Healthcare Workers Claim Amazon Alexa Devices Secretly Record Private Conversations
July 6, 2021 A proposed class action claims Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant secretly records conversations users never intended Alexa, or anyone else, to hear.
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Nuwber Illegally Uses Illinois Residents’ Identities to Sell Subscriptions, Class Action Claims
July 6, 2021 A class action alleges Nuwber unlawfully uses the identities of Ill. residents to sell subscriptions to its database containing “detailed reports” available to anyone willing to pay a monthly fee.
Five Guys Workers Should Be Paid Weekly, Not Every Other Week, Class Action Says
July 6, 2021 A class action claims the frequency with which Five Guys Enterprises pays employees of its burger restaurants is a violation of New York’s Labor Law.
SAG-AFTRA, Officials Hit with Class Action Over Aug. 2020 Health Plan Benefits Cuts
July 2, 2021 SAG-AFTRA faces a class action in the wake of apparent age-based cuts the union made last year to its collectively bargained health insurance plan.
Consumers Unaware ‘All Natural’ Snapple Products Contain Added Coloring, Class Action Says
July 2, 2021 A class action alleges consumers are unaware that a number of Snapple products contain added coloring, rendering the drinks’ “all natural” labeling false and misleading.
Apple Biometric Privacy Disclosures Not Good Enough, Class Action Alleges
July 1, 2021 Apple has failed to sufficiently disclose to Ill. residents that the facial/fingerprint recognition features of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks extract their sensitive biometric information, a class action alleges.
‘Oil-Free’ Clinique Skincare Products Contain Oil, Class Action Says
July 1, 2021 Clinique has intentionally mislabeled a number of its purportedly oil-free products despite knowing that they, in fact, contain numerous oils, a class action claims.
Mary Kay, Ulta Virtual Product ‘Try On’ Tools Subject of Biometric Privacy Class Actions in Illinois
July 1, 2021 A class action claims Mary Kay and Ulta have failed to provide mandatory biometric information privacy disclosures to those who use the companies’ virtual makeup try-on tools.
‘Contrary to the Science’: Excellus BCBS Wrongfully Denied Proton Beam Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Class Action Alleges
July 1, 2021 A Lake Placid, New York resident challenges Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s apparent denial of coverage for proton beam therapy to treat prostate cancer.
Class Action Claims Experian Refused to Reinvestigate Incorrect Consumer Info
July 1, 2021 Experian faces a class action over its alleged refusal to reinvestigate disputed consumer report information, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.
Pay-for-Delay: Antitrust Class Action Claims Takeda Paid to Keep Generic IBS Drug Off the Market
July 1, 2021 A class action alleges Takeda and Par violated antitrust law when the two struck an agreement to keep the latter’s generic version of Amitiza off the market for up to six years.
Champlain Towers South: Class Action Stresses Lawsuits Should Be Consolidated to Best Help Victims, Property Owners
June 30, 2021 A class action urges the court to centralize discovery and document preservation to help best determine “everyone who is to blame" for the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building.
Volkswagen, Audi Data Breach: Automakers Hit with Class Action After Info of 3.3M People Was Stolen [UPDATE]
June 30, 2021 Volkswagen and Audi face a proposed class action after the personally identifiable information of more than 3 million people was reportedly stolen in a data breach.
Dave & Buster’s Accused of Taking Improper Tip Credit Against Servers’, Bartenders’ Hourly Pay
June 30, 2021 A collective and class action alleges Dave & Buster’s has underpaid tipped employees as the result of taking an improper tip credit.
‘Only Game in Town’: MMA Fighters’ Wages Suppressed by UFC Monopoly, Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]
June 30, 2021 Two pro MMA fighters allege UFC has maintained an unlawful monopoly in the market for live MMA contests and monopsony control over professional fighter services.
‘Hero Votes’: Favorite Chef Contest Is an Illegal Lottery, Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]
June 29, 2021 A class action alleges an apparent favorite-chef contest was a “cleverly designed lottery” whereby the winner was the person who had the most money spent on their behalf.
