News in Brief March 28 – Apple, Facebook and More
by Ty Armstrong
Last Updated on June 26, 2017
Today’s post brings us a confirmed hair loss settlement, a dismissed data overage lawsuit, the end of a proposed TCPA class action and a slightly more complicated false advertising case over a nutritional drink maker’s claims.
Unilever Settles Hair Loss Lawsuit
Unilever has agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims that it sold hair products that could cause a number of unwanted side effects – and now the settlement has been affirmed by the 7th Circuit, which tossed aside a number of objections from a member of the class. According to the lawsuit, Unilever’s Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion 30-Day Smoothing Kit was supposed to control curly and frizzy hair – but, in reality, caused it to “melt” and fall out even when consumers followed the product’s instructions. The product was promptly recalled, but, in many cases, the damage had already been done. The settlement is looking to cover anyone who was affected by the product, which, according to the data on the FDA recall, might only be 500 people.
Apple Avoids Lawsuit
A proposed class action claiming that an Apple software update caused iPhone users to rack up data overage fees has been dismissed from California federal court. According to the lawsuit, the update stopped users’ Wi-Fi unexpectedly, resulting in data overage fees for many unsuspecting customers. The lawsuit was dismissed, however, because the judge found that the plaintiffs weren’t specific in their claims that Apple misrepresented its product.
Facebook Escapes Unwanted Text Message Suit
Facebook has avoided a proposed class action that claimed it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending its users unsolicited text messages. Facebook isn’t out of hot water just yet, though. The judge agreed to a dismissal without prejudice, meaning that the same allegations could be brought against Facebook if the complaint against the tech giant were to be revised. The problem the judge found was that the plaintiff failed to infer that Facebook used an automatic dialer to send the messages. So, if the case were to return to court with that change made, users may see a different result.
Supple’s False Advertising Lawsuit Finally Ends
A proposed class action claiming that Supple misled its customers by promoting its nutritional drinks as an effective treatment for joint pain finally came to an end last week. The lawsuit (which began in 2011) made it to California federal court and stayed there, despite the plaintiff’s request to move it back to state court. The judge found that if the case were allowed to go back to state court, it would be a waste of resources and, since Supple already refunded the plaintiff $190 for the products they purchased and that was the most that could possibly be recovered in damages, granted summary judgment to the company.
Video Game Addiction Lawsuits
If your child suffers from video game addiction — including Fortnite addiction or Roblox addiction — you may be able to take legal action. Gamers 18 to 22 may also qualify.
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Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Anyone who received Depo-Provera or Depo-Provera SubQ injections and has been diagnosed with meningioma, a type of brain tumor, may be able to take legal action.
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How Do I Join a Class Action Lawsuit?
Did you know there's usually nothing you need to do to join, sign up for, or add your name to new class action lawsuits when they're initially filed?
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