Class Action Early Warning

Equifax is paying $100 million to settle a class action alleging that the company transmitted inaccurate credit information to third parties in 2022 due to a coding error. Affected individuals are estimated to receive between $95 and $280; the claims deadline is December 28, 2026.

The National Association of Realtors and several real estate brokerage firms are paying more than $120 million to settle allegations that they violated federal antitrust law by artificially inflating and colluding on broker commissions.

A California resident is suing C.R. Bard and Davol after his implanted Ventralex hernia mesh migrated and became infected, necessitating emergency surgery involving the removal of 10 cm of small intestine. DEVELOPMENT: The case joins the ongoing Bard hernia mesh MDL, which encompasses more than 25,000 claims.

Judgment has been rendered in the vzbv collective redress proceedings against district heating providers E.on and Hansewerk Natur: the price increases have been declared unlawful. ESCALATED/CONCLUDED: The decision confirms the already ongoing collective action and may give rise to repayment claims for consumers registered in the claims register.

Approximately 100 plaintiffs allege that Amazon and several manufacturers and retailers sold nitrous oxide on a large scale for manifestly illegal recreational use, resulting in addiction and severe neurological harm.

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is introducing new safety measures for all antidepressants: enhanced warnings regarding suicidal ideation, a patient information card, and — for the first time — inclusion of the term "Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction" (PSSD) in package leaflets, following criticism from patients and their families over inadequate risk communication.

Traditional landowners in the central Pilbara region are seeking to have a group action concerning waste from the Wittenoom asbestos mines "declassed" at a preliminary stage, after the Government of Western Australia argued that claims predating the introduction of the class action regime were time-barred.

The Cologne Regional Court has fully upheld an action brought by the vzbv against Snap, finding that the chatbot "My AI" used sensitive data belonging to minors without a legal basis for the purpose of personalized advertising, and that alcohol and gambling advertising had been enabled by default for minors as well. The judgment (case no. 33 O 120/24) is not yet final.

New class action lawsuits accuse Costco, Dunkin', and CVS of "health-washing": their beverages marketed as "sugar-free" or "zero sugar" allegedly contain allulose, which plaintiffs contend qualifies as sugar and exceeds the statutory threshold of 0.5 g per serving. Similar lawsuits are already pending against Trader Joe's, Welch's, and other manufacturers.

A new class action lawsuit alleges that Live Nation Entertainment failed to adequately protect customers' personal data in connection with a data breach.

A recall has been issued for jarred beef goulash (600 g) after the product was found during internal quality control to have not been heated as intended, raising concerns about microbiological safety. Only branches in Thuringia are affected.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated proceedings against Kmart, alleging that the retailer sold cosmetic nail glue without required warning labels and products containing non-compliant button cell batteries, in violation of the Australian Consumer Law.

In the ongoing JB Hi-Fi class action trial, an in-house legal counsel testified that Australian Consumer Law is unlikely to provide the same level of protection as the warranties sold by JB Hi-Fi. DEVELOPMENT: A further day of proceedings in the already pending lawsuit against JB Hi-Fi concerning the sale of redundant warranties.

A class action against Johnson & Johnson alleging that its talcum powder causes cancer continues to face uncertainty as to whether the correct corporate entities have been named as defendants; the plaintiffs are demanding that J&J disclose 100 years of corporate history in order to avoid a "whack-a-mole" situation involving shifting entities.

A New Jersey family is suing Amazon after a tabletop fireplace purchased through the platform, along with ethanol fuel, produced a flame jet ("flame jetting") during refilling that severely burned a child and an adult — despite a CPSC warning issued in December 2024.

A federal court has consolidated six class action lawsuits against Amazon over allegedly denied tariff refunds into an MDL in Washington. The suits allege that Amazon failed to reverse tariff-related price increases even after the Supreme Court invalidated the underlying tariffs. DEVELOPMENT: Consolidation of the previously known Amazon tariff lawsuits.

A new class action alleges that Kohler is selling PureWash M250 series bidet toilet seats with a known design defect that causes water leakage.

The University of Phoenix is paying USD 8.75 million to settle allegations that it shared student data with third parties through website tracking in violation of federal and Illinois privacy law.

Attorneys are investigating whether MoneyLion is violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending unsolicited referral text messages through third parties; affected individuals in Washington State may register for a potential lawsuit.

A Massachusetts woman is suing Apple, alleging that the AirTag safety features failed to alert her that a former partner had been using the trackers to covertly monitor her location for several months.

Kaufland has admitted to having continued selling affected batches of infant formula (Aptamil, Milumil, Beba) contaminated with Cereulide, despite a recall that had already been underway since January/February 2026. ESCALATED: Eight months after the original food safety warning, Kaufland was required to issue corrective measures on October 9 and again on October 13, 2026 — representing a significant risk to infants from Cereulide, a toxin known to induce vomiting.

FedEx is paying USD 30.8 million to settle a class action in Washington State arising from allegations that it deprived employees of wages and rest breaks and prohibited them from holding secondary employment.

Kelly & Associates Insurance Group is paying $5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging inadequate protection against a data breach; affected individuals may receive up to $5,000 for documented damages.

A new class action alleges that Orvis sends marketing emails with subject lines that create false urgency regarding the expiration of promotional discounts.

A federal judge has scheduled a fourth bellwether trial in the Bard PowerPort MDL for December 1, while the third bellwether trial is already underway. DEVELOPMENT in the ongoing Bard PowerPort litigation.

A California resident is suing Abbott after his Trifecta GT heart valve failed after only eight years, significantly earlier than the advertised service life of 15 to 20 years.

A Georgia man is suing after a Manastin-branded portable steam sauna product purchased on Amazon allowed dangerous pressure to build up, scalding him with boiling water and steam.

Recall of Bactador Odour Remover Spray and Cat Urine Odour Remover due to contamination with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can pose a health risk upon contact with the eyes, wounds, or respiratory tract.

Multiple families have filed lawsuits against xAI and X Corp., alleging that the AI platform Grok generated sexually explicit images and videos of identifiable minors without their knowledge or consent.

Educational Computer Systems has agreed to pay USD 6.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging inadequate protection of consumer data in connection with a data breach.

Teleflora has agreed to pay USD 6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging unlawful telemarketing text messages sent in violation of the Do Not Call Registry.

A new class action lawsuit alleges that General Motors sold vehicles, including the 2025 Chevy Traverse, equipped with defective braking systems that can result in partial or complete brake failure.

Attorneys are investigating harassing debt collection calls made by several major credit card and loan providers — including calls placed to incorrect telephone numbers — with a view to potential class action litigation.

A new class action lawsuit alleges that Unilever falsely markets its Dove Vitality Renewal Firming Body Wash as containing collagen.

A Florida man has filed suit alleging that he developed non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) following use of the diabetes medication Ozempic, resulting in legal blindness. DEVELOPMENT: This represents a further case within the ongoing wave of GLP-1-related vision loss litigation.

A Missouri man has filed suit after an implanted Bard G2 inferior vena cava (IVC) filter allegedly eroded through his aorta, a result purportedly attributable to known structural deficiencies in the device's design.

Two California parents have filed suit against Fisher-Price after their infant daughter died from asphyxiation in a recalled Rock 'n Play Sleeper, a product already associated with at least 50 infant fatalities.

Recall of 'Pro Naturious Natural Products, Mixed Herbal Blend Paste' (240g) due to the detection of a health-hazardous substance; no responsible person has been designated within the EU.

Two new class action lawsuits allege that AT&T continued to send marketing text messages despite opt-out requests, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.