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Major opioid manufacturer reaches $1.6 billion settlement over role in opioid crisis2/26/2020

Thousands of lawsuits from towns, companies, and others must still be dealt with in court

Mallinckrodt announced Wednesday that it has agreed to the terms of a settlement related to its part in the opioid epidemic -- one that would, in the compa… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie

FTC settles with operator of debt collection scheme2/26/2020

The company was accused of using scare tactics to defraud consumers

A company accused of running a debt collection scheme in New York is settling with regulators over charges lying to consumers about the money they owed and… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard

FTC to send refunds to Office Depot customers who were tricked into buying repair products2/20/2020

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

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it was settling with Office Depot and software supplier Support.com Inc. over charges that the two e… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard

New York drops its merger lawsuit against T-Mobile and Sprint2/17/2020

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

Now that the T-Mobile/Sprint merger has been approved, New York Attorney General Letitia James has dropped the state’s case against the merger once and for… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie

Huawei indicted on racketeering charges2/14/2020

The Chinese telecom is accused of conspiring to steal trade secrets from U.S. firms

A federal court in New York has returned a superseding indictment charging Chinese telecom giant Huawei with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced… continue readingBy Mark Huffman

Pentagon JEDI contract blocked by judge following Amazon legal challenge2/14/2020

The online retailer is preparing itself for litigation

Following a legal challenge by Amazon back in January, a federal judge has placed an injunction on a cloud computing contract between the federal governmen… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard

SEC goes after Tesla again, this time on finances2/14/2020

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

Tesla and its founder Elon Musk are on the front burner again. Less than a year after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went after Musk for cont… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie

White House drops investigation of California’s emissions agreement with automakers2/11/2020

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

If you point your ear towards Washington, D.C. today and hear nary a peep, it may be because the Trump administration has discretely dropped its antitrust… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie

February, 2020

Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $750 million in damages in talc cancer case2/7/2020

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

FTC cracks down on comparison shopping site over fake reviews and deceptive rankings2/7/2020

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

FTC settles with marketer of ‘cure-all’ anti-aging drug2/6/2020

The agency says the sellers made baseless and deceptive health claims

FTC sues to block razor industry giant from buying start-up competitor Harry’s2/4/2020

Regulators say the deal is anti-competitive and would hurt consumers

January, 2020

Facebook pays $550 million to settle its facial recognition lawsuit1/30/2020

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

Chiplote agrees to nearly $2 million settlement with Massachusetts over child labor violations1/29/2020

The state attorney general’s office charged the company with over 13,000 violations

FTC and state of New York sue Martin Shkreli for alleged drug price-fixing1/28/2020

The jailed former drug executive faces new charges

FDA warns Purell makers to correct unproven claims in its marketing1/28/2020

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 20191/24/2020

The agency received 3.2 million fraud complaints last year

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

Center for Food Safety sues USDA over new pork inspection rules1/15/2020

The organization says the new system endangers consumers

Cruise line faces fine from FTC over illegal robocall operation1/13/2020

The company made millions of telemarketing spam calls to consumers

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

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

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

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

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

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

FCC chairman Wheeler will step down Jan. 2012/15/2016

He pushed through net neutrality rules, privacy restrictions for ISPs, and tried to banish set-top cable boxes

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

March, 2016

Court stops collection of 'phantom' payday loan debts3/30/2016

Chicago-area debt collector accused of operating a "brazen scam"

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

March, 2015

Target offers $10 million settlement over 2013 data breach3/19/2015

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, again11/24/2014

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

Identity theft conviction nets 9 years in prison for organized cybercrime member11/13/2014

More than $50 million taken in online thefts, prosecutors charged

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

Gap and Banana Republic sued over outlet-store offerings8/19/2014

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

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

July, 2014

California law protects drought-stricken homeowners from HOAs7/23/2014

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

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

July, 2011

Google-NSA Secrets Can Stay That Way, Judge Rules7/15/2011

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

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

Federal Caps on Debit Card Fees May Backfire, Consumer Group Warns2/24/2011

Banks may increase the cost of checking accounts and other services, CFA cautions

