Lawsuit & Class Action News
Australian Financial Review
McDonald’s class action: Justice Michael Lee orders AI use to cut legal costs in $100 million underpayment case
Justice Michael Lee orders parties in a $100M McDonald's class action to explore AI for cost reduction.
PerthNow
Thousands of Aussies to share in $249 million settlement after superannuation class action
Hundreds of thousands of Australians will share $249 million after a class action alleged super funds invested members' savings with parent bank CBA for undisclosed payments.
PerthNow
Commonwealth Bank, Colonial First State and Avanteos settle $249m class action
Commonwealth Bank, Colonial First State and Avanteos have settled a $249m class action over alleged low interest rates on superannuation investments.
Et Now
Subhash Chandra's 99.97% haircut explained: What it means in the Rs 6.5-crore settlement
The NCLT approved a Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan for Subhash Chandra, which critics claim represents a 99.97% haircut on admitted claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore.
Ellwood City Ledger
Why Pa.'s $516M from Meta suit is less valuable than 2 hours a day
Pennsylvania's $516 million share of a Meta settlement is less valuable than the 2-hour daily time limits it will enforce to protect children from social media addiction.
Mint
Setback for Anthropic? Sony, Warner Chappell file lawsuit against AI firm, accusing it of intellectual property theft
Sony Music and Warner Chappell sued AI firm Anthropic for massive copyright theft to train its Claude models.
Hindustan Times
HC orders Orris MD’s release after settlement with Godrej Properties | Mumbai news
HC orders release of Orris MD Amit Gupta after settlement with Godrej Properties.
Hoodline
Rhode Island Second-Home Tax Lawsuit Could Reshape NYC's Pied-à-Terre Fight
A lawsuit challenging Rhode Island's luxury second-home tax could influence New York City's own pied-à-terre tax fight.
Google News
EPFO 3.0: Centralised database, UPI and ATM withdrawal options, quicker settlement — Changes for subscribers, explained
EPFO 3.0 introduces a centralised database, UPI and ATM withdrawal options, and faster settlement times to streamline provident fund services for subscribers.
Cbs News
What Meta's massive $17 billion social media addiction settlement means for your family
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to settle social media addiction lawsuits and will implement changes to its apps like Instagram and Facebook.
Fortune
Former White House teleprompter operator must turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine in insider trading settlement | Fortune
A former White House teleprompter operator settled insider trading charges by repaying over $100,000 in profits and paying a $65,000 fine.
Bkreader
Settlement Forces Zillow & Redfin to Compete Again
Zillow and Redfin must restore competition in apartment rental advertising under a settlement.
Breakingbelizenews
Have you seen them? Credit Settlement Agency requests public assistance
Belize's Credit Settlement Agency is seeking public help in locating over 25 individuals across the country to resolve pending settlement matters.
Mint
Meta’s $18 bn child safety settlement comes with a catch: Why TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat’s actions matter | Explained
Meta agreed to a $18 billion settlement with US states, contingent on rivals improving child‑safety measures.
CNET
Equifax Class Action: Last Chance to Claim Part of the $2.2M Settlement
Eligible Equifax customers must file a claim by Sept. 1 to receive part of the $2.2 million class action settlement over duplicate debt reporting.
NewsBytes
Lawyers awarded $147M in Google data privacy case
A US judge awarded $147 million in legal fees to lawyers representing plaintiffs in a Google data privacy case.
The Daily Times
Christy Martin: Land grants and early Tennessee settlement
Christy Martin explores the history of land grants in early Blount County, Tennessee, detailing the legal processes, military service benefits, and fraud issues of the era.
News9.com
Oklahoma to receive at least $235 million in Meta settlement over youth social media safety
Oklahoma will receive at least $235 million from a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta, which also mandates new safety limits for young users on its platforms.
The Economic Times
Judge in Google privacy class action awards lawyers $147 million in legal fees
A US judge awarded $147 million in legal fees to lawyers who won a $425 million verdict against Google for secretly collecting user data.
