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Sen. Biden calls for repeal of law that gives social media platforms protection from libel1/20/2020
Currently, websites can’t be sued for what someone else writes on their platforms
Former Vice President Joe Biden, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, has proposed legislation that would bring major change to the way… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Center for Food Safety sues USDA over new pork inspection rules1/15/2020
The organization says the new system endangers consumers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has caught the ire of the Center for Food Safety (CSF) for changes that it has made to pork safety inspections.… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Cruise line faces fine from FTC over illegal robocall operation1/13/2020
The company made millions of telemarketing spam calls to consumers
Many consumers might want to take a nice cruise to the Bahamas, but far fewer would want to be targeted for this type of vacation with relentless spam phon… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
IKEA pays $46 million to family of child who died from dresser tip-over accident1/7/2020
The company has issued recalls on thousands of potentially dangerous products
IKEA has agreed to pay $46 million to the family of a young boy who died after being crushed by one of the company’s dressers back in 2017. A lawsuit f… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
FTC fines mortgage broker for revealing personal and financial information after bad Yelp reviews1/7/2020
The company will pay a heavy fine and must implement a new data security program
Consumers often post reviews of companies and services on sites like ConsumerAffairs because they want other people to know what to expect when doing busin… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
HSBC Bank pays $2.4 million to settle class action over spam calls1/6/2020
Plaintiffs say the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Following several years of litigation, HSBC Bank has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit from consumers who said they received spam… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Court rules that Diet Dr. Pepper doesn’t deceive consumers because of its use of the word ‘diet’1/3/2020
Just because a brand uses a diet label, that doesn’t mean consumers should assume they’ll lose weight when they drink it
Does the mere use of the word “diet” on a brand name beverage deceive consumers into thinking that they’ll lose weight because they drink it? A U.S. federa… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie
Which consumer issues are on the legal docket for 2020?1/3/2020
Consumer attorneys say issues ranging from privacy to climate change are waiting in the wings
The last couple of years for consumers have been jam-packed with privacy issues, wrestling with robocalls, Uber driving down the wrong side of the consumer… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie
January, 2020
Judge temporarily exempts truck drivers from new California labor law1/2/2020
A trucking association says drivers are covered under a previous federal statute
December, 2019
Uber and Postmates sue California to block new labor law12/31/2019
The legislation would reclassify gig workers in the state
FTC wins case against mortgage relief scammers12/31/2019
Victims were lured in with promises that their mortgages could be made more affordable
Amazon and Ring face class action suit over data breach12/30/2019
Plaintiffs say their information was compromised due to negligence
Mercedes Benz USA to pay $20 million in penalties over how it handled vehicle recalls12/19/2019
Regulators say the automaker didn’t notify affected consumers about safety issues in a timely fashion
Tech companies sued over cobalt mine working conditions in the Congo12/17/2019
The plaintiffs say children were forced into dangerous jobs
Regulators rule that McDonald’s isn’t responsible for labor practices of franchisees12/13/2019
A settlement reached this week puts an end to a multi-year dispute on the matter
University of Phoenix to pay $191 million to settle charges that it deceived students12/11/2019
Thousands of students will have their student loans forgiven
California announces $3.6 million fine against CVS12/11/2019
An investigation found that the pharmacy giant failed to redeem recyclable containers in the state
PG&E to pay $13.5 billion for role in California wildfires12/9/2019
The agreement will settle claims stemming from multiple destructive fires in the state
Twenty women sue Lyft, citing sexual assault response shortcomings12/5/2019
A suit claims the company has failed to protect passengers from incidents
TikTok accused of transferring private user data to servers in China12/4/2019
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 data12/2/2019
A ‘preliminary investigation’ has been launched into the companies’ data collection practices
November, 2019
McDonald’s settles lawsuit accusing it of violating overtime laws11/26/2019
A suit filed in 2009 alleged that the company cheated 38,000 workers in California out of overtime pay and breaks
Monsanto pleads guilty to using banned pesticide in Hawaii11/22/2019
The company admitted that it used Penncap-M despite knowing its use was prohibited
Charity agrees to pay $4 million to resolve allegations of kickbacks11/21/2019
A government investigation says the organization violated the False Claims Act
DoorDash faces lawsuit claiming it pocketed workers’ tips11/20/2019
Washington, D.C.’s attorney general filed the complaint after an eight-month probe
Burger King faces lawsuit over the way it cooks the Impossible Whopper11/19/2019
