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finance1 year ago

Final Days to Claim Your Share of Cash App's $15M Settlement

Cash App users have until next week to claim part of a $15 million settlement from a class action lawsuit against Cash App Investing and Block Inc. The lawsuit alleged negligence in handling unauthorized access to user accounts by a former employee. Eligible users, whose accounts were accessed without permission or experienced unauthorized transactions since August 23, 2018, can file claims for up to $2,500 by November 18, 2024. The settlement addresses data security incidents disclosed in 2022 and 2023.

business1 year ago

Cash App Settlement Deadline Approaches: Claim Up to $2,570 Now

Cash App users have until November 18, 2024, to claim part of a $15 million settlement from a class action lawsuit against Block Inc. and Cash App Investing. The lawsuit accused the companies of negligence after unauthorized access to user accounts in 2022 and 2023. Eligible users must have experienced unauthorized account access or fraudulent transactions between August 23, 2018, and August 20, 2024. Claimants can receive up to $2,500 for losses and $75 for lost time, with a final settlement approval hearing set for January 13, 2025.

business-and-finance2 years ago

"Claim Your Share: Steps to Access Verizon's $100 Million Settlement Payout"

Verizon Wireless is settling a class action lawsuit for $100 million due to claims of misleading administrative charges on postpaid plans. Current or former customers who paid these charges between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023, may be eligible for up to $100. To claim, eligible customers must submit a form online or by mail by April 15, 2024. Payments will be distributed after a hearing on March 22, 2024, if the settlement is approved.

legalbusiness2 years ago

"Vizio Settles $3 Million Class Action for Misleading TV Refresh Rates"

VIZIO has settled a class action lawsuit for $3 million over allegations of falsely advertising the refresh rates of its LCD TVs in California. Customers who purchased a VIZIO TV with supposed 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates after April 30, 2014, may be eligible for compensation. The lawsuit claimed that the TVs did not perform as advertised, leading to issues like motion blur. VIZIO denies wrongdoing, but affected consumers must decide whether to claim their share of the settlement by March 30, exclude themselves by February 29 to retain the right to sue individually, or take no action.

legal2 years ago

"Florida Woman's $5M Suit Accuses Hershey of Deceptive Reese's Halloween Packaging"

Cynthia Kelly has filed a class action lawsuit against The Hershey Company for $5 million, alleging false advertising of Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins. The packaging depicted the candy with a carved jack-o'-lantern face, which was not present on the actual product. The case raises broader concerns about misleading marketing practices, with Hershey joining other food brands that have faced similar legal challenges. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, as Hershey has not commented on the matter.

legal2 years ago

"Hershey Hit with $5M Lawsuit for 'Deceptive' Reese's Halloween Packaging"

A Florida woman has initiated a class action lawsuit against Hershey, alleging that the packaging of Reese's holiday chocolates misleadingly advertised designs that were not present on the actual products. The lawsuit, which seeks $5 million in damages, claims that the deceptive packaging led to consumer disappointment and was intended to boost sales. Hershey has yet to comment publicly on the lawsuit, which highlights a broader issue of misleading product packaging in the industry.

legal2 years ago

Woman Sues Hershey Over Faceless Reese's Pumpkins, Alleges Deception

A Florida woman, Cynthia Kelly, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Hershey, alleging that the company's Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins and other holiday-themed products are misleadingly advertised. The packaging depicts the candies with carved-out faces, while the actual products are plain. The lawsuit claims this misrepresentation has tricked consumers and is demanding a trial by jury, with the contention that the damages exceed $5 million and affect more than 100 people. Hershey has declined to comment on the pending litigation.

legal2 years ago

"Hershey Hit with $5M Lawsuit for Alleged Deception in Reese's Holiday Candy Packaging"

Hershey is being sued by a Florida woman in a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers with the packaging of their Reese’s holiday-themed peanut butter candies. The lawsuit claims the candies lacked the detailed designs shown on the packaging, which the plaintiff argues are a selling point. The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages for violations of Florida's consumer protection laws, specifically for purchasers of various Reese’s holiday-themed products. Hershey has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

legal2 years ago

Florida Woman Sues Hershey for $5M, Claiming Reese's Packaging Misleads on Candy Designs

A Florida woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against The Hershey Company, alleging false and deceptive advertising of Reese's Peanut Butter products. The lawsuit claims that the candy's packaging shows artistic carvings, such as faces on pumpkins, which are not present on the actual candies. The complaint cites violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and seeks class-action status for all similarly affected consumers in Florida, with the matter involving a controversy exceeding $5 million.

legallifestyle2 years ago

"Florida Woman Files $5M Lawsuit Against Hershey for 'Misleading' Reese's Holiday Candy Designs"

Cynthia Kelly from Florida has filed a class action lawsuit against Hershey, alleging deceptive advertising in the packaging of Reese's Peanut Butter holiday-themed products. The lawsuit claims that the packaging shows detailed carvings on the chocolate items, such as faces on pumpkins and laces on footballs, which are not present on the actual products. Kelly argues she was misled by the packaging and would not have purchased the items had she known the truth. She is seeking damages of at least $5 million.

legal2 years ago

"Florida Woman Sues Hershey for $5M Over 'Deceptive' Reese's Holiday Candy Packaging"

Hershey is being sued in a proposed class action lawsuit for at least $5 million by a Florida woman, Cynthia Kelly, who claims the company's holiday-themed Reese’s peanut butter candies do not feature the artistic details advertised on the packaging. Kelly argues that the lack of "explicit carved out artistic designs" on the candies, such as the missing carvings on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, is misleading to consumers. The lawsuit seeks damages for Florida purchasers of various Reese’s holiday-themed products, alleging violations of Florida's consumer protection laws.

technology-legal2 years ago

Google Pays $5 Billion to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were in 'incognito' mode, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, claimed that Google misled users and continued to collect data through its advertising technologies. The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. The settlement is pending approval by a federal judge.

technology-and-law2 years ago

Google Pays $5B to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were using "incognito" mode in its Chrome browser, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, accused Google of misleading users and collecting data through advertising technologies despite the privacy mode. The settlement terms have not been disclosed and await approval by a federal judge, with a final settlement agreement expected by February 24. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.

technology-and-law2 years ago

"Google Resolves $5B Suit Over Alleged Incognito Tracking"

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion, which accused the tech giant of tracking users' activities even when they were using the 'incognito' mode in Chrome and other browsers. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about their privacy, but the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The final settlement agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24, pending approval by a federal judge. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.

technology-and-law2 years ago

"Google Pays $5B to Resolve Incognito Mode Privacy Breach Lawsuit"

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion, which accused the tech giant of tracking users' internet activities even when they were using the 'incognito' mode in Chrome and other browsers. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about their privacy, as its advertising technologies still collected data during private browsing sessions. The settlement terms are not yet public, and a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. Google has not commented on the settlement.