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business-and-legal2 years ago

"How to Claim Your Share of Verizon's $100 Million Settlement"

Verizon is settling a proposed $100 million class-action lawsuit over claims of unfair and undisclosed "administrative charges." Eligible customers have been notified to file a claim by April 15 to potentially receive up to $100. The lawsuit, which Verizon denies any wrongdoing in, was consolidated from four lawsuits in New Jersey. The settlement requires a fairness hearing in March. Customers with postpaid accounts from January 1, 2016, to November 8, 2023, are eligible to file a claim via a special website, with the minimum payout being $15.

via CNN|
##business-and-legal#classactionlawsuit
legalconsumer-affairs2 years ago

"How to Claim Your Share of Verizon's $100 Million Class Action Settlement"

Verizon customers with postpaid service from January 1, 2016, to November 8, 2023, may be eligible for up to $100 compensation from a $100 million class-action lawsuit settlement over undisclosed fees. The lawsuit claimed Verizon added and increased a monthly administrative charge in a deceptive manner. While Verizon denies wrongdoing, they have agreed to the settlement and to update their customer agreement. Claims must be filed by April 15, 2024, and the amount received will depend on the number of claimants.

via MLive.com|
##administrativefee#classactionlawsuit
legal2 years ago

"Apple Settles iTunes Gift Card Scam Lawsuit"

Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company allowed scammers to exploit its iTunes and App Store gift cards, retaining a portion of the stolen funds for itself. The settlement terms are being finalized for presentation to a U.S. District Judge. The scam involved tricking victims into purchasing gift cards to pay for various false debts and sharing the card codes with the scammers. Apple is accused of depositing 70% of these funds into the fraudsters' accounts while keeping a 30% commission. The lawsuit represents U.S. customers who fell victim to this scam from 2015 to 2020 and did not receive refunds from Apple.

via Reuters|
##apple#consumerfraud
law-and-government2 years ago

"Apple Settles iTunes Gift Card Scam Lawsuit Amid Allegations of Complicity"

Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company allowed scammers to exploit its gift cards, resulting in victims losing "hundreds of millions of dollars." The scam involved tricking individuals into purchasing iTunes or App Store gift cards and sharing the codes with the scammers. Apple was accused of keeping a 30% commission from these fraudulent transactions. The settlement terms have been agreed upon and are being drafted for court approval.

via Yahoo Finance|
##apple#consumerfraud
entertainment2 years ago

"Mama June Awarded Temporary Custody of Granddaughter Kaitlyn Amid Family Turmoil"

Reality TV star June "Mama June" Shannon has been granted temporary custody of her granddaughter, Kaitlyn, following the death of her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell. The custody decision comes amidst a legal dispute with Anna's ex-husband, Michael Cardwell, who is not Kaitlyn's biological father but sought custody claiming a strong parental role in her life. The court sided with Shannon, who argued that Kaitlyn had been living with her and that it was in the child's best interest to remain in her care.

via Page Six|
##annacardwell#custodybattle
moneywatch2 years ago

"McKinsey Settles Opioid Claims with $78M Payout to Insurers and Benefit Plans"

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. has agreed to a $78 million settlement with insurers and healthcare funds over allegations that its work with Purdue Pharma and other drug companies contributed to the opioid crisis. The settlement, pending judicial approval, will establish a fund to reimburse prescription opioid costs and addiction treatments. This follows McKinsey's previous settlements totaling nearly $830 million with U.S. states, territories, and local entities. Despite the settlements, McKinsey maintains that its past work was lawful and ceased advising on opioid-related business in 2019.

via CBS News|
##healthcarecosts#legalnews