A vegan plaintiff claims the patty is ‘contaminated’ by meat
FDA sends a warning letter to Dollar Tree about its OTC drugs11/15/2019
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 taxes11/15/2019
The state’s labor department believes drivers have been wrongly classified as independent contractors
FCC sued by local and state governments over fees and related services11/15/2019
It’s an all-in squabble that may impact the services that telecommunications companies currently offer consumers
Lawsuit accuses Uber of driver wage theft11/8/2019
Drivers are demanding to be repaid for fees they claim were wrongly deducted from their fares
Tesla, Walmart settle lawsuit over solar panel fires11/7/2019
Walmart previously alleged that Tesla’s solar panels caused fires at seven of its stores
Shopify complaints mount from online retailers and consumers11/4/2019
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 City11/4/2019
Uber’s request to have the cap tossed has been rejected
October, 2019
Facebook agrees to pay $645,000 fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal10/30/2019
However, the company did not admit any liability
FTC claims publisher targets seniors with phony cures10/30/2019
The complaint also charges the company of pushing phony financial schemes
Two senators seek FTC probe of Capital One data breach10/25/2019
The lawmakers suggest Amazon, which owns the server, may have violated federal law
Forty-seven attorneys general investigating Facebook for possible antitrust violations10/23/2019
The state officials join federal lawmakers in raising concerns about the social media giant
FTC goes after ‘stalking app’ developers10/22/2019
There are five simple steps consumers can take to make sure they’re safe
Four drug companies reportedly settle opioid suit with two Ohio counties10/21/2019
Reports suggest the deal was reached as the trial was about to begin
Three drug companies reportedly ready to settle opioid claims10/16/2019
A Wall Street Journal report says the defendants would pay $18 billion over 18 years
Parents sue Tesla after son dies in auto accident10/11/2019
The suit claims the vehicle’s battery was the cause of the fatal crash
Lifelock customers to receive $31 million in refunds following FTC settlement10/10/2019
The company was accused of false advertising and not securing users’ sensitive personal information
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $8 billion judgment for drug side effects10/9/2019
One plaintiff claims he was not told Risperdal could promote breast growth
States to fight Purdue bankruptcy deal10/4/2019
Some state officials say the deal doesn’t hold company officials responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic
Johnson & Johnson settles Ohio opioid suit for $20.4 million10/2/2019
But the company continues to deny it misled doctors about the drugs
September, 2019
Mylan to settle SEC charges related to EpiPen9/27/2019
The SEC charged the drug maker with misclassifying EpiPen as a generic drug
FTC suit claims major dating site exposed users to fraud9/26/2019
Match Group denies the charges and says it will defend itself in court
Young climate activists file legal complaint over climate crisis inaction9/24/2019
Greta Thunberg and 15 other young people argue that the biggest carbon-polluting countries are violating children’s rights
Uber sues NYC over cruising cap9/23/2019
The rule was proposed to reduce traffic congestion
Lawsuit accuses AT&T of inflating DirectTV Now subscriber numbers9/17/2019
The company is accused of misleading investors ahead of its merger with Time Warner
Purdue Pharma declares bankruptcy as a way to settle opioid abuse claims9/17/2019
Some states are on board with the plan but others are not
Google under investigation for possible antitrust conduct9/10/2019
A group of 50 state attorneys general have announced a probe into the company’s dominance in online search and advertising
August, 2019
Former Google engineer charged with stealing autonomous vehicle trade secrets8/28/2019
Federal prosecutors claim Anthony Levandowski stole thousands of files before leaving Google
For-profit college settles FTC charges for $30 million8/28/2019
Career Education Corporation was accused of hiring deceptive marketers
Purdue Pharma holding opioid settlement talks, report claims8/28/2019
The company says it is prepared to defend itself in court against claims it caused the opioid crisis
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 million in Oklahoma opioid suit8/27/2019
The state had asked for $17 billion
Amazon says Tesla’s solar panels caught fire on one of its buildings8/26/2019
Tesla has acknowledged the ‘isolated event’
Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar fined $1.2 million for selling obsolete and expired products8/26/2019
Regulators found problems with over-the-counter prescriptions and other products
Walmart sues Tesla over reports that its solar panels caught fire on store rooftops8/21/2019
The retail giant says the company was at fault due to negligence
FTC bars five companies from blocking negative consumer reviews8/19/2019
The agency says the companies used illegal non-disparagement contract language
LGBTQ content creators file suit against YouTube8/16/2019
The plaintiffs claim that the platform has discriminated against them
Facebook faces another lawsuit over data breach that compromised 30 million accounts8/16/2019
The level of data stolen runs from location check-ins to birthdates, but it differs from user to user
Google settles lawsuit tied to its Pixel devices8/13/2019
The tech giant will pay owners of faulty Pixel phones up to $500 each
Facebook facial recognition lawsuit moves forward in court8/9/2019
The $35 billion class action suit claims Facebook harvested consumer biometric data without consent
