Keyword "class action" - List of latest news (203 results)

21/04 Tesla odometer scandal: Owners sue Elon Musk’s company

Tesla is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California alleging the company is inflating odometer readings in its vehicles to void warranties and covering repairs.

18/04 Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, U.S. lawsuit claims: Reuters

Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its EVs so they fall out of warranty faster, saving the company from paying repairs.

15/04 Defective airbags, yes to the class action by the Turin Court: the cars and models involved

The Turin Court judged the class action against PSA and Stellantis as admissible. The application had been presented by a group of ...

11/04 IVF mix-up leads to birth of stranger’s baby

A woman has unwittingly given birth to a stranger’s baby following a shocking mix-up at Monash IVF, one of Australia’s most prominent fertility providers.

11/04 Aussie births stranger’s baby after mix-up

A Brisbane woman has recently discovered that she gave birth to a stranger’s baby after a leading fertility clinic mixed-up her embryos.

02/04 Gross detail in unlawful strip search

The NSW government has admitted that police officers unlawfully strip searched a Splendour in the Grass festival attendee.

01/04 Major win for victims of Melissa Caddick

Victims of fraudster Melissa Caddick have settled for $3.5m following a class action in an outcome described as “just, fair and efficient”.

11/03 ‘Collateral damage’ of Covid-era revealed

Australians lived with “significant restrictions on our human rights” during the COVID-19 pandemic, a landmark new report released almost five years since the first lockdown says.

31/01 ‘Pinata’: Exclusive school responds to co-ed saga

A prestigious boys’ school in Sydney’s inner west has seen more than 50 students leave amid the bitter fallout of a controversial decision to go co-ed next year.

20/01 Mystery surrounds TV star Noel Fielding’s sudden disappearance

Mystery surrounds UK comedian Noel Fielding’s wellbeing and whereabouts, with the star said to be suffering a “mystery illness” that’s led to his own high-profile TV project being abandoned in recent weeks.

17/01 New York Times, Target ripped off up to 6K NYPD cops working paid detail: suit

“If I’m working and busting my butt, I expect to get paid,” one NYPD sergeant involved in the case, Mohamed Monasar, told The Post.

10/01 Thank NY’s sick political class for insane ruling that Suffolk pay $60M for detaining illegal migrants

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine this week bewailed the madness of federal Judge William Kuntz’ ruling, which he must appeal — since it’s based on a questionable reading of both fede…

07/01 ‘Faulty’: Thousands of Aussies to sue Holden

Lawyers presenting a class action on behalf of Holden owners say the manufacturer let customers down by selling defective vehicles.

03/01 Apple pays HUF 38 billion to its users because their conversations were eavesdropped

Owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices will be charged roughly $20 per head, because the company's subcontractors previously listened in on recordings accidentally made with the assistant.

02/01 Apple pays $95 million in privacy lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Apple's Siri voice feature of violating users' privacy.

20/12 Pharma giant accused of duping Aussies

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a class action over claims it knowingly sold Australians ineffective cold and flu medication.

19/12 Visa and MasterCard confirm refunds to customers affected by improper charges at ATMs in the United States

Visa and Mastercard will return money to users affected by excessive charges after an agreement. Find out how to submit your claim and ensure you receive your refund efficiently and smoothly.

16/12 NYC remains a ‘judicial hellhole’ and Gov. Hochul must reform it — or step aside

New York City now ranks No. 2 on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual list of “Judicial Hellholes” as excessive legal costs hit an eye-popping $89 billion a year.

09/12 One of the main telecommunications companies in the US faces a class action lawsuit for alleged misleading charges

The company faces legal questions for allegedly increasing costs without clarifying their origin in the invoices

06/12 Three chilling words written on CEO bullets

The at-large suspect who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in New York left a message on the bullets he used to kill the executive, according to police sources.

05/10 Festival goers back calls to implement pill testing, address strip searches at NSW music festivals

Festival goers have backed increasing calls from experts to implement pill testing and address strip searching at NSW music festivals ahead of the state’s highly anticipated drug summit, claiming it could “reduce (the) risk of people dying”.

20/09 Class-action lawsuit or consumer scam? $62M Google payout the latest outrage

Many class-action lawsuits resemble anti-consumer scams — like the Google case, where lawyers paid themselves $18 million, then gave $43 million to their favorite leftist nonprofits.

09/09 Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years in prison for serious sexual assault

The prestigious Canadian businessman received a sentence after being found guilty on multiple charges. He is charged with serious crimes related to trafficking and coercive abuse

05/08 This is how the insurance company returned a million and a half shekels to the insured

A recently signed compromise settlement allows policyholders who sued the insurance company after an accident to also receive reimbursement for medical opinions and tests conducted for the purpose of filing the claim. Until recently, the insurance companies kept the money for themselves, which according to the capital market commissioner

28/06 NFL must pay nearly $4.8B in 'Sunday Ticket' case

The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price.

