Class Actions

Everlywell and Natalist, two major at-home health testing companies, have reached a $5 million class action settlement after being accused of illegally tracking user data. The lawsuit alleged that these companies used Meta (Facebook) and Google tracking pixels on their websites to collect and share users’ personal information without proper consent. The plaintiffs argued that this practice violated consumer privacy laws, including: … Read more

Designer Brands Inc. and its subsidiary, DSW Shoe Warehouse Inc., have agreed to a $4.42 million settlement to resolve allegations that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending unsolicited marketing text messages to individuals who had previously opted out of such communications. The TCPA is a federal law designed to protect consumers … Read more

In November 2023, Stanley Steemer International, Inc., a well-known cleaning services company, reported a major data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 66,978 individuals. The breach, which occurred between February 10 and March 6, 2023, resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive data, including: The breach raised concerns about Stanley Steemer’s cybersecurity measures, leading … Read more

T-Mobile customers who were affected by a major data breach in 2021 will begin receiving payments from a $350 million class-action settlement starting in April 2025. The telecommunications giant agreed to the settlement without admitting wrongdoing after a lawsuit alleged that the company failed to implement strong cybersecurity measures, exposing the personal data of millions … Read more

Dameron Hospital Association, based in Stockton, California, has agreed to a $650,000 class-action settlement following a ransomware attack in December 2023 that compromised the sensitive information of over 262,000 patients. The breach exposed Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial details, prompting a lawsuit alleging that the hospital failed to adequately protect patient data. Although … Read more

One Brooklyn Health System (OBH) has agreed to a $1.5 million class-action settlement following a data breach that compromised the personal and medical information of more than 235,000 individuals. The breach, which took place between July 9 and November 19, 2022, impacted patients of Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical … Read more

As the deadline for several class-action settlements approaches in March 2025, eligible consumers may have an opportunity to claim compensation. These settlements cover various industries, from financial services to consumer products. If you have purchased certain products, used specific services, or experienced financial harm, you may qualify for a payout. 1. Smitty’s Supply and CAM2 … Read more