Data Privacy, Online Gambling: New Investigations We have several new investigations in this week’s issue. The focus of these investigations: data privacy on travel websites and social casino platforms that may actually be illegal gambling operations. Then, a new lawsuit has been filed over claims of heavy metal contamination in certain kids’ toothpastes—and, if you feel like your bags of PopCorners are always underfilled, you’ll want to keep reading until our final story. As always, you’ll also find the latest class action settlements down below. - Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager |
| Attorneys working with ClassAction.org have expanded their investigation into travel websites that may be improperly sharing your data to include OmniHotels.com and Priceline.com. If you used Priceline.com while living in California or booked travel through OmniHotels.com, you may be able to join others taking action. Learn more and sign up here. |
Do You Play Online Social Casino Games? Several social casino platforms have come under investigation for potentially misleading players into thinking their “free-to-play” games are harmless entertainment and come with no risks. The latest to be added to the investigation include WOW Vegas, PlayFame and Hello Millions. You can learn more and find out how to take action here. |
| New Data Breach Investigations | | | Got a data breach
notice? Don’t throw it out – and check out our full list of ongoing investigations here. You may be able to help get a class action lawsuit started. | |
| | ~ In Case You Missed It ~ Designed for Addiction? Video Game Devs, Publishers Face LawsuitsThe lawsuits claim that companies like Epic Games and Rockstar Games intentionally implemented addictive features to keep young gamers engaged (and spending money) and are now responsible for the harm alleged by players and their families. The suits have named games like Fortnite, Roblox, Grand Theft Auto 5, Rainbow Six and Call of Duty. So, if you are 18-22 and are addicted to gaming, or if you have a child who is addicted, find out more about taking legal action |
Case Updates  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 - Real Estate Broker Commissions
If you sold a home anywhere in the U.S. between October 31, 2019 and July 22, 2025 that was listed on a multiple listing service and paid a commission to any real estate brokerage in connection with the sale, you may be covered by these proposed settlements. - Aspen Dental Data Privacy
If you booked an appointment online on AspenDental.com between February 20, 2022 and January 1, 2025, you may be covered by this settlement. - The Daily Wire Data Privacy
You may be able to claim a piece of this settlement if you were a Daily Wire account holder or digital newsletter subscriber and accessed a video through the website between March 11, 2022 and November 7, 2023. | | |
To view a complete list of settlements and to find out how you can file a claim, click here. |
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| | ~ In Other News ~ | A proposed class action accuses Hello Products of failing to warn consumers that Hello Kids Dragon Dazzle toothpaste and Hello Kids Fresh Watermelon Fluoride Free toothpaste contain “alarmingly high” levels of lead and mercury. Testing has revealed levels of heavy metals that greatly exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s established contaminant limits, according to the suit. Read more here. |
| If you feel cheated by how few PopCorners come in a bag, you aren’t alone. A proposed class action has been filed claiming the bags are filled with unlawful amounts of non-functional empty space. The suit contends, specifically, that the snacks are intentionally sold in oversized bags as products in larger packaging are more likely to be purchased. This page has the details. |
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