28/06 East Palestine residents worry about train derailment settlement

A federal judge signed off on the settlement, but residents say the attorneys involved don’t care about East Palestine.

19/06 $21B NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit: Where the trial stands

Plaintiffs allege the NFL is conspiring with networks to keep the package price high to boost local viewership ratings.

19/06 Barilla, the class action covers pasta purchases since 2018

For Californian judge Ryu, the conditions for a collective legal action are valid. The defense of the company

01/06 Millions of Americans may claim part of a credit card settlement

According to court documents, the proposed settlement class is estimated to have at least 175 million members.

26/05 The giant company canceled flights at the last minute - the Israelis lost to

A class action lawsuit filed these days against the low-cost company, easyJet, claims that the company canceled its flights in April a few days before takeoff

26/05 Chi-Chi’s margaritas sued for ‘pseudo cocktail’ that has no tequila but a strikingly similar label

A group of fed-up margarita enthusiasts is suing the makers of Chi-Chi’s margaritas, accusing them of falsely advertising one of their “Original Margarita” products — a malt bever…

14/05 Protesters, colleges are about to find out that, yes, the law DOES apply to them, too

The campus protests may be winding down, but don’t worry — now the really expensive and destructive phase begins: the litigation.

11/05 Judge tosses suit accusing MSG, James Dolan of using facial ID for profit

A federal judge this week tossed a data-privacy lawsuit accusing Madison Square Garden of illegally using facial recognition technology to scare off potential litigants.

10/05 Cold Stone Creamery sued over claims pistachio ice cream has no pistachios in it

Pistachi-no.

07/05 Huge call for thousands of tradie ute owners as firm prepares class action against Mazda, Isuzu

Three of Australia’s most popular four-wheel drives and utes favoured by tradies could soon be the subject of a class-action lawsuit over alleged design flaw.

03/05 You're currently suing Apple and Google, probably without knowing it. Here's why

Google and Apple are being dragged through the courts around the world and the case has finally hit Australia. Courtrooms have heard how the tech giants are quietly earning billions in commissions from smartphone users. Here’s what could happen if they lose the fight here.

29/04 Covid jab maker admits fatal side effect

AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical giant to lawsuits brought by loved ones of those injured or killed as a result of the jab, according to court documents.

24/04 NSW doctors win $230m overtime payout

Junior doctors who worked in NSW will collectively receive almost $230m from the state’s public health system after an agreement was reached to end a four-year legal battle.

21/04 Google to pay $62 million for tracking users without consent

A judge has signed off on a $62 million dollar settlement against Google, which was accused of tracking user information without consent.

20/04 Country star Morgan Wallen breaks silence after shock arrest: ‘Not proud’

Morgan Wallen broke his silence, nearly two weeks after he was arrested in Nashville for allegedly throwing a chair off a rooftop bar.

15/04 Star spied on manager, plotted to sue him

The former chief executive and current chair of embattled gaming giant Star Entertainment spied on the government-appointed manager tasked with overseeing the clean-up of operations at its flagship Sydney casino, and plotted to establish a shareholder class action against him.

05/04 Walmart shoppers could receive $500 as part of a settlement: How to file a claim

Walmart shoppers could be adding a little more cash to their wallets.

02/04 Incognito mode: Google agrees to delete web browsing data after lawsuit | Business

Google said it would delete millions of records of users’ browsing activities as part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit that alleged it tracked people without their knowledge.

26/03 Visa and Mastercard agree to slash fees in $30B landmark settlement

Visa and Mastercard on Tuesday reached a landmark $30 billion settlement that will limit credit and debit card fees for merchants, with some savings likely to be passed on to consumers. The antitru…

25/03 Real estate giant Compass to pay $57.5M to settle clams it overcharged US home sellers

In the regulatory documents, Compass denied any wrongdoing and claimed the sum would not materially affect its operations, according to The Real Deal.

18/03 Uber is paying the price for 'cowboy' behaviour. So what's next for the tech giant as pressure mounts on it to 'clean up its act'?

When Uber burst into the Australian market more than a decade ago, it came with all guns blazing. As it forks out almost $272 million, what happens next for the platform experts say "flaunted the law"? 

17/03 Aussies set for whopping $272m Uber payout

Uber is set to fork out a whopping $272 million to Australian taxi drivers in a historic world-first-class action settlement.

14/03 Law firm lodges human rights complaint over removal of Indigenous children

First Nations woman Lisa* was removed from her family when she was six. She relived the trauma when her six-week-old daughter was taken from her. She wants the cycle to stop.

11/03 ‘Didn’t happen’: Legend’s strong defence in racism case

Essendon legend Tim Watson has launched a strong defence of former coach Kevin Sheedy, declaring allegations he instructed players to engage in racial abuse “didn’t happen”.

10/03 ‘Collingwood bashing’ response way off mark after Giants loss

Former Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff has told the footy world to “chill out” after Collingwood’s loss to the Giants in Round Zero.

