CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Google to pay $28 million to settle claims it favoured white and Asian employees
Google spokesperson Courtenay Mencini confirmed the settlement on Tuesday, but added, "We continue to disagree with the allegations that we treated anyone differently, and remain committed to paying, hiring and levelling all employees fairly."
You could be owed cash! Americans can claim their share of $2.5 million overdraft settlement; no proof needed to score a windfall
Apple Federal Credit Union is set to distribute a $2.5 million settlement to clients wrongfully charged overdraft fees between January 7, 2021 and March 31, 2024. Eligible members will receive automatic payments based on their incurred fees, up to $100. Final settlement approval is slated for June 17, 2025. No documentation is required to receive compensation.
PepsiCo acquires Poppi for $1.95 Billion – Expanding into the fast-growing prebiotic soda and functional beverage market
PepsiCo is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, marking a major move into the functional beverage market. The deal includes $300 million in tax benefits, bringing the net cost to $1.65 billion. Poppi, launched in 2018 by Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, has gained traction among health-conscious consumers, competing with Olipop. The brand has faced legal challenges over health claims but remains a key player in gut-friendly sodas. This acquisition strengthens Pepsi’s foothold in wellness drinks, as rival Coca-Cola introduces Simply Pop. PepsiCo aims to scale Poppi’s growth globally.
Infosys settles US cyber incident lawsuits for $17.5 million
The lawsuits were in response to the IT major’s US subsidiary's cyber security breach in November 2023, that exposed approximately 6.5 million individuals’ information to unauthorised access.
US Justice Department investigating New York migrant hotels, reports say
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into New York City hotels serving as migrant shelters. A federal subpoena was issued to the Hotel Chandler, seeking testimony, evidence, and a list of migrants staying there. The investigation concerns potential immigration law violations, funding, and management of the shelter program. New York Mayor Eric Adams also faces corruption charges.
USAA settles $3.25 million lawsuit over 2021 data breach affecting 22,000 customers
The USAA has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement after a 2021 data breach exposed the personal information of 22,000 customers. The breach stemmed from a system vulnerability that allowed unauthorised access to motor vehicle records. Affected individuals must submit claims by April 7 to receive compensation. USAA maintains its innocence but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.
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ParkMobile $32.8M settlement: Deadline to get file claim ends today, here's what you need to know
ParkMobile has come to a preliminary agreement to resolve a lawsuit related to a data breach that occurred in 2021. In the breach, an unauthorized individual gained access to the personal data of ParkMobile users. This agreement aims to settle the legal matter without going to trial, but the terms of the settlement are still being finalised.
Apple defeats US consumer lawsuit over iCloud storage, for now
U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee in San Jose, California, on Friday said the plaintiffs in the class action had not shown Apple violated federal or state antitrust law. However, she ruled they could amend their complaint and refile it.
Trump's education chief Linda McMahon comes from boardroom, not classroom. Backers say that's her strength
Linda McMahon is nominated as the next US Education Secretary. President Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department. McMahon's private-sector experience is seen as an asset. Democrats oppose the plan and question her qualifications. McMahon previously led the Small Business Administration and has limited experience in education. Her confirmation hearing is expected to be contentious.
Google faces massive legal setback for hurting AI with traffic that Sundar Pichai said helps search grow
Google faces a lawsuit from Chegg, alleging its AI Overviews reduce demand for original content and harm the digital publishing industry. The company, which offers online homework help, has also filed a lawsuit against the search engine and its parent Alphabet Inc. over what it says is unfair competition caused by the Google AI Overviews product.
Meta sued for alleged hiring bias in favor of foreign workers on H-1B visas
A US federal judge has ruled that Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit alleging it prioritizes hiring foreign workers over Americans to reduce labor costs. Plaintiffs claim Meta favored H-1B visa holders, while the company denies intentional discrimination. The case highlights broader concerns over tech companies' reliance on H-1B workers.
Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers cheaper foreign workers
The plaintiffs -- information technology worker Purushothaman Rajaram and software engineer Ekta Bhatia, both naturalised US citizens, and data scientist Qun Wang -- said they each applied for several Meta jobs between 2020 and 2024, but were turned down because of Meta's "systematic preference" for visa holders.
Google's AI previews erode the internet, US edtech company says in lawsuit
The Santa Clara, California-based company has said Google's AI overviews have caused a drop in visitors and subscribers. The company is now considering a sale or take-private transaction as a result, the company's CEO Nathan Schultz said on Monday.
