• Lawsuit List

    Most Popular

    • Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
    • Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuit
    • Camp Lejeune Lawsuits
    • Eye Drop Lawsuits
    • Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits
    • Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
    • Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit
    • Baby Formula NEC Lawsuits
    • View All Lawsuits →
  • Settlements
  • Blog
  • Learn
  • About Us
 
 

ClassAction.org

Lawsuit News & Updates

 
 

November 3, 2022

Issue #213

$45 Million Settlement Reached in Avis, Budget “e-Toll” Case

This edition of the ClassAction.org newsletter will cover a recent settlement for Avis and Budget customers, potentially toxic toothpaste, duplicate debts on credit reports and credit accounts that may have been opened without authorization.

First up, a $45 million settlement has been reached to end claims that Avis Budget Group, Inc. and its electronic toll processing administrator failed to properly disclose certain fees and charges associated with their “e-Toll” electronic toll payment system. From there, we’ll touch on a new investigation into certain Tom’s of Maine toothpastes and whether they contain toxic “forever chemicals.”

Rounding out this edition is a call to anyone who had a Fingerhut Fetti credit account opened in their name when the company transitioned to a new financing partner earlier this year. Lastly, we have the details on an investigation into duplicate collection accounts that may have popped up on consumers’ Equifax credit reports.

May your upcoming weekend be long and leisurely, dear reader.

- Corrado Rizzi, Managing Editor

Investigation: “Forever” Chemicals in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste?

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are looking into whether certain Tom’s of Maine toothpastes contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” PFAS can be found in everything from clothing and fast-food packaging to non-stick cookware and cosmetics – and exposure to the chemicals has been linked to certain types of cancer, decreased vaccine response in children, fertility issues and other health concerns.

Attorneys believe that products branded as “safe” and “natural” should not contain PFAS and are now looking into whether a lawsuit can be filed against Tom’s of Maine over some of its toothpaste products. A class action lawsuit could give Tom’s customers a chance to get some money back—and even force the company to revise its marketing. If you’ve bought Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, namely the Kids, Whole Care Peppermint or Luminous White Clean Mint varieties, fill out the form on this page today.

Avis, Budget e-Toll Settlement: Claim Your Piece Today

A $45 million settlement has been reached to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged Avis and Budget customers weren’t properly told about the fees and charges associated with the rental car companies’ “e-Toll” electronic toll payment systems. If you rented a car from Avis or Budget between April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2015 and paid service fees or convenience charges in connection with the e-Toll system, you may be able to file a claim with the settlement. Average settlement payments range from around $9 to $46, depending on how many eligible e-Toll related charges you had. There’s a deadline for filing a claim, so get yours in now. You can find out more over on our dedicated settlement page.

Class Action Settlements:
Can You File a Claim?

Latest Class Action Settlements

Our settlements page is always being updated. Have you checked to see if you're covered by any open settlements? You can also check out the latest settlements as they happen by following us on Twitter.

Latest Settlements

  • Similac Infant Formula
  • If you purchased certain Similac products between June 24, 2016 and September 22, 2022, you may be able to claim a piece of this settlement.

  • Smashburger “Triple Double” Burgers
  • If you purchased Smashburger’s “Triple Double” burgers between July 1, 2017 and May 31, 2019, you may be able to claim a piece of this settlement.

  • All-Clad Dishwasher Safe Cookware
  • If you purchased All-Clad D3, D5, or LTD Cookware between January 1, 2015 and July 29, 2022, you may be covered by this settlement.

Ending Soon

  • Illinois Snapchat Privacy (November 5)
  • Coppertone Sunscreen (November 7)
  • Urology Center of Colorado Data Breach (November 7)
  • Green Dot Text Messages (November 9)
  • Spark Energy Rates (November 12)

To view a complete list of settlements and to find out how you can file a claim, click here.

~ In Other News ~

Customer Complaints Spark Fingerhut Fetti Credit Account Investigation

In light of a slew of online complaints, attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from anyone who had a Fingerhut Fetti credit account opened on their behalf after the company swapped financing partners in March 2022. The attorneys are looking into whether Fingerhut was authorized to open the new credit accounts and whether a class action can be filed on behalf of consumers. Although Fingerhut represented that customers’ WebBank/Fingerhut Advantage accounts would be “transitioned” to WebBank/Fingerhut Fetti credit accounts, many have said they were unaware that Fingerhut would be opening a fresh credit account and closing the old one, potentially affecting their credit. If you had a Fingerhut Advantage credit account at the time the company switched financing partners, head to this page to learn more about the investigation. A class action lawsuit, if filed and successful, could help compensate consumers for any damage to their credit scores and even help repair their credit.

Did You Receive a Letter from Equifax About Duplicate Collection Accounts?

For our final investigation this week, attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from consumers who received a letter from Equifax about duplicate collection accounts appearing on their credit report.

Although there are several reasons – including legitimate ones – why a debt may be listed more than once on your credit report, attorneys have reason to believe the duplicate collection accounts mentioned by Equifax may have been caused by an error.

If you received a letter from Equifax about duplicate collection accounts on your credit report, or you noticed that the same debt was reported twice, tell us about it here. There is no cost or obligation to talk to someone about your rights.

~ Forward to a friend ~

Know someone who might be interested in our newsletter? Why not forward this email to them?

~ Connect With Us ~

Facebook
Twitter
 
 

Having trouble reading this? View it in your browser.

 
 

Please do not reply to this message.
Replies to this message are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. Thank you.

 
Unsubscribe from Newsletter

[Sender_Address], [Sender_City], [Sender_State] [Sender_Zip]

 
                                                           
ClassAction.org
©2009 - 2023 ClassAction.org
  • View All Cases
  • Settlements
  • Report a Potential Claim
  • About Us
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Use
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Notice
  • Comment Policy
ClassAction.org Newsletter

Stay Current

Sign Up For
Our Newsletter