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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: High Court Urged to Permit Damages Claims Against Agrochemicals Giant Upl

Residents of Durban are seeking to initiate a class action lawsuit against UPL for damages incurred due to a chemical fire in 2021.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: High Court Urged to Permit Damages Claims Against Agrochemicals Giant Upl

Durban residents are seeking authorization from the High Court for a class action lawsuit against UPL, alleging health injuries and financial damages from a toxic pesticide fire.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teenagers sue Musk's company in the US over sexualized images generated by chatbot

Three teenagers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI in the US, claiming that its chatbot generated pornographic images of them from real photos.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If information about the copy check is shared... CBSE issues warning, legal action may follow

The CBSE has issued strict directives forbidding teachers involved in the evaluation of Class 10 and Class 12 board exam answer scripts from sharing information on social media.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW community's class action against goldminer for alleged contamination begins

A community in central-west New South Wales has initiated a class action against Newmont, the owner of the Cadia goldmine, for alleged pollution affecting their environment.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank of America reaches agreement in class action lawsuit filed by Epstein's victims

Bank of America has come to a settlement in a civil lawsuit involving women who accuse the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's abuses.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Businesses affected by one of worldโ€™s longest Covid lockdowns to receive $125m from Victorian government

Victorian businesses impacted by extensive Covid-19 lockdowns will receive $125 million from the state government following a class action settlement.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian government settles COVID hotel quarantine class action

The Victorian government has agreed to a $125 million settlement for a class action lawsuit related to its hotel quarantine program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Class Action Lawsuit Succeeds. Qantas Airways to Pay Passengers Billions, Initially Offered Only Vouchers

A class action lawsuit has forced Qantas Airways to pay billions to passengers after they were initially offered only vouchers for cancelled flights.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Qantas COVID flight credits could be on their way to customers this year

Qantas has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding COVID flight credits, pending Federal Court approval.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Uber launches women-only option across the US

Uber has introduced a women-only ride option across the US to enhance safety for female riders, despite facing legal challenges regarding the policy.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Extensive Class Action: London 'Dieselgate' Trial Enters Final Phase

The final negotiations of the 'Dieselgate' trial against several major car manufacturers, accused of manipulating nitrogen emission tests, have begun in London's High Court.

Mar 7 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Top 3 Scottish pension fund poised to lead US class action against Coupang

The North East Scotland Pension Fund is seeking to become the lead plaintiff in a US class action lawsuit against Coupang over losses incurred from a data leak.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Popular car models accused of being oil guzzlers โ€“ Applies to cars from 2018 to 2026

A class-action lawsuit in the U.S. claims that Volkswagen's two-liter gasoline engine is consuming too much oil due to faulty piston rings, affecting vehicles from 2018 to 2026.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Scottish Pension Fund that lost $7 million from Coupang incident has fully launched a lawsuit in the U.S.

The North East Scotland Pension Fund (NESPF) has stepped forward as a lead plaintiff in a U.S. securities class action lawsuit against Coupang, following significant losses due to the company's stock price drop triggered by a data breach.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Class Action Lawsuit for Overtime Payment โ€“ Health South-East Fears Huge Bill

Health South-East is concerned about an annual additional cost of 400-500 million Norwegian kroner due to potential class action lawsuits related to overtime compensation for part-time employees.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water

Residents of Granisle, B.C. are pursuing a class-action lawsuit against the village and a water treatment company after discovering aluminum contamination in their drinking water.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

Whatโ€™s the link between talcum powder and cancer?

Over 1300 people in Victoria are part of a class action against Johnson & Johnson, claiming its talcum powder products caused various cancers, including ovarian cancer.

