagers

Parents claim a Snap feature encouraged reckless and dangerous behavior

April, 2021

Congressional leaders look to reverse SCOTUS decision limiting the FTC

The proposed Consumer Protection and Recovery Act could make the agency’s power stronger

Supreme Court takes away FTC’s ability to provide restitution to defrauded consumers

The agency is pushing for legislation that will restore its power to help victims

Baby food company hit with lawsuit over heavy metals found in its products

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company is being accused of misleading its customers

EU reportedly considers legal action over AstraZeneca vaccine delivery issues

The company has failed to deliver the number of doses it initially committed to in the first quarter

FTC cracks down on company claiming its supplements treat COVID-19

A chiropractor falsely claimed that vitamin D and zinc products were effective treatments

Olive Garden parent company hit with lawsuit over wages

Darden Restaurants says it pays well and will be increasing wages in the future

Florida governor sues CDC over no sail order

Ron DeSantis is questioning the CDC’s authority when it comes to cruise restrictions

Google seals Supreme Court victory over Oracle in landmark software case

‘The Google platform just got bigger,’ Oracle said in defeat

FTC settles with fish oil supplement company over false health claims

The company will pay over $400,000 to reimburse customers

Supreme Court sides with Facebook over unwanted text notification lawsuit

The plaintiff argued that Facebook’s messages were similar to illegal robocalls

Judge rules against Southwest in ticket refund lawsuit

The suit is pushing for a full refund that isn’t in the form of an airline credit

March, 2021

FTC sending out $6.5 million refunds to Fashion Nova customers

The agency said it received thousands of complaints about the company’s shipping and refund practices

FDA warns two companies about selling unapproved CBD-containing products

The agency has only approved one prescription drug containing CBD so far

Arkansas AG sues Walgreens for its role in fueling the opioid crisis

Attorney general Leslie Rutledge says her state has been ‘disproportionately’ impacted by the opioid crisis because of Walgreens actions

Purdue Pharma proposes larger settlement to exit bankruptcy

Plaintiffs suing the opioid maker have initially dismissed the deal as too small

Google faces lawsuit over tracking complaints in Chrome ‘Incognito’ mode

A complaint accuses the company of failing to keep activities private while in the private browsing mode

Facebook files motions to have government antitrust complaints dismissed

The company argues that its acquisitions have been good for competition

Twitter sues Texas attorney general, claiming retaliation for banning Trump

The showdown between Big Tech and conservatives continues

Texas electricity cooperative files for bankruptcy due to $1.8 billion bill

The state is continuing to struggle in the aftermath of a recent winter storm

February, 2021

TikTok agrees to pay $92 million to settle massive class-action lawsuit

The company was accused of harvesting ‘highly sensitive personal data’ from users

Texas woman sues electric company after her bill was nearly $10,000 following winter storm

Thousands of other customers in the state are likely experiencing the same huge spike

Congress holds hearing into last month’s GameStop volatility

The CEO of Robinhood and hedge fund principals testified at the hearing

GameStop stock surge reportedly under investigation for possible manipulation

At the center of the controversy is trading app company Robinhood

CFPB investigates Venmo over its debt collections practices

Regulators are seeking answers to questions regarding the app’s collections processes

SEC accuses GPB Capital of running $1.7 billion Ponzi scheme

Around 17,000 investors were defrauded, according to the complaint

McKinsey & Company to pay $573 settlement over its role in the opioid epidemic

The company was accused of advertising a way to ‘supercharge’ opioid sales

Bayer proposes $2 billion fund to pay for future Roundup claims

The fund would reduce the number of future lawsuits

January, 2021

Subway refutes lawsuit that claims its tuna salad has no actual tuna

Plaintiffs say the company is intentionally misrepresenting its product

Tesla accuses former employee of stealing company secrets

The employee claims he ‘forgot’ he transferred the files to his personal Dropbox

Toyota reaches $180 million settlement over Clean Air Act violations

The DOJ and the EPA have accused the company of ‘evading oversight’ through disclosure failures

Gig drivers in California file lawsuit to repeal Prop 22 ballot measure

It’ll be an uphill battle, but the organizers are determined to be classified as employees

Visa drops its plans to acquire fintech company Plaid

The Justice Department opposed the deal, calling it anti-competitive

December, 2020

Ten states file antitrust suit against Google

The complaint accuses the search giant of teaming up with Facebook to stifle competition