09/03 AFL legends Kevin Sheedy and Terry Daniher named in landmark class action

Kevin Sheedy and Terry Daniher are among the footy figures named in a bombshell class action against the AFL.

07/03 Disney allegedly underpaid maintenance workers at California hotel: lawsuit

The lawsuit claims the hotel’s workers were not paid the correct overtime rate and were forced to pay for their own “hand tools” and equipment while on the job.

06/03 Florida tequila lover sues Coca-Cola because ‘false and misleading’ margarita seltzers don’t contain the liquor

Tamera Fletcher had bought one of the seminal soft drink company’s Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzer at a store in Miami-Dade County expecting “more than a margarita ‘taste,’” but was disappointed …

04/03 ASX retreats from record high

Australian shares slipped from their record highs on Monday as iron ore miners slipped and fresh inventories data fuelled fears that GDP growth had contracted during the December quarter.

04/03 Elon Musk’s fury as lawyers ask for $9 billion in Tesla shares

The lawyers who masterminded a lawsuit that stripped Elon Musk of his $AU85 billion Tesla compensation package are demanding eye-watering legal fees.

29/02 First Israeli lawsuit against the Temo app: "dangerous"

The Chinese trading app has become popular in Israel in recent months, even though all studies indicate that it extracts users' personal details. Now Israeli lawyers are submitting a request for a class action against her.

28/02 Port gun cops huge ban over ugly act after marathon Tribunal hearing

Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper has been handed a four-match suspension by the AFL tribunal after a marathon deliberation and despite a declaration from a biomechanist that the hit which concussed Adelaide’s Mark Keane was in line with a “tackle pattern” rather than a bump.

28/02 QLD vaccine mandates ruled ‘unlawful’

Covid vaccine mandates for Queensland police and ambulance workers were “unlawful”, the state’s supreme court has found, with the bombshell ruling tipped to spark a wave of similar challenges.

27/02 DoorDash charged NYC restaurant nearly $14K in bogus fees — but only offered to refund half: lawsuit

“To date, DoorDash has failed to provide any full accounting, but has admitted that it charged fees in excess of the fee cap.”

26/02 Law firms pumped millions into NY campaigns as lawmakers made it easier to sue: report

Trial lawyers pumped millions of dollars into the campaign coffers of New York politicians as they fought to protect and expand the state’s litigious happy laws, according to an analysis of p…

23/02 Toyota hit with massive class action

Toyota Australia’s finance division, which is one of the nation’s biggest car lenders, has been accused of “ripping off” over 100,000 customers between 2010 and 2018.

22/02 ‘Disappointing’: Blow in doctor wage theft

A doctor owed more than $8000 in overtime is “extremely disappointed” her former employer is refusing to pay her back despite a historic class action win over wage theft in the Federal Court.

20/02 Nigel Farage Considers Class Action Lawsuit Against Big Banks

Brexit champion Nigel Farage is considering leading a class action lawsuit against the "debanking" practices of lenders in Britain

01/02 Considered to be sacrificing safety for profit, Boeing is being sued by investors

Boeing shareholders filed a class action lawsuit for reneging on their commitment to produce safe aircraft and sacrificing profits over safety.

30/01 Toyota ‘shaken’ by HiLux, LandCruiser engine issues

Diesel engine problems at Toyota have “shaken the very foundations of the company”, according to the manufacturer.

23/01 Optus triple-0 fail worse than first reported

Communications giant Optus has revealed 10 times as more people were unable to connect to the triple-0 service during its major network outage than the company first reported.

23/01 Feud erupts in Sydney’s most elite suburb

A series of raging parties at a multi-millionaire’s mansion has ignited a major neighbourhood feud within one of the nation’s most exclusive suburbs, which some say is becoming the “Ibiza of Sydney”.

21/01 Follow-up to the first A-share class action settlement case: Dongxing Securities "reverse salary demands" from employees after paying compensation?

Follow-up to the first A-share class action settlement case: Dongxing Securities "reverse salary demands" from employees after paying compensation?

12/01 Flight passengers file class-action lawsuit against Boeing after plane’s ‘critical failure’

After an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return landing at the Portland International Airport last week, its passengers have chosen to file a class action lawsuit.

11/01 The Flaw That Could Ruin Generative AI

A technical problem known as “memorization” is at the heart of recent lawsuits that pose a significant threat to generative-AI companies.

11/01 Apple set to lose crown of biggest company

Apple could be set to lose its title of being the world’s biggest company as its old rival, Microsoft, appears set to take the crown.

08/01 Apple pays out over ‘slowed down’ phones

Tech giant Apple has started to make payments in relation to a law case alleging it had been “slowing down” some phones as they aged.

07/01 College Football Is Still Denying Players Their Fair Share

New rules let student-athletes accept endorsement deals, but big-name schools are exploiting the reforms.

