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Major VW Recall Over Takata Airbag Defect Volkswagen has announced a recall of more than 114,000 Beetle and Passat vehicles due to a critical safety issue involving exploding Takata airbags. This recall extends the ongoing effort to address defective airbags that have been linked to serious injuries and fatalities. Affected VW Models The recall includes: Continue reading

The deadline for Cash App users to file claims related to the 2021 data breach has officially passed, leaving many with lingering questions about the process, eligibility, and next steps. While claims were due by November 18, 2024, users impacted by the breach may still need clarity on what happened and what options remain available. Continue reading

Hyundai has reached a class action settlement to resolve allegations that certain vehicles were manufactured without engine immobilizers, making them highly susceptible to theft. If you own or lease an affected Hyundai vehicle, you may be eligible for compensation under this settlement. The Allegations Plaintiffs claim Hyundai sold vehicles without engine immobilizers, a standard anti-theft Continue reading

Air Methods, a leading air ambulance service, has reached a $240,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit tied to a November 2023 data breach. This incident compromised sensitive patient information when a laptop containing private data was stolen. Here’s what you need to know about the settlement, eligibility, and how to file a claim. Continue reading

FTC Settlement OverviewLyft has agreed to a $2.1 million settlement following charges from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegedly inflating driver earnings prospects in advertisements during 2021 and 2022. The settlement, filed in San Francisco federal court, awaits judicial approval. What Led to the Settlement? FTC’s Response FTC Chair Lina Khan stated: “It Continue reading

BSH Home Appliances, the manufacturer of Bosch-branded microwaves and ovens, has agreed to a $2 million class action settlement to resolve allegations of defective variable-frequency drive (VFD) control panels. These defects allegedly caused control panels to fade, dim, or fail, affecting readability and usability. Settlement Overview The class action lawsuit claims that certain Bosch microwaves Continue reading

BMW has agreed to a $6 million settlement following allegations that it installed emissions defeat devices in certain diesel vehicles. This settlement resolves claims from affected vehicle owners who say they were financially impacted by BMW’s alleged failure to comply with emissions regulations. The Allegations Against BMW The class action lawsuit accuses BMW of equipping Continue reading

In a significant legal move, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok Inc. and its parent companies, alleging that the platform exploits young users through manipulative design features and deceptive safety claims. This lawsuit, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, targets TikTok’s practices of encouraging compulsive usage among minors, contributing to Continue reading

A class action settlement has been preliminarily approved in a lawsuit involving Mazda Motor of America, Inc., and Denso International America, Inc. The case centers on defects in certain Denso-manufactured fuel pumps installed in select Mazda vehicles. If you are affected, here’s what you need to know about your rights, benefits, and deadlines. What’s the Continue reading

Alleged Transmission Defect Sparks Legal Action A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Federal District Court for the Central District of California against Toyota Motor North America, Inc., and Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., by law firms Beasley Allen and Blood Hurst & O’Reardon. The suit addresses alleged defects in the Aisin-Toyota 8-speed automatic Continue reading