General Electric agrees to pay $200 million to settle SEC charges of misleading investors

The company has been accused of ‘disclosure failures’

Chick-fil-A files lawsuit against chicken suppliers for alleged price-fixing

Price-fixing accusations have already been levied at several companies this year

DOJ sues Facebook for discriminating against U.S. workers

A lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the company of deliberately favoring temporary visa holders

Google accused of violating labor laws by monitoring workers

The company allegedly retaliated against workers who were trying to unionize by firing them

November, 2020

Home Depot settles 2014 data breach for $17.5 million

The retailer promises its systems will be safe going forward

T-Mobile agrees to pay $200 million to settle Sprint’s Lifeline abuse allegations

Sprint was accused of erroneously collecting subsidies from consumers who weren’t using the program

Bayer misses deadline to settle Roundup lawsuits

The company says it remains committed to resolving litigation linked to the product

October, 2020

Turning the tables, Walmart sues the government over opioid policies

The retailer is asking the court to clarify pharmacists’ role in combating opioid abuse

Some state attorneys general say Purdue’s opioid settlement is too lenient

Connecticut’s attorney general wanted jail time for company executives

Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to three felony charges under settlement with Justice Department

The drugmaker is accused of fueling the opioid epidemic through its marketing tactics

Justice Department sues Google over antitrust concerns

Regulators are suing the search giant for allegedly abusing its market dominance in Search

Pilgrim’s Pride reportedly will plead guilty to chicken price-fixing charges

The Justice Department claims that major producers worked together to keep prices high

Apple sues recycling partner for reselling more than 100,000 devices it was hired to dismantle

The recycler doesn’t deny the theft, but it places the blame on senior management

September, 2020

FTC issues refunds to consumers who purchased ‘miracle’ pain supplement

The marketer of the supplement Isoprex has been accused of making false and misleading claims

FTC settles with marketing company over deceptive negative option practices

Consumers should always be informed about when a ‘free trial’ is ending

Antitrust suit against Google appears increasingly likely

Federal officials will reportedly brief 48 state attorneys general on the case

New York files fraud complaint against Johnson & Johnson’s opioid marketing

The state claims the drugmaker minimized addiction risks

Blue Bell Creameries pays record fine over listeria contamination in products

The company will pay over $17 million for its role in a listeriosis outbreak that occurred in 2015

FTC antitrust suit against Facebook could come before end of year

The agency is looking into whether Facebook is stifling competition in the social media ecosystem

Pentagon claims that Microsoft is still worthy of $10 billion JEDI cloud contract

The legal tussle might have moved a bit, but it’s not completely over

August, 2020

Federal judge stops Education Department from channeling pandemic aid from public schools to private schools

A court found that Secretary DeVos’ interpretation of the CARES Act went too far

Feds indict another generic drug company on price-fixing charges

Teva Pharmaceuticals’ U.S. unit is the seventh company accused of inflating prices

TikTok files lawsuit against U.S. government over potential ban

The company says it would prefer to discuss the issue instead of going to court

TD Bank to pay $122 million to settle charges related to overdraft fees

Regulators say consumers were charged the fees without their consent

Michigan is reportedly preparing a settlement in the Flint water crisis case

The state may pay young residents $600 million for lead contamination

States seeking more than $26 billion to settle opioid addiction charges

Drug companies have been accused of fueling the opioid epidemic with their marketing

New York state files lawsuit against major egg producer for price gouging during COVID-19

The company allegedly marked up prices to over four times the normal cost

Twitter hack ringleader owns more than $3 million in cryptocurrency

His attorney argues that the assets are legal and can be used to help him post bail

July, 2020

FTC accuses MyLife of deceptive sales tactics

The background report subscription service was accused of implying that individuals had criminal or sexual offense records even if they didn’t

Vegan suit against Burger King’s Impossible Whopper dismissed

A judge said Burger King never promised a vegetarian product

Four timeshare exit companies face Missouri lawsuit

Missouri’s attorney general claims the companies failed to deliver promised results

Supreme Court reaffirms ban on robocalls to mobile phones

However, one expert says consumers may have already given their permission to take robocalls

June, 2020

Bayer agrees to pay more than $10 billion to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits

The settlement sets aside money to settle with users who may develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in the future

Former eBay employees charged with intimidating company critics

The criminal complaint details harassment directed at newsletter publishers

Lawmakers request documents from major banks to check for PPP loan fraud

House Democrats want to make sure the funds are being given to businesses in need

