All articles tagged with #class action
US workers have filed a class-action in Illinois alleging Guzman y Gomez violated federal and state laws by not providing 60 days’ advance written notice before a mass layoff after abruptly closing all Chicago-area stores, affecting more than 500 employees; the suit seeks back pay and benefits for up to 60 days per worker and a jury trial as the Australian chain exits the US market.
A California class-action accuses Disney of privacy violations over optional facial-recognition gates at Disneyland entrances, alleging inadequate disclosure and consent; the suit seeks at least $5 million. Disney says participation is optional and data is deleted within 30 days, with separate entrances for those who wish to avoid the tech, though the opt-out signage is reportedly easy to overlook. The case highlights broader concerns about biometric privacy in public spaces and adds to other tech-related lawsuits.
A California federal class action accuses Disney of violating privacy, competition and consumer-protection laws by deploying facial-recognition at Disneyland and California Adventure entrances to verify tickets. The suit contends guests—often children—aren’t adequately informed or given meaningful opt-in consent, and that facial data is collected and linked to initial ticket or pass images to curb fraud and manage crowd flow. Disney says it disposes of biometric data within 30 days unless needed for legal or fraud reasons. The plaintiffs seek at least $5 million and argue the technology enables a privatized surveillance model. The case follows Disney’s $10 million FTC settlement last year over children’s data on YouTube.
Fidelity Investments has agreed to a $2.5 million class-action settlement over a 2024 data breach that affected more than 155,000 customers. Eligible claimants include those Fidelity notified and U.S. customers whose account numbers and routing numbers were exposed; payouts can reach up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, with the bulk of payments expected to be pro-rated around $100. A July 9 court hearing will decide final approval, and claims must be filed by July 27 via the settlement website; California residents may receive additional payments under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
A $2.25 million class-action settlement resolves claims that Bank of America charged multiple out-of-network balance-inquiry fees during a single visit to FCTI-operated ATMs in 7-Eleven stores between May 1, 2018 and Nov 16, 2021. Eligible accountholders can file claims by June 29, 2026 (proof of purchase required); current accountholders need not file to receive benefits, while former accountholders must file. The final approval hearing is August 21, 2026, and individual payouts are TBD. Details and deadlines, including exclusion/objection options, are on the settlement site; Bank of America has not admitted wrongdoing.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over delayed Siri features, with eligible U.S. residents who bought iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 able to file claims for $25 per device, potentially up to $95 if total claims are lower than expected. A settlement website will open in coming months for online claims, and proof of purchase may be required. The personalized Siri features were teased in 2024, delayed in 2025, and Apple plans to roll them out later this year with iOS 27 (and related iPadOS 27 / macOS 27), plus a dedicated Siri app in development.
Apple reached a $250 million settlement over false advertising of its AI features, with eligible U.S. buyers of iPhone 16 and certain iPhone 15 Pro/Max models potentially receiving $25 to $95 per device; the deal covers about 37 million devices bought between June 2024 and March 2025 and awaits court approval.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action alleging it misled consumers about AI enhancements, including Siri, on the iPhone 16. If approved by a judge, eligible U.S. buyers who purchased certain iPhone models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 could receive about $25 per device (potentially up to $95 per device) with a June court hearing scheduled.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a US false-advertising class action accusing the company of overstating Siri’s AI features, covering purchasers of iPhone 15 and 16 models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, with eligible claimants potentially receiving up to $95 per device. The deal, which does not admit fault, awaits judicial approval and comes ahead of expectations for AI-enhanced Siri updates at Apple’s upcoming developer conference.
Apple will pay $250 million to settle US class-action claims that it misled iPhone buyers about AI features—Apple Intelligence and Enhanced Siri—that did not launch with the iPhone 16. Eligible buyers of select iPhone 16 models and certain iPhone 15 Pro devices from June 10, 2024, to March 29, 2025 can claim between $25 and $95 per device. Apple denies wrongdoing, citing ongoing feature rollouts and future Siri upgrades powered by Google Gemini.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit claiming it misled iPhone buyers about AI features in Apple Intelligence and Siri enhancements. The company did not admit wrongdoing. Eligible buyers who purchased iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 between June 2024 and March 2025 will receive payments ranging from $25 to $95. Plaintiffs argued the marketed AI capabilities either did not exist at the time or would not exist for years to come.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement of a US class-action accusing the company of misleading customers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence AI features for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro. Eligible U.S. customers can claim $25–$95 per device, depending on claim volume. The lawsuit argued Apple’s advertising created an expectation that the features would launch with the iPhone 16, which did not fully materialize, leading to a delayed rollout of a personalized Siri. Apple says the settlement lets it focus on continuing innovation, and the case also concerns claims related to two additional features.
A late-April class-action filed in the Central District of California (Else v. Roku, Inc.) accuses Roku and TCL via TTE Technology of bricking Roku-enabled TCL TVs through faulty software updates, causing freezes, black screens, boot loops, or power-on failures across Roku Select/Plus and TCL Roku TV models. Plaintiffs allege marketing promised reliable performance and ongoing improvements, but updates degraded core functions, seeking class certification, damages, and changes to update disclosures and practices. The case is in its early stages and responses from Roku/TCL have not yet been publicly provided.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement to resolve claims of antitrust violations by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. Eligible consumers who purchased digital games via the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 (meeting specific voucher and price-change criteria) may receive settlement benefits. The claim deadline is July 2, 2026 (proof of purchase required), with deactivated PSN accounts needing purchase info by August 27, 2026. No claim form is required for some distributions, and a final approval hearing is set for October 15, 2026. Sony has not admitted wrongdoing.
A federal class-action accuses Roku and TCL of releasing repeatedly defective software updates for RokuOS TVs that cause freezing, restarts, failure to turn on, or degraded performance. The suit covers Roku Select and Plus Series sets and TCL models running RokuOS; it seeks a jury trial, damages, and injunctive relief. Filed in a Southern California federal court, the case highlights concerns about firmware quality across affordable smart TVs within Roku’s long-standing partnership with TCL.