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Facing the Consequences: Crypto Mogul Alex Mashinsky Arrested and Charged with Fraud A significant development in the cryptocurrency industry occurred on Thursday when Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of fraud by a U.S. prosecutor in New York. Concurrently, Mashinsky and his company were sued by
Twitter Takes a Stand Against Meta's Alleged Trade Secret Misuse As a tech mom, I know digital spaces aren't just about connecting with friends and family anymore. They've become venues for fierce competition and occasional controversies between technology behemoths. The latest in this saga is Twitter's move to potentially sue Meta Platforms over its new offering, Threads. According to Reuter's
Class Action Lawsuit says ChatGPT faces allegations of privacy invasion and that OpenAI violated US authors' copyrights to train AI chatbots. According to Reuters, the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, a rapidly evolving technology frontier, has reached a significant juncture. Two new class-action lawsuits have been filed, challenging the industry's practices and raising critical questions about privacy rights, intellectual property, and the broader societal impact of AI. OpenAI, a leading research lab
Walmart Gift Card Scam and its $4 Million Settlement: In 2015, Walmart Inc. began noticing a disturbing pattern of scams involving their gift cards. Fraudsters were directing innocent victims to purchase Walmart gift cards, typically valued between $500 and $1,000, as part of a wider fraudulent scheme. Recognizing this, Walmart froze the balances of the implicated gift cards
FTC Did those five-star reviews convince you to buy a skirt from FashionNova.com? What about a Dress? Makeup? As part of the settlement, Fashion Nova must pay the FTC $4.2 million for consumer refunds and is prohibited from misrepresenting any customer reviews or other endorsements.
class action Home Depot's $72.5 Million Settlement for California Wage Class Action: The settlement covers more than 272,000 people employed by Home Depot in California since March 8, 2012
juul Only One Week Remains to File a Claim in the $255M Juul Class Action Settlement - No Proof Required! Juul Labs, the company that makes Juul electronic vaping cigarettes and pods, has reached a $255 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that Juul unlawfully marketed its products to minors under 18. As a mom, this is concerning because we want our kids to make healthy choices,
In 2022, Class Action Lawsuits Set New Records across 635 Cases with Apple, Facebook, Juul, and over 600 more. The total value of the settlements exceeded $63 billion. in product liability, consumer fraud, antitrust, and other cases. Do you know what's crazy? Every single year, there's a ton of money – we're talking millions – that no one claims in settlement funds. Often, it's just that folks don't know they've got
Former Cash App Employee's Actions May Compromise Over 8 Million User Accounts In a concerning turn of events, Cash App, a popular mobile payment application used by over 8 million users, has suffered a data breach that could potentially impact its user base. The breach occurred when a former employee downloaded reports containing personal information of Cash App's U.S. users. This
A Young Boy's Unintended Vasectomy: A Heartbreaking Tale of Medical Negligence Today we have a case I need to talk to you about that has my blood boiling. It's a story of medical negligence, a young boy's future, and a family's heartache. This story starts in the heartland of Texas, in Harris County, where a lawsuit was filed on June 17th.
Roblox Agrees to a $10 Million Settlement Over Class Action Lawsuit Roblox Corporation, the company behind the popular online gaming platform, has recently agreed to a $10 million settlement as part of a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that the platform manipulated children by enabling them to make considerable purchases only to delete related content, apparently masked as content moderation.
6.35 Million Midwestern Pet Foods® Class Action Settlement 🕑Deadline: August 3, 2023💵Without Proof: $25.00 - $150.00. With Proof: Up to $150,000 Recently, a $6,375,000 class action settlement involving Midwestern Pet Foods has been announced. Allegations were raised that this company sold pet food contaminated with dangerous bacteria, potentially resulting in illness and
TCPA The Build-A-Bear Workshop $4.1 Million Class Action Settlement Build-A-Bear Workshop Class Action Settlement
Eli Lilly insulin, customers will receive cash payments from a $13.5 million common fund In a world of ever-rising healthcare costs, some uplifting news recently emerged. A long-standing lawsuit against a major insulin manufacturer, Eli Lilly & Co., has finally seen a significant breakthrough. The six-year journey of this complex litigation has led to a proposed class settlement that could bring substantial relief to millions
class action Epi Pen Payments are finally making rounds and putting smiles on some people's faces. Nothing is better than the taste of Justice when you finally get that class action settlement. The problem is that most of the settlements are so small that the time to deposit the check or cash the $2.37 payment from 100 Billion dollar corporation does not get you excited.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro needs a charging block for full functionality, according to a class action lawsuit filed in New York 📲We may earn commissions from ads and links on this page. In an age where technology reigns supreme, we rely heavily on our smartphones to keep us connected to the world around us. And Apple, one of the leaders in this digital realm, has never failed to astound us with
Smithfield's $75 Million Pork Settlement: A Victory in the Fight Against Price Fixing 🕑Deadline: June 30, 2023💵Without Proof: Varies So, you thought you were getting a good deal on those bacon strips, juicy pork chop, or meat for those mouth-watering Carnitas tacos? We hate to burst your bubble, but you might have been hog-swagged! A class action lawsuit that accused several pork
7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Over Injuries by Zuru, the manufacturer. 🕑Recall Date: June 22, 2023💵Full Refund In our ongoing mission to ensure the safety of our children, we need to address a recent development that has made waves in the world of child safety - Zuru's recall of 7.5 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys.
The Unraveling of FTX: Inside the Alleged $8.7 Billion Cryptocurrency Scandal The cryptocurrency world has been shaken by the tale of the troubled crypto exchange FTX, with allegations of rampant criminal activity by its top executives and the ring leader SBF. The firm, which went bankrupt last year, taken down with them troves of celebrities and billionaires, is now in the
Ford's 10-Speed Transmission system is sparking another class-action lawsuit. The latest lawsuit filed in Massachusetts includes complaints for the Ford models, including the Ranger and F-150 pickups, the Expedition, the Mustang, and the Lincoln Navigator
Settlement Johnson & Johnson's Landmark Talc Settlement for more than 38,000 victims This action is part of a more extensive $8.9 billion effort by the multinational corporation to settle claims suggesting that its talc-based Baby Powder and other products have caused cancer in consumers. In recent events, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has earmarked $400 million to resolve US state consumer protection
Moms Justice Top Mass Tort Lawsuits in June 2023; Camp Lejeune, Talc, and Toxic Baby Formula. Johnson & Johnson, the multinational medical and pharmaceutical giant, announced this week that it would pay $8.9 billion offer to settle approximately 60,000 claimants for its talc-related lawsuits. The claimants had alleged that the talc present in the company's iconic Baby Powder and other products caused cancer. If approved,
Herbalife Events $12.5M Class Action Settlement Herbalife, a multilevel marketing company for nutrition, supplements, and personal care products, has agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Herbalife of misrepresenting the value of attending its U.S. events, influencing distributors to spend money on these events under the
Alleged 1 Million Pay-to-Play Scheme at Horace Mann School Raises Questions on Educational Ethics The world of exclusive prep schools is no stranger to scandal. Still, the latest allegations against New York City's prestigious Horace Mann School have sent ripples through the education community. The lawsuit, filed by a former assistant at a prominent tech company, alleges that the school accepted a $1 million