Class Action Roundup – Tesla, Honda, MyHeritage and More

We’re live with another look at the latest in class action news. Let’s get right to it.

Tesla Settles “Safer” Autopilot Litigation

Tesla Model S and Model X owners who paid extra for an upgraded version of the cars’ assisted-driving Autopilot system may be able claim compensation in the near future. The cutting-edge car company recently agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle claims that the Autopilot feature made available in 2016 failed to live up to its claims of “safer” driving and that it was “essentially unusable and demonstrably dangerous.” The settlement – in its current form – doesn’t mention any of the safety allegations, but rather the delayed arrival of promised features. If the settlement goes through as is, qualifying Tesla drivers will be able to claim up to $280.

For more on the case leading up to the settlement, Reuters has what you need.

MyHeritage Data Breach

Last week we received news that the genealogy and DNA testing service MyHeritage allowed more than 92 million accounts to be compromised. DNA records and credit card information are reportedly safe for the moment – but the email addresses and passwords connected to the accounts were found on a private server outside of MyHeritage control. A lawsuit has yet to be filed and MyHeritage is investigating the scope of the incident.

If you’re looking for more on the story, head over to The Verge.

Square Pays $2.2 Million to Settle Caviar Class Action

Square is set to pay more than $2 million to settle a class action filed over the gratuities collected by its food delivery service, Caviar. According to the lawsuit, gratuities were collected from Caviar customers, but they were never passed on to the delivery drivers. Now, if you ordered food from Caviar between January 20, 2012 and August 31, 2015, you may be able to claim a part of the settlement fund.

For a more in-depth look at the case, this article from TechCrunch has you covered.

Honda Soy-Based Wiring Case Dismissed

A proposed class action lawsuit that claimed Honda’s soy-based wiring covers attracted rodents (which would make a snack of the sensitive electrical systems) has been dismissed. One of the lead plaintiffs claims his 2015 Honda Accord lost its power steering due to the wires being chewed through – and he was left with a bill totaling more than $2,000. However, the judge presiding over the case found that the plaintiffs did not give any factual support for their claim that the soy components actually attracted rodents and never specified which components were allegedly affected.

There’s more on the case over at CarComplaints.com if you’re interested in the full story.

An Internal Look Shows That Apple Knew About iPhone 6 Flaws

It was recently reported that Apple knew more than it let on about the “touch disease” issue found in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Apple’s internal records show that it knew the 6 and 6Plus models were significantly more likely to bend than the iPhone 5s. The bending issue can cause touchscreens to become unresponsive – but Apple never publicly admitted that its phones have a bending problem.

Motherboard.com has the full scoop.