States file a third price-fixing lawsuit against generic drugmakers

The complaint says the states have new evidence against the companies

The Children’s Place hit with class action lawsuit over alleged fake sale scams

Other consumers report additional problems with the specialty chain ranging from unfulfilled orders to refunds

May, 2020

Uber and Lyft drivers file class action in New York over unemployment benefits

Workers say the state is dragging its feet and refusing to pay for-hire drivers

April, 2020

Judge gives final approval to Facebook’s record privacy settlement

Facebook will pay $5 billion and make structural changes to enhance privacy

Boeing hit with a $336 million lawsuit over failure to complete 737 MAX order

Hard times continue for the aircraft manufacturer, and there doesn’t seem to be any way out

Delta Air Lines faces class-action suit over refusal to honor monetary refunds

The plaintiff claims Delta’s decision to put profits over people in light of the pandemic is unacceptable

March, 2020

FTC settles with credit repair company over deceptive practices

Consumers cannot boost their own credit score by ‘piggybacking’ on someone else’s credit

Toyota Prius and Camry braking systems at the center of new lawsuit

Critics say the automaker is putting drivers in ‘life-threatening’ situations

February, 2020

FTC to send refunds to Office Depot customers who were tricked into buying repair products

The agency says the company and a software provider used false computer virus reports

New York drops its merger lawsuit against T-Mobile and Sprint

The win-win for all states agreeing to the deal appears to be new jobs

SEC goes after Tesla again, this time on finances

Tesla founder Elon Musk is trying to stay out of more hot water and is promising to do as asked

White House drops investigation of California’s emissions agreement with automakers

Getting to the goal of 55 mpg by 2025 is going to take some work

Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $750 million in damages in talc cancer case

A New Jersey court found two powder products contributed to plaintiffs’ cancer

FTC cracks down on comparison shopping site over fake reviews and deceptive rankings

The company will pay $350,000 under a settlement agreement

FTC settles with marketer of ‘cure-all’ anti-aging drug

The agency says the sellers made baseless and deceptive health claims

January, 2020

Facebook pays $550 million to settle its facial recognition lawsuit

Experts say facial recognition is here to stay, but it needs more work to maintain consumers’ privacy

FTC and state of New York sue Martin Shkreli for alleged drug price-fixing

The jailed former drug executive faces new charges

FDA warns Purell makers to correct unproven claims in its marketing

The agency says the products have not been shown to kill germs linked to MRSA and VRE

The FTC paid $232 million to defrauded consumers in 2019

The agency received 3.2 million fraud complaints last year

Center for Food Safety sues USDA over new pork inspection rules

The organization says the new system endangers consumers

Cruise line faces fine from FTC over illegal robocall operation

The company made millions of telemarketing spam calls to consumers

FTC fines mortgage broker for revealing personal and financial information after bad Yelp reviews

The company will pay a heavy fine and must implement a new data security program

HSBC Bank pays $2.4 million to settle class action over spam calls

Plaintiffs say the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Court rules that Diet Dr. Pepper doesn’t deceive consumers because of its use of the word ‘diet’

Just because a brand uses a diet label, that doesn’t mean consumers should assume they’ll lose weight when they drink it

Which consumer issues are on the legal docket for 2020?

Consumer attorneys say issues ranging from privacy to climate change are waiting in the wings

December, 2019

Uber and Postmates sue California to block new labor law

The legislation would reclassify gig workers in the state

FTC wins case against mortgage relief scammers

Victims were lured in with promises that their mortgages could be made more affordable

Amazon and Ring face class action suit over data breach

Plaintiffs say their information was compromised due to negligence

University of Phoenix to pay $191 million to settle charges that it deceived students

Thousands of students will have their student loans forgiven

California announces $3.6 million fine against CVS

An investigation found that the pharmacy giant failed to redeem recyclable containers in the state

TikTok accused of transferring private user data to servers in China

A lawsuit claims the video sharing app harvested and sent vast amounts of user data

EU regulators to investigate how Google and Facebook handle user data

A ‘preliminary investigation’ has been launched into the companies’ data collection practices

November, 2019

Monsanto pleads guilty to using banned pesticide in Hawaii

The company admitted that it used Penncap-M despite knowing its use was prohibited

FDA sends a warning letter to Dollar Tree about its OTC drugs

The agency alleges that the discount chain receives drugs that violate federal law