Mariano’s Debit Card Fees for Cash-Back Transactions Are Unlawful, Class Action Claims
June 29, 2021 A class action alleges grocery store chain Mariano’s has unlawfully assessed surcharges on debit card transactions asking for cash back.
Champlain Towers South: Class Action Alleges Condo Association Could Have Prevented Catastrophic Building Collapse [UPDATE]
June 25, 2021 A class action alleges the operator of the Surfside, Florida condo building that partially collapsed could have prevented the tragedy.
Class Action Looks to Create Medical Monitoring Program for Those Exposed to Limetree Bay Refinery Emissions in St. Croix
June 25, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Limetree Bay’s attempts to restart a refinery have caused tons of airborne chemical emissions to flow into the west end of St. Croix.
Track-Ready? Class Action Alleges 2015-2019 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcat, Demon Equipped with Defective Rear Differential
June 25, 2021 A class action alleges FCA has failed to disclose that 2015-2019 Dodge Challengers and Chargers are equipped with a defective rear differential.
Ex-AutoZone Employee Claims Manual Workers Should Have Been Paid Every Week, Not Biweekly
June 25, 2021 AutoZone faces a class action wherein a former employee claims he and other manual workers were paid biweekly instead of weekly as required by New York state law.
Calif. Homeowner Claims He was Misled About Bank of America Mortgage Deferral, Forbearance
June 25, 2021 A Calif. resident alleges Bank of America has deceived consumers by failing to divulge that their mortgage loan amounts would increase as a result of opting into deferral/forbearance.
Class Action Claims Victoria’s Secret Overcharged Missouri Online Shoppers for Sales Tax [UPDATE]
June 25, 2021 A proposed class action claims Victoria’s Secret has overcharged for sales tax on purchases delivered to Missouri addresses from an out-of-state facility.
Class Action: Shellpoint Charges for Property Insurance Even if Homeowners Already Have a Policy
June 24, 2021 A Chicago property owner alleges Shellpoint Mortgage Serving has unilaterally levied charges for force-placed property insurance.
Automation Personnel Services Hit with Class Action Over Nov. 2020 Data Breach
June 24, 2021 Automation Personnel faces a class action centered on a November 2020 data breach that reportedly compromised the personal information of nearly 300,000 individuals.
Class Action Alleges Amazon Seller Fees Inflate the Price of Consumer Goods
June 24, 2021 Merchants and consumers alike have been damaged by Amazon’s “referral fees,” which ultimately inflate the prices of goods, a class action says.
Binny’s Beverage Depot Underpaid Workers for OT During Pandemic, Lawsuit Alleges
June 24, 2021 A proposed class and collective action claims the operator of Binny’s Beverage Depot failed to pay workers proper overtime wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Class Action Alleges Amazon Violated NJ Cannabis Law by Denying Employment Based on Positive Test [UPDATE]
June 24, 2021 A New Jersey man alleges he was unlawfully denied employment by Amazon in the state after he tested positive for marijuana in a pre-employment drug screen.
Class Action Claims Flipz White Fudge Covered Pretzels Are Mislabeled, Lack Fudge Ingredients
June 24, 2021 A lawsuit claims Flipz “White Fudge Covered Pretzels” are misleadingly labeled in that the snack lacks the ingredients consumers expect to be in fudge.
Class Action Claims LawPractice Violated ADA by Failing to Provide Captioning for Online Courses
June 24, 2021 LawPractice has allegedly discriminated against hard-of-hearing attorneys by failing to provide auxiliary aids and services for its online legal education courses.
Class Action Looks to Represent Gas Stations Impacted by Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
June 23, 2021 A Wilmington, NC gas station is the plaintiff in a class action that looks to represent more than 11,000 similar businesses over damages stemming from the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
Scripps Health Data Breach: Class Actions Claim Co. Negligently Handled Medical Info of More Than 147K Patients
June 23, 2021 Scripps Health faces at least two class action over a late-April 2021 data breach in which the sensitive personal and medical information was reportedly compromised by cyber criminals.
Sam’s Club Failed to Provide Notice Before Firing Worker Based on Background Check, Lawsuit Alleges
June 23, 2021 A lawsuit claims Walmart failed to provide prospective employees with a copy of their background report and statement of their rights before taking adverse action.
