Menards Records Conversations Via Listening Devices at Return Counters, Class Action Suit Alleges
July 9, 2019 A former Menards employee and shopper claims the retailer secretly records oral communications of those on store premises without consent.
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Siemens Industry Sued Over Alleged Water Utility System Failures in Jackson, MS
July 9, 2019 Siemens Industry, Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit over its alleged failure to provide accurate water meters and billing services to ratepayers in Jackson, Mississippi and its surrounding municipalities.
Pilots Allege in Class Action Lawsuits that Boeing Concealed 737 MAX Jetliner Was Unsafe
July 9, 2019 According to a class action, Boeing disrupted pilots' lives by failing to disclose the dangers associated with and covering up the design flaws of the now-grounded 737 MAX jetliner.
Certain BMW Motorcycles Sold with Defective Gear Indicators, Class Action Case Alleges [DISMISSED]
July 8, 2019 A class action claims some 2003-2009 model year BMW motorcycles are equipped with defective gear indicators.
Class Action Against New York City, NYSDOCC Targets Allegedly ‘Unconstitutional’ Hold System for Arrested Parolees
July 8, 2019 A lawsuit challenge's New York City's "parole holds" system that a man claims prevents the release of re-arrested parolees who have satisfied the conditions of their release.
Class Action: RockTape Athletic Tape Offers Few Benefits for Injury Relief, Improved Athletic Performance
July 8, 2019 A class action suit claims RockTape kinesiology tape is falsely advertised by Tumbleweed and Implus Footcare as able to treat injuries and enhance athletic performance.
Class Action: Amazon Owes Unpaid Wages for Sending New Hires Home Early Due to ‘E-Verify’ System Error
July 8, 2019 Twenty-seven plaintiffs claim Amazon.com Services failed to pay reporting time wages required under California law.
Lyft Hit with Class Action in California Over Alleged Robocalls
July 3, 2019 A consumer alleges in a class action that she received at least one unauthorized call from Lyft that displayed the common signs of being an automated robocall.
Merrill Lynch, Traders Accused of ‘Spoofing’ Price of Precious Metals Futures Contracts [UPDATE]
July 3, 2019 Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc. is among the defendants in a proposed class action lawsuit filed over what the plaintiffs claim is the parties’ alleged manipulation of prices for precious metals futures contracts.
Comenity Bank Sued Over Allegedly ‘Harassing’ Debt Collection Calls Placed to Friends, Relatives
July 3, 2019 Comenity Bank is on the receiving end of a proposed class action filed over the bank’s alleged practice of placing autodialed calls to the family and friends of purported debtors.
Class Action Claims American Medical Response Secretly Records Calls
July 2, 2019 A proposed class action lawsuit claims American Medical Response, Inc. illegally records phone conversations it has with consumers without their knowledge or consent.
Class Action Argues Consumers Were Harmed by Ford Overstating Fuel Economy
July 2, 2019 A class action looks to represent drivers in New Jersey, New York and Florida who bought or leased Ford vehicles with overstated fuel economy ratings.
Capital One Sued Over Allegedly Unwanted Text Messages
July 1, 2019 A Capital One customer claims in a proposed class action lawsuit that the bank sent him at least 153 automated text messages after he expressly revoked his consent to receive such communications.
Apple Facing Multiple Lawsuits Over Alleged App Store Monopoly
July 1, 2019 Apple Inc. has been named in a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the tech giant holds an unlawful monopoly over the platform on which app developers can make their apps available to iOS users.
Florida Consumer Files Class Action Against Fashion Nova Over Alleged Unsolicited Text Messages
July 1, 2019 A Florida consumer claims in a lawsuit that he was the recipient of at least one unsolicited, auto-generated text message from Fashion Nova.
Philadelphia Energy Solutions Hit with WARN Act Class Action Over July 1 Mass Layoff
July 1, 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions faces a WARN Act class action in the wake of a June 21 refinery fire that forced the company to cease operations and terminate roughly 1,000 employees.
Raytheon, Retirement Plan Administrator Hit with ERISA Class Action in Massachusetts [UPDATE]
July 1, 2019 Raytheon and a number of its retirement plans face a proposed class action over the defense contractor's alleged failure to offer benefits actuarially equivalent to a single life annuity.