New Jersey labor department says Uber must pay nearly $650 million in taxes

The state’s labor department believes drivers have been wrongly classified as independent contractors

Shopify complaints mount from online retailers and consumers

Accusations of chargebacks, account closures, and fund seizures are leading to lawsuits

Supreme Court rules in favor of for-hire vehicle cap in New York City

Uber’s request to have the cap tossed has been rejected

October, 2019

Facebook agrees to pay $645,000 fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal

However, the company did not admit any liability

FTC goes after ‘stalking app’ developers

There are five simple steps consumers can take to make sure they’re safe

Lifelock customers to receive $31 million in refunds following FTC settlement

The company was accused of false advertising and not securing users’ sensitive personal information

September, 2019

Purdue Pharma declares bankruptcy as a way to settle opioid abuse claims

Some states are on board with the plan but others are not

Google under investigation for possible antitrust conduct

A group of 50 state attorneys general have announced a probe into the company’s dominance in online search and advertising

August, 2019

For-profit college settles FTC charges for $30 million

Career Education Corporation was accused of hiring deceptive marketers

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 million in Oklahoma opioid suit

The state had asked for $17 billion

Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar fined $1.2 million for selling obsolete and expired products

Regulators found problems with over-the-counter prescriptions and other products

Facebook faces another lawsuit over data breach that compromised 30 million accounts

The level of data stolen runs from location check-ins to birthdates, but it differs from user to user

Marriott expects to pay $126 million to resolve data breach

The company will contest regulatory penalties in the UK

July, 2019

FDA issues warning letter to company selling CBD products with unproven health claims

The company claims its products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other serious diseases

Google set to be fined over YouTube’s violation of children’s privacy law

An FTC probe found that the platform didn’t adequately protect its youth users

Johnson & Johnson says it will defend itself against multiple lawsuits

The company argues that it has acted ‘responsibly’

FTC and Gerber settle deceptive advertising suit

The agency claimed Gerber misrepresented allergy prevention properties of its formula

June, 2019

Investment broker pleads guilty to swindling elderly New Jersey couple

The case is a cautionary tale about the dangers of elder financial abuse

FTC secures injunction against credit repair company

A judge has temporarily halted Grand Teton Professionals’ operations

May, 2019

Consumers who paid to lower their credit card interest rate are getting refunds

The FTC says a robocall-marketed plan was ‘worthless’

Jury awards plaintiffs $2 billion in latest Roundup case

For the third time in less than a year, Bayer has been found responsible for cancers that developed in long-time Roundup users

States sue generic drug makers, claiming a conspiracy to fix prices

The lawsuit maintains that 114 generic drugs cost more than they should

Dating apps removed from Apple Store and Google Play over use by children

The FTC says data was collected from children as young as 12

April, 2019

Investors sue Lyft following slide in IPO value

Plaintiffs say the company overstated its market value and didn’t disclose details of an e-bike recall

March, 2019

Government agencies come together to tackle online drug trafficking

The joint effort is producing impressive results in curbing the flow of deadly drugs, but there’s still more work to be done

Second jury finds glyphosate in Roundup caused cancer

The ruling comes less than a year after another plaintiff won a case against Monsanto

Johnson & Johnson shares drop after jury delivers $29 million verdict over baby powder and lung cancer

Another lawsuit alleging a link between mesothemilia and baby powder ends with an expensive verdict for the iconic company

Lumber Liquidators reaches $33 million fraud settlement with the SEC

Regulators claim the company misled consumers and investors about formaldehyde issues

Leader of alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme arrested

Investigators have accused the makers of OneCoin of operating a Ponzi scheme

February, 2019

MIT professors claim Ford stole technology for its F-Series truck line

As usual, the patent infringement case is a who-owns-what can of worms

January, 2019

Facebook accused of tricking kids into spending thousands on free-to-play games

A lawsuit claims that the company engaged in deceptive practices for years

Diversion of 911 fees still an issue in several states, report finds

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says 911 fee diversion is ‘outrageous’ and ‘undermines public safety’

December, 2018

Pulte Homes settles construction complaint with Florida attorney general

State regulators charged a builder of unfairly denying warranty coverage for construction defects

I’m sorry you feel that way: What corporations refused to apologize for in 2018

Consumers often bear the brunt of corporate missteps. But not every brand was willing to say ‘sorry’ this year

November, 2018

Class action lawsuit claims Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase sold personal consumer info

The plaintiffs say the banks profited off the information without first obtaining consent

