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Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much
Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much People who bought certain refrigerators in recent years could be eligible for money or free repairs after a lawsuit claimed the appliances had defective wiring. Whirlpool agreed to a class-action settlement covering some side-by-side refrigerators with in-door ice makers, water dispensers, and control panels. The fridges were made between 2018 and 2021, according to the settlement's website. The lawsuit, filed in February 2024, claims the refrigerators contain wires inside the door that can become brittle and break over time. Repeatedly opening and closing the doors can cause the …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Supermarket Chain Sues Major Egg Producers Over Alleged Price Fixing Supermarket Chain Sues Major Egg Producers Over Alleged Price Fixing
Supermarket Chain Sues Major Egg Producers Over Alleged Price Fixing New York-based supermarket chain King Kullen is accusing the largest egg producers in the US of conspiring to artificially inflate the price of conventional shell eggs.  A lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, claims the alleged scheme has cost retailers and consumers hundreds of millions of dollars since January 2022. The complaint alleges that major egg producers, including Cal-Maine Foods, Rose Acre Farms, Hillandale Farms, and others, worked together to manipulate egg prices by controlling industry benchmarks and coordinating price increases.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid
Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid Poppi drinkers have just days left to claim their share of an $8.9 million settlement over the prebiotic soda brand's "gut healthy" marketing claims. The Texas-based brand, now owned by PepsiCo, agreed to pay nearly $9 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers with health-focused advertising. Poppi denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to close the case. The settlement covers anyone who bought any size or flavor of Poppi soda between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Claims must be filed online at poppisettlement.com or by mail…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says
Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says Live Nation and Ticketmaster are facing a federal lawsuit after the ticketing giants were accused of secretly working with brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices, costing fans billions of dollars. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 18. The companies are accused of using illegal ticket resale tactics, misleading artists and customers. The complaint claims Ticketmaster allowed brokers to bypass security measures, buy tickets well above stated limits, and…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Personal Data Breach Hits Major Credit Bureau, Exposing Millions: What To Know Personal Data Breach Hits Major Credit Bureau, Exposing Millions: What To Know
Personal Data Breach Hits Major Credit Bureau, Exposing Millions: What To Know More than four million people had their personal information compromised after a credit bureau suffered a major data breach. TransUnion confirmed the breach impacting more than 4.4 million people, national consumer rights law firm Wolf Haldenstein announced. According to a court filing in Texas, names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers were leaked. The breach happened on Monday, July 28, Maine court documents showed. It was discovered two days later, affecting at least 4,461,511 people. A TransUnion spokesperson told CNET the incident was identified and contained within hou…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
LA Fitness Trapped Customers In Gym Contracts, FTC Lawsuit Claims LA Fitness Trapped Customers In Gym Contracts, FTC Lawsuit Claims
LA Fitness Trapped Customers In Gym Contracts, FTC Lawsuit Claims Canceling gym memberships turned into a maze of hurdles for LA Fitness customers, according to a federal lawsuit. LA Fitness is accused of using "opaque and complicated methods" that made it nearly impossible for members to end recurring charges. The Federal Trade Commission announced a lawsuit against the national gym chain on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The complaint targets California-based Fitness International and Fitness & Sports Clubs. The companies operate LA Fitness along with Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio.  Together, the companies run more than 600 gyms…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk A nationwide recall is underway for a popular dried fruit snack sold through Sam’s Club, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, based in Cartersville, Georgia, issued the voluntary recall. This action followed internal product testing that identified harmful bacteria in select lots of its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack. The product was distributed between Tuesday, July 1 and Friday, July 25, and shipped to stores in 43 states and Puerto Rico. No illnesses have been reported. The 15-count boxes, identified by UPC 1 9396…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash
Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash Poppi has agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its prebiotic sodas as "gut healthy." The Texas-based drink company reached an $8.9 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The settlement covers anyone who bought any Poppi drink in any size or flavor between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Poppi was accused of misleading customers with health-related marketing that plaintiffs say wasn't backed by science. The brand denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to resolve the case. The settlement comes after…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk A popular brand of yogurt sold across the country has been recalled due to the risk of plastic contamination that could cause choking, according to federal officials. Danone North America has voluntarily pulled multiple YoCrunch products after transparent plastic pieces were found in the dome toppers that hold candy and granola mix-ins.  The pieces, some reportedly as long as 25 millimeters, may have sharp edges and pose a risk if swallowed. The issue affects only the toppings, not the yogurt itself, and spans all flavors and package sizes currently on the market. The recall, initiate…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (VIDEO) Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (VIDEO)
Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (Video) A Long Island woman is putting a pest control company on blast after one of its salesmen used a disturbing tactic in an effort to lure her outside. In a now-viral TikTok video, the woman recounted how a door-to-door salesman from Ecoshield Pest Solutions in Hicksville stopped by her home in late May. A doorbell camera captured her repeatedly telling the man she’s not interested as he continues to stand firmly on her front lawn. He lingers, then suddenly says, “I was just gonna let you know your dog got out.” When she immediately replies that her dog didn’t get out, the man gestures toward …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Uber One Trapped Users In Subscriptions They Didn't Want, FTC Claims In Lawsuit Uber One Trapped Users In Subscriptions They Didn't Want, FTC Claims In Lawsuit
Uber One Trapped Users In Subscriptions They Didn't Want, FTC Claims In Lawsuit Uber promised convenience, but federal regulators say the company trapped users in subscriptions they never asked for and made it nearly impossible to leave. The Federal Trade Commission accused Uber of secretly enrolling customers in its Uber One program, which launched in 2021. The FTC filed the lawsuit and announced it on Monday, April 21. The agency said Uber charged customers before trials ended, and buried cancellation behind up to 32 steps – despite a "cancel anytime" pledge. "Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Cash App Users To Get Refunds In $175M Order As Feds Target Fraud Cash App Users To Get Refunds In $175M Order As Feds Target Fraud
Cash App Users To Get Refunds In $175M Order As Feds Target Fraud Cash App's parent company will have to pay $175 million for poorly protecting its users from fraud and financial crimes on the payment platform, officials said. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Block to refund up to $120 million to users harmed by fraud, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 16. The parent company of Cash App, which has more than 56 million accounts, must also pay a $55 million fine into the CFPB’s victims relief fund. The CFPB found that Block failed to properly investigate unauthorized transactions and deprived users of…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Capital One Kept $2B In Savings Account Interest From Banking Customers, CFPB Suit Says Capital One Kept $2B In Savings Account Interest From Banking Customers, CFPB Suit Says
Capital One Kept $2B In Savings Account Interest From Banking Customers, Cfpb Suit Says The federal government is suing Captial One, accusing the banking giant of deceiving consumers and withholding more than $2 billion in interest payments on savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Capital One and its parent company, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The CFPB accused Capital One of marketing its "360 Savings" accounts as offering some of the nation's highest interest rates but froze those rates while competitors' rates climbed. Simultaneously, the bank introduced a nearly identical product, "360 …

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Ready to ditch that New Year’s fitness resolution already? New York is making it easier. A new state law set to take effect on Saturday, Feb. 1 requires gyms and health clubs to process and issue refunds within 10 business days of receiving a membership cancellation request. Gymgoers also cannot be penalized if the request is made within the first three days of signing a gym contract. The new law comes as welcome news for gym-goers who have long faced challenges when trying to cancel memberships. Democratic State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who sponsored the bill, said it will empower New Yorke…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement
Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement Apple will pay a $95 million settlement regarding allegations that its virtual assistant, Siri, eavesdropped on users without their consent, according to multiple reports. The settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California this week, addresses a lawsuit that dates back five years and must be approved by a US District judge at a hearing on Friday, Feb. 14, Bloomberg Law reports. The lawsuit claims that Siri was activated to record conversations even when users did not use the launching phrase, “Hey, Siri.” These recordings were allegedly shared with third parties s to target user…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery A court has discontinued a lawsuit filed against a restaurant chain by a Connecticut woman who claimed she found herself chewing on part of a severed human finger while eating a salad served at one of the company's locations in New York.  The lawsuit, filed against Rye Brook-based Chop't Creative Salad Company LLC by Fairfield County resident Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, was discontinued by the Westchester County Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11.  Cozzi, who brought the suit against Chop't in November, claimed she found part of a severed finger inside her meal…

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by Ben Crnic