Lawsuit & Class Action News (Page 16)

Gold merchants seek settlement of pre-GST tax cases
Gold merchants urge the Kerala government to settle pre-GST tax cases and impose penalties only for actual violations.
Meta Must Face Adult Film Piracy Lawsuit as Court Denies Dismissal
A federal court has rejected Meta's motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by adult content producers Strike 3 Holdings and Counterlife Media.
GovGuam pushes lawsuit over alleged Ordot dump issues, contractors want hold
Guam's government wants to proceed with a federal lawsuit over alleged faulty design and construction at the Ordot dump, while contractors argue the case should remain on hold pending an appeals court ruling.
XRP Price Signals New Momentum as AIXAlpha Unveils Free AI Strategy Contracts With Daily Settlement
AIXAlpha has launched free AI strategy contracts with daily settlement to provide automated access to XRP-focused quantitative strategies.
Wemade Drops Royalty Lawsuit Against Actoz Soft
Wemade withdrew its royalty lawsuit against Actoz Soft after the companies settled payments under the Legend of Mir IP dispute.
Pennsylvania joins $4.87 million settlement over COVID-19 testing practices
Pennsylvania joined a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs for overcharging and delaying COVID‑19 tests.
Sandilands and ARN circle settlement to avert blockbuster trial
Kyle Sandilands and ARN Media are nearing a settlement to avoid a costly trial over his $85 million contract claim.
Settlement Through Dialogue Better Than War ; Peace Benefits Everyone says Anil Vij
Anil Vij said dialogue is preferable to war and could benefit India if regional stability restores petroleum supplies.
Atiku slams Tinubu over N4 trillion bond for power debt settlement
Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu's administration for issuing a new bond to settle power sector debts, calling it fiscal recklessness.
Tech YouTuber Louis Rossmann Threatens Lawsuit Against Samsung Over Warranty Dispute for Failed SSD
Tech YouTuber Louis Rossmann threatens legal action against Samsung after the company offered a partial refund for a failed SSD instead of a replacement.
Census Bureau plans 2030 count as 2020 lawsuit continues | National
The Census Bureau is planning for the 2030 count while a lawsuit over the 2020 Census remains unresolved.
Bitcoin Meets AI Trading: AIXAlpha Launches Free AI Strategy Contracts with Daily Settlement
AIXAlpha introduces BTC-focused AI Strategy Contracts that allow users to participate in Bitcoin markets through automated AI strategies with daily settlements.
After decade-long closure, key Moravian settlement building now poised for restoration
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will restore an 18th-century tannery using a $75,000 state grant, reopening it to the public.
Nintendo's Palworld Lawsuit Has Officially Failed In A Big Way
Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair has effectively failed, as the court cannot see a pathway to victory for the publisher.
Justin Baldoni must cover Blake Lively's legal costs related to her defamation lawsuit
A judge ruled that Justin Baldoni must pay Blake Lively's legal fees from her defamation lawsuit, rejecting his request for punitive damages.
Washington Post Slapped with Class Action Over Secret ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Scheme That Charged Readers Different Rates
The Washington Post faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using readers' personal data to charge different subscription prices.
National Lok Adalat resolves 4,782 cases involving ₹41.11 crore settlement in Coimbatore
The National Lok Adalat in Coimbatore resolved 4,782 cases, settling ₹41.11 crore, including compensation for accident victims and reunions for couples.
No Oil Extraction Before Naga Settlement, Says NNPG
Naga political groups oppose oil extraction in their region until a final political settlement is reached.
Black Truck Driver Files $20 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Courthouse Assault in North Carolina
Black truck driver Don D. Long II sues Northampton County deputy and sheriff for $20M after alleged courthouse pepper spray caused permanent vision loss.
Trump denies claims IRS lawsuit was used to create $1.8 billion fund
Trump denies allegations that his $10 billion IRS lawsuit was part of a scheme to establish a $1.8 billion fund for political purposes, according to a Bloomberg report.
AgroRenew fails to meet deadlines, KCIED initiates lawsuit
Knox County Indiana Economic Development is suing AgroRenew LLC and its founders for failing to repay grant funds after missing project deadlines.
Hong Kong, Indonesia and the People’s Bank of China Just Skipped the Dollar With a Direct Yuan-Rupiah Settlement Pact
The People’s Bank of China, Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia signed an MoU to establish a direct yuan-renminbi settlement framework, removing the US dollar from Indonesia-Hong Kong trade and investment.
Settlement of Swiss franc loans
Half of Swiss franc borrowers have joined a ministry regulation converting loans to euros with varying 'haircuts' based on income.
Pa. Attorney General approves $1 million settlement for upgrades at Gov. Shapiro’s home
The Pennsylvania Attorney General authorized a $1 million settlement to pay contractors for security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home.
Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 200 Cr For Settlement Of Liabilities Of Closed Textile Units
The Odisha Cabinet approved Rs 200 crore to settle liabilities of closed textile units, aiming to free up land for new industries.
Non-dairy milk fees: Quebec judge approves class-action lawsuit targeting major coffee chains
A Quebec judge approved a class-action lawsuit accusing Starbucks, Tim Hortons, and Second Cup of overcharging for non-dairy milk substitutes.
Payments totalling $3.7-million flagged as possible fraud in bread price-fixing settlement