Tesla owner sues the carmaker over a software update that reduces vehicle range8/9/2019
The plaintiff says Tesla is reducing how far cars can drive on a full charge to avoid a recall
FTC settles with email management company over deceptive practices8/8/2019
The agency said that sensitive information in users’ emails was shared for market research
Marriott expects to pay $126 million to resolve data breach8/7/2019
The company will contest regulatory penalties in the UK
Opioid makers propose $10 billion settlement over opioid epidemic claims8/6/2019
Companies selling opioids are facing thousands of lawsuits
Thirteen states sue Trump administration over fuel economy enforcement8/5/2019
The administration is rolling back tougher penalties on carmakers
July, 2019
Judge reduces $2 billion Roundup award to $86 million7/26/2019
The ruling still asserts that Roundup caused cancer in a couple
FDA issues warning letter to company selling CBD products with unproven health claims7/24/2019
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 law7/22/2019
An FTC probe found that the platform didn’t adequately protect its youth users
Johnson & Johnson says it will defend itself against multiple lawsuits7/18/2019
The company argues that it has acted ‘responsibly’
FTC and Gerber settle deceptive advertising suit7/16/2019
The agency claimed Gerber misrepresented allergy prevention properties of its formula
District of Columbia sues Marriott over pricing policies7/10/2019
The suit claims the hotel chain often hides the true cost of a room
June, 2019
FDA warns kratom makers to stop marketing products with unproven claims6/26/2019
Two companies have been told to stop touting kratom-containing products as treatments or cures for opioid addiction
Investment broker pleads guilty to swindling elderly New Jersey couple6/26/2019
The case is a cautionary tale about the dangers of elder financial abuse
FedEx sues U.S. government over Huawei-related shipping restrictions6/25/2019
The company says it shouldn’t be held liable for export rules related to current trade tensions
Supreme Court agrees to review insurers’ lawsuit over Obamacare payments6/24/2019
Insurance companies say they are entitled to $12 billion from the government
FTC secures injunction against credit repair company6/24/2019
A judge has temporarily halted Grand Teton Professionals’ operations
FTC investigating YouTube for handling of children’s content6/20/2019
Lawmakers say the investigation is ‘long overdue’
Government agents seize dietary supplements at the request of FDA6/17/2019
The agency claims the products failed to meet good manufacturing practices
Lawsuits claim Amazon’s Alexa illegally records and stores kids’ conversations6/14/2019
The company is accused of breaking laws in nine states
Johnson & Johnson loses another lawsuit over its baby powder6/13/2019
A California woman claims talc products caused her cancer
Carnival Cruise subsidiary admits to violating 2017 pollution settlement6/5/2019
The company will pay a $20 million settlement
FTC stops ‘free trial offer’ pitch that ended up costing consumers6/3/2019
The defendants were fined $9 million and barred from further activity
May, 2019
Consumers who paid to lower their credit card interest rate are getting refunds5/28/2019
The FTC says a robocall-marketed plan was ‘worthless’
U.S. judge rules Qualcomm’s tactics are anticompetitive5/22/2019
A judge sided with the FTC, saying the company business practices ‘strangled competition’
Google to pay owners of defective Pixel phones as part of class action settlement5/15/2019
Owners of Pixel phones with faulty microphones are eligible to receive up to $500
Jury awards plaintiffs $2 billion in latest Roundup case5/14/2019
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 prices5/14/2019
The lawsuit maintains that 114 generic drugs cost more than they should
Supreme Court rules iPhone users can sue Apple for inflating prices5/13/2019
The plaintiffs say prices on the company’s App Store violate antitrust rules
ConAgra faces lawsuits alleging its cans of Pam explode5/8/2019
Eight consumers claim the cans exploded when placed near a stove
FTC takes action against companies accused of barring consumers from writing reviews5/8/2019
It’s the first time the agency has exclusively enforced the Consumer Review Fairness Act
Two lawmakers urge the FTC to consider harsher penalties against Facebook5/7/2019
Senators Blumenthal and Hawley call $5 billion ‘a bargain’
Dating apps removed from Apple Store and Google Play over use by children5/7/2019
The FTC says data was collected from children as young as 12
FTC takes action against illegal crowdfunding scheme5/6/2019
The company is accused of pocketing money that was meant to develop consumer products
New York City will cover the cost of jail phone calls5/2/2019
Making a call from jail or prison can be prohibitively expensive for consumers behind bars
April, 2019
Chipotle receives fourth subpoena over food safety incidents4/26/2019
The latest subpoena seeks information related to the 2018 outbreak at a location in Ohio
U.S. files criminal charges in connection with opioid distribution4/24/2019
The criminal charges are the first in connection with opioid distribution
Sprint and AT&T settle their 5GE lawsuit4/23/2019
Sprint had charged its larger rival with deceiving consumers
Investors sue Lyft following slide in IPO value4/19/2019
Plaintiffs say the company overstated its market value and didn’t disclose details of an e-bike recall
FTC charges telemarketers in lead-generation operation4/15/2019
The agency claims the defendants targeted consumers seeking employment help
FTC settles with company accused of paying for reviews4/4/2019
But how is that different from social media influencers?
