More Privacy Investigations…Plus Lead in Lunchables? We’re opening up this issue with a handful of new investigations that have been added to our Video Privacy Protection Act page, where you can find a list of websites, platforms and apps attorneys suspect may be illegally sharing user data with Facebook. Be sure to check out our first story to see the latest companies being looked into. Also in this issue, you’ll find two new investigations sparked by consumer complaints, with one focused on overheating Samsung Galaxy Book laptops and the other surrounding brake issues in certain newer Volkswagen vehicles. To round things out, we’ll touch on a case that was filed after unsafe levels of lead were reportedly found in certain Lunchables. Keep reading for more – and be sure to check out the latest settlements that you may be able to claim. - Kelly Mehorter, Writer |
| Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are now looking into the data-sharing practices of Humble Bundle, Hallmark Movies Now, 2K, PUBG Mobile, Madden NFL Mobile and EA Sports FC Mobile. They believe these websites and apps may have violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by secretly transmitting users’ information to Facebook and are now gathering affected individuals to take action over potential privacy violations. Check out our VPPA page to learn more and find out how you can get involved. |
Is Your Samsung Galaxy Book Overheating? Some consumers are reporting that their Samsung Galaxy Book laptops frequently overheat, causing the devices to exhibit slower performance, produce a loud fan noise, become completely inoperable and even catch fire. A lawsuit has been filed claiming that a defect is to blame, and attorneys need more people to come forward to help strengthen the case. So, if you bought a Samsung Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book Pro, or Galaxy Book Pro 360 within the past two years and experienced the overheating issue, head over to this page to find out how you may be able to help. |
| New Data Breach Investigations | | | Got a data breach
notice? Don’t throw it out – and check out our full list of ongoing investigations here. You may be able to help get a class action lawsuit started. | |
|  Our settlements page is always being updated. Have you checked to see if you're covered by any open settlements? You can also check out the latest settlements as they happen by following us on Twitter. |
| Latest Settlements - Suave Antiperspirant Benzene
You may be covered by this settlement if you bought Suave 24-Hour Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant or Suave 24-Hour Protection Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant between January 1, 2018 and March 7, 2024. - Naturelo Magnesium Supplements
You may be covered by this settlement if you purchased Naturelo’s magnesium glycinate chelate supplements between September 1, 2018 and February 28, 2024. - CommScope Data Breach
You may be covered by this settlement if you received a notice from CommScope stating that your personal information may have been compromised in a data breach discovered in March 2023. | | |
To view a complete list of settlements and to find out how you can file a claim, click here. |
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| | ~ In Other News ~ | If you drive a 2021-2024 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport, you should know that attorneys are investigating whether the vehicles are equipped with defective brakes. Many VW Atlas and Cross Sport drivers have complained that their brakes make loud grinding, squeaking or gurgling noises, and some say their brakes feel like they’re slipping or too sensitive. Attorneys are now looking into whether a class action can be filed to help drivers get back money for repairs and potentially force Volkswagen to offer a free fix. If you’re from California, New York or Illinois and this sounds like something that’s happened to you, share your story with us here. You may be able to help get a lawsuit started. |
| Testing shows that Lunchables may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead, according to a proposed class action lawsuit filed last week. The case comes on the heels of an April 9 exposé from Consumer Reports, which revealed that Lunchables Turkey and Cheddar Cracker Stackers, Lunchables Pizza with Pepperoni and Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza contained lead in amounts that significantly exceed the maximum allowable daily dose established under California law. The lawsuit goes on to claim that Lunchables maker Kraft Heinz has failed to disclose the presence of lead in the children’s snack, exposing consumers to a litany of health risks associated with the consumption of the heavy metal. Want more? You can find all the details here. |
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