The intense accusations made against Align Technology, the manufacturer of the well-known Invisalign transparent aligners, have drawn national attention to the Invisalign Class Action Lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the business entered into an anticompetitive contract with SmileDirectClub, which reportedly increased rates while reducing the number of options available to customers looking for reasonably priced smile correction. Align Technology Inc. is accused of breaking antitrust laws by dividing the market, according to the case Snow v. Align Technology Inc., which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. By agreeing not to directly compete in…
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The story of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder has changed in recent months from a business scandal to a landmark case involving consumer accountability and trust. A global reckoning involving thousands of victims, scientists, and advocacy groups committed to revealing the truth behind a brand once associated with innocence and purity has grown out of what started as a family case in Los Angeles. One of the most important decisions in business history was rendered by a Los Angeles jury in October 2025, which ordered Johnson & Johnson to reimburse the family of Mae K. Moore, who passed away from…
Brian McKnight has been in the news a lot lately, but not because of his heartfelt songs, but because of a contentious legal battle that has captured the attention of his fans. The well-known R&B singer, who is renowned for his timeless melodies and emotional candor, is currently facing his ex-wife Julie McKnight in a contentious defamation lawsuit after he accused her of making false statements in her memoir. Following Julie’s publication of Mama Bear: Beautifully Blended, a book that chronicled her experiences as a mother and partner, McKnight brought the lawsuit in May 2025. Although he wasn’t specifically named…
It was sudden when David Custer, a well-known figure to viewers in Michigan, left WNEM-TV5 in 2024. After eleven years of calmly and confidently anchoring the news, he abruptly and quietly left. He is now a beacon of integrity in a field that frequently values silence over honesty as a result of his legal triumph against his previous employer. Custer claimed unfair termination, retaliation, and harassment in his case against WNEM-TV5 and its parent company, Gray Media Group. He was fired soon after assisting with an internal HR probe, according to court records. Despite being true, his remarks allegedly disclosed…
One of the year’s most talked-about brand conflicts is the legal battle between Trader Joe’s and J.M. Smucker Company. What started out as a straightforward competition between peanut butter and jelly has turned into a high-stakes legal dispute that touches on consumer trust, creativity, and the hazy lines separating inspiration and imitation. Smucker’s case, which was filed in federal court in Ohio, claims that Trader Joe’s engaged in “obvious copycatting” with their Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches, which at first look remarkably similar to Smucker’s best-selling Uncrustables. According to the claim, Trader Joe’s design imitates every element of…
An important turning point in corporate retirement management has been the UnitedHealth Group ERISA Settlement. Approved by a federal court in Minnesota in June 2025, the $69 million resolution is considered to be the largest of its kind related to underperforming 401(k) investment options. It signifies not only monetary compensation but also a change in the way businesses are supposed to manage employee savings. A class-action lawsuit was filed in 2021 by former employee Kim Snyder, who claimed that UnitedHealth Group had breached its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The company’s ongoing use of the…
The Gregory v. Tubi Inc. Settlement, which highlights how streaming services handle personal data, has emerged as a seminal case in the continuous evolution of digital privacy. The $19.99 million deal settled claims that Fox-owned Tubi improperly gave advertising partners access to users’ viewing data without their express consent. Alleged violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), a law that was first created for video rental stores but is currently applicable to digital streaming platforms, are at the heart of the case. The plaintiffs contended that Tubi had successfully monetized private viewing data by using embedded tracking technology to…
Inconspