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If you bought a 7-foot light-up reindeer from Sam’s Club last holiday season, stop using it immediately. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and manufacturer Seasonal Specialties issued an official recall on April 9–10, 2026, for the Members Mark 7′ Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck, citing a real risk of overheating and fire. About 2,460 units…
Tens of thousands of HIV patients have sued Gilead Sciences, the maker of Truvada, claiming the company knew its drug caused severe kidney disease and bone loss — and deliberately delayed releasing a safer alternative to protect profits. Gilead has offered $40 million to resolve roughly 2,600 federal cases, but more than 24,000 additional state…
Current and former Hasbro employees have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the toy giant after cybercriminals breached its computer network on March 28, 2026, potentially compromising thousands of workers’ private data. The suit, filed in federal court in Rhode Island, alleges negligence, lack of transparency, and invasion of privacy — and seeks damages…
If You’re Already Enrolled, Here’s the Short Answer As of January 2026, more than $3.1 billion has been paid out across all settlement agreements, with nearly 100% of eligible claimants in the Early Payment Program and Wave Cases already paid, covering over 230,000 claimants. If you haven’t received money yet, you are most likely in…
3M Company agreed to pay $6.01 billion to resolve more than 293,000 lawsuits filed by U.S. military veterans and service members who suffered hearing loss and tinnitus from defective Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2 (CAEv2). The settlement — the largest mass tort in U.S. history — is now in its final payout phase. By late…
On April 15, 2026, three San Jose residents filed a federal class action lawsuit against the City of San Jose, alleging that the city’s massive network of nearly 500 Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) constitutes an unconstitutional mass surveillance program. The plaintiffs, represented by the Institute for Justice (IJ), claim that the warrantless collection and…
On April 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of Georgia will hear pivotal oral arguments that could determine whether thousands of residents exposed to the 2024 BioLab warehouse fire are entitled to long-term, company-funded medical monitoring. The high court is addressing a “certified question” from a federal judge: Can individuals who were exposed to toxic chlorine…
In a significant victory for nursing home residents and their families, a judge has officially denied the Alden Group’s motion to dismiss a major class action lawsuit alleging chronic and intentional understaffing. This ruling allows the case to move forward into the “Discovery” phase, where plaintiffs’ attorneys can now demand internal payroll records and staffing…
A proposed federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Watkins Wellness and Watkins Manufacturing Corp., alleging that the company’s luxury Hot Spring Highlife Collection hot tubs contain a “life-threatening” jet defect. The lawsuit, filed on March 25, 2026, claims that the 6-fin Hydromassage Rotary Jets can create a powerful suction force that entangles a…