A class-action lawsuit has been brought against Benefit Recovery Specialists accusing them of failure in protecting consumers from a 2020 data breach. Benefit Recovery Specialists is a billing and collections company offering services to the healthcare sector. According to the HIPAA Journal, the company announced a data breach in July 2020 that compromised the personal… Continue reading Benefit Recovery Settlement over Data Breach
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Class Action Settlement
UKG BIPA Settlement over Biometric Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been brought against UKG alleging that its timekeeping software violated Illinois biometric laws. UKG has agreed to pay more than $3.3 million as part of this lawsuit settlement. UKG is an HR company that delivers timekeeping solutions, benefits tracking, and similar services to employers. Certain UKG timekeeping solutions involve biometric… Continue reading UKG BIPA Settlement over Biometric Data Breach
Western Union Remission Phase 2 Settlement (Wire Fraud Scheme)
Western Union is an accredited financial institution that specializes in fund transfer and operates with the motto, “when money moves freely, good things happen.” The company aided and abetted wire fraud which was in complete violation of federal law. Under the wire fraud scheme, fraudsters posed as lotteries and sweepstakes where the fraudsters would tell… Continue reading Western Union Remission Phase 2 Settlement (Wire Fraud Scheme)
Stechert v. Travelers Class Action Settlement for Rental Car Insurance Coverage
The second group of individuals insured by Travelers in Pennsylvania can now file a claim without any proof of purchase. While many consumers are included in this Class, only some are eligible to take action under the settlement. The first group in the settlement has already received a notice and had the opportunity of filing… Continue reading Stechert v. Travelers Class Action Settlement for Rental Car Insurance Coverage
EEOC Activision Blizzard Consent Decree Settlement
Sexual harassment and discrimination allegations have been brought against Activision Blizzard and the video game developer is trying to resolve the litigation claims with an $18 million settlement. Activision Blizzard is a popular name in the video gaming industry and has published fan-favorite games like Overwatch, Diablo, World of Warcraft, and many more. This company… Continue reading EEOC Activision Blizzard Consent Decree Settlement
Morgan Stanley Data Security Settlement ($60 million)
A class-action lawsuit has been brought against Morgan Stanley accusing them of data breaches in 2016 and 2019. Morgan Stanley is an investment company offering wealth management services, market analysis, and insights into the financial world. Two separate data breaches in 2016 and 2019 compromised the sensitive credentials of 15 million Morgan Stanley customers. These… Continue reading Morgan Stanley Data Security Settlement ($60 million)
$6M BioLife Fingerprint Scan Settlement
A class action settlement has been brought against BioLife for resolving claims that it collected the fingerprints of donors without complying with the Illinois state laws. This $6 million settlement includes two subclasses – the first one constitutes members who scanned their fingers at eligible locations between 8th September 2015 and 5th March 2020, and… Continue reading $6M BioLife Fingerprint Scan Settlement
Doctor’s Best Glucosamine Settlement over False Advertising
Glucosamine supplements help deal with painful conditions like arthritis. Doctor’s Best is a popular brand that offers glucosamine supplements to help patients deal with such problems. However, all glucosamine supplements do not have a similar composition with glucosamine sulfate being the premier choice of glucosamine as per clinical research. A class action settlement has been… Continue reading Doctor’s Best Glucosamine Settlement over False Advertising
TD Bank Retry NSF Fees Settlement
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against TD Bank accusing it of charging non-sufficient fund fees (NSF Fees) after retrying transactions. The bank has agreed to pay more than $41 million to resolve all claims. TD Bank is a North American bank serving consumers across Canada and the United States. It offers credit cards, checking… Continue reading TD Bank Retry NSF Fees Settlement
Buck Knives Class Action Settlement for False Marketing
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Buck Knives claiming that it falsely marketed its products as “Made in USA.” This $200000 lawsuit is expected to benefit consumers who bought one or more Buck Knives knife-sheath combinations between 1st March 2008 and 17th February 2022. Buck Knives is a reputed manufacturer of knives, including pocket… Continue reading Buck Knives Class Action Settlement for False Marketing