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Tell Us the Names, We Will Take Action', 32 Books, Two Characters and CJI's Sharp Response to the Center's Apology

The Supreme Court of India has taken a firm stance against the inclusion of a chapter on 'Corruption in the Judiciary' in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, demanding accountability from the government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Awaiting massive class action lawsuit over refund of customs duties: โ€“ A complicated circus

The US Supreme Court has ruled that Trump's 'national emergency tariffs' are illegal, prompting him to introduce a new 10% global tariff, which he plans to raise to 15% soon after.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

$35 Million Settlement to Compensate Victims and Close the 'Class Action'

The heirs of Jeffrey Epstein have agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing two of his former advisors of facilitating his sex trafficking of young women and teenagers.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

Epstein estate to pay $35 million to settle sex abuse claims

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing his advisers of enabling his sex trafficking.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Epstein Estate Settles for R$ 182 Million to End Victims' Lawsuit

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that two of his advisors assisted in his sex trafficking scheme.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Class-action settlement for WestJet female flight attendants temporarily stalled by B.C. court

A B.C. Supreme Court has temporarily stalled a class-action settlement of $4.5 million for WestJet female flight attendants, allowing them more time to consider the agreement.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Women: Epstein Estate to Pay $35 Million to Settle Class Action

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle legal claims from victims who have not yet reached an agreement.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: Wells Fargo will pay nearly US$57 million for a class action to those who meet three requirements

Wells Fargo has agreed to a $56.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit claiming the bank inaccurately reported the status of certain mortgages in California during the pandemic.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Chemistry Industry: Bayer Settles Billion Dollar Class Action in US Lawsuit over Glyphosate

Bayer has reached a multi-billion dollar settlement in the U.S. related to lawsuits over the herbicide Roundup, amounting to up to $7.25 billion over 21 years, pending court approval.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Capital Health Agreement Under Which Residents of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Could Collect Up to $5000

Capital Health has agreed to pay $4.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit regarding a data breach that affected personal information of patients and employees, potentially allowing some individuals to claim up to $5000.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang Users Demand Compensation for Data Breach...Class Action Lawsuit in America

Coupang users are filing a class action lawsuit against the company in the United States due to a massive data breach.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Evictions paused as Melbourne public housing residents eye High Court bid

Eviction notices for residents in Melbourne's public housing towers have been paused as they prepare to take legal action in Australia's High Court.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Judge stops arrests without search warrants in Oregon

Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a temporary injunction in a class action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, targeting the practice of arresting immigrants encountered during heightened enforcement operations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 02:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

European justice opens the door to a class action in Portugal against Meliรก for discrimination against local customers

The European Court of Justice has allowed a collective action in Portugal against Meliรก for discriminating against local customers, acknowledging a consumer association's right to investigate competitive practices that led to a substantial fine from the European Commission.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

NSW goldmine faces community class action over allegations of a โ€˜toxic trifectaโ€™ of pollution

Residents near Orange in New South Wales have initiated a class action against Cadia goldmine for alleged pollution issues, seeking compensation and punitive measures.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Class action alleges contamination by one of world's biggest goldmines

A class action has been initiated by landowners in Central West NSW against the Cadia goldmine, alleging contamination of over 2,000 properties within a 17-kilometre radius.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Price Increase at Prime โ€“ Customers Can Join Class Action Against Amazon

Customers can join a class action lawsuit initiated by a consumer protection agency against Amazon's unilateral price increase of its Prime subscription in the summer of 2022, which activists argue is unlawful.

Jan 13 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Consumer Center NRW: Customers can join a class action lawsuit against Amazon

In the legal dispute over a price increase of the Prime subscription by Amazon in summer 2022, customers can now join a class action lawsuit initiated by the Consumer Center NRW.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross accused of using online casino money to artificially inflate streams in class action case

Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross are facing allegations in a class action lawsuit of using casino funds to boost streaming numbers and royalties deceitfully.

Jan 5 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
Crime & Justice

Moscow Judge Tosses WhatsApp Usersโ€™ Class Action Lawsuit Against Roskomnadzor

A Moscow judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Roskomnadzor filed by WhatsApp and Telegram users, citing lack of authorization from the activist leading the case.

Dec 29 โ€ข 17:06 UTC

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