Banks flagged tens of thousands of Canadian bread-settlement payments totaling $3.7-million as potentially fraudulent, prompting efforts to freeze and recover funds.
80 Texas residents are suing SpaceX, saying rocket launches are literally destroying their homes
Eighty Texas residents near SpaceX's Starbase facility are suing the company for home damage caused by rocket launches, including structural issues and increased housing costs.
DOJ Admits It Has Zero Records or Paper Trail for Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement
The DOJ admits it has no records for a $1.776 billion IRS settlement reached under Trump, raising concerns about transparency.
Claimants of 23andMe Data Breach to Get $46.75M in Settlement Deal
Victims of the 23andMe data breach will receive a $46.75 million settlement to resolve consolidated class-action lawsuits.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) gains 2% Over Preliminary Judicial Approval of $38 billion Swipe-Fee Settlement
Mastercard shares rose about 2% after a judge preliminarily approved a $38 billion swipe‑fee settlement with Visa.
Clinton-Appointed Federal Judge Bars Texas AG Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue
A federal judge blocked Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against ActBlue, ruling it was retaliatory and violated the First Amendment.
Pentagon reviews are blocking wind farms, putting jobs at risk, lawsuit states
Renewable energy groups sued the Pentagon, alleging stalled wind-farm security reviews threaten billions in investment and over 120,000 jobs.
Judge rules Diocese of Buffalo can use proceeds from sale of Christ the King Seminary toward settlement
A federal judge ruled the Diocese of Buffalo may use $4.2 million from selling Christ the King Seminary toward its $150 million sex abuse settlement.
Class Action Filed Against WaPo Over Price Gouging
A class action lawsuit alleges the Washington Post secretly surveilled subscribers to charge them higher prices.
Washington Post faces class-action lawsuit alleging 'surveillance pricing' of subscribers
The Washington Post is sued for allegedly using subscriber data to charge longtime customers higher prices.
Karen Bass' Brother Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against Karen Bass over LA Wildfires
Kenneth Bass, brother of LA Mayor Karen Bass, sued the city over the Palisades Fire, claiming negligence in reservoir preparation.
Major PFAS class action could lead to multi-billion-dollar claim figure
A massive class action against 3M in Australia seeks billions in compensation for PFAS contamination.
Costco says lawsuit over rotisserie chicken is 'fatally flawed'
Costco seeks to dismiss a lawsuit claiming its $5 rotisserie chicken is falsely advertised as preservative-free, arguing the claim is fatally flawed.
Jindal Poly Films minority shareholders weigh options on dismissal of class action suit by SC
Minority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films are assessing options after the Supreme Court dismissed their class action suit and referred the dispute to arbitration.
Oregonians Can Apply for COVID Test Refunds After GS Labs Overcharge Settlement
Oregonians can apply for refunds after a $4.87 million settlement with GS Labs for COVID-19 test overcharges and late results.
Visa, Mastercard Win Key Court Victory in $38bn Swipe-Fee Settlement, but Battle Over Card Market Power Is Far From Over
A U.S. judge approved a revised $38 billion settlement between merchants and Visa and Mastercard, reducing swipe fees and giving merchants more flexibility, though critics argue the deal does not fully address market power concerns.
Meghalaya Govt launches one-time settlement scheme for com vehicles
The Meghalaya government launched a One-Time Settlement scheme offering up to 90% waivers on taxes and penalties for commercial vehicles to clear pending dues.
Ripple and Bitso Expand Partnership to Advance Enterprise Stablecoin Settlement in Latin America
Ripple and Bitso are expanding their partnership to integrate Bitso's MXNB stablecoin onto the XRP Ledger, enhancing enterprise cross-border payments between the U.S. and Mexico.
Loan Settlement vs. Loan Consolidation: What Indian Borrowers Need to Know
Loan settlement reduces debt for those unable to pay, while consolidation merges multiple loans into one for easier management.
Govt may cut share settlement time gradually
The government plans to gradually reduce share trade settlement from T+2 to T+0 to boost market liquidity.
Default Clause in Mediated Settlement MOU Enforceable Despite Delayed Payment; Judgment Debtor Cannot Escape Consequences of Contractual Default: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court enforced a mediated-settlement default clause after judgment-debtors paid nearly two years late, allowing execution consequences to stand.
ASU files eminent domain lawsuit to take historic Phoenix home
ASU files an eminent domain lawsuit to acquire the historic Louis Emerson House in Phoenix for its new medical school campus, despite homeowner resistance.
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $38 Billion Visa, Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement
A federal court preliminarily approved a $38 billion settlement over Visa and Mastercard merchant swiping fees.
Fanatics Scores Final Win in Sports Card Class-Action Lawsuit
A class-action antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics and major sports leagues was dismissed with prejudice, ending the case.
USC freshman linebacker Talanoa Ili part of lawsuit intended to topple NIL system
USC freshman linebacker Talanoa Ili co-leads a lawsuit challenging NCAA settlement limits on athlete NIL compensation.
Six Nations Council joins proposed class action suit
Six Nations Council joins Hodiskeagehda Men's Fire in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Haudenosaunee Development Institute to demand transparency over development funds.
Costco fires back over lawsuit tied to iconic product as shoppers claim false advertising