March, 2019
New York sues billionaire Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma3/29/2019
The Sacklers and Purdue are accused of putting profits ahead of patient safety
Office Depot to pay $25 million settlement over fraudulent virus scans3/28/2019
The FTC says the company tricked consumers into paying millions of dollars
Federal jury awards man $80 million in Roundup lawsuit3/28/2019
The plaintiff said the product’s design was flawed and led to him developing cancer
Government agencies come together to tackle online drug trafficking3/27/2019
The joint effort is producing impressive results in curbing the flow of deadly drugs, but there’s still more work to be done
Music publishers sue Peloton for using pop hits in workouts without permission3/21/2019
The luxury stationary bike company is worth $4 billion but is accused of skimping on artist pay
Second jury finds glyphosate in Roundup caused cancer3/20/2019
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 cancer3/18/2019
Another lawsuit alleging a link between mesothemilia and baby powder ends with an expensive verdict for the iconic company
Stanford students file lawsuit over college admissions scandal3/15/2019
This could be just the tip of the iceberg for students spurned by select colleges think their admission was given to less-qualified students
Apple responds to Spotify’s antitrust suit3/15/2019
The tech giant argues that the claims made by the music streaming service are misleading
Purdue Pharma CEO says bankruptcy ‘is an option’3/14/2019
The company could face massive litigation over OxyContin
Spotify files antitrust complaint against Apple3/14/2019
The music streaming giant says Apple’s control of its App store limits innovation and consumer choice
Lumber Liquidators reaches $33 million fraud settlement with the SEC3/13/2019
Regulators claim the company misled consumers and investors about formaldehyde issues
Leader of alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme arrested3/11/2019
Investigators have accused the makers of OneCoin of operating a Ponzi scheme
Tesla shareholders sue to stop Elon Musk’s ‘unchecked use of Twitter’3/11/2019
A lawsuit alleges Musk’s inaccurate statements on Twitter are damaging the company
States sue administration over changes to Title X Family Planning Rule3/5/2019
The lawsuit claims the rule prevents doctors from discussing abortion with patients
February, 2019
FTC settles first case against weight loss product seller who bought fake reviews2/27/2019
The agency accused the company of using paid reviews to increase sales of its weight loss capsules
Appeals court rules AT&T/Time Warner merger can proceed2/26/2019
The ruling comes two years after the companies announced their intention to merge
SEC asks judge to charge Elon Musk with contempt2/26/2019
The agency claims that the Tesla CEO violated last year’s fraud settlement
Bayer facing second trial over glyphosate in Roundup2/25/2019
California resident Edwin Hardeman alleges that Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
FTC gets tough with Facebook over data privacy penalties2/20/2019
Where’s the tipping point when it comes to giant corporations protecting the consumer?
SEC charges former Apple executive with insider trading2/14/2019
The executive was previously Apple's corporate secretary and senior director of corporate law
Man rejected from firefighter job over marijuana use sues for discrimination2/13/2019
A man who hoped to become a firefighter says he was rejected from the job for his legal medical marijuana card
Sprint sues AT&T over 5GE branding2/11/2019
The suit says the marketing strategy is ‘deceptive’ to consumers
MIT professors claim Ford stole technology for its F-Series truck line2/4/2019
As usual, the patent infringement case is a who-owns-what can of worms
January, 2019
Judge denies plaintiffs’ motion for Yahoo data breach settlement1/30/2019
A California judge wants more answers from the tech giant
U.S. indicts Huawei on bank fraud charges1/29/2019
The Chinese tech giant is also accused of stealing trade secrets
Facebook accused of tricking kids into spending thousands on free-to-play games1/28/2019
A lawsuit claims that the company engaged in deceptive practices for years
California sues Huntington Beach over lack of affordable housing1/28/2019
The city is being accused of ‘willfully refusing to comply with state housing law’
States settle claims against Johnson & Johnson and subsidiary over hip implants1/24/2019
The companies were accused of making misleading claims
Walgreens settles charges it overcharged government health programs1/24/2019
The retail pharmacy will pay a total of $269 million in two settlements
Justice Department pursuing criminal probe against Huawei1/17/2019
The company is accused of stealing intellectual property from T-Mobile and other companies
Air traffic controllers sue the U.S. over the shutdown1/14/2019
A lawsuit claims that workers responsible for the safety of others are being stressed to the breaking point
Fiat Chrysler reaches settlement over diesel emissions cheating charges1/10/2019
The company will pay a total of $500 million to resolve a civil complaint
Diversion of 911 fees still an issue in several states, report finds1/7/2019
