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Former NFL player Michael Oher filed a lawsuit in August 2023 against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, saying they tricked him into signing conservatorship papers instead of adoption documents. The conservatorship ended in September 2023, but the legal fight over money continues as of January 2026. What Michael Oher Says Happened Oher found out in…
The Uncle Nearest whiskey lawsuit is NOT a consumer class action. It’s a $108 million loan default case where Uncle Nearest allegedly lied about having 77,000 whiskey barrels—they were $21 million short. The company used loan money to buy a $2.2M Martha’s Vineyard property through a shell LLC, violating loan terms. A federal judge stripped…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 13,480 above-ground pools on December 18, 2025 due to drowning risk. A compression strap wrapping around pool legs creates a foothold that lets children climb in even without a ladder. This defect contributed to 9 toddler deaths between 2007-2022. SereneLife owners get full refunds (must destroy pool and send…
A class action lawsuit claims Frigidaire oven doors spontaneously explode without warning, shooting hot glass fragments several feet across kitchens. The 92-page complaint alleges 30-inch Frigidaire ranges contain defective glass made with cheap materials that shatter whether the oven is on or off. Over 900 complaints have been filed since 2011. A Virginia woman’s oven…
The FDA approved a label change on December 13, 2025 requiring Pfizer to warn patients about meningioma, a tumor in the lining of the brain, for its Depo-Provera birth control shot. More than 1,000 women are suing Pfizer, claiming the company knew about brain tumor risks for decades but failed to warn American patients. Women…
TransUnion disclosed a data breach affecting 4,461,511 individuals after hackers accessed names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers through a third-party Salesforce application on July 28, 2025. Two separate class action lawsuits have been filed in Illinois federal court seeking compensation for affected consumers. If you received a breach notification letter from TransUnion, you…
Nearly 800 new California laws took effect January 1, 2026, impacting minimum wage ($16.90/hour), insulin costs ($35 copay cap), plastic bag bans, workplace protections, housing requirements, consumer rights, and criminal justice. Employers face triple penalties for unpaid wages after 180 days, landlords must provide working appliances, and food delivery apps must issue full refunds for…
Kia and Hyundai agreed to pay $9 million to settle claims they sold vehicles without basic anti-theft technology, contributing to a nationwide theft surge. Claim deadline is March 31, 2027. Owners of 2011-2022 Kia and Hyundai vehicles without engine immobilizers can file for cash compensation up to $4,500 for total loss, up to $2,250 for…
DuPont agreed to pay $27 million to settle claims that it contaminated drinking water in Hoosick Falls, New York with PFOA “forever chemicals.” Claim deadline is February 11, 2026. Residents who lived in Hoosick Falls or owned property there between 1996-2016 can file for compensation covering property damage payments up to $14.57 million and medical…