This Week in Class Actions

The first week of the new year brings fresh resolutions, but for some companies, it’s shaping up to be the year of accountability. From surprise charges in your breakfast order to breaches of trust in your 401(k), here are the lawsuits making waves this week:

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Colin Lyon
January 02, 2025

Featured Lawsuit: Apple’s Siri Privacy Settlement

• Defendant: Apple

• Claim: Siri allegedly recorded private conversations without user consent and shared them with third parties.

• Eligibility: Anyone who owned or used a Siri-enabled Apple device from September 17, 2014, to December 31, 2024.

• Deadline: TBD (but don’t wait—watch this space).

• Compensation: Eligible users could receive up to $20 per device.

Why it matters: In a world where our devices know too much, this settlement underscores the importance of safeguarding user privacy—and holding tech giants accountable when they fail.

Own an Apple device? Check your Siri history and keep an eye on this settlement to ensure you claim your piece of the payout.

Quick Hits: Other Notable Lawsuits

1. McDonald’s Breakfast Combos

• Claim: Hidden surcharges for orange juice in “fixed-price” deals.

• Eligibility: Californians who purchased breakfast combos in the past five years.

• Why it matters: Nobody likes surprise charges with their Egg McMuffin.

2. Forward Bank Data Breach Settlement

• Claim: Sensitive customer data (e.g., Social Security numbers) compromised.

• Deadline: January 8, 2025.

• Compensation: Up to $5,000 for documented losses; $75 minimum payout.

3. Amazon 401(k) Mismanagement Allegations

• Claim: Misuse of $350M in forfeited employee 401(k) funds.

• Why it matters: Retirement funds are sacred. If true, Amazon’s alleged actions could have far-reaching consequences for employee benefits.

4. Depo-Provera Contraceptive Risks

• Claim: Link between long-term use and brain tumors.

• Why it matters: For women relying on contraceptive injections, this lawsuit could bring clarity—and justice.

Don’t Miss Out!

Think you’re eligible for any of these cases? File your claims, review settlement details, or get legal advice before deadlines sneak up. Accountability starts with action—and maybe a little compensation along the way.