ClassAction

Surfshark Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Auto-Renewal Violations, Sparking Industry-Wide Scrutiny of Subscription Practices

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San Francisco, California — Surfshark, a prominent player in the virtual private network industry, is facing a class-action lawsuit that highlights increasing scrutiny surrounding subscription services. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Surfshark has breached California’s Automatic Renewal Law by charging customers for auto-renewing subscriptions without appropriate consent and clear disclosures. The complaint was brought forth by Joshua Brown, a California resident, who claims he was charged $77.88 unexpectedly due to inadequate notifications regarding the renewal process. This situation reflects a broader trend, as Surfshark … Read more

Google Faces $29 Billion Class-Action Lawsuit over Alleged Data Privacy Violations

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San Francisco — A federal jury is being asked to consider a staggering $29 billion in damages in a class-action lawsuit against Google LLC, as users allege the tech giant continued to gather personal information even after they disabled privacy settings. This demand was made during the opening statements of the trial, which commenced on Tuesday in San Francisco. The requested compensation far surpasses previous settlements involving Google, notably a $1.4 billion agreement earlier this year over privacy violations in Texas. The lawsuit is particularly significant, involving nearly 100 million Google users. The legal claim … Read more

Privacy Concerns Erupt as Otter.ai Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Meeting Recordings

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San Francisco, California — Otter, a widely-used AI transcription service, faces a federal lawsuit claiming it recorded conversations without the necessary consent from participants. The lawsuit alleges that Otter “recorded, accessed, read, learned, and utilized” the content of users’ conversations, specifically to enhance its machine learning capabilities. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the complaint targets Otter Notetaker, a product that transcribes meetings on platforms like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. The lawsuit claims that Otter captured audio not only from users of its service but also from … Read more

RBGLY Investors Urged to Step Forward in Class-Action Lawsuit Against Reckitt Benckiser Group Over Alleged Securities Fraud

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Investors in Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC are presented with the opportunity to take a leading role in a securities fraud lawsuit against the British multinational consumer goods company. Based in Slough, England, Reckitt Benckiser has come under scrutiny as concerns mount over alleged misleading statements to investors regarding its financial performance. The controversy revolves around potential inaccuracies in the company’s reporting and the implications of those figures on investor decisions. Legal experts note that shareholders can significantly influence the direction of the lawsuit by joining together in this action against the company. The outcome could … Read more