Class Action Lawsuits
News and Articles About Class Action Lawsuits
Uber
New York Drivers Group Sues Uber, Claims Labor Laws Violations
A group representing 5,000 Uber Technologies Inc. drivers in New York City filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing the ride-share company of depriving drivers of various employment protections by misclassifying them as independent contractors.
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The Driver Who Sued Uber Slams 'Offensive' Settlement
Douglas O'Connor objected to the settlement, saying that it pays drivers 'less than a tank of gas.'
Facebook
Facebook Hit With Lawsuit Over Plan to Issue New Stock
The lawsuit says that Zuckerberg 'wishes to retain this power, while selling off large amounts of his stockholdings, and reaping billions of dollars in proceeds.'
Tobacco
Philip Morris Wins Missouri Class Action Trial Over 'Light' Cigarettes
The plaintiffs were seeking an estimated $1.8 billion.
Target
Warehouse Workers Accuse Target of Not Paying Overtime, File Lawsuit
The lawsuit seeks class action status for misclassifying a position as exempt from overtime.
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This Photo Forced Subway to Make a Major Change to its Sandwiches
The image led to outrage from several customers, and eventually a class action lawsuit.
Legal
Uber Class-Action Suit Allowed to Expand to More Drivers
Drivers are seeking reimbursement for expenses including vehicle maintenance and the cost of gas, which the company does not currently pay for.
Legal
Austria's Supreme Court to Decide if a Class-Action Lawsuit Against Facebook Is Allowed
A law student is suing the social network over its privacy policies, and more than 25,000 people are signatories.
Uber
Court Denies Uber's Request to Appeal Class-Action Status of U.S. Driver Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by drivers who wish to be deemed employees.
Target
Judge Allows Class-Action Lawsuit Against Target in Data Breach
A U.S. judge certified a class action against Target brought by several banks over the retailer's massive data breach.
Uber
Uber Drivers Granted Class Action Status in California Lawsuit
The lawsuit seeks to designate drivers as employees, not independent contractors.
Uber
Uber's Class Action Case Might Set Risky Precedent, Lawyer Warns
If considered a class action, the lawsuit filed by three Uber drivers in San Francisco could grow to include more than 160,000 California drivers.
Apple
Apple Store Employees Told Tim Cook They Were Treated Like 'Criminals,' Court Docs Show
Documents in a class-action lawsuit reveal employees' unhappiness at being subject to bag searches and treated as 'criminals.'
Class Action Lawsuits
Court Approves $5.9 Million Settlement in Conde Nast Internship Case
Those who interned at the publishing giant from June 2007 to the present are expected to receive payments up to $1,900.