This Week in Corporate Accountability

Big names are making headlines this week, and not for the reasons they’d like. Whether it’s data breaches, unfair delivery practices, or questionable use of your personal information, here’s what you need to know (and how you might cash in).

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Colin Lyon
December 13, 2024

Trend: Justice in the Fine Print

This week’s lawsuits shine a spotlight on how corporations handle (or mishandle) their customers’ trust. From Amazon allegedly sidelining underserved neighborhoods in delivery zones to Thomson Reuters profiting off personal data, the message is clear: transparency and fairness matter. Data breaches, like Elekta’s, add fuel to the fire, proving that even sensitive healthcare info isn’t always safe.

The good news? Accountability is in motion—and if you’ve been impacted, your payout might just be a claim away.

  • Defendant: Amazon.com, Inc.

  • Claim: Amazon is accused of excluding certain historically underserved ZIP codes in Washington, D.C., from Prime same-day and one-day delivery services—while still charging residents full membership fees.

  • Eligibility: Amazon Prime members residing in the affected ZIP codes in Washington, D.C.

  • Deadline: Not yet specified.

  • Compensation: To be determined.

  • Why It Matters: This lawsuit raises serious questions about equity in service delivery and whether large corporations are meeting their commitments to fairness.

👉 Think you’re eligible? Stay tuned as deadlines and claim forms are announced.

Thomson Reuters CLEAR Data Privacy Lawsuit

  • Defendant: Thomson Reuters Corporation

  • Claim: The company allegedly sold millions of Americans’ personal photos and information without their consent through its CLEAR platform.

  • Eligibility: California residents who lived in the state between December 3, 2016, and October 31, 2024.

  • Deadline: December 27, 2024.

  • Compensation: Estimated payouts range from $19 to $48.

  • Why It Matters: Privacy violations like these highlight the risks companies pose when they monetize sensitive information without proper safeguards.

👉 Eligible Californians: Don’t miss out—file your claim before December 27!

Elekta & Northwestern Healthcare Data Breach Settlement

  • Defendants: Elekta Inc. and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

  • Claim: A 2021 data breach compromised sensitive data belonging to 3.1 million individuals.

  • Eligibility: People whose data was exposed in the 2021 breach.

  • Deadline: December 26, 2024.

  • Compensation: Up to $5,000 for documented losses and up to $1,000 pro rata for additional compensation.

  • Why It Matters: With data breaches becoming alarmingly frequent, settlements like this remind organizations of the financial cost of lax security measures.

👉 Affected by this breach? File your claim by December 26 to secure your payout!

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s privacy violations or service disparities, these lawsuits remind us of the power of collective action. If you think you qualify for one of these settlements, don’t wait—check your eligibility and file a claim. After all, it’s your money and your rights at stake.

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