Costco is fighting a class-action lawsuit alleging its $5 rotisserie chicken is falsely marketed as having 'no preservatives' despite containing carrageenan and sodium phosphate.
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle
A US judge has preliminarily approved a $38 billion settlement between Visa and Mastercard and merchants to reduce credit card processing fees.
Property owners file lawsuit challenging Leighton Township RV Ordinance
Jason and Shannon Steinebach have filed a civil lawsuit against Leighton Township challenging an RV ordinance they claim was improperly adopted and selectively enforced.
Visa and Mastercard’s $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets US judge’s preliminary approval
A US judge preliminarily approved a revised $38 billion Visa and Mastercard settlement with merchants over swipe fee allegations.
ICBC and province settle class-action lawsuits for $13 million, but 5.6 million drivers get nothing
ICBC and the province agreed to pay nearly $13 million to settle lawsuits alleging illegal premium increases, but the payout averages only $2 per driver.
ICBC and province settle class-action lawsuits for $13 million, but 5.6 million drivers get nothing
ICBC and the province agreed to pay nearly $13 million to settle two class-action lawsuits, but the estimated 5.6 million drivers involved will receive nothing.
Lawsuit seeks to protect Stars and Stripes from Hegseth’s control
A lawsuit seeks to stop the Pentagon from taking over Stars and Stripes and restoring its editorial independence.
California American Water Reaches Partial Settlement In 2027-2029 General Rate Case
California American Water reached a partial settlement with the California Public Utilities Commission's Public Advocates Office for a 2027-2029 rate case.
Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
Court officials barred five law firms after a report said they steered former NFL players into fraudulent Parkinson's disease claims.
U.S. preps antitrust lawsuit to halt Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
A coalition of U.S. states, led by California and New York, is preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
Trump Administration Asks Judge To Reject Lawsuit Seeking To Block UFC At White House, Says Plaintiffs “Want To Spoil The Event For Everyone Else”
The Trump administration asks a judge to reject a lawsuit blocking a UFC event at the White House, arguing the plaintiffs want to spoil the event.
Elon Musk's xAI hit with class action over data centre power plants causing 'inescapable' noise
US residents are suing Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX over noise from a power plant fueling data centers, claiming it causes 'inescapable' disturbance.
Musk's xAI, SpaceX face legal action over data center 'nuisance'
Mississippi residents are suing Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX for noise from a power plant fueling data centers, claiming it harms health and property values.
Law firm Fox Rothschild hit with class action over data breach
Fox Rothschild faces a class-action lawsuit for a May data breach exposing personal information.
Jindal Poly Films dispute, India's first class action suit, sent by Supreme Court to arbitration
The Supreme Court referred India's first class action suit against Jindal Poly Films to arbitration, appointing a retired judge as the sole arbitrator.
Massachusetts Superior Court Partially Allows Class Action on Boston’s Tax Abatement Retaliation
A Massachusetts court partially allowed a class action against Boston over alleged retaliatory tax assessments.
Last day for Trader Joe’s shoppers to file claim in $7.4M settlement
Trader Joe's shoppers have until June 9, 2026, to file a claim for a $7.4 million settlement related to potential identity theft risks from printed card numbers.
B.C. court approves 2 settlements in ICBC class-action lawsuit
A B.C. judge approved settlements totaling $12.2 million, with the province paying charities Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Parachute, while ICBC will compensate injured victims.
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Sony Argues in Court That Digital Games Can't Be Owned

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SMK Law: Ontario Court Grants Leave and Certifies Galaxy Digital Securities Class Action

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Indegene gets US court preliminary approval for USD 4.72 million class action settlement

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Google will pay £260m to settle a UK class action over Play Store fees

Australian Financial Review

McDonald’s class action: Justice Michael Lee orders AI use to cut legal costs in $100 million underpayment case

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Thousands of Aussies to share in $249 million settlement after superannuation class action

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Commonwealth Bank, Colonial First State and Avanteos settle $249m class action

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Awful: The Aviation Herald Founder Forced To Sell Home After Slovakian Airline Lawsuit

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T+1 Settlement cycle On Smooth Course , Boosting Nigeria’s Market Competitiveness – SEC

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What Meta’s Settlement Means for Teens and Social Media

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CSCS transitions to T+2 settlement cycle

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Lenovo and InterDigital Reach Patent Settlement After German Sales Ban

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Subhash Chandra's 99.97% haircut explained: What it means in the Rs 6.5-crore settlement

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Why Pa.'s $516M from Meta suit is less valuable than 2 hours a day

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Setback for Anthropic? Sony, Warner Chappell file lawsuit against AI firm, accusing it of intellectual property theft