04/01 How to get a slice of Verizon’s $100M class-action settlement

Verizon Wireless agreed to dish out $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company unfairly charged an administrative fee — and customers are eligible to receive …

30/12 Emoji Are Legally Actionable

How does a court rule on “🌝”?

26/12 Securities class action settlement for 7,195 Zeda Yisheng investors, lawyer: far-reaching significance

Securities class action settlement for 7,195 Zeda Yisheng investors, lawyer: far-reaching significance

21/12 New twist in strip-search lawsuit

The NSW government has failed to stop a class-action lawsuit challenging the legality of hundreds of strip-searches carried out by police at popular music festivals.

21/12 Albo’s four moves that signal terrifying 2024

Labor made a lot of promises to the Australian public as it campaigned to win the hearts and return to power after a decade in the political wilderness.

13/12 Why extended warranties were always ‘junk’

A consumer law expert has revealed how Aussie businesses can use extended warranties to avoid their legal obligations, as one of the country’s biggest retailers faces shock claims it sold the “junk” products for more than a decade.

13/12 Why Australian drivers can’t trust fuel efficiency claims

The car industry is celebrating a High Court ruling that found unrealistic fuel economy claims made by automotive dealers and manufacturers do not breach Australian consumer law.

12/12 Fears common item contributed mum’s cancer death

Elizabeth Annette Dinjar was a devoted mother, a well-respected dental saleswoman, and never missed an Elton John Australian tour, her older sister Julie Forster gleefully recounted.

11/12 ‘Junk’: Shock JB Hi-Fi sale claim

Aussie electronic retail giant JB Hi-Fi is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations it ripped off customers for more than a decade by selling them “junk” extended warranties.

09/12 Nine thousand women may sue Disney because they were paid less than men for the same work

In the state of California, a law states that no one can receive a lower wage simply because of their gender.

01/12 Soccer star faces billion dollar lawsuit

Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a $US1 billion lawsuit over his role in promoting non-fungible-tokens (NFTs) from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

30/11 Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo hit with $1B lawsuit for touting Binance NFTs

Binance’s partnership with high-profile figures like Ronaldo, the plaintiffs claim, led them into costly and unsafe investments.

22/11 Twist in $7.8 million Bali nightmare

The two men at the centre of a $7.8 million Bali property nightmare have broken their silence to hit back at claims they are operating an alleged land scam.

20/11 Casino app maker AviaGames slapped with class-action lawsuit alleging it pitted players against bots

AviaGames — the Silicon Valley-based developer of popular casino apps like Bingo Tour and Solitaire Clash — has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit that claims users were duped int…

20/11 Casino app maker AviaGames slapped with class-action lawsuit alleging it pitted players against bots

AviaGames — the Silicon Valley-based developer of popular casino apps like Bingo Tour and Solitaire Clash — has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit that claims users were duped int…

17/11 Workers sue KFC over 10-minute breaks

Two separate class-action lawsuits, each claiming popular fast-food chain KFC failed to give its employees paid 10-minute rest breaks, have been ordered to work together by a court.

15/11 Dire legal issue looming over Optus

Optus could face multimillion-dollar legal consequences in the wake of its disastrous network outage after health services across the nation were disrupted.

14/11 Optus went offline a week ago, but it could be months before they stare down another class action

Optus is no stranger to class actions after last year's cyber attack. But a week after its crippling nationwide outage left 10 million Australians in the dark and businesses unable to trade, is another one on the horizon?

13/11 ‘Has to stop’: $7.8m Bali nightmare exposed

“It was always my dream to live in paradise, in Bali or another gorgeous island,” Victoria Holmes, a hypnotherapist told news.com.au.

08/11 Legal fights looms over Optus outage

Optus customers are threatening legal action over Wednesday’s mass outage, with thousands of businesses unable to trade and millions of Australians unable to access essential services.

08/11 Woman seeks compensation after years of pain

An Australian law firm is launching a class action, believing up to 10,000 people have been operated on with “faulty” implants.

07/11 Quick fix for Centrelink woes revealed

Firing off an email to Services Australia’s spokesman could be the quick fix many with Centrelink issues are looking for.

06/11 Major airline sued after pilot’s horror act

Three passengers have sued Alaska Airlines over an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot attempted to shut down the plane’s engines.

03/11 Conor McGregor’s biggest UFC paydays uncovered in lawsuit documents

Court documents have revealed some of the biggest paydays in UFC history as part of a class action lawsuit against the MMA promotion.

02/11 Mormon church sued for allegedly using donations to pad its $175B investment fund

The Mormon church is being sued by three of its members for allegedly misusing their combined $348,000 in donations to pad its billion-dollar investment fund rather than for charitable purposes as …

29/10 Households across Western Australia face thousands in costs to replace 'defective' power poles

Hundreds of households could be forced to pay thousands of dollars to replace private power poles on their property after Western Power deemed them "defective".