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says 911 fee diversion is ‘outrageous’ and ‘undermines public safety’
December, 2018
Pulte Homes settles construction complaint with Florida attorney general12/31/2018
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 201812/28/2018
Consumers often bear the brunt of corporate missteps. But not every brand was willing to say ‘sorry’ this year
Appeals court hears government's bid to break up AT&T and Time Warner12/7/2018
The Justice Department is challenging the merger that took place in July
Marriott sued after disclosing breach of reservation system12/3/2018
One lawsuit seeks $12.5 billion in damages
November, 2018
Class action lawsuit claims Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase sold personal consumer info11/29/2018
The plaintiffs say the banks profited off the information without first obtaining consent
Opioid industry refuses to pay a tax in New York meant to defray costs of epidemic11/26/2018
A New York state tax on drug-makers was supposed to raise $600 million to cover the costs of the opioid crisis
FDA charges dietary supplements containing tianeptine are illegal drugs11/26/2018
Two companies have been warned to stop selling them
FTC finds 1-800 Contacts engaged in anticompetitive activity11/19/2018
The company says it will appeal
PG&E is trying raise rates in California to pay for damage from wildfires it is accused of causing11/16/2018
Investors are fleeing after learning that the utility’s transmission lines may have caused the Camp Fire
Lawsuit alleges movie service Sinemia contains hidden fees11/13/2018
Plaintiffs say the subscription has little value due to undisclosed fees
Judge tosses Quarter Pounder suit against McDonald's11/12/2018
Two consumers sought $5 million over lack of price disparity
MoneyGram to pay $125 million in FTC settlement11/12/2018
The agency said the company had not complied with previous settlement
Dewayne Johnson accepts reduced punitive award in Monsanto trial11/2/2018
Bayer says it will appeal the decision regardless
Supreme Court split on Google privacy settlement11/1/2018
Under the current settlement, Google users would receive no money
October, 2018
Yahoo to pay $50 million to victims of 2013 data breach10/25/2018
Account holders who had their information compromised can claim up to $375
Attorneys General call for strict enforcement of the Military Lending Act10/25/2018
Thirty-three state officials are asking the CFPB not to drop routine audits of lenders
New York sues Exxon Mobil for allegedly misleading investors10/25/2018
A lawsuit claims the company told investors that it had factored in the cost of climate change but never did
Bird, Lime, and other dockless scooters are unsafe, lawsuit claims10/24/2018
The plaintiffs say dockless e-scooters contain defective electronics and do not provide proper safety instructions
Judge reduces punitive damages in Monsanto case by $211 million10/23/2018
The ruling denies the company’s request to completely drop the claim
StarKist pleads guilty to canned tuna price-fixing10/19/2018
Government investigators claim rivals colluded to keep prices high
Judge may overrule jury’s decision in Monsanto Roundup case10/12/2018
A judge may gut a significant portion of cancer-victim Dewayne Johnson’s award
Judge demands Musk, SEC justify their settlement agreement10/5/2018
Judge Alison Nathan has requested a joint letter explaining why the settlement is ‘fair and reasonable’
September, 2018
SEC alleges 10 individuals generated over $27 million from unlawful stock sales9/10/2018
Florida billionaire Phillip Frost is believed to have played a role in two of three market manipulation schemes
State Farm reaches $250 million settlement on racketeering claim9/5/2018
Policyholders claim the insurance company tried to rig Illinois' justice system against them
August, 2018
Missouri is about to criminalize using the word ‘meat’ to sell meat substitutes8/28/2018
Missouri officials are ready to stand up for meat, whatever that means
Target debit cardholders are seeing ‘red’8/27/2018
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 Hungary8/24/2018
Potential kickbacks, middlemen, and jacked-up prices are all raising questions
Bayer stocks tumble after $289 million verdict against Monsanto8/13/2018
A jury’s ruling that Roundup causes cancer comes shortly after a controversial merger between two seed giants
Locals and activists fight to stop a Louisiana pipeline that the operator insists most people want8/10/2018
The Bayou Bridge pipeline is partially financed by the same company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline
July, 2018
Johnson & Johnson threatens legal action after researchers criticize company’s hip implant research7/30/2018
The corporation is demanding a retraction after a paper alleged serious flaws in the company’s own research
Mississippi sues Navient, claiming student loan abuses7/25/2018
The company denies the charges
Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7 billion in talcum powder suit7/13/2018
The company denies its products contain asbestos and vows to appeal the decision
June, 2018
Appeals court rules Carfax didn't violate antitrust laws6/28/2018
The vehicle information company battled car dealers for five years
May, 2018
Supreme Court rules in favor of companies on forced arbitration policies5/22/2018
