A federal district court judge in San Francisco signed a $10 billion settlement order which started the formal process for owners of certain Volkswagen and Audi 2.0 liter diesel cars to receive compensation for the vehicles they bought. Under the $10 billion Federal Trade Commission order, in most cases the owners of VW and Audi […]
In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against MyPillow for allegedly deceiving consumers who purchased its product. They company advertised a buy one get one free for its pillow, however consumers did not quite get anything “free” as the regular price of one pillow is inflated, resulting in consumers getting two pillows at or […]
In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Clearly Natural Essentials for the alleged false advertising of its products. These claims included products such as Pure and Natural Tea Tree Glycerine Soap, Pure and Natural Lemon Glycerine Hand Soap, and Pure and Natural Glycerine Body Lotion, as they were advertised and branded as “Clearly […]
Tezos, a blockchain technology project that made headlines in July by raising $232 million, has been hit with numerous class action lawsuits this past month after its founders, the Breitmans, promised to build a blockchain with a revolutionary new governance model that would avoid the downfalls which plagued Bitcoin over the last couple of years. Instead, […]
The news doesn’t stop when it comes to the infamous Takata recall. The Bankrupt auto parts supplier Takata Corp. has recalled an additional 3.3 million potentially deadly airbag inflators, as the largest U.S. automotive recall gets even bigger. At least 15 car companies may be equipped with the Takata airbags, including BMW, GM, Honda, Toyota, […]
Consumers who own certain Vitamix blenders can now file a claim online to receive a $70 Vitamix gift card or a new blade assembly as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement. The site, blendersettlement.com, went live Tuesday. Vita-Mix Corp., which makes the Vitamix blenders, agreed last fall to a preliminary settlement of the class-action lawsuit involving […]
Below is this month’s Scam Gram! SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action’s monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest players in the world of tech fraud, credit card scams, ID theft and general con-artistry. Don’t be fooled by liars, cheats and crooks—wise up with SCAM GRAM! Not jury duty agaaaaain! The feds are warning the public to be […]
Below is the Class Action Rebates Newsletter for the month of December. Look around, see if you qualify for any of the settlements below! Spotify Copyright Class Action Settlement Sony Pictures Home Video Revenue Class Action Settlement City of Detroit Per Acre Drainage Class Action Settlement Insinkerator Water Filter Class Action Settlement Carrington Mortgage Force-Placed Insurance […]
Another day, another unfortunate story concerning a possible cryptocurrency scam. On September 19, 2017, Centra Tech (CTR) held their ICO (Initial Coin Offering, much like a new publicly traded company’s Initial Public Offering, or IPO) for their exclusive “Centra Card.” Though the Centra ICO performed well, there are now many doubts surrounding it. But fear not, crypto-investors, Consider […]
Tezos, a blockchain technology project that made headlines in July by raising $232 million, has been hit with numerous class action lawsuits this past month after its founders, the Breitmans, promised to build a blockchain with a revolutionary new governance model that would avoid the downfalls which plagued Bitcoin over the last couple of years. Instead, […]
A claims management service assisting former NFL players with a settlement in multidistrict litigation over brain injuries urged a Pennsylvania federal court Thursday to allow the ex-players to pay a portion of their awards to third-party lenders and claims services providers, saying the court lacks jurisdiction over the nonparties. Case Strategies Group further contended that […]
Months ago, the NFL dictated the Rams move to Los Angeles. A Missouri federal judge on Friday, however, ruled that the Rams NFL team can arbitrate a dispute with the St. Louis Regional Convention and Visitors Commission related to consolidated suits against the team over its move to Los Angeles that allegedly breached fans’ personal seat license […]
Tezos, a blockchain technology project that made headlines in July by raising $232 million, has been hit with numerous class action lawsuits this past month after its founders, the Breitmans, promised to build a blockchain with a revolutionary new governance model that would avoid the downfalls which plagued Bitcoin over the last couple of years. Instead, […]
The news doesn’t stop when it comes to the infamous Takata recall. The Bankrupt auto parts supplier Takata Corp. has recalled an additional 3.3 million potentially deadly airbag inflators, as the largest U.S. automotive recall gets even bigger. At least 15 car companies may be equipped with the Takata airbags, including BMW, GM, Honda, Toyota, […]
Consumers who own certain Vitamix blenders can now file a claim online to receive a $70 Vitamix gift card or a new blade assembly as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement. The site, blendersettlement.com, went live Tuesday. Vita-Mix Corp., which makes the Vitamix blenders, agreed last fall to a preliminary settlement of the class-action lawsuit involving […]
Below is this month’s Scam Gram! SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action’s monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest players in the world of tech fraud, credit card scams, ID theft and general con-artistry. Don’t be fooled by liars, cheats and crooks—wise up with SCAM GRAM! Not jury duty agaaaaain! The feds are warning the public to be […]
Below is the Class Action Rebates Newsletter for the month of December. Look around, see if you qualify for any of the settlements below! Spotify Copyright Class Action Settlement Sony Pictures Home Video Revenue Class Action Settlement City of Detroit Per Acre Drainage Class Action Settlement Insinkerator Water Filter Class Action Settlement Carrington Mortgage Force-Placed Insurance […]
