class-action lawsuit
Coverage of class-action lawsuit in the Nexus archive.
- Costco faces class-action lawsuit alleging protein powder was laced with toxic heavy metals
Costco is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that its protein powder contained significant levels of arsenic, cadmium, and lead. The lawsuit claims Costco failed to disclose the presence of these toxic heavy metals in the product.
- Proposed class-action lawsuit filed over alleged Alberta voter privacy breach
A retired Alberta lawyer has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging a major privacy breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 2.9 million voters in Alberta. The lawsuit claims it is one of the largest privacy breaches in the province's history.
- Workday faces lawsuit over AI bias in job application screenings
Workday is facing a lawsuit alleging its AI tools discriminate against job applicants based on race, age, and disability, violating California and federal laws. A California judge rejected Workday's argument that these laws do not apply to non-California applicants. The case, a proposed class action, was filed in 2023 by Derek Mobley and others, including Jill Hughes, who claims discrimination under the ADA.
- Costco fires back over lawsuit tied to iconic product as shoppers claim false advertising
Costco is defending against a class-action lawsuit alleging its $5 rotisserie chicken is falsely labeled 'no preservatives.' The lawsuit claims the product's advertising is misleading.
- Manitoba judge approves $129M settlement for solitary confinement class action
A Manitoba judge approved a $129-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging the province's use of segregation in provincial jails for adults and youth was negligent and breached Charter rights. The settlement was confirmed by a class-action administrator.
- Taking Children from Their Parents Without a Court Order
A class-action lawsuit is challenging the emergency-removal practices of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services. The lawsuit alleges children are being taken from their parents without a court order.
- Krispy Kreme customers could get $3,500 in payouts after data breach
Krispy Kreme is settling a class-action lawsuit over a data breach, offering customers up to $3,500 in payouts. The incident highlights the company's financial liability following the security breach.
- Wave of lawsuits over toxic Orange County chemical plant catastrophe begin
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against GKN Aerospace over a toxic chemical tank in Orange County, California, which poses an explosion risk and has displaced 50,000 residents.
- Live updates: Garden Grove chemical leak crisis continues as explosion fears loom
A chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace facility has led to the evacuation of approximately 50,000 residents, a declared state of emergency, and a class-action lawsuit. The incident, involving a 34,000-gallon tank at the GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems facility, has raised fears of an explosion.
- Timeline: Orange County chemical tank crisis
A chemical leak at an industrial facility in Garden Grove, Orange County, has led to mass evacuations, a class-action lawsuit, and a state of emergency declaration three days after the incident began. The crisis continues to evolve with ongoing risks and legal actions.
- ‘Garden Grove families did not sign up for this’: Attorney behind lawsuit speaks out
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against GKN Aerospace following a chemical emergency at its Garden Grove facility, displacing tens of thousands of residents. The attorney leading the lawsuit accused the company of potential negligence, stating families 'did not sign up for this.'
- Potentially explosive Garden Grove chemical incident continues to evolve Sunday
A chemical incident in Garden Grove has led to mass evacuations, a declared state of emergency, and a class-action lawsuit. The incident began at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc. facility on Western Avenue, with ongoing monitoring by crews.
- Shoppers sue Trader Joe's over 'half-strength' supermarket favorite - and you could get a payout if you ever bought it
Shoppers are suing Trader Joe's over a 'half-strength' product, alleging it was sold at reduced potency. The lawsuit claims buyers may be eligible for a payout if they purchased the item.
- NZXT to pay $3.45 million settlement over Flex PC rentals
NZXT and its partner Fragile agreed to a $3.45 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over deceptive Flex PC rental practices. The settlement addresses allegations of fraud and aggressive debt collection affecting 19,322 customers.