FDA charges dietary supplements containing tianeptine are illegal drugs

Two companies have been warned to stop selling them

Dewayne Johnson accepts reduced punitive award in Monsanto trial

Bayer says it will appeal the decision regardless

October, 2018

Yahoo to pay $50 million to victims of 2013 data breach

Account holders who had their information compromised can claim up to $375

Bird, Lime, and other dockless scooters are unsafe, lawsuit claims

The plaintiffs say dockless e-scooters contain defective electronics and do not provide proper safety instructions

August, 2018

Target debit cardholders are seeing ‘red’

A class action lawsuit claims debit cards with non-sufficient funds are getting hit with excessive fees

Microsoft faces investigation over its business practices in Hungary

Potential kickbacks, middlemen, and jacked-up prices are all raising questions

Bayer stocks tumble after $289 million verdict against Monsanto

A jury’s ruling that Roundup causes cancer comes shortly after a controversial merger between two seed giants

July, 2018

Johnson & Johnson threatens legal action after researchers criticize company’s hip implant research

The corporation is demanding a retraction after a paper alleged serious flaws in the company’s own research

Mississippi sues Navient, claiming student loan abuses

The company denies the charges

May, 2018

Supreme Court decision could pave the way for legal sports betting

The court struck down a 1992 law that had banned gambling on sporting events

April, 2018

Facebook to face class action lawsuit over its facial recognition technology

A suit alleges that the company’s Tag Suggestions feature violates an Illinois privacy act

Federal judge finalizes $25 million Trump University settlement

Former Trump University students are now eligible for a refund

November, 2017

State governments take on drug companies to curb rising prices

Forty-five states are suing 18 generic drugmakers over alleged price-fixing

October, 2017

Nestle's Poland Spring seeks dismissal of class action lawsuit

Plaintiffs alleged water doesn't actually come from springs

September, 2017

What to know about the class action suits against Equifax

You're included unless you say you want out

Yahoo data breach class action allowed to move forward

A U.S. District Judge says that plaintiffs can sue over compromised personal information

August, 2017

Aetna faces legal action after revealing customers' HIV information

Experts say the disclosures have caused 'incalculable harm'

California jury awards $417 million in talcum powder cancer case

It's the latest in a blizzard of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson

Lawsuit claims Poland Spring water doesn't come from springs

Company says it meets government definition of spring water

Spokeo loses latest round in long-running privacy court battle

The case involves an allegedly inaccurate listing on the aggregator's site

Nissan reaches class action settlement in Takata airbag case

A $97.68 million agreement awaits court approval

House panel recommends contempt citation against consumer watchdog

Recommendation targets head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

State officials join fight to preserve consumers' right to sue

Congress is poised to repeal the Arbitration Rule

July, 2017

Coke banishes Coke Zero, introduces Coke Zero Sugar

Critics, meanwhile, file a lawsuit blaming Coke for the American obesity epidemic

House votes to block CFPB's anti-arbitration rule

The measure would ban consumers from seeking their day in court

Judge removes some plaintiffs in Missouri Essure case

Women claim the birth control device causes pain, menstrual problems

Consumer bureau issues rule restoring right to file class actions

Arbitration clauses blocked citizens from banding together to seek justice

Remington rifle settlement doesn't do the job, states argue

The company denies claims that 7 million rifles are unsafe

Judge grants final approval of $7.5 million settlement between Uber and former drivers

The class alleged that Uber denied them employment based on illegal background checks

NY AG settles with scouting company over deceptive practices

National Scouting Report Inc. has agreed to pay $20,000 and revise its practices

Honest Co. settles 'all-natural' suits

Lawsuits claimed the company's products contain synthetic elements

June, 2017

Former Starkist executive pleads guilty to price-fixing

It's the third such plea in an ongoing investigation into artificially inflated tuna prices

Consumers misidentified as terrorists win $60 million verdict

TransUnion mistakenly identified them as criminals in their credit reports

Whole Foods class action over food weights finds second life

A three-judge panel overturned a previous ruling that dismissed the case

May, 2017

Bumble Bee pleads guilty, others may be drawn into price-fixing scandal

The price of canned tuna rose as demand fell over recent years

Dollar General motor oil dangerous to modern cars, suit alleges

The label warns that the oil shouldn't be used in cars made after 1988

April, 2017

EpiPen class action a test case for controlling drug prices: lawyer

A federal judge in Kansas has named three lawyers to lead the case against Mylan NV

