Finance

Merchants who accepted Visa and Mastercard payments between 2004 and 2019 are now eligible for compensation under a historic $5.5 billion class action settlement. This settlement addresses claims that Visa and Mastercard overcharged merchants with excessive interchange fees, violating U.S. antitrust laws. If you’re a business owner who accepted these cards, here’s what you need Continue reading

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has reached a $245 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve accusations that the company engaged in unfair business practices that tricked players into making unwanted purchases. The settlement provides a chance for consumers who were charged for in-game items or suffered other issues related to Continue reading

Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has issued a recall affecting more than 206,500 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs due to a software glitch in the antilock brake system (ABS) module. Affected Models The recall involves the following vehicles: GM Recalls Over 460,000 Trucks and SUVs for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Issue: Continue reading

Capital One has agreed to a $16 million class-action settlement to address allegations of improperly charging customers representation fees on consumer checking accounts. If impacted, you could be eligible for a payment or account credit. Here’s everything you need to know about this settlement and how to benefit from it. What’s the Lawsuit About? The Continue reading

Owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles impacted by theft vulnerabilities now have access to a settlement offering substantial compensation. This legal resolution stems from a class-action lawsuit alleging that millions of vehicles were sold without necessary anti-theft immobilizer technology. Here’s everything you need to know about this groundbreaking settlement. Background: Why Was the Lawsuit Filed? Continue reading

GM Recall Alert: Tailgates May Unlatch Unexpectedly General Motors (GM) has issued a recall impacting over 132,000 heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks due to a tailgate defect that poses a serious safety risk. The issue involves power-unlatching tailgates that may unexpectedly unlatch, even when the vehicle is in Park. Affected Models The recall applies Continue reading

T-Mobile has reached a $3.65 million settlement to resolve claims that it misclassified certain employees, leading to unpaid overtime wages. If you worked as an SMB Account Executive at T-Mobile during specific periods, you may be eligible for compensation. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the settlement. Background: The Allegations The class action lawsuit alleges that Continue reading

Wells Fargo, a prominent U.S. bank, has faced legal scrutiny due to unauthorized account practices impacting millions of customers. To resolve these allegations, the bank has reached a monumental $1 billion settlement aimed at compensating affected individuals and restoring public trust. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the settlement, eligibility, and payment timeline. Understanding the Wells Continue reading

The Olympic Club, a prominent athletic and social club based in San Francisco, has settled a class action lawsuit related to a 2022 data breach. This breach affected personal data, and the settlement offers affected individuals a chance to receive compensation for their losses. What Happened in the Olympic Club Data Breach? The class action Continue reading

Verizon Wireless has agreed to a $100 million settlement in response to allegations of deceptive advertising practices. Customers claimed they were misled by undisclosed administrative fees that inflated the actual cost of Verizon’s advertised plans. Here’s everything you need to know about the settlement, eligibility, and payout process. Settlement Overview The lawsuit accused Verizon of Continue reading