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

January, 2011

Tanning Salon Chain Settles Deceptive Sales Charges1/31/2011

Colorado found company personnel misled consumers

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'

Massive Illegal Phone Billing Operation Halted3/2/2010

FTC says scam took in $19 million over five years

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

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

FTC Wins $675,000 Settlement With Debt Collectors1/12/2010

Agency releases new video explaining consumer rights

December, 2009

New Jersey Settles With Verizon Over Deceptive FiOS Marketing12/7/2009

State claimed company didn't live up to promised offers

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

August, 2009

FCC Chair Vows To Enforce Net Neutrality8/27/2009

Comcast continues challenge to ruling on blocking content

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

Radio Shack, AT&T Face Class Action Suit3/3/2009

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

August, 2008

FCC Votes To Punish Comcast For Content Blocking8/1/2008

Majority of commissioners say cable giant violated federal policy

July, 2008

Trilegiant Settles Class Action for $25 Million7/21/2008

Company agrees to change its business practices

Comcast Cuts Deal With Vonage on Internet Traffic7/9/2008

Companies to work togther on "network management"

Obama Calls For Bankruptcy Law Reform7/8/2008

Says process should be improved for military, disaster victims

May, 2008

Comcast, Cox Caught Blocking BitTorrent5/16/2008

Researchers detect cable companies' Internet traffic jams

April, 2008

Cable, Telco Interests Sit Out Net Neutrality Hearing4/20/2008

Comcast leaves field to neutrality supporters

March, 2008

Comcast Agrees To Stop Blocking Internet Users3/27/2008

Will work with file-sharing companies and change network structure

Net Neutrality Supporters Testify3/12/2008

House Committee hears testimony on Internet access

February, 2008

Comcast Blocks Public From FCC Hearing2/26/2008

Cable company pays thugs to keep public out of public hearing

Blue Hippo Pays $5 Million To Settle FTC Charges2/26/2008

Consumers complain computer layaway purchases went awry

January, 2008

People to People Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit1/29/2008

Minnesota youth's family sues People to People

November, 2007

Comcast Sued Over Internet Blocking11/15/2007

Lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and misleading of customers

House Committee Passes Mortgage Reform Bill11/7/2007

Bill aims to save homeowners from foreclosure

Tough Fuel Economy Demands from Senator Clinton11/6/2007

She joins other candidates in supporting 40 mpg by 2020

October, 2007

Comcast Blocks Subscribers From Some Services10/21/2007

Illustrates need for 'net neutrality' legislation, activists allege

September, 2007

Verizon's Abortion Block Raises Net Neutrality Concerns9/27/2007

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

July, 2007

Contractor Mishandles Private Data on 580,000 Military Personnel7/21/2007

Government contractor SAIC disclosed late Friday 20 that it had transmitted personal data on 580,000 military personnel and their families over the Internet without encrypting the information.

May, 2007

Senate Press Gallery Ejects Consumer Journalist5/9/2007

Government Employees Question Site's "Business Model"

April, 2007

Congress May Outlaw Spyware4/19/2007

Illicit Software Invades Consumers' Privacy, House Committee is Told

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

May, 2006

Pennsylvania Prosecutes Home Alarm Company5/18/2006

Company will refund consumers, pay fines and change its sales campaigns

Texas Court Invalidates KB Home's Forced Arbitration5/17/2006

Texas Homeowners Can Now Sue KB Home for Construction Defects

Florida Opens "Cramming" Probe5/16/2006

Charges From Axcess Internet Solutions Placed through ILD Teleservices

April, 2006

States Oppose IRS Plan to Loosen Privacy Rules on Taxpayers' Returns4/4/2006

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 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

January, 2006

Identity Theft More Prevalent Offline, Report Finds1/31/2006

Report finds that identity theft is more prevelant offline.

Gulf Coast Homeowners File Class Action against State Farm1/9/2006

Class action filed by Gulf Coast Homeowners against State Farm.

ABN-AMRO Agrees to $41 Million Settlement1/5/2006

ABN employees forged the signatures of underwriters who were legally required to certify that each loan met federal standards

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

April, 2005

New York Eyes Identity Theft Prevention4/19/2005

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.