Comcast class action dismissed but not dead yet

A U.S. District Judge has given plaintiffs leave to amend their case

Netgear cable modem subject of class action suit

Complaint alleges Intel chip in the CM700 causes network delays

Class action filed against Tesla over vehicle safety features

Consumers allegedly paid extra for safety features and an enhanced autopilot program that were faulty

Class action suit claims BlackRock mismanaged employees' retirement funds

The company allegedly funneled investments through multiple fund layers to collect millions in fees

Class action charges EpiPen maker colluded to raise prices 574%

RICO suit says the company pays kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers

March, 2017

Trump University class-action complicated by claimant objection

The action could put the settlement and all other class members at risk

Ex-Trump University students getting big class action payouts

Students didn't get the huge returns they expected on their expensive courses

Class action claims Windows 10 upgrade damaged computers

Plaintiffs say the product was often installed without consent and caused big problems

Harbor Freight settles class action over misleading sales tactics

The suit alleged that the company marked items on sale even though they were never priced higher

Maine dairy company may pay millions due to an omitted Oxford comma

Drivers say a law omitting the punctuation technically entitles them to four years of overtime pay

Standard Innovation settles class action over alleged vibrator data collection

Plaintiffs say the company's vibrator products collected 'intimate details' about their use

Audible class action accuses company of using bait and switch tactics and false advertising

A former subscriber says he paid for credits that were forfeited when he cancelled his subscription

NCAA class action settlement moves closer to approval

Student athletes seek compensation over antitrust allegations

Class action claims U.S. military denies full disability benefits

The suit says tens of thousands of retired service members may have been denied their full compensation

February, 2017

Class action says Sprint didn't come through with promised deal

Lower rates, refunded termination fees, pre-loaded Visa cards didn't materialize, suit charges

Suit over Odwalla ingredients moves forward

Lawsuit claims that the Coca-Cola brand was not forthcoming in its labeling

January, 2017

Lawsuit finds fault with Samsung washing machine recall

The company is not making an effort to repair recalled machines, suit charges

November, 2016

MyPillow puts health claims to rest in settling California lawsuit

The company agrees to stop claiming its pillows can prevent or treat disease without citing evidence

October, 2016

Class action alleges Costco charged illegal sales tax on toilet paper

A New Jersey man filed the suit, saying that he paid an extra 7% on his purchases

September, 2016

Wells Fargo sued over account fraud scandal

Three Utah consumers seek $5 million in damages

August, 2016

Judge: Iced drinks should be expected to contain ice

Court tosses too-much-ice case against Starbucks

July, 2016

UPS employee sues company over 'reporting pay'

Claim he wasn't paid when he showed up for work and his shift was caacelled

April, 2016

Class action targets RV refrigerator fires

"Thousands of reports" of fires but company allegedly failed to act

February, 2016

Blue Buffalo class action settlement instructions

The company has agreed to pay up to $32 million to settle claims its products made pets sick

Blue Buffalo to pay $32 million to settle lawsuits by pet owners

The lawsuits claim the company broke its "True Blue Promise"

January, 2016

Honda faces class action over soy-based electrical wiring

Plaintiffs claim that the automaker refuses to pay for damage caused by animals chewing through exposed wires

Volkswagen bail-out bill moving through Congress

"Class action fairness" bill would get VW off the hook

November, 2015

Lowe's to pay $1.1 million to consumers for overcharging on flooring installation services

An investigation by the NY AG found that prices were not properly disclosed

August, 2015

Judge rejects HOA's attempt to impose fines and jail time over backyard swingset

Another homeowners' association opposed to actual homeowners

March, 2015

Target offers $10 million settlement over 2013 data breach

Individual victims could claim up to $10,000 in damages, if a federal judge accepts Target's proposal

November, 2014

Facebook rewrites and sort-of updates its privacy policies, again

It's less complicated than before--which isn't saying much

September, 2014

eBay hacked again? BBC reports hijacked seller accounts

Potential buyers and sellers both must beware this potential threat

August, 2014

Johnson & Johnson seeks to dismiss class-action talcum powder suit

Plaintiffs were not harmed, but allege that they might have been

Gap and Banana Republic sued over outlet-store offerings

Plaintiff claims lower-quality outlet items constitute false advertising, violate consumer-protection laws

Judge rules class-action suit against eBay and PayPal may proceed

Plaintiff claims "buyer is always right" policy hurts honest sellers, helps dishonest buyers

