Do You Live Near a Data Center? In this issue, we’re taking a look at the environmental impact of data centers and how lawsuits could be filed on behalf of those who live nearby. More on this below. Then, we have an investigation into how a popular food and exercise tracking app may be violating the privacy of California users. Plus, you’ll find the latest class action settlements down below, including deals in cases over shipping fees and mattress sales. Keep reading for the details. - Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager | | Attorneys are looking into whether lawsuits can be filed on behalf of people who have experienced noise pollution and water contamination from data centers near their homes. A lawsuit could help affected residents recover money for any harm they’ve experienced, including property damage, lost property value, emotional distress and costs associated with obtaining clean water. Read more about the investigation here. | California MyFitnessPal User Data Privacy Investigation Attorneys working with ClassAction.org believe that the MyFitnessPal Android app may violate California privacy laws by transmitting users’ personal information without consent to third parties for advertising purposes. They suspect the shared data may include weight loss goals, activity levels, meal frequency, lifestyle habits and relevant health conditions. If you used the MyFitnessPal Android app in California, learn more about what you can do. | | 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 ~ New Platforms Added to Social Casino Investigation Have you played Card Crush, NoLimitCoins or Fortune Wheelz recently? If so, you should know that attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether the platforms are actually illegal, unlicensed gambling operations in disguise—and players are now signing up to take action. If you spent real money on any of these platforms in the last two years, learn more and sign up for the mass arbitrations 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 - Lemonade Insurance Agency - Data Disclosure
You may be included in this settlement if your personal information was compromised in a data incident that affected Lemonade Insurance Agency's quotation platform between April 2023 and September 18, 2024. - Menard - Bonded Abrasive Wheels
You may be included in this settlement if you bought Menard-branded bonded abrasive wheels between June 10, 2018 and April 22, 2026. - Barefoot Dreams - Data Privacy
If you bought a product from Barefootdreams.com between October 14, 2023 and June 1, 2026, you may be able to claim a piece of this settlement. | | | 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 ~ | Fanatics has agreed to a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that alleged the sports merchandise retailer falsely advertised that certain orders had free or low-cost shipping when, in fact, they came with a handling fee. If you made a purchase on Fanatics.com or certain associated websites, you may be able to file a claim. This page has all the details. | | Tuft & Needle has recently agreed to a nearly $3 million settlement to wrap up a class action lawsuit that alleged the mattress retailer misleadingly advertised “limited time” sales based on supposedly “regular” prices at which the mattresses were never actually sold. The estimated cash payout or site credit for each claimant is roughly $75 per mattress purchase. If you bought from the site while in California, learn more here. | ~ Forward to a friend ~
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