In the past few weeks, a few readers have written in to share complaints about their recent experience with New York Sports Club (NYSC). The aforementioned New York Sports Club scam began around October 2017, where, without any prior notification, the gym began charging Passport members an additional $20 fee for each use of an […]
Another day, another unfortunate story concerning a possible cryptocurrency scam. On September 19, 2017, Centra Tech (CTR) held their ICO (Initial Coin Offering, much like a new publicly traded company’s Initial Public Offering, or IPO) for their exclusive “Centra Card.” Though the Centra ICO performed well, there are now many doubts surrounding it. But fear not, crypto-investors, Consider […]
Tezos, a blockchain technology project that made headlines in July by raising $232 million, has been hit with numerous class action lawsuits this past month after its founders, the Breitmans, promised to build a blockchain with a revolutionary new governance model that would avoid the downfalls which plagued Bitcoin over the last couple of years. Instead, […]
A claims management service assisting former NFL players with a settlement in multidistrict litigation over brain injuries urged a Pennsylvania federal court Thursday to allow the ex-players to pay a portion of their awards to third-party lenders and claims services providers, saying the court lacks jurisdiction over the nonparties. Case Strategies Group further contended that […]
A California federal judge said Friday she’ll grant final approval to the NCAA and 11 athletic conferences’ $209 million NCAA Antitrust deal with student-athletes and grant class counsel’s request for nearly $45 million in fees, costs, and expenses, partially resolving suits over allegedly anti-competitive caps on student scholarships. During a hearing in Oakland, California, U.S. […]
It has been reported that McDonald’s Corp. is lying to its customers about what they’re actually buying when they purchase the fast-food chain’s chicken breast filet sandwiches, salads and wraps, according to a proposed class action in New York on Tuesday alleging the premium-priced products also include rib meat. Consumers King Ho Yip and Anna […]
Recently, Consumer Class Action Lawsuits were filed against Pepsi and Dr. Pepper by Sacks Weston Diamond, LLC. The Dr. Pepper lawsuit, along with the Pepsi lawsuit, state that the brands’ popular diet beverages are sweetened with aspartame, a non-caloric sweetener, rather than sugar. Due to the product’s use of the term “diet,” and its lack of calories, […]
Kraft Heinz Company is recalling approximately 959 pounds of ready-to-eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers due to the product’s containment of wheat and soy, which are both undeclared on its label. Luckily, there has yet to be a confirmed report of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. The following item, produced on September 21, 2016, is […]
In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against MyPillow for allegedly deceiving consumers who purchased its product. They company advertised a buy one get one free for its pillow, however consumers did not quite get anything “free” as the regular price of one pillow is inflated, resulting in consumers getting two pillows at or […]
In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Clearly Natural Essentials for the alleged false advertising of its products. These claims included products such as Pure and Natural Tea Tree Glycerine Soap, Pure and Natural Lemon Glycerine Hand Soap, and Pure and Natural Glycerine Body Lotion, as they were advertised and branded as “Clearly […]
Just as Uber has disrupted the taxi business and Airbnb disrupted the hotel industry, HireAHelper is hoping to disrupt the moving business. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates about one in nine people change residences in a typical year. In most cases, that requires hiring a moving company to load all household items, drive them to the new […]
Is your Tinder Privacy as secure as you think? Be careful as you swipe left and right—someone could be watching. Security researchers say Tinder isn’t doing enough to secure its popular dating app, putting the privacy of users at risk. A report released Tuesday by researchers from the cybersecurity firm Checkmarx identifies two security flaws […]
Amazon’s vision of the future of brick and mortar retail came into sharp focus Monday as the online retailer opened its first Amazon Go convenience store in Seattle. The concept, announced 13 months ago, allows shoppers to move down the aisles, pick up items, and then go on their way without having to pass through a […]
On Thursday, Instagram unveiled its new Last Active Feature, allowing people you follow, or have direct messaged, to see when you last used the service. In Direct Messages, under a person’s username, you can now see when they were last active with a message like “Active Now” or “Active 3h ago.” Your online status is […]
CVS Pharmacy has announced new beauty standards for the marketing of beauty products sold in its stores and online by pledging to identify any images that have been altered. At the same time, the company is introducing what it calls the “CVS Beauty Mark,” a watermark that will identify images that have not not been “materially […]
Buying a car or truck that holds its value will pay off when it comes time to trade it in. Among the crop of 2018 models, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) finds Toyota and Porsche take top honors with the highest average projected resale value among their full model lineups. Eric Ibara, director of residual values for Kelley […]
For possibly the first time ever, Taco Bell will be debuting something that doesn’t make you rethink your life completely. On January 25, the Taco Bell Nacho Fries (served with a cheese dipping sauce and priced at only $1), will come into fruition. The Taco Bell division of Yum! Brands Inc. said the fries will […]
Roku’s easy-to-use streaming players and TVs have gained a lot of fans. If you’re among them, your Roku devices could get some new capabilities—and some new friends—later this year. The company says it’s moving into new product categories, including smart speakers and sound bars, and some of these could communicate with Roku devices already in […]
