Justices agree to review Tyson Foods class action appeal
The Supreme Court has agreed to review issues in Tyson Foods’ appeal over a class action lawsuit.
Facebook facing lawsuit over unauthorized app purchases
The social media giant is facing a class action lawsuit over unauthorized in-app purchases.
Wal-Mart ordered to pay $188 million in employee lawsuit
The retail giant has been ordered to pay $188 million in a class action lawsuit.
Sony agrees to preliminary settlement in class action case
Sony has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a data breach related class action suit.
Illinois teachers file class action suit to block pension reform law
A group of teachers and school officials in the state filed a lawsuit in an effort to block a new law aimed at pension reform.
Merrill Lynch to Pay ‘Largest Settlement Ever’ for Bias Case at $160M
“A eight-year battle has yielded $160 million for 700 black Merrill Lynch brokers,” says Los Angeles employment lawyer Eric Grover.
Judge approves Facebook settlement for $20 million
A judge approved a $20 million settlement under which Facebook will pay for the use of member “likes” in endorsing ads.
Recorded on the Sly: When a Customer Call Becomes an Invasion of Privacy
In California, companies are required to announce—and get consent—when they record customer calls, says Bay Area consumer protection lawyer.
Alere Home Monitoring Data Breach Affects More Than 100,000 Patients
2012 has seen a slew of serious data breaches compromising private medical and personal information reports Bay Area consumer protection lawyer Carey Been.
Judge approves $123 million settlement in child abuse class-action lawsuit
A judge has approved a $123 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against a former pediatrician convicted of child abuse.
Papa John’s faces class action lawsuit for text blasts
The popular pizza chain is facing a $250 million lawsuit for allegedly sending out text message spam.
Long Island power company hit with class action after Hurricane
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) now faces a class action lawsuit in connection with power outages during Hurricane Sandy.