27/10 ‘Afraid to speak’: 100k workers sue KFC

A major Australian law firm has initiated a class action against the global fast-food giant KFC, intending to recover alleged unpaid wages for as many as 100,000 former and current employees.

25/10 Deadly Covid cruise shouldn’t have sailed: court

A court has ruled that the cruise ship company at the centre of a major Covid outbreak should have cancelled the Ruby Princess trip that led to 28 deaths.

24/10 Opinion | Home Sellers Take On the Realtors Cartel

An antitrust lawsuit challenges anticompetitive rules that inflate fees and drive up housing costs.

24/10 Young Aussie workers to sue KFC

Young Australian workers are forming part of a class action aimed squarely at the fast food behemoth, KFC.

19/10 Chick-fil-A settles $4.4M class-action suit over claims it jacked up delivery prices

As part of the deal, patrons can nab a $29.25 payment or gift card — and Chick-fil-A does not have to admit any guilt.

16/10 Opinion | Realtors Face an Antitrust Reckoning

A federal trial starting Monday could yield major benefits for home buyers.

16/10 Fans fume as Madonna abruptly cuts short second night of tour

Madonna fans have been left fuming after the Queen of Pop abruptly cut short the second concert of her Celebration greatest hits tour in London today.

15/10 23andMe hit with lawsuit after data breach. Here’s what to do next

The two plaintiffs have filed the class action lawsuit in California federal court.

13/10 Qantas facies second $1bn class action

A second class action lawsuit over Qantas’ handling of cancelled pandemic fights has been flagged, a court has been told.

03/10 ‘Come back’: Fury as Coles, Woolies item axed

A popular cleaning brand has been pulled from Australian shelves after the brand settled a class action overseas for allegedly falsely labelled its products as “non-toxic”.

20/09 The Lawyer Taking On The Class Action Racket

Did you get ripped off when you bought chicken at the supermarket? This guy wants to keep law firms from gobbling too much of your refund.

18/09 ‘Can’t believe it’: BHP’s Voice stance angers

BHP shareholders have joined a chorus of criticism levelled at the mining giant over its support for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

16/09 Pic exposes $70 billion Voice ‘hypocrisy’

The biggest company in Australia has come under fire over its $2 million donation in support of the Voice to Parliament, with one prominent law firm accusing it of hypocrisy.

16/09 ‘Life-altering damage’: Indigenous former players launch AFL class action

Indigenous former players have launched a class action against Australian Rules football bosses for failing to protect them from racist insults on the field, their lawyers said on Saturday.

11/09 Politicians admit to Qantas chairman lounge memberships

All three current MPs appearing on Monday’s episode of Q+A admitted to maintaining exclusive Qantas chairman lounge memberships despite criticising the airline for alleged misconduct.

11/09 Qantas’ urgent bid to win back Aussies

Embattled airline Qantas has bolstered its relationship with a global management consulting firm to help restore its souring public standing.

08/09 Qantas investors question Alan Joyce’s early exit

Qantas’ major superannuation investors are questioning former CEO Alan Joyce’s reported $24 million golden handshake after his early exit from the company this week.

06/09 ‘Cosmetic cowboy’ clinic shuttered: court

A cosmetic surgery clinic named as part of the “cosmetic cowboys” scandal is in liquidation, a court has been told.

06/09 New CEO Vanessa Hudson’s plan to clean up Qantas mess

New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson says she is putting customers first as she embarks on the challenge of repairing the airline’s reputation.

05/09 Brutal reaction to Alan Joyce’s early exit from Qantas

Qantas critics came out swinging on Tuesday after outgoing CEO Alan Joyce announced he would walk away from the airline two months earlier than planned.

04/09 Qantas apologises amid ‘ghost flight’ scandal

Qantas has issued a grovelling apology to customers over allegations of “false, misleading and deceptive conduct” after it was accused of flogging tickets for flights that were already cancelled.

01/09 Brita filter packaging misleads consumers, class-action lawsuit claims

The suit states that Brita “falsely and misleadingly markets, advertises, labels and packages” water pitchers’ ability to remove common hazardous contaminants “below lab det…

01/09 Qantas boss on course for crash landing

Two and a half-billion dollars.

01/09 Qantas cracks down on exclusive lounge membership list

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is said to have reviewed the criteria for membership of the airline’s invite-only Chairman’s Lounge.

31/08 Loyal customers allegedly slapped with hidden ‘tax’

Two major Australian home and contents insurers are in the firing line of a potential class action lawsuit after allegedly levelling a “loyalty tax” on customers.

31/08 Qantas massive policy change on refunds

Qantas Airways will scrap the expiry date on flight refunds for $370 million of flights cancelled or disrupted due to the border closures during Covid-19.

30/08 Burger King accused of misleading customers over the size of Whoppers on menus

The makers of the famous Whopper has been accused of telling whoppers – in particular a big whopper over a far too small burger.

30/08 Ana de Armas fans ‘false advertising’ studio suit tossed by annoyed judge

That’s a wrap.

