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www.consumer-action.orgHere are some recent class-action news themes and examples (mostly U.S.-focused) that have been reported in the latest coverage I can access right now:
Recent class-action developments reported
- Consumer/marketing settlement news: Companies like JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids were reported to have agreed to a $4.8 million payment following allegations by state attorneys general related to deceptive marketing.[1]
- Big consumer-tech enforcement: Amazon was reported to have agreed to a $2.5 billion resolution with the FTC tied to allegations that it enrolled customers in Prime and made cancellation difficult.[1]
- Finance/student-loan settlement: The CFPB was reported to have reached a $120 million settlement with Navient over allegations involving student loan servicing/misleading practices.[1]
- Tobacco/punitive damages procedural updates: Coverage has also included appeals/court rulings affecting how punitive damages rules apply in class-related litigation (example: a Massachusetts Supreme Court decision in tobacco-related litigation).[2]
- Worker/class-action standards: One report described a judge warning that workers had “one more chance” to meet class-action standards in a bias/harassment suit involving General Mills.[2]
Where to look for the “latest” (fast)
If you want genuinely up-to-the-minute updates, these sources update frequently:
- Law360 class action news feed (subscription may apply).[2]
- Consumer-focused class action news pages aggregating settlements and new filings.[4]
- General class-action settlement trackers/blogs that compile recent developments.[1]
Quick question (so I can narrow it)
Do you mean class-action lawsuits in France/EU (e.g., relevant to you in Marseille), or are U.S. class actions also OK? If you tell me the topic (consumer products, employment, data/privacy, medical/HIPAA, etc.), I can narrow to the most relevant “latest” items.