Smitty’s Supply, Rural King Hit with Class Action Alleging Sale of ‘Obsolete’ 303 Hydraulic Tractor Fluid [UPDATE]
June 28, 2019 Smitty's Supply and Rural King manufacture and sell "303" hydraulic tractor fluid that a proposed class action alleges is obsolete and not suitable for use given their poor ingredients.
Lyft, Yodel Technologies Placed Unauthorized Robocalls to Solicit Potential Drivers, Class Action Claims
June 28, 2019 A class action claims Lyft worked in tandem with Yodel Technologies to place to consumers unlawful robocalls in an effort to solicit potential drivers.
University of Chicago Medical Center, Google Hit with Class Action Over ‘Heist’ of Patients’ Medical Records
June 28, 2019 Google and the University of Chicago are embroiled in a potential class action lawsuit over the search giant's collection of a trove of patient medical information from the school's medical center.
Class Action: American Medical Collection Agency Knew of Data Breach Sooner Than Indicated
June 28, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges American Medical Collection Agency's parent company Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau knew of a massive data breach affecting 11.9M patients earlier than it let on.
Payment Processor Square Named in Class Action Over Alleged Mishandling of Medical Invoices
June 27, 2019 A consumer claims payment processing company Square mishandled his private medical invoice and sent it instead to a friend via text message.
Newark’s Prudential Center Hit with Lawsuit Claiming ‘No Outside Food’ Ban Is Discriminatory
June 27, 2019 A class action suit argues that the Prudential Center's ban on outside food is discriminatory toward those with metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
Dept. of Education, DeVos Hit with Class Action Over ‘Intentional’ Failure to Address For-Profit College Debt Relief Requests
June 26, 2019 The U.S. Dept. of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos face a class action that claims the department has left debt-saddled victims of for-profit college misconduct out to dry.
Non-Profit Files Class Action Against Macy’s Over Policies Toward Job Applicants, Employees with Criminal Histories [UPDATE]
June 26, 2019 [UPDATE] The Fortune Society challenges Macy's policy of rejecting job applicants and firing those with criminal histories.
More than a Dozen GM Vehicle Models Suffer from Violent Transmission ‘Shake’ Defect, Class Action Alleges
June 26, 2019 According to a proposed class action, more than a dozen GM vehicles - Chevys, Cadillacs and GMCs - are stricken with a transmission defect that affects gear shifting.
Class Action Challenges ‘Fortnite’ Maker’s No-Refunds Policy for In-App Purchases by Minors
June 25, 2019 A class action looks to challenge Fortnite maker Epic Games' policy that prohibits refunds on in-app purchases, including those made by minors with gift cards.
AT&T Hit with Class Action Over Alleged ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Wireless Service Administrative Fee [UPDATE]
June 25, 2019 A class action says AT&T has pulled a "bait-and-switch" on customers by charging a per-line administrative fee that amounts to the company covertly increasing its monthly price for wireless service.
Comenity Bank Placed Hundreds of Robocalls to Florida Residents Over Three-Month Period, Class Action Alleges
June 24, 2019 Comenity Bank faces a proposed class action in which a consumer claims to have received more than 750 unauthorized calls from the institution over a two-month stretch.
Tupac, Tom Petty Estates Join Hole, Soundgarden in Class Action Against UMG Over Devastating Vault Fire
June 24, 2019 Soundgarden, Hole and the estates of Tupac Shakur and Tom Petty have filed a class action lawsuit in the wake of revelations that the 2008 Universal Music Group warehouse fire was far more devastating than the record label initially let on.
Class Action Suit Claims H&R Block Hides Free E-File Service in ‘Bait-and-Switch Scheme’
June 24, 2019 Two consumers claim H&R Block hides its free electronic tax-filing feature from taxpayers and diverts users toward buying its paid services.
Tropicana, PepsiCo Hit with False Advertising Class Action in California Over ‘Natural’ Orange Juice Claims
June 21, 2019 A proposed class action claims Tropicana and PepsiCo have falsely labeled and advertised orange juice with calcium and vitamin D to give the impression that the product is all natural.
Class Action Filed Over ‘Free Cruise’ Robocalls Placed from Consolidated Travel Holdings’ India Call Center
June 21, 2019 Consolidated Travel Holdings Group, a telemarketing firm, and a software provider face a proposed class action over millions of alleged "free cruise" robocalls placed from an India call center.