29/08 ‘Embarrassed?’: Qantas boss Alan Joyce grilled on $24m pay

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has been forced to defend his eye-watering personal pay for an Australian Senate inquiry into the cost of living.

28/08 Shorten blocking ‘crucial’ Centrelink data

The Coalition has accused the government of “blocking” access to crucial data they say could better ensure more targeted cost-of-living assistance.

25/08 ‘Explosive diarrhoea’: Woman’s horror cruise

Around 200 former passengers could join a class-action lawsuit against Carnival cruises after a norovirus outbreak caused widespread vomiting and diarrhoea.

24/08 Why Qantas says it doesn’t owe the taxpayer

Alan Joyce has defended Qantas’ decision to keep $2.7bn in taxpayers’ money despite posting a record-breaking profit.

24/08 Qantas to gift more than a billion Points to members

Qantas has announced one of its biggest points giveaways on the same day the airline revealed record profits amid surging airfare prices.

24/08 ‘I had to’: Qantas boss Alan Joyce hit with personal question

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was excited to announce an underlying profit before tax of $2.47 billion for the financial year on Thursday and described the company’s financial position as the “strongest it’s ever been”.

24/08 Dreamworld owner settles $26 million shareholder class action following ride that killed four

Ardent Leisure shareholders claimed the company misled investors about safety measures and corporate governance standards causing shares to trade at an artificially inflated price.

24/08 Alan summoned just before Qantas results

The Australian Senate has summonsed outgoing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, requesting he appear before an inquiry into the cost-of-living crisis after claims he repeatedly refused to attend voluntarily.

24/08 ‘Turnaround’: Qantas reveals major profit

Qantas has posted an underlying profit before tax of $2.47 billion for the financial year.

23/08 ‘Disappointed’: Move could impact Virgin

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has condemned the government’s decision to block Qatar Airways from expanding its network into Australia.

21/08 ‘Refund that money with interest’: Qantas faces class action

Qantas is facing a class action over its handling of Covid refunds and travel credits.

03/08 Ruby Princess cruise passengers fight for compensation

A Ruby Princess cruise which departed Sydney on March 8, 2020 quickly became one of the first major outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus resulting in the deaths of 28 people who had been on board.

25/07 British app designers suing Apple for $1bn over app store fees

More than 1,500 app makers have claimed that commissions of 15 to 30 per cent that the company can charge them for using in-app payment systems are 'unfair' and are launching UK legal action,

19/07 NSW government found liable for losses suffered by retailers due to CBD light rail construction

A group of 300 sued Transport for NSW, alleging they suffered "unreasonable interference" from the light rail construction between the CBD, Randwick and Kingsford.

15/07 Black, Hispanic NYers who failed teacher’s test strike $1.8B in NYC settlement

As of Friday, 225 people of color who failed an exam once used for city teacher licensing from 1994 to 2014 had already been notified they’re getting settlements of at least $1M.

10/07 Robodebt victims could secure cash payout

Victims of the robodebt scandal who lost loved ones, homes and jobs could secure new compensation under a fresh legal claim that will claim “misfeasance in public office.”

29/06 Families file second suit against Harvard over alleged body part sales

Cedric Lodge was indicted earlier this month after allegedly selling body parts stolen from the morgue. Families have filed lawsuits and a federal indictment has been made including 'buyers'.

27/06 Healthy mum wheelchair-bound after vaccine

A previously “fit and active” mum of two has been left wheelchair-bound and “progressively losing function” in her limbs after a suspected reaction to the Pfizer vaccine.

21/06 Credit Suisse investors sue over bank’s demise — and blame ‘toxic culture’ at NYC office

Bondholders who suffered a $17 billion loss from Credit Suisse’s downfall have filed a lawsuit against the Swiss bank’s former and current executives, claiming a toxic work culture in t…

16/06 Aussie company collapses owing $140m

An Australian Covid-19 rapid testing company has collapsed into liquidation just three years after making international headlines for securing a multimillion-dollar deal with US health authorities.

15/06 I got a BBL from an infamous doctor — I woke up looking like Shrek

“I actually never wanted a huge a– just slightly bigger and woke up looking like Shrek,” Tori DeJong wrote on TikTok.

14/06 Outrage after twin sensations’ $2 million earnings revealed

Former college basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder have earned at least $2 million since the Supreme Court forced college officials to change the controversial rule banning athletes from earning endorsement deals.

24/05 DoorDash hit with $1B lawsuit for allegedly charging iPhone users more than Android users

A single father filed a $1 billion lawsuit against DoorDash, claiming the food delivery service upcharges iPhone users because they’re likelier to earn more.

19/05 Black hospital worker playing gunman during active-shooter drill cuffed, held at gunpoint by police

A worker at a psychiatric hospital in Michigan has filed a lawsuit alleging he was traumatized during an active-shooter drill in which he was asked to walk around the facility – but was handcuffed …

18/05 Why you could be forced to pay for Facebook

After decades of free access, Facebook users may be in for a shock.