Red Bull to pay $13 million in false-advertising case

Class action challenged claims the drinks had more benefits than coffee

July, 2014

California law protects drought-stricken homeowners from HOAs

But local government can still contradict state drought restrictions, for now

June, 2014

Hydroxycut settlement to reimburse consumers

Weight loss supplement was recalled in 2009

February, 2014

Supreme Court lets moldy washer cases keep on churning

The justices reject appeals from Whirlpool, Sears, Bosch

December, 2013

Lawsuit accuses websites of defamation, racketeering

Attorney says the sites posted false information, then tried to charge her to have it removed

August, 2013

Lawsuit challenges Crisco's "all natural" claims

Consumer says the company uses genetically-modified ingredients

December, 2012

Lawsuit alleges Better Business Bureau is a "Mafia-like racket"

Law firm says it was defamed for refusing to submit to a BBB "shakedown"

February, 2012

Class-Action Suit Targets Moldy GE Washing Machines

Suit says company deceived customers by not revealing the problem

Baby-Death Suit Against Nojo Baby Sling Moves Forward

Judge allows suit to proceed despite statute of limitations

December, 2011

'Clean Up Government Act' Passes Its First Big Test

House Judiciary Committee unanimously passes anti-corruption bill

July, 2011

Google-NSA Secrets Can Stay That Way, Judge Rules

Spy agency won't confirm or deny its dealings with Google

June, 2011

Class Action Suit: Polaroid LCD TVs a Fire Hazard

Company has allegedly known of problem since 2006 but has done nothing to warn consumers

February, 2011

Parents Sue Disney for Scalding-Hot Nacho Cheese

Son was injured when cheese cup flew across tray, suit charges

DirectBuy Settles Class Action Lawsuit, Denies Allegations

Disgruntled members claim they did not benefit from alleged kickbacks

November, 2010

Lawsuit: Overstock.com Misrepresents Prices

Complaint filed in seven California counties

Amway Subsidiary Settles Lawsuit

Quixtar accused of running pyramid scheme

May, 2010

Suit Claims BMW Airbags Defective

Class action seeks damages for drivers injured when bags deploy for no reason

Groundbreaking Reversal in Movie Theater Disability Case

Appeals court rejects finding that special equipment is not needed to aid disabled patrons

April, 2010

Johnson & Johnson Pushed Drugs on Seniors, Suit Alleges

Drug company allegedly conspired with pharmaceutical consulting company

Scores of Lawnmower Makers Settle Horsepower Suit

Consumers alleged false advertisements, conspiracy

March, 2010

Court Dismisses Latest Listerine Suit

More controversy over claim that mouthwash is 'as effective as floss'

February, 2010

Bill Me Later Charges Illegal Interest Rates, Class Action Says

Company faces class action alleging breach of usury laws

Lawsuit Takes Aim at Dr. Phil's 'Resident Money Expert'

South Carolina couple claims financial wizard scammed them for millions

January, 2010

Skype Settles Credit Expiration Class Action

Agreement brings end to company's policy

FTC Wins $675,000 Settlement With Debt Collectors

Agency releases new video explaining consumer rights

December, 2009

New Jersey Settles With Verizon Over Deceptive FiOS Marketing

State claimed company didn't live up to promised offers

Owens Corning Faces Shingle Class Action

Charges defective design, fraudulent marketing

November, 2009

Class Action Accuses PG&E of Overcharges

Utility accused of negligence, fraud in SmartMeter program

September, 2009

Dannon Settles Activia Suit

Ads overstated yogurt's effect on digestive health

'Millionaire University' Sued For Allegedly Scamming Students

Victims claim 'professors' conned them into risky real estate investments

Pfizer Pays Record $2.3 Billion Settlement Over Illegal Marketing Charges

Company accused of misleading customers on Bextra branding

August, 2009

FCC Chair Vows To Enforce Net Neutrality

Comcast continues challenge to ruling on blocking content

May, 2009

Class Action Alleges that GE Microwaves Have Control Panel Defect

Alleges failure of control panel and magnetron

California Certifies Class Action Against Pella

Alleges leaking windows, nonexistent service

April, 2009

Costco Settles "Hot Gasoline" Suit

Company to retrofit pumps to avoid shorting drivers

March, 2009

Chinese Lawsuit Claims Toxins in American Soap, Shampoo

U.S. report finds toxins in Johnson & Johnson products

Radio Shack, AT&T Face Class Action Suit

$99 Acer notebook deal really was too good to be true, suit charges

September, 2008

House Passes New Internet Radio Legislation

Bill would enable negotiations on royalties to continue after Congressional recess

