Realtors agree to axe commissions in landmark lawsuit settlement
Winter weather advisories and wind advisories are in effect for various mountain and valley regions in Arizona. In other news, the National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark lawsuit settlement, eliminating rules on commissions and paying $418 million in damages.
Walmart Customers Eligible for Compensation from $45 Million Settlement
Walmart customers may be eligible for compensation from a $45 million settlement resulting from a class action lawsuit alleging overcharging for weighted groceries and bagged fruit. Customers have until June 5, 2024, to submit a claim for payment. Receipt holders could receive 2% of the total cost, while non-receipt holders may claim between $10 and $25.
AMC Networks Settles Privacy Lawsuit for $8.3 Million
AMC Networks settles privacy-related class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $8.3 million in compensation to affected subscribers of its streaming services, including AMC Plus. Lawsuit alleged violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act due to tracking pixel from Meta, Facebook’s parent company, allowing collection of personal information from subscribers. Despite denying wrongdoing, AMC opted for settlement to avoid uncertainties and expenses, marking the end of the legal dispute.
PrizePicks to Discontinue For-Money Contests in New York and Pay $15 Million Settlement
PrizePicks, a leading daily fantasy sports operator, has agreed to discontinue its for-money contests in New York and pay nearly $15 million to the state’s gaming commission for operating without a license. The settlement amount is based on the revenue PrizePicks generated through purported interactive fantasy sports contests from New York contestants between June 4, 2019, and Dec. 19, 2023, and includes a penalty based on the number of days the contests were offered. PrizePicks claimed to have operated in New York in good faith belief that it had the ability to do so, as mentioned in the settlement. However, the ruling won’t prevent PrizePicks from pursuing a new license to offer its peer-to-peer product in New York.
3M to pay $253 million to U.S. military service members and veterans in earplug settlement
3M, a conglomerate, is sending $253 million in payments to over 30,000 U.S. military service members and veterans as part of a $6 billion settlement over earplugs that allegedly caused hearing loss. The company announced that the payouts will be…
Billy Mitchell’s Scores Restored by Twin Galaxies After Legal Battle
The infamous legal battle between high-score chaser Billy Mitchell and Twin Galaxies has finally come to an end, with Twin Galaxies announcing the restoration of all of Mitchell’s scores on their official historical database. This decision follows a confidential settlement…
WinCo Agrees to $3.6 Million Settlement in Class-Action Lawsuit
WinCo, a popular retail chain, has agreed to pay $3.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to hidden surcharges on certain non-grocery goods. The lawsuit accused the company of engaging in unlawful trade practices and unlawful enrichment by not…
LensCrafters $39 Million Class Action Settlement for Alleged False Statements
LensCrafters, a prominent eyewear retailer, has found itself embroiled in a $39 million class action settlement over allegations of false or misleading statements regarding its Accufit digital system. Despite denying these claims, the company has opted for the settlement to…
Verizon Customers Could Split $100 Million Settlement
Verizon Mobile Customers Could Split $100 Million Settlement. Here’s How. By Janet H. Cho Verizon mobile phone customers could share a proposed $100 million class action settlement over monthly fees that people suing the communications company claim were unfairly charged…