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Google Faces $29 Billion Class Action Over Alleged Data Collection Misconduct as Privacy Trials Heat Up

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San Francisco, California — A federal jury was presented with a request for $29 billion in damages from Google LLC users in a class action lawsuit that alleges the tech giant continued collecting personal data despite users disabling a privacy setting. The case, which commenced Tuesday, claims that almost 100 million users were misled by Google regarding the control they had over their data privacy. During the opening arguments in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, class attorney David Boies outlined the basis of the staggering damages claim. He noted that … Read more

Nebraska Attorney General Takes Aim at GM and OnStar in Data Privacy Lawsuit for Unlawful Collection of Driving Data

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced a lawsuit against General Motors LLC and OnStar LLC, accusing the companies of illegally collecting and selling sensitive driving data from Nebraskans without their consent. The lawsuit, submitted to the Lancaster County District Court, claims GM’s actions violate the Nebraska Consumer Protection Act and the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The legal filing asserts that GM incorporated telematics systems into its vehicles to monitor various data, including speed, seatbelt usage, driving behaviors, and geographic locations. The collected data was packaged and sold to third-party brokers, … Read more

$56 Million Verdict for Brain-Injured Houston Man Faces Collection Challenges After Defendant’s Insurer Goes Bankrupt

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Houston, TX – A Houston jury recently decided in favor of Ezekiel Hernandez, a 22-year-old who suffered catastrophic brain injuries from a road accident during his childhood. Hernandez was awarded a substantial $56 million in damages after being struck by a truck while cycling. The compensation, however, faces significant obstacles due to the financial status of the defendant and their insurer. The truck driver currently incarcerated, complicating the process of compensation. Further complicating matters, the insurance company responsible for covering the driver’s liabilities has sought bankruptcy protection, raising questions about the likelihood of the full … Read more

Highlights and Surprises: Revelations from the 2025 Sundance Awards Unveiled by The Criterion Collection

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Park City, Utah — The 2025 Sundance Film Festival celebrated cinema through the illumination of storytelling, innovation, and the pulsating spirit of independent filmmakers. In a dazzling culmination of the festival, the annual Sundance Awards, held in January, spotlighted a blend of newcomers and seasoned artists, showcasing a wide range of narratives that touched on diverse global themes and personal stories. This year, the festival was marked by a notable emphasis on documentaries, with many films exploring complex societal issues. Among them, “Echoes of Silence,” a powerful exploration of mental health within the confines of … Read more