August, 2008

FCC Votes To Punish Comcast For Content Blocking

Majority of commissioners say cable giant violated federal policy

July, 2008

New Bankruptcy Law Fails To Protect Consumers, Report Finds

Foreclosures, credit card debt increase in wake of changes to law

Trilegiant Settles Class Action for $25 Million

Company agrees to change its business practices

Obama Calls For Bankruptcy Law Reform

Says process should be improved for military, disaster victims

May, 2008

Comcast, Cox Caught Blocking BitTorrent

Researchers detect cable companies' Internet traffic jams

April, 2008

Cable, Telco Interests Sit Out Net Neutrality Hearing

Comcast leaves field to neutrality supporters

March, 2008

Comcast Agrees To Stop Blocking Internet Users

Will work with file-sharing companies and change network structure

Net Neutrality Supporters Testify

House Committee hears testimony on Internet access

February, 2008

Comcast Blocks Public From FCC Hearing

Cable company pays thugs to keep public out of public hearing

Blue Hippo Pays $5 Million To Settle FTC Charges

Consumers complain computer layaway purchases went awry

January, 2008

People to People Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Minnesota youth's family sues People to People

November, 2007

Comcast Sued Over Internet Blocking

Lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and misleading of customers

House Committee Passes Mortgage Reform Bill

Bill aims to save homeowners from foreclosure

October, 2007

Comcast Blocks Subscribers From Some Services

Illustrates need for 'net neutrality' legislation, activists allege

September, 2007

Verizon's Abortion Block Raises Net Neutrality Concerns

Telecom reverses course, blames "incorrect interpretation" of its policies

May, 2007

Senate Press Gallery Ejects Consumer Journalist

Government Employees Question Site's "Business Model"

April, 2007

Congress May Outlaw Spyware

Illicit Software Invades Consumers' Privacy, House Committee is Told

February, 2007

Merck Braces for Flood of Fosamax Lawsuits

Osteoporosis Medication Can Destroy Patients' Jawbones

August, 2006

Plaintiff Power Not Dead Yet: Consumer Class Actions Roll On Despite Congressional Assault

Consumer Class Actions Roll On Despite Congressional Assault

May, 2006

Texas Court Invalidates KB Home's Forced Arbitration

Texas Homeowners Can Now Sue KB Home for Construction Defects

Florida Opens "Cramming" Probe

Charges From Axcess Internet Solutions Placed through ILD Teleservices

April, 2006

States Oppose IRS Plan to Loosen Privacy Rules on Taxpayers' Returns

Attorneys General from 46 states and Washington D.C have filed formal objections to proposed Internal Revenue Service.

February, 2006

McDonald's Fesses Up to Milk, Wheat Content of Fries

McDonald's faces at least three lawsuits claiming it misled the public about the milk and wheat content of its French fries

January, 2006

Identity Theft More Prevalent Offline, Report Finds

Report finds that identity theft is more prevelant offline.

Gulf Coast Homeowners File Class Action against State Farm

Class action filed by Gulf Coast Homeowners against State Farm.

November, 2005

Negative Option: When No Means Yes

Instead of the merchant having to "sell" you a product or service, it starts with the assumption that youve already bought it

August, 2005

Aspiring Writers Trash PublishAmerica

Want to be a published author? All it takes is money

April, 2005

New York Eyes Identity Theft Prevention

representatives of consumer advocacy and crime victims organizations are urging the State Legislature to protect consumers from identity theft and the unauthorized use of personal data.

March, 2005

Remeron Refund Procedure Announced

Consumers will begin seeing numerous public service announcements and advertisements

September, 2004

Fast Cash Loans Charged with Illegal Practices

Payday lender Fast Cash Loans faces charges that it abused its customers in Washington State

Kevin Trudeau Banned from Infomercials

Kevin Trudeau has been banned in Boston, and everywhere else in the U.S.

January, 2004

CMS Settles Federal Charges for $23 Million

Company provided merchants with credit card payment services

September, 2001

Consumer complaints about price-gouging post-Sept. 11

Gasoline price-gouging is an ugly phenomenon

Other Resources

Credit Card Reform Comes Back To Congress

Dual hearings emphasize need for changes to industry

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