Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Product Settlement (Neutrogena & Aveeno)

A class action settlement has been brought against Johnson & Johson accusing its sunscreen products of Aveeno and Neutrogena of containing carcinogens.  Johnson & Johnson is a big name in the consumer product industry and owns numerous personal care brands including Aveeno and Neutrogena. Sunscreen products are offered by both these brands but according to… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Product Settlement (Neutrogena & Aveeno)

Think Finance Settlement over for unfair lending practices

A $44.53 million settlement has been brought by consumers who took loans at the specified time from Great Plains Lending, Plain Green, or MobiLoans which are owned by Native American Indian tribes. Loans and credit were offered to consumers under different names by Think Finance. However, the company experienced legal troubles from various state authorities… Continue reading Think Finance Settlement over for unfair lending practices

Palmer’s Stretch Mark Litigation Settlement Over False Ad

Palmer’s is a trusted name in the skin and hair care industry that offers affordable products formulated with the richest and most luxurious natural ingredients. Despite being a known household name, Palmer has been alleged by plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit to engage in a false and misleading advertisement. Some of its products are marketed… Continue reading Palmer’s Stretch Mark Litigation Settlement Over False Ad

BIPA Figer Scan Vending Settlement (Compass & 365 Retail)

365 Retail and Compass are vending machine companies offering refreshments in break rooms and similar locations. These companies offer an array of micro-market solutions like touchless payment options. They have agreed to resolve claims with a $6.8 million settlement that their vending machines which required fingerprint usage violated the Illinois BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act).… Continue reading BIPA Figer Scan Vending Settlement (Compass & 365 Retail)

Benefit Recovery Settlement over Data Breach

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

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)