Waste Management Employee Info Exposed in Data Breach, Class Action Says
June 23, 2021 Waste Management and USA Waste-Management Resources face a class action over their apparent failure to protect sensitive employee information.
Class Action Claims Equifax Matches Consumers’ Social Security Numbers with Deceased Individuals
June 23, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Equifax unlawfully associated a consumer's Social Security number with a deceased individual and included inaccurate information in her credit report.
Class Action Claims Suave Professionals Products Contain Preservative Linked to Scalp Irritation, Hair Loss
June 23, 2021 A class action lawsuit claims Suave Professionals shampoos and conditioners contain an ingredient known to cause significant hair loss and scalp irritation.
Albertsons Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Marketing Texts
June 23, 2021 Albertsons faces a class action that claims the grocery store operator sent automated text messages to consumers without first obtaining consent to do so.
Farmers Insurance Exchange Hit with Class Action Over ‘Woefully Inadequate’ Pandemic Premium Refunds
June 22, 2021 Farmers has unfairly profited from the pandemic by failing to adequately refund excess premiums paid by Calif. drivers from mid-March through April 2020, a class action claims.
Insurance Technologies, Zywave Hit with Class Action Over February 2021 AgencyMatrix Data Breach [UPDATE]
June 22, 2021 ITC and Zywave face a class action over a late-February 2021 data breach that reportedly compromised the personal information of thousands of consumers.
A Lemon? Mercedes-Benz Knew Electrical Issues Plagued 2021 450 GLE Prior to Sale, Class Action Alleges
June 22, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz was aware that the 2021 450 GLE suffered from an electrical system defect yet did not disclose the problem to drivers prior to sale.
Class Action Claims TOPS Coffee Canisters Produce 20% Fewer Cups Than Advertised
June 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims TOPS-brand ground coffee is falsely advertised in that the contents of one canister cannot make the number of cups specified on the label.
Sanar Naturals Collagen Products Falsely Advertised, Class Action Alleges
June 22, 2021 Sanar Naturals products have been falsely and deceptively advertised in that the items contain non-natural, synthetic ingredients, a class action claims.
Lawsuit Alleges O’Reilly Auto Enterprises Failed to Pay Workers for COVID-19 Screenings, Security Checks [UPDATE]
June 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims O’Reilly Auto Enterprises has failed to pay workers for mandatory COVID-19 and security screenings that occur before and after their shifts.
Class Action Claims Chemtool, Lubrizol Corp. Could Have Prevented Rockton, Ill. Facility Explosion, Chemical Fire
June 22, 2021 Chemtool Incorporated and the Lubrizol Corporation face a class action in the wake of a massive explosion at the companies’ Rockton, Ill. production facility.
Lawsuit Says American Family Mutual, Midvale Indemnity Exposed Driver’s License Numbers Through Online Quote System
June 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims a security flaw in Midvale and American Family’s online quoting system allowed consumers’ driver’s license numbers to be unlawfully accessed.
Class Action Claims Mercedes Failed to Pay for Emissions-Related Repairs for PZEV Vehicles in California
June 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims Mercedes has unlawfully refused to pay for repairs that should be covered under California’s emissions warranty for partial zero emissions vehicles.
Class Action Claims Banana Boat Sunscreens Contain Benzene
June 21, 2021 A proposed class action claims the labels of certain Banana Boat sunscreens have failed to disclose that the products contain benzene, a known human carcinogen.
Class Action Claims Thinx Underwear Contains Harmful Chemicals
June 21, 2021 A proposed class action claims Thinx Inc. menstrual underwear contains harmful chemicals despite being advertised as safe and organic.
Class Actions Claim Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White Antiperspirant Leaves Stains, Marks It’s Supposed to Prevent
June 18, 2021 A class action alleges Unilever’s Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White antiperspirant is misleadingly marketed.
iMedia Brands Can’t Use Pandemic to Skirt WARN Act Notice Obligations, Class Action Says
June 18, 2021 A class action argues that iMedia Brands cannot use the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse as to why it failed to provide workers with 60 days’ notice prior to layoffs last March.