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)

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

16 Free Scholarship Contests for 2022

Education is anything but cheap and this is where financial aid come in to offer assistance to students in need. Today we have rounded up some of the best scholarships which can keep students’ tension free about financing their college expenses. These scholarships are mostly based on your academic achievements and are extremely competitive. Students… Continue reading 16 Free Scholarship Contests for 2022

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

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