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Rheem Manufacturing Company and Melet Plastics Inc. agreed to a class action settlement resolving allegations that round poly drain valves in certain water heaters were defective and prone to leaking. If you own or previously owned a Rheem water heater with a round poly drain valve manufactured between 2019 and 2023, you could claim up…
Ryan Coogler, director of Black Panther, was mistakenly arrested and handcuffed by Atlanta police on January 7, 2022, after attempting to withdraw $12,000 from his Bank of America account. A bank teller misinterpreted his discretion request as a robbery attempt, triggering a 911 call that led to his brief detention. Coogler never filed a lawsuit,…
Filing a lawsuit against a company requires determining the correct court based on jurisdiction and claim amount, drafting a complaint that meets pleading standards under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8, paying filing fees, serving the defendant with legal papers, and navigating discovery and pre-trial processes—but most individuals should consult an attorney before filing to…
Covenant Health confirmed a May 2025 cyberattack exposed sensitive information of 478,188 patients across New England and Pennsylvania, triggering class action lawsuits and law firm investigations. The Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility, allegedly stealing 852 GB of data including Social Security numbers, medical records, and treatment details. The healthcare network discovered the breach on May…
Celestial Seasonings Inc. faces a class action lawsuit filed in Colorado federal court on January 9, 2026, alleging the company falsely advertises its herbal teas as having “All Natural” flavors despite containing citric acid. The lawsuit targets five herbal tea products labeled “Naturally Flavored with Other Natural Flavors” where the ingredient list includes citric acid…
Diva Fam Inc. announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all True Sea Moss Gel Superfood products on January 9, 2026, due to potential botulism contamination. The recall affects every flavor and batch manufactured before January 9, 2026, in 16-ounce glass jars. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers must stop using these products immediately. A…
Kaiser Permanente agreed to two major settlements totaling over $57 million in early 2026. The $46M privacy breach settlement pays eligible members $20-$40 each by March 12, 2026. A separate $10.5M text message case offers up to $75 per qualifying message with a February 12, 2026 deadline. Both involve violations Kaiser denies. About 13 million…
American Addiction Centers agreed to a $2.75 million settlement for approximately 423,000 patients and employees whose sensitive health information was compromised in a September 2024 cyberattack. Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, an estimated $50 pro-rata cash payment, or two years of free credit monitoring. The claim deadline is March 23,…
Ocwen Financial Corp. agreed to a $1.2 million settlement for Florida borrowers who were charged improper foreclosure fees between specific periods. Nearly 40,000 class members qualify for automatic payments ranging from $14.14 to $329.14 depending on which fees Ocwen assessed. No claim form is required—the settlement administrator has all necessary information and will distribute payments…