Eddie Bauer Sent Misleading Emails Advertising False Discounts, Class Action Alleges
June 21, 2019 A proposed class action alleges that Eddie Bauer LLC sent emails with misleading subject lines that advertised false site-wide discounts.
Class Action Lawsuit Against Fairlife, Coca-Cola Claims Consumers ‘Unknowingly Contributed’ to Cruelty Against Milk Cows
June 20, 2019 Fairlife and parent co. Coca-Cola face a class action lawsuit that says consumers were deceived by claims that Fairlife's milk cows were treated humanely.
Class Action: Dreyer’s and Edy’s Ice Cream Not Made with Real Vanilla, Despite Representations
June 20, 2019 A lawsuit claims that Dreyer’s and Edy’s vanilla ice cream products aren’t made from real vanilla, despite labeling that suggests otherwise.
TEN: Publishing Media Improperly Disclosed Reader Data to Third Parties, Class Action Claims
June 19, 2019 TEN: Publishing Media, LLC is the defendant in a proposed class action that alleges it disclosed magazine subscribers’ personal details to third parties without permission to do so.
Universities Facing More Possible Class Action Litigation Over Operation ‘Varsity Blues’ Findings
June 19, 2019 More than two dozen plaintiffs are behind a class action lawsuit over the national college admissions scandal uncovered by "Operation Varsity Blues."
Class Action Claims U.S. Gov’t Illegally Delays Providing Alien Registration Files to Noncitizens
June 19, 2019 A proposed class action alleges that the U.S. government unlawfully delays providing alien registration files to noncitizens seeking immigration benefits.
New York’s Suffolk County Hit with Class Action Over Allegedly Unconstitutional False Alarm Fees
June 18, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Suffolk County violates its constituents’ rights by permitting its police department to charge excessive false alarm fees.
Target Facing ERISA Class Action Over Allegedly Deficient COBRA Notices [UPDATE]
June 18, 2019 Target Corporation faces a proposed class action in which a former employee and his partner claim the retailer failed to provide legally adequate notice and instructions regarding their right to continued health coverage under COBRA.
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Optimum Service Cancellation Policy [DISMISSED]
June 18, 2019 A former Optimum customer has filed suit against Cablevision and Altice over a billing policy change that allegedly allows for customers to be charged for the entirety of their current billing period no matter when they cancel their services.
Despite Labeling, Breyers Ice Cream Does Not Contain Real Vanilla, Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]
June 18, 2019 Four plaintiffs claim the various vanilla varieties of Breyers ice cream do not contain real vanilla flavor as their ingredients lists suggest.
America’s Test Kitchen Unlawfully Divulged Cook’s Illustrated Subscription Information, Class Action Says
June 18, 2019 A consumer claims America's Test Kitchen LP disclosed information about his Cook's Illustrated subscription without his consent and in violation of Michigan law.
St. David’s Healthcare Partnership Facing Class Action Over ‘Undisclosed’ Emergency Room Fees
June 18, 2019 A class action says St. David's HealthCare charges an undisclosed emergency room facility fee that varies on "seriousness and complexity" of the treatment being sought.
Milk Producer Fairlife Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Following Reports of Animal Cruelty at Fair Oaks Farm [UPDATE]
June 14, 2019 Two consumers allege Fairlife has fraudulently profited from its claim that the cows at its Fair Oaks Farm facility are treated humanely and with the highest degree of care.
ADP Deprived Call Center Employee of Wages for Pre-Shift Work, Lawsuit Claims
June 14, 2019 ADP finds itself facing a lawsuit filed by a former customer service representative who claims he was not paid for pre-shift tasks.
Amazon Hit with Pair of Class Actions that Allege Alexa Device Records Children’s Voices Without Parents’ Consent
June 14, 2019 Two class action lawsuits allege Amazon's Alexa technology records the voiceprints of children without their parents' consent to do so.
Spirit Airlines’ $6 Security Line Skip Option Is a ‘Complete Sham,’ Class Action Lawsuit Says [UPDATE]
June 14, 2019 Three consumers claim Spirit Airlines' $6 "Shortcut Security" option to skip the general security line at some major domestic airports is worthless.
Class Action: Sandals Resorts Charges Guests Local Taxes and Keeps the Money [UPDATE]
June 14, 2019 Sandals Resorts International and its sales, marketing and public relations arm face a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the vacation resort company charges visitors for local government taxes at its Caribbean resorts but then pockets the money.