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Samsung faces a federal class action lawsuit alleging the company embeds automatic content recognition software in its smart TVs that secretly tracks what millions of Americans watch and sells this viewing data to advertisers like Google and X (formerly Twitter) for profit—all without obtaining proper consent from TV owners. Five plaintiffs filed the complaint on…

Community First Medical Center reached a $1 million settlement to compensate approximately 216,000 patients affected by a July 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive personal and health information including names, Social Security numbers, Medicare numbers, and medical records. Eligible patients can file claims to receive either up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented losses or…

Rent-A-Center Inc. faces a class action lawsuit filed January 7, 2026, alleging the company sent unsolicited marketing text messages to consumers whose phone numbers were registered on the National Do Not Call Registry. The lawsuit claims Rent-A-Center violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending promotional texts without prior express written consent. Plaintiff Dushawn…

Rheem Manufacturing Company and Melet Plastics Inc. agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that certain water heaters had defective round poly drain valves that leaked or failed prematurely, and affected water heater owners may be eligible for compensation by filing a claim before March 20, 2026. The settlement covers water heaters manufactured…

When state law conflicts with federal law, the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution makes federal law supreme—meaning federal law generally wins and the conflicting state law is invalid. However, the outcome depends on whether federal law actually “preempts” state law, which isn’t automatic. Courts must analyze whether Congress intended to replace state law, whether…

Numotion, a medical equipment provider, established a $4 million class action settlement after two 2024 data breaches exposed personal and protected health information of over 500,000 customers and employees. Class members can claim up to $15,000 for documented losses, receive a pro rata cash payment, and get two years of free credit monitoring—but you must…

Credit One Bank is facing multiple class action lawsuits for allegedly making unsolicited calls to consumers without their consent, violating federal consumer protection laws. If you received repeated automated calls from Credit One, you could be part of pending litigation or eligible for the bank’s $14 million robocall settlement. In December 2025, Alabama resident Ricky…

The IRS starts accepting 2025 tax returns on January 26, 2026, and the official tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. The agency expects to receive approximately 164 million individual income tax returns this tax season, with most taxpayers filing electronically and receiving refunds within 21 days if they choose direct deposit. Select taxpayers using…

Yes, you can sue ICE for wrongful arrest through constitutional violation claims (Bivens actions) or tort claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), but the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Egbert v. Boule severely restricted Bivens lawsuits against immigration enforcement agents, and qualified immunity protections make winning these cases extremely difficult. As of January…