The decision allows employers to bar workers from filing or joining class action lawsuits
Supreme Court decision could pave the way for legal sports betting5/14/2018
The court struck down a 1992 law that had banned gambling on sporting events
Supreme Court to examine how class action settlements are distributed5/1/2018
Awarding money to charities instead of class members is being challenged
April, 2018
Facebook to face class action lawsuit over its facial recognition technology4/17/2018
A suit alleges that the company’s Tag Suggestions feature violates an Illinois privacy act
Federal judge finalizes $25 million Trump University settlement4/10/2018
Former Trump University students are now eligible for a refund
November, 2017
State governments take on drug companies to curb rising prices11/1/2017
Forty-five states are suing 18 generic drugmakers over alleged price-fixing
October, 2017
Nestle's Poland Spring seeks dismissal of class action lawsuit10/9/2017
Plaintiffs alleged water doesn't actually come from springs
September, 2017
What to know about the class action suits against Equifax9/22/2017
You're included unless you say you want out
Yahoo data breach class action allowed to move forward9/1/2017
A U.S. District Judge says that plaintiffs can sue over compromised personal information
August, 2017
Aetna faces legal action after revealing customers' HIV information8/29/2017
Experts say the disclosures have caused 'incalculable harm'
California jury awards $417 million in talcum powder cancer case8/22/2017
It's the latest in a blizzard of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson
Lawsuit claims Poland Spring water doesn't come from springs8/17/2017
Company says it meets government definition of spring water
Spokeo loses latest round in long-running privacy court battle8/16/2017
The case involves an allegedly inaccurate listing on the aggregator's site
Nissan reaches class action settlement in Takata airbag case8/9/2017
A $97.68 million agreement awaits court approval
House panel recommends contempt citation against consumer watchdog8/8/2017
Recommendation targets head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
State officials join fight to preserve consumers' right to sue8/1/2017
Congress is poised to repeal the Arbitration Rule
July, 2017
Coke banishes Coke Zero, introduces Coke Zero Sugar7/26/2017
Critics, meanwhile, file a lawsuit blaming Coke for the American obesity epidemic
House votes to block CFPB's anti-arbitration rule7/26/2017
The measure would ban consumers from seeking their day in court
GOP tries to claw back new rules allowing class actions against financial institutions7/20/2017
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau issued the new rules earlier this month
Judge removes some plaintiffs in Missouri Essure case7/19/2017
Women claim the birth control device causes pain, menstrual problems
Consumer bureau issues rule restoring right to file class actions7/10/2017
Arbitration clauses blocked citizens from banding together to seek justice
Remington rifle settlement doesn't do the job, states argue7/10/2017
The company denies claims that 7 million rifles are unsafe
Judge grants final approval of $7.5 million settlement between Uber and former drivers7/5/2017
The class alleged that Uber denied them employment based on illegal background checks
NY AG settles with scouting company over deceptive practices7/3/2017
National Scouting Report Inc. has agreed to pay $20,000 and revise its practices
Honest Co. settles 'all-natural' suits7/3/2017
Lawsuits claimed the company's products contain synthetic elements
June, 2017
Former Starkist executive pleads guilty to price-fixing6/30/2017
It's the third such plea in an ongoing investigation into artificially inflated tuna prices
Consumers misidentified as terrorists win $60 million verdict6/26/2017
TransUnion mistakenly identified them as criminals in their credit reports
Whole Foods class action over food weights finds second life6/5/2017
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 scandal5/17/2017
The price of canned tuna rose as demand fell over recent years
Dollar General motor oil dangerous to modern cars, suit alleges5/10/2017
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: lawyer4/27/2017
A federal judge in Kansas has named three lawyers to lead the case against Mylan NV
Comcast class action dismissed but not dead yet4/26/2017
A U.S. District Judge has given plaintiffs leave to amend their case
Netgear cable modem subject of class action suit4/24/2017
Complaint alleges Intel chip in the CM700 causes network delays
Class action filed against Tesla over vehicle safety features4/20/2017
Consumers allegedly paid extra for safety features and an enhanced autopilot program that were faulty
Class action suit claims BlackRock mismanaged employees' retirement funds4/12/2017
The company allegedly funneled investments through multiple fund layers to collect millions in fees
Class action charges EpiPen maker colluded to raise prices 574%4/3/2017
RICO suit says the company pays kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers
March, 2017
Trump University class-action complicated by claimant objection3/31/2017
The action could put the settlement and all other class members at risk
