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Attorney General Takes a Stand: Mike Hilgers Sues GM Over Alleged Misuse of Nebraskans’ Driving Data

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has initiated legal action against General Motors, alleging the automaker engaged in deceptive practices concerning the collection and sale of driving data from residents of Nebraska. The lawsuit objects to claims that General Motors has not been transparent regarding how it collects personal driving information from its customers. Hilgers believes these actions violate Nebraska’s Consumer Protection Act, which aims to safeguard residents from misleading business practices. In the filing, the state claims that the data collected includes sensitive information such as driving patterns, locations, and vehicle usage, … 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

Caremark Faces $95 Million Settlement in Pennsylvania as Louisiana Attorney General Launches Legal Blitz Against CVS Health

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PITTSBURGH — Caremark, a subsidiary of CVS Health, has agreed to pay $95 million in a settlement following allegations related to its pharmacy practices in Pennsylvania. The decision comes amid rising scrutiny of the company’s operations, particularly regarding its handling of prescription medications and the potential impact on patient care. The Pennsylvania settlement is just one element of a broader legal challenge CVS Health now faces. Louisiana’s Attorney General has initiated three lawsuits against the company, claiming various violations linked to its business practices. These legal actions assert that CVS Health has not only jeopardized … Read more

Michigan Attorney General Fights Back as Federal Lawsuit Targets Climate Change Litigation Plans Against Big Oil

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back against a federal lawsuit aimed at thwarting the state’s plan to engage outside legal firms in litigation against energy companies over environmental concerns. The federal complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in April, alleges that Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are attempting to improperly hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change. In late June, Nessel’s office submitted a motion to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, arguing that the lawsuit is unfounded and based … Read more