Katv
CA AG Rob Bonta talks Meta landmark $18 billion settlement & platform changes
California AG Rob Bonta discusses the landmark $18 billion settlement with Meta over social media addiction and platform changes.
Abc 30
Judge hears arguments in Measure S lawsuit between Fresno County and state of California
A judge heard arguments Friday regarding a lawsuit challenging whether Measure S should appear on the November ballot.
Google News
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart will pay a $50 million settlement for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions at its pharmacies.
MacRumors
Apple's Siri Settlement: Here's When iPhone Owners Can Submit Claims
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a Siri false‑advertising class action, allowing eligible iPhone 15 Pro/16 owners to file claims from September to December 2025.
Newschannel 5
Largest Big Tech Settlement in Tennessee- $17.1 Billion Multi-State Agreement with Meta
Tennessee and 46 other states reached a historic $17.1 billion settlement with Meta over its role in harming young users and misleading parents.
The Western Journal
Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Won't Fix Your Kids, But You Can Thanks to Scripture
Meta's $18 billion settlement addresses platform harm but cannot replace parental guidance and spiritual discipline for children.
Google News
‘It’s all you can hear’: New Jersey lawsuit takes on datacenter’s noise pollution
A New Jersey resident is suing a datacenter for noise pollution, highlighting a growing national concern about the environmental impact of AI infrastructure.
Global Governanace News
TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement Over Children’s Data
TikTok and ByteDance will pay $400 million to settle a Justice Department lawsuit over alleged violations of children's online privacy laws.
Marketingdive
Sociable: How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?
Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement with U.S. state attorneys general to address concerns about addictive apps, implementing new restrictions for teen users.
Pr Sync
PW Consulting: Worldwide Settlement Sensors Market to Hit USD 298.5 Million in 2025; 7.7% CAGR Through 2032
PW Consulting forecasts the global settlement sensors market will grow from USD 298.5 million in 2025 to USD 501.7 million by 2032, driven by infrastructure investment and digitization.
Insurance Business
Pearson ADA settlement raises questions over vendor liability
Pearson's $150,000 ADA settlement highlights that employers remain liable for accessibility failures in third-party HR technology.
Siliconrepublic.com
Alphabet to resolve UK class action lawsuit for £260m
Alphabet will pay £260m to settle a UK class action lawsuit over Android app store fees, pending tribunal approval.
City A.M.
Google to pay £260m to settle 'unfair' pricing class action lawsuit
Google will pay £260m to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it charged 'unfair and excessive' commissions to UK app developers on the Play Store.
Deccan Chronicle
Google to Pay £260 Million to Settle App Developer Class Action
Google agreed to pay £260 million to settle a UK class action alleging excessive Play Store commissions for app developers.
PerthNow
Change to demersal fishing ban compensation after only seven fishers compensated, class action launched
A class action is launched after only seven of an estimated 60 commercial fishers were compensated following a nine‑month demersal fishing ban.
RTE.ie
US court dismisses appeal over objections to Roundup deal
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a challenge to Bayer's $7.25 billion class action settlement resolving thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits, keeping the case in Missouri state court.
Channel 3000
Madison mom says Meta settlement is 'a step in the right direction' for kids
A Madison mother praises Meta's $17.1B settlement as a positive step for children's online safety.
Headtopics
Meta Agrees to Settle Lawsuit for Up to $18 Billion Over Teen Safety Concerns
Meta agreed to settle a $18 billion lawsuit with 29 US states, committing to teen‑safety reforms on Facebook and Instagram.
Clean Technica
Lawsuit Seeks to Block EPA From Abandoning Health of Clevelanders
Environmental and public health groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the EPA's decision to redesignate the Cleveland area as being in attainment of smog standards.