Ex-Trump University students getting big class action payouts3/30/2017
Students didn't get the huge returns they expected on their expensive courses
Class action claims Windows 10 upgrade damaged computers3/28/2017
Plaintiffs say the product was often installed without consent and caused big problems
Harbor Freight settles class action over misleading sales tactics3/27/2017
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 comma3/17/2017
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 collection3/16/2017
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 advertising3/15/2017
A former subscriber says he paid for credits that were forfeited when he cancelled his subscription
NCAA class action settlement moves closer to approval3/8/2017
Student athletes seek compensation over antitrust allegations
Class action claims U.S. military denies full disability benefits3/6/2017
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 deal2/21/2017
Lower rates, refunded termination fees, pre-loaded Visa cards didn't materialize, suit charges
Suit over Odwalla ingredients moves forward2/17/2017
Lawsuit claims that the Coca-Cola brand was not forthcoming in its labeling
January, 2017
Lawsuit finds fault with Samsung washing machine recall1/16/2017
The company is not making an effort to repair recalled machines, suit charges
December, 2016
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay over $1 billion over hip products12/5/2016
The company says it will appeal, but the decision could set a costly precedent
November, 2016
MyPillow puts health claims to rest in settling California lawsuit11/1/2016
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 paper10/20/2016
A New Jersey man filed the suit, saying that he paid an extra 7% on his purchases
Note7 users file class action suit over carrier fees10/19/2016
Complainants say they had to pay fees on a phone that was basically unusable
September, 2016
Wells Fargo sued over account fraud scandal9/19/2016
Three Utah consumers seek $5 million in damages
Welspun sheets aren't made of Egyptian cotton as advertised, class action alleges9/15/2016
Linens at many big box retailers were falsely labeled
Nature Valley products not so natural, class action claims9/12/2016
Several lawsuits have been filed claiming that the products aren't '100% Natural'
August, 2016
Judge: Iced drinks should be expected to contain ice8/23/2016
Court tosses too-much-ice case against Starbucks
Washington State sues Comcast, alleging 1.8 million violations8/2/2016
Company misrepresented its service plan, charged improper fees, state charges
July, 2016
UPS employee sues company over 'reporting pay'7/7/2016
Claim he wasn't paid when he showed up for work and his shift was caacelled
April, 2016
Class action targets RV refrigerator fires4/22/2016
"Thousands of reports" of fires but company allegedly failed to act
February, 2016
Blue Buffalo class action settlement instructions2/12/2016
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 owners2/1/2016
The lawsuits claim the company broke its "True Blue Promise"
January, 2016
Honda faces class action over soy-based electrical wiring1/25/2016
Plaintiffs claim that the automaker refuses to pay for damage caused by animals chewing through exposed wires
Volkswagen bail-out bill moving through Congress1/6/2016
"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 services11/5/2015
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 swingset8/31/2015
Another homeowners' association opposed to actual homeowners
July, 2015
Class-action suit filed against UCLA Health over patient-data security breach7/23/2015
Plaintiff seeks class action status on behalf of “several millions” of victims
September, 2014
eBay hacked again? BBC reports hijacked seller accounts9/23/2014
Potential buyers and sellers both must beware this potential threat
August, 2014
Johnson & Johnson seeks to dismiss class-action talcum powder suit8/22/2014
Plaintiffs were not harmed, but allege that they might have been
Judge rules class-action suit against eBay and PayPal may proceed8/14/2014
Plaintiff claims "buyer is always right" policy hurts honest sellers, helps dishonest buyers
Red Bull to pay $13 million in false-advertising case8/4/2014
Class action challenged claims the drinks had more benefits than coffee
June, 2014
Hydroxycut settlement to reimburse consumers6/24/2014
Weight loss supplement was recalled in 2009
February, 2014
Supreme Court lets moldy washer cases keep on churning 2/25/2014
The justices reject appeals from Whirlpool, Sears, Bosch
December, 2013
Lawsuit accuses websites of defamation, racketeering12/31/2013
Attorney says the sites posted false information, then tried to charge her to have it removed
August, 2013
Lawsuit challenges Crisco's "all natural" claims8/27/2013
Consumer says the company uses genetically-modified ingredients
January, 2013
Lawsuit says Hyundai Veloster sunroof "explodes without warning"1/17/2013
Company's only solution is to replace the sunroof, car owners charge
December, 2012
Lawsuit alleges Better Business Bureau is a "Mafia-like racket"12/26/2012
Law firm says it was defamed for refusing to submit to a BBB "shakedown"
February, 2012
Class-Action Suit Targets Moldy GE Washing Machines2/6/2012
Suit says company deceived customers by not revealing the problem
