Popular Mobile Games Under Scrutiny In this week’s newsletter, we’re looking at some mobile games that might be playing dirty, starting with a handful of apps attorneys believe could be sharing players’ data in violation of federal law. We’ll also cover allegations that a mobile game developer is using popular children’s characters to entice kids into making in-app purchases. From there, we have a proposed settlement with Navient that would help pay borrowers allegedly harmed by the former student loan servicer. Plus, those who bought apple juice affected by the recent recalls over arsenic concerns will want to check out our final story. Keep reading for all the details, as well as the latest in class action settlements. - Kelly Mehorter, Writer |
| Facebook users: have you made an in-app purchase on Dragon Mania Legends, Gangstar New Orleans, Gangstar Vegas – Mafia Action, Modern Combat 5 or Disney Magic Kingdoms? Attorneys working with ClassAction.org believe that game publisher and developer Gameloft may be using tracking tools on these mobile games that disclose players’ in-app activities to Facebook without permission. Learn more and find out how you can take action here. |
Navient Reaches $120M Settlement with CFPB Over Alleged Student Loan Failures In September, Navient reached a $120 million settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that, if approved, would ban the company from servicing federal student loans. According to a CFPB press release, the proposed deal would also compensate borrowers impacted by Navient’s “years of failures and lawbreaking.” Want to hear more? You can find all the details on this page. |
| 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. | |
| | ~ In Case You Missed It ~ Does Your TCL TV Use the Same Technology as Advertised? If you bought a TCL TV in 2024, you may have overpaid. Attorneys are investigating whether some of TCL’s 2024-model 6 Series QLED TVs indeed use quantum dot technology, which is supposed to provide a better and brighter range of colors than standard LED TVs. If not, a class action lawsuit could be filed alleging false advertising. This page outlines the details. |
Case Updates  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 - GM Fuel Pumps
You may be covered by this settlement if you bought a 2011-2016 Duramax diesel Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra from a GM-authorized dealer in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania or Texas. - Saatva.com Mattress Pricing
You may be covered by this settlement if you placed one or more mattress orders on Saatva.com while in California or Oregon between May 23, 2020 and May 23, 2024. - Popular Bank Overdraft Fees
If you have or had a consumer checking account with Popular Bank and you were charged an overdraft fee on certain debit card or ATM transactions on or after May 13, 2016, you may be included in this settlement. | | |
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 ~ | A proposed class action alleges Budge Studios intentionally designed several children’s mobile apps—including Paw Patrol Rescue World, Bluey: Let’s Play, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures and others—to addict young players and trick them into spending money. The suit claims the company “preys” on children by using their favorite fictional characters to pressure them into making in-app purchases, among other questionable design techniques. You can read more about the claims here. |
| Walmart is facing legal action after nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value Apple Juice were recalled in August due to dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, a heavy metal and known carcinogen. The recall has since been expanded to include an additional 141,300 cases of apple juice products sold under various brands across several major retailers, including Walmart, Aldi, Market Basket, Walgreens, BJ’s Wholesale Club and more. Check out the full story here. |
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