Benzene Cancer Lawsuits Now Under Investigation In this issue, we’re taking a look at the cancer-causing effects of benzene and how exposure to the known carcinogen on the job has harmed workers. More on that in our first story. Then, how well has Alaska Airlines protected the privacy of travelers? Attorneys investigate whether flyers—specifically those from California—can take legal action. Last up, we’ll also touch base on new lawsuits filed over how certain Vaseline products are advertised and a potential defect affecting certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles—plus the latest class action settlements you may be able to claim. Keep reading for all the details. - Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager |
| Attorneys are taking legal action on behalf of people who developed acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome after occupational exposure to benzene, a known carcinogen. Individuals who encountered benzene on the job may include those working in oil refineries, chemical plants, rubber production, footwear manufacturing, and gas and coal industries. Workers and their families interested in legal action can learn more here. |
California Residents: Used the Alaska Airlines Website? Attorneys are investigating Alaska Airlines over the suspicion that the airline may be violating California website visitors’ privacy by collecting their IP address data and distributing it to third parties without consent. They’re looking into whether a class action could be filed to help compensate consumers for any violations of their privacy rights. If you live in California and made a purchase or had an account on the Alaska Airlines website, learn how you can help the investigation. |
| 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 ~ Microsoft 365 Customers: Upset About the Copilot Price Increase? Attorneys are gathering Microsoft 365 subscribers to take legal action over the belief that the company may have failed to properly disclose the availability of a cheaper, AI-free version after announcing a price hike with Copilot AI integration in October 2024. It’s believed the company may have concealed this option until the cancellation process. If you renewed your plan after November 1, 2024 without knowledge of the lower-cost version, find out how to take action here. |
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 - Limited Run Games - Data Privacy
You may be included in this settlement if you watched a video or bought a video game containing a cutscene from Limited Run Games between January 1, 2016 and June 20, 2025. - Nationwide Mutual Insurance - Unwanted Calls
You may be included in this settlement if you received one or more prerecorded calls to your cell from Nationwide between January 6, 2021 and October 22, 2025 regarding the renewal or expiration of a pet insurance policy. - NextGen Healthcare - Data Breach
You may be included in this settlement if your private information was impacted by a NextGen Healthcare data breach announced on April 28, 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 recently filed lawsuit is claiming that Unilever has mislabeled its Vaseline Baby Healing Jelly as “hypoallergenic” given that the product contains fragrance chemicals known to cause skin irritation. The case says that customers are willing to pay a premium for hypoallergenic products and that labeling the product as such allowed Unilever to charge higher prices for a potentially irritating product. Want more? This page has all the details. |
| A proposed class action claims that the UA80 eight-speed transmissions in certain newer Toyota and Lexus vehicles are plagued by mechanical and software defects that the automaker has attempted to hide from consumers. In particular, a design flaw can cause excess heat to build up inside the transmission and lead to premature wear, stalling events, transmission failure and other “dangerous situations” for drivers, the suit says. Find out more about the claims and affected models here. |
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