Baby-Death Suit Against Nojo Baby Sling Moves Forward2/1/2012
Judge allows suit to proceed despite statute of limitations
December, 2011
'Clean Up Government Act' Passes Its First Big Test12/5/2011
House Judiciary Committee unanimously passes anti-corruption bill
August, 2011
Bank of America Charged in Privacy Source Class Action8/8/2011
Bank charges customers $12.99 a month for a service they may not have ordered
June, 2011
Class Action Suit: Polaroid LCD TVs a Fire Hazard6/7/2011
Company has allegedly known of problem since 2006 but has done nothing to warn consumers
February, 2011
Parents Sue Disney for Scalding-Hot Nacho Cheese2/14/2011
Son was injured when cheese cup flew across tray, suit charges
DirectBuy Settles Class Action Lawsuit, Denies Allegations2/3/2011
Disgruntled members claim they did not benefit from alleged kickbacks
November, 2010
Lawsuit: Overstock.com Misrepresents Prices11/20/2010
Complaint filed in seven California counties
Amway Subsidiary Settles Lawsuit11/4/2010
Quixtar accused of running pyramid scheme
October, 2010
Poll Finds Most Recent Supreme Court Decisions Popular10/18/2010
Corporate-friendly Citizens United ruling highly unpopular
May, 2010
Suit Claims BMW Airbags Defective5/19/2010
Class action seeks damages for drivers injured when bags deploy for no reason
Groundbreaking Reversal in Movie Theater Disability Case5/3/2010
Appeals court rejects finding that special equipment is not needed to aid disabled patrons
April, 2010
Johnson & Johnson Pushed Drugs on Seniors, Suit Alleges4/8/2010
Drug company allegedly conspired with pharmaceutical consulting company
Scores of Lawnmower Makers Settle Horsepower Suit4/7/2010
Consumers alleged false advertisements, conspiracy
March, 2010
Court Dismisses Latest Listerine Suit3/6/2010
More controversy over claim that mouthwash is 'as effective as floss'
February, 2010
Bill Me Later Charges Illegal Interest Rates, Class Action Says2/20/2010
Company faces class action alleging breach of usury laws
Lawsuit Takes Aim at Dr. Phil's 'Resident Money Expert'2/16/2010
South Carolina couple claims financial wizard scammed them for millions
Neiman Marcus Settles 'Phony Faux Fur' Suit2/4/2010
Humane Society said retailer failed to label real fur on coats
January, 2010
Class Action Takes On Capital Ones 'Payment Protection' Plan1/26/2010
Program so riddled with exceptions as to be 'worthless,' California suit claims
Skype Settles Credit Expiration Class Action1/14/2010
Agreement brings end to company's policy
December, 2009
Owens Corning Faces Shingle Class Action12/2/2009
Charges defective design, fraudulent marketing
November, 2009
Class Action Accuses PG&E of Overcharges11/8/2009
Utility accused of negligence, fraud in SmartMeter program
September, 2009
Dannon Settles Activia Suit9/19/2009
Ads overstated yogurt's effect on digestive health
'Millionaire University' Sued For Allegedly Scamming Students9/14/2009
Victims claim 'professors' conned them into risky real estate investments
May, 2009
Kaiser Class Action Filed in California5/31/2009
Alleges failure to refund copayments after collecting reimbursement
Class Action Alleges that GE Microwaves Have Control Panel Defect5/22/2009
Alleges failure of control panel and magnetron
California Certifies Class Action Against Pella5/1/2009
Alleges leaking windows, nonexistent service
April, 2009
Costco Settles "Hot Gasoline" Suit4/27/2009
Company to retrofit pumps to avoid shorting drivers
March, 2009
Chinese Lawsuit Claims Toxins in American Soap, Shampoo3/31/2009
U.S. report finds toxins in Johnson & Johnson products
July, 2008
Trilegiant Settles Class Action for $25 Million7/21/2008
Company agrees to change its business practices
May, 2007
Senate Press Gallery Ejects Consumer Journalist5/9/2007
Government Employees Question Site's "Business Model"
February, 2007
Merck Braces for Flood of Fosamax Lawsuits2/6/2007
Osteoporosis Medication Can Destroy Patients' Jawbones
August, 2006
Plaintiff Power Not Dead Yet: Consumer Class Actions Roll On Despite Congressional Assault8/7/2006
Consumer Class Actions Roll On Despite Congressional Assault
February, 2006
McDonald's Fesses Up to Milk, Wheat Content of Fries2/19/2006
McDonald's faces at least three lawsuits claiming it misled the public about the milk and wheat content of its French fries
November, 2005
Negative Option: When No Means Yes11/7/2005
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 PublishAmerica8/9/2005
Want to be a published author? All it takes is money
May, 2005
AGs Settle NorVergence Claims With Three Leasing Companies5/31/2005
Attorneys General from across the country have reached agreements with US Bancorp Business Equipment Finance Group, Wells Fargo Financial Leasing and CIT Technology Financing
Business Interests Target "Activist" Attorney Generals5/27/2005
Consumer groups are coming to the defense of state attorneys general
March, 2005
Remeron Refund Procedure Announced3/18/2005
Consumers will begin seeing numerous public service announcements and advertisements
January, 2004
CMS Settles Federal Charges for $23 Million1/15/2004
Company provided merchants with credit card payment services
September, 2001
Consumer complaints about price-gouging post-Sept. 119/12/2001
Gasoline price-gouging is an ugly phenomenon