Zerohedge
Federal Court Dismisses Musk's X Lawsuit Against New York Law Forcing Platforms To Define Speech
A Trump-appointed federal judge dismissed X's lawsuit challenging New York's Stop Hiding Hate Act, ruling the disclosure law does not violate the First Amendment.
Socialmediatoday
How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?
Meta's $18B settlement imposes teen usage limits, aiming to protect teens but may minimally affect overall engagement and ad revenue.
Citizen Digital
UN urges child-safe design across all social media, after Meta settlement
The UN urges all social media platforms to adopt child‑safe designs following Meta’s settlement limiting teen use of Facebook and Instagram.
New York Daily News
NY judge approves $72.5M settlement between Epstein victims, Bank of America
A Manhattan federal judge approved a $72.5 million settlement between victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Bank of America.
Bloomberg Tax News
Lowe’s Loses Bid to Toss Privacy Suit Over Online Data Trackers
A federal judge denied Lowe's motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated privacy laws by collecting and disclosing consumer browsing data.
Times Now News
HDFC Bank May Move NCLAT Against Subhash Chandra’s Rs 6.5 Crore Settlement
HDFC Bank is considering an appeal to NCLAT against the Rs 6.5 crore settlement approved for Subhash Chandra by NCLT.
21st Century Chronicle
Meta to pay $18 billion settlement over claims its platforms harm children
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 52 US attorneys general over claims its platforms harmed children, introducing new safety measures.
Theintermountain.com
WV to receive nearly $114M in Meta settlement
West Virginia will receive up to $114 million from a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms Inc. regarding child safety lawsuits.
London Broadcasting Company
Harry and Meghan slam Meta over $17bn child safety settlement, claiming payout a bid to dodge 'accountability'
Prince Harry and Meghan criticize Meta's $16.6 billion settlement, calling it an attempt to avoid accountability for alleged harms to children.
Cnbc
Nvidia's revenue outlook, Meta's $16.7B settlement, mail-in voting and more in Morning Squawk
Nvidia's stock surged after beating earnings expectations and raising its 2028 revenue forecast, while Meta agreed to a $16.7 billion settlement over child safety issues.
Mint
'Complete mockery': Congress slams Subhash Chandra's 0.028% NCLT settlement plan; social media reacts
Congress has criticized the NCLT approval of Subhash Chandra's plan to repay only ₹6.5 crore against ₹22,006.57 crore in claims, describing it as a 'complete mockery' of insolvency laws.
Transunion
Debt Settlement Enrollment Linked to Greater Credit Score Declines Than Bankruptcy, New TransUnion Research Finds
TransUnion research shows debt settlement enrollees, even those current on payments, suffer larger credit score drops than bankruptcy filers.
The Economic Times
HDFC Bank shares fall 2% to fresh 52-week low, tumble 30% in 10 months. What lies ahead?
HDFC Bank shares hit a fresh 52-week low after a US securities fraud lawsuit, falling 2% and dropping over 30% in 10 months amid multiple headwinds.
Lokmat Times
HDFC Bank faces class-action lawsuit in US, shares decline
HDFC Bank is facing a US class-action lawsuit over allegations of inflating interest payments, leading to a decline in shares.
Headtopics
Pennsylvania to receive over $500 million after Meta settlement
Pennsylvania is set to receive $519 million from a multistate settlement with Meta over child safety concerns.
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Wyoming to receive $13.3 million from Meta settlement over youth safety
Wyoming will receive $13.3 million as part of a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta over allegations of failing to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.
Wlky
LDG awarded $36M in lawsuit over Prospect housing development
LDG was awarded $36 million after a jury ruled the city of Prospect violated the Fair Housing Act regarding the Prospect Cove development.
Wsaw
Meta to pay up to $17 billion in youth mental health settlement
Meta will pay up to $17 billion to settle claims about social media addiction among teens, with Wisconsin receiving a portion to fund youth mental health initiatives.
Usa Today
Selena Gomez moves to dismiss fraud lawsuit, calls claims 'meritless'
Selena Gomez has asked a judge to dismiss a fraud lawsuit filed by investors in her mental health startup, calling the claims 'meritless'.
