Did Big Tech Companies Know About Your Last Trip? In this issue, we’re taking a look at how California and Florida consumers who used certain apps or websites to book their last vacation may have had their privacy rights violated. More on that below. Plus, a new lawsuit has been filed over a popular summer beverage that may be sweeter than you think. We’ll round things out with two cases now on file over potentially defective products—one used by kids, the other by handy adults. As always, the latest class action settlements you may be able to claim can be found at the bottom of this issue. Keep reading for the details. - Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager | | If you live in Califrnia or Florida and used Booking.com or Vrbo to book a trip or place to stay within the past two years, your privacy rights may have been violated. Attorneys have reason to believe that the travel companies’ websites and apps may be equipped with tracking technology that quietly collects and transmits users’ data to Google and other big tech companies without proper consent. This page has all the details, including how to join others taking action. | Halfday Tonics Iced Teas – More Sugar Than Advertised? A recently filed lawsuit claims that Halfday Tonics’ prebiotic iced teas are misleadingly advertised given that the beverages allegedly contain more sugar than the amount disclosed on product labels. For instance, the case says that independent testing revealed that the Raspberry Iced Tea contained approximately 9.69 grams of sugar per 355 mL can, over three times the amount represented to consumers. Read more. | | 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 ~ More Platforms Added to Social Casino InvestigationThe list of online social casinos and sportsbooks under investigation has grown even longer this week as attorneys continue to investigate platforms that may be costing players real money despite being advertised as free to play. If you played and lost money on Moozi, ReBet, Sorcery Reels, Fliff, Jackpot Go or one of several other platforms in the last couple of years, learn how you can join others taking action on this page | 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. | | 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 ~ | The maker of the recalled Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stool faces a proposed class action lawsuit over an alleged defect that can cause the product to tip over during ordinary use, posing a serious injury risk to young children. The lawsuit came on the heels of a recall that the plaintiff claims provides too little to make consumers whole. Learn more about the allegations here. | | A proposed class action lawsuit claims that Lowe’s has failed to properly disclose that its Utilitech 7500-Lumens Halogen Plug-In Stand Work Lights can become dangerously hot during ordinary use, posing a risk of serious burns. The suit alleges that the only warnings about the Utilitech work lights are “buried” in the instruction and troubleshooting manual and fail to appropriately convey that the lights and their switches can become hot enough to burn skin on contact. This page has the details. | ~ Forward to a friend ~
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