How much will the winner of MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ actually take home?
The inaugural Beast Games on Amazon Prime Video concluded with Player 831 winning ?10 million, but post-tax earnings are around $5.03 million. The show, featuring 1,000 contestants and $25 million in prizes, faced allegations of mistreatment and a toxic environment from contestants. The series, premiering in December 2023, was a major hit despite the controversies.
MrBeast faces backlash: Contestants allege mistreatment and harassment on $100 million Amazon show
MrBeast and Amazon Prime Video face a lawsuit over Beast Games, alleging mistreatment, toxic conditions, and unpaid labor. Filed by five contestants seeking class-action status, the lawsuit claims chronic exhaustion and harassment plagued the show's production.
Meta’s Llama AI in hot water: Alleged copyright theft leads to class action lawsuit, accused of pirating 82TB of books for AI training
Meta is being sued for allegedly using pirated books from shadow libraries to train its AI models, despite internal concerns and ethical warnings. The company reportedly downloaded 81.7TB of data through torrents and concealed its involvement to bypass copyright laws.
What to know about the court cases over President Trump's birthright citizenship order
A federal judge in Seattle will hear arguments on blocking President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, which seeks to end citizenship for children born to parents not legally in the U.S. The case hinges on the 14th Amendment's definition of citizenship.
LinkedIn lawsuit over use of customer data for AI models is dismissed
De La Torre accused LinkedIn of breaking a promise to use personal customer data only to improve its services, by sharing customers' messages with third parties involved in AI. The complaint said LinkedIn revealed the unauthorised sharing when it updated its privacy policy in September, and said a new account setting to prevent data sharing would not affect previous AI training.
Kids who have just graduated from high school are in charge of DOGE and responsible for eviscerating the U.S government
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly put mere high school graduated kids in the position of charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and this move is now seem to be significant.
Is Amazon secretly tracking buyers through smartphone app?
Amazon has been accused of collecting personal information through personal app.
Ticketmaster to reimburse $6 million to Canadians for deceptive pricing in class-action lawsuit
Ticketmaster has agreed to a $6-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over deceptive “drip pricing” practices, where unexpected fees were added to ticket prices. The settlement, approved by the Regina Court of King's Bench on January 15, compensates Canadian customers who purchased tickets for events between January 1 and June 30, 2018.
Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery
Elon Musk asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing him of deception in his $1 million-a-day giveaway tied to a petition supporting the U.S. Constitution. Musk contended that the offering was not a lottery and instead gave petition signers an opportunity to earn money by becoming America PAC spokespeople.
Despite Donald Trump order, abandoning DEI could land companies in legal trouble
U.S. companies reducing workplace diversity efforts due to Trump's directive may face increased discrimination lawsuits, as such policies help ensure legal compliance. Experts highlight the potential legal risks of abandoning diversity initiatives, including unintended bias in hiring, pay practices, and promotions.
Trump officials move to quickly expel migrants Biden allowed in temporarily
The Trump administration equips ICE officials with expanded powers to quickly deport migrants, including those under Biden-era programs that facilitated legal pathways for over 1 million people. This has raised significant concerns among immigrant advocates, leading to immediate legal challenges, citing the policy as a violation of federal law.
Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK
A London trial begins to determine if Apple monopolized the app store market in the UK. Plaintiffs, led by Rachael Kent, seek over one billion pounds in compensation, alleging unfair 30% surcharges on app purchases, affecting 20 million users. Apple denies the claims, calling them meritless.
Google must face mobile phone privacy class action, possible trial
Google failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action lawsuit, which claimed the company tracked personal data, even after users disabled tracking settings. Chief Judge Richard Seeborg allowed the case, initiated in July 2020, to proceed, citing concerns over Google's vague disclosures. The trial is scheduled for August 18.
Are you an Apple device owner? Millions may be eligible for a payout in a $95 million class action lawsuit settlement
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated assistant, Siri, recorded private conversations without users' consent.
Apple's Siri was eavesdropping and that is why it has agreed to pay a whopping $95 million to members who filed class action suite; here's what else it was doing
In a pretty recent development it has been known that the famous company Apple has eventually agreed to settle a lawsuit which dates back to the year 2019 for a whopping $95 million. Speculations were there that Siri of Apple was actually eavesdropping and that is why members actually filed a class action lawsuit.
Where's the beef? U.S man files class action lawsuit against Taco Bell over filling size
Taco Bell faces lawsuit over alleged false advertising of Mexican pizza.
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