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Sony and Microsoft have filed motions to dismiss class-action lawsuits alleging they must refund tariff-related price increases for PS5 and Xbox consoles, arguing that tariffs did not cause the hikes and refunds aren’t legally required; they note tariffs were ruled illegal and point to other cost factors, with Sony previously projecting about $508 million in tariff refunds that boosted Q1 income.
A class action lawsuit alleges that Poppi prebiotic sodas mislead consumers about their gut health benefits, claiming the drinks contain insufficient prebiotic fiber to be effective. The suit seeks $5 million in damages and argues that the high sugar content in Poppi sodas negates any potential health benefits.
Johnson & Johnson has reached a $700 million settlement to resolve an investigation by over 40 states into claims that the company misled patients about the safety of its talc baby powder and other talc-based products. This settlement does not resolve the tens of thousands of consumer lawsuits alleging that the products caused cancer. J&J has faced financial and public relations trouble for decades over this issue and has twice tried to resolve the consumer talc cases through bankruptcy attempts.