15/05 NYC woman sues maker of PediaSure nutrition drinks believing they’d make grandson, 8, taller

Bronx resident Joanne Noriega said that by February, after a year of two PediaSure drinks per day, her grandson was still short for his age and had become “so overweight” that she stopp…

15/05 $133 million paid out to 30,000 Aussies

The federal government has settled a $132.7m class action lawsuit over a toxic firefighting foam which contaminated water tables at seven sites across Australia.

10/05 ‘Cruise from hell’ class action launched

It was supposed to be a relaxing seven-day cruise sailing from Brisbane to the tropical South Pacific Ocean islands of New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

09/05 Goldman Sachs to pay $215M in gender discrimination suit to avoid trial

Goldman Sachs is paying $215 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit where 2,800 current and former employees claimed the bank underpaid and under-promoted women.

09/05 Millions offered for ‘horrific’ lockdown

The Victorian government has offered to settle a $5 million class action brought by public housing residents in Melbourne who were locked in their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

09/05 Students launch class action against major university

At least 18 students are part of a class action against James Cook University in far north Queensland over a financial advising major.

04/05 Inside weight loss icon’s recent controversies

News of weight loss icon Jenny Craig’s collapse has stunned clients across the globe – but the company’s closure comes after it was rocked by a string of controversies in recent years — including a scandal that cost it $15 million.

26/04 Vaccine injury class action filed

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26/04 Andrew Johns’ devastating health battle revealed in senate inquiry

Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns suffered from seizures as a result of the head knocks and concussions sustained over the course of his decorated 14-year career, a Senate inquiry has heard.

21/04 Optus customers launch lawsuit against telco in class action

Class action law firm Slater and Gordon is representing 100,000 people and accuses Optus of breaching privacy, telecommunication and consumer laws, including the telco's internal policies.

21/04 Customers sue Optus after hack

More than 100,000 Optus customers have launched legal action against the telco in the wake of a cyberattack, alleging the company failed to protect their personal information.

17/04 Gary Ablett Sr takes Supreme Court action against the AFL

Football icon Gary Ablett Sr is suing the AFL and his former clubs, Geelong and Hawthorn.

11/04 Sydney family’s ‘heart-wrenching’ $200k loss in scam

A Sydney family have fallen victim to a sinister scam that saw them lose their entire life-savings – a whopping $200,000.

06/04 Twitter logo change sees man make $1.6m

A crypto trader claims to have made more than US$1.1 million (A$1.6m) from Dogecoin trades in just a few minutes this week after a sudden surge in the value of the coin driven by Elon Musk’s Twitter activity.

04/04 Law firm publishes testimonies from refugees on Nauru, Manus Island | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

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29/03 Two legal firms launch investigation into Latitude Financial hack

An investigation into the Latitude Financial hack and a potential class action was announced on Tuesday by legal firms Hayden Stephenson and Associates and Gordon Legal.

24/03 Ticketmaster hit with class action lawsuit for 'misleading' Drake fans

Drake fans outraged by inflated ticket prices have called out Ticketmaster who have been hit with a class-action lawsuit after 'intentionally misleading' Montreal customers 'for their own financial gain.'

20/03 ‘Better get here’: Scott Sattler opens up on legendary dad’s final moments

The death of South Sydney legend John Sattler at age 80 has left the rugby league community heartbroken.

20/03 Veteran journo shuts down former skipper’s sin bin suggestion

Calls for the AFL to introduce a sin bin have been reignited following a brutal start to the 2023 season.

20/03 Brutal reality behind South Sydney legend’s death exposed

The death of South Sydney legend John Sattler left the rugby league community heartbroken on Monday.

20/03 Insane state law poses huge new threat to New York jobs

New York’s stores and restaurants struggling after the pandemic have a new headache, besides inflation and crime. A state court’s aggressive reinterpretation of a more-than-century-old law puts businesses on the hook for, potentially, billions of dollars in unexpected costs. If you have a job, you probably get paid every two weeks — the most common schedule by which employers pay workers. The fede

19/03 Gary Ablett Sr reveals devastating brain injury diagnosis

Australian football icon Gary Ablett Sr has revealed he has significant brain damage.

18/03 Lance Franklin ‘in strife’ after Swans obliterate Suns in opener

The Sydney Swans vanquished their Grand Final ghosts with a commanding display in their season opener against the Gold Coast Suns.

18/03 Kysaiah Pickett reported after delivering brutal hit

Melbourne’s Kysaiah Pickett faces a nervous wait after cleaning up Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith on Saturday night.

16/03 ‘Like three, four beers’: AFL great backs 26-day concussion break

Four-time AFL premiership star Jordan Lewis says he would support any plans to extend the mandatory concussion lay-off to four weeks as he opened up on his own brutal recovery.

15/03 NRL suddenly drops concussion protocol game-changer

NRL players will be mandated to miss two rounds of football if they are found to have suffered a concussion.