Idrop News
Meta Settles $18B Lawsuit Over Teen Social Media Addiction
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion over 10 years to settle a lawsuit accusing it of deceptively marketing addictive features to teens.
Google News
Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers
Key witness Arturo Béjar says Meta's settlement fails to adequately protect teens from harmful app use.
The Conversation
Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
Meta settled with states for $17 billion, agreeing to redesign Facebook and Instagram to protect teens from harm.
Bloomberg Tax News
Google’s $62 Million Tracking Settlement Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court upheld Google's $62 million privacy settlement, directing funds to nonprofits instead of affected users.
Outlook Business
HDFC Bank’s US Legal Trouble Deepens With Investor Class Action
An investor has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against HDFC Bank in the US, alleging the bank disguised payments to MSRDC as marketing expenses.
New York Post
Michelin-starred NYC eatery Cesar accused of labor law violations
A class-action lawsuit alleges that the owners of a two-Michelin-starred NYC restaurant cheated employees out of tips, wages, and overtime pay.
The Verge
Your Oura Ring can’t measure what’s going on in your skull
A class-action lawsuit claims Oura Ring's sleep tracking is misleading, but the article argues wearables are useful for trends, not medical diagnostics.
Livemint
HDFC Bank faces US class action over alleged securities law violations
HDFC Bank is facing a US class action lawsuit alleging securities law violations related to undisclosed payments to a state corporation.
Rte.ie
Meta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms
Meta agrees to pay $16.68 billion to settle US state claims that its platforms harmed children's mental health and privacy.
Webpronews
Instagram Chief Mosseri Testifies Meta Never Hid Child Safety Risks in Massive States Lawsuit
Meta's Instagram chief denied hiding child safety risks as a massive multi‑state lawsuit accuses the company of deliberately engineering addiction for young users.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit
Troutman Pepper Locke, a major Atlanta law firm, is sued over a data breach exposing personal info of about 37,000 people.
Eagletribune
AEVEX Corp. Notice of October 20, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact ...
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC notifies AEVEX Corp. investors of an October 20, 2026 deadline to join a class action securities lawsuit.
The Motley Fool Australia
CBA shares bounce after settling long-running class action
CBA shares rose after announcing a $249 million in‑principle settlement of a long‑running class action, already covered by prior provisions.
Australian Financial Review
McDonald’s class action: Justice Michael Lee orders AI use to cut legal costs in $100 million underpayment case
PerthNow
Thousands of Aussies to share in $249 million settlement after superannuation class action
PerthNow
Commonwealth Bank, Colonial First State and Avanteos settle $249m class action
Et Now
Subhash Chandra's 99.97% haircut explained: What it means in the Rs 6.5-crore settlement
Ellwood City Ledger
Why Pa.'s $516M from Meta suit is less valuable than 2 hours a day
Mint
Setback for Anthropic? Sony, Warner Chappell file lawsuit against AI firm, accusing it of intellectual property theft
Hindustan Times
HC orders Orris MD’s release after settlement with Godrej Properties | Mumbai news
Hoodline
Rhode Island Second-Home Tax Lawsuit Could Reshape NYC's Pied-à-Terre Fight
Google News
EPFO 3.0: Centralised database, UPI and ATM withdrawal options, quicker settlement — Changes for subscribers, explained
Cbs News
What Meta's massive $17 billion social media addiction settlement means for your family
Fortune
Former White House teleprompter operator must turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine in insider trading settlement | Fortune
Bkreader
Settlement Forces Zillow & Redfin to Compete Again
Breakingbelizenews
Have you seen them? Credit Settlement Agency requests public assistance
Mint
Meta’s $18 bn child safety settlement comes with a catch: Why TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat’s actions matter | Explained
CNET
Equifax Class Action: Last Chance to Claim Part of the $2.2M Settlement