Lawsuits

GE Appliances and Haier face consumer investigations claiming GE Profile UltraFast 2-in-1 Washer/Dryer Combo units fail to adequately dry clothes due to defective “EZ Access Lint Filter Systems” that allow lint to restrict airflow to condenser coils. As of February 2026, no class action lawsuit has been filed and no settlement exists—but two major law…

Apple allegedly violated Washington state law by prohibiting low-wage employees earning less than twice the minimum wage from holding second jobs, working as independent contractors, or being self-employed. Former employee Gabriel Fisher filed a proposed class action in January 2026 seeking $5,000 in statutory damages for each affected worker—and preliminary court records show over 1,000…

Volkswagen faces multiple consolidated class action lawsuits alleging its EA888 2.0-liter TSI engines burn excessive oil, forcing owners to constantly top off between oil changes and risking sudden engine failure. As of February 2026, cases targeting 2022-2023 Tiguan models and vehicles across multiple brands remain active in New Jersey federal court—but no settlement currently exists,…

Three former backup dancers dropped their fat-shaming allegations against Lizzo in December 2025 after a Los Angeles judge dismissed those claims. However, the core sexual harassment lawsuit—including the infamous Amsterdam “banana” incident—remains active and headed toward trial in 2026. The viral “banana lawsuit” refers to allegations that Lizzo pressured dancers to “eat bananas protruding from…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed February 4, 2026 that it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The EEOC filed a motion in St. Louis, Missouri federal court demanding Nike fully comply with a sprawling subpoena seeking workforce data and information about race-restricted programs. This is a federal…

Northern Trust faces two major lawsuits in February 2026: an $35 million elder fraud case alleging a vice president embezzled from an 81-year-old client’s trust for over a decade, and a $6.9 million ERISA settlement over underperforming in-house target date funds in its 401(k) plan, which received preliminary court approval on January 28, 2025. The…

An unverified social media post claiming Stephen Colbert “agreed to settle a $20 million defamation lawsuit with President Trump” went viral in February 2026. This is fake news. No such lawsuit or settlement exists according to verified court records. However, there is a real controversy: CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May…

An active Apple iCloud Class Action Lawsuit, alleges Apple illegally monopolizes cloud storage by blocking third-party services and overcharging millions of iPhone and iPad users. As of February 2026, the case remains in discovery—no settlement exists, but a federal judge denied Apple’s dismissal motion in June 2025, allowing monopoly claims to proceed. What Is the…

Over $900 million in class action settlements are available to claim right now in February 2026. With deadlines ranging from February 4 to April 2026, millions of Americans could receive compensation from companies like Google, Delta Air Lines, Tinder, BMW, and 23andMe. Missing these deadlines means forfeiting your money forever. What Are Class Action Settlements…