14/03 AFL rocked as footy greats launch unprecedented lawsuit

The AFL is bracing for its biggest legal battle after 60 players on Tuesday launched unprecedented legal action against the league.

10/03 Buyers reveal how they've waited more than two years for home builds

BGC Housing Group, based in Perth, announced this week it would 'direct all its resources and attention to completing the builds for our existing customers' after delays.

10/03 $2k compo for annoying plane problem

Don’t you hate it when you turn up at the airport only to be told there’s no seat for you on your flight?

09/03 Ex-Bulldog Liam Picken launches landmark case that could change AFL forever

Former Western Bulldogs premiership player Liam Picken has launched legal action against the AFL, his former club and club doctors over concussions he suffered through his career.

07/03 Paul Kent blasts ‘misguided’ Phil Gould concussion comments

The NRL 360 panel has hit back at Phil Gould after his comments on Monday night after he called the NRL’s head injury protocols the “greatest abomination perpetrated on our game”.

06/03 Phil Gould Blows up over NRL’s ‘greatest abomination’ after Kalyn Ponga storm

Phil Gould has delivered an extraordinary rant in calling for an end to the NRL’s head injury protocols.

02/03 I want the public to understand what we have gone through’

More than 200 children have died in Indonesia after ingesting tainted cough syrup.

02/03 ‘No choice’: MP’s robodebt bombshell

Ex-Coalition minister Stuart Robert has admitted he knowingly misrepresented robodebt despite his personal misgivings about the illegal debt recovery program, claiming he had “no choice” but to defend government policy.

20/02 Collapsed company slapped with $15m fine

An Australian company that collapsed last year has been hit with a damning Federal Court judgment and slapped with a $15 million fine, with the court describing the failed firm as the “unacceptable face of start-up capitalism”.

08/02 American Idol contestant sues show in class action over 'wage theft'

Normandy Vamos is suing American Idol over wage theft alleging she was forced to work long hours without pay and made out to be a 'laughing stock' for the sake of 'viral fame.'

05/02 For Elon Musk, Two Cases About His Tweets, and Two Victories

The Tesla CEO’s willingness to bet on himself and his convictions have been rewarded, furthering his reputation as a maverick willing to fight rather than bow to pressure.

05/02 Squid Game reality series dogged by accusations of rigging and ‘inhumane’ conditions

When Netflix announced it was making a real-life version of its social thriller Squid Game – but without the murdering – it was a huge flex.

04/02 Elon Musk found not liable in class action brought by Tesla investors

Elon Musk has scored a major victory in the court room after a jury found he was not liable for 2018 tweet about potentially taking Tesla private. 

31/01 Celebrities Who Endorsed Crypto, NFTs Land in Legal Crosshairs After Investor Losses

Prominent endorsers are named as defendants in class-action lawsuits by investors, while agents warn clients away from future deals.

31/01 Reason Alice Springs nurse didn’t speak sooner

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31/01 Photo exposes crisis town’s true disaster

Thousands of fed-up locals gathered for a crisis meeting in Alice Springs on Monday night – and one telling photo has exposed the town’s biggest problem.

26/01 ‘Inhumane’: Squid Game reality show blasted

Netflix could face a class action as dozens of contestants in a real-life Squid Game show claim they were “treated like animals”.

24/01 Musk makes $11b in two days on trial

Elon Musk’s net worth has jumped yet again – by almost $US11 billion – despite the fact he’s currently in the middle of a bitter legal battle regarding two infamous 2018 tweets.

22/01 ‘Wanted Tesla to die’: Elon Musk’s shock claim in Tesla case

Chief executive Elon Musk has begun his testimony in a class action brought against him by Tesla investors with a stunning attack on Wall Street, claiming “sharks” in the trading world wished his EV manufacturer would “die”.

18/01 Elon Musk Trial Opens to Debate Over Nature of Tesla Tweets

The shareholder lawsuit stems from 2018 tweets in which the billionaire CEO said, “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.”

17/01 Musk sued over infamous tweet

Billionaire Elon Musk is heading back to court this week for a legal clash with jilted Tesla shareholders who allege his infamous 2018 “funding secured” tweet cost them a fortune.

17/01 Twitter workers can't pursue class action against Musk for firing them

Twitter employees hoping to sue owner Elon Musk for firing them without notice have been told they cannot bring a class action against the firm. Workers must pursue their claims individually.

16/01 How will the data breach complaint against Medibank work and who will benefit?

Three law firms are teaming up for a data breach against Medibank after millions of customers had their data leaked. This is what we know about how it will work. 

05/01 Aussie retailer’s shock work condition claims

A former warehouse worker at an Australian retail giant claims to have the lid on shocking work conditions.

05/01 Samsung update causes Chaos across Australia

An issue Samsung claims only to be affecting its South Australian customers could be more widespread than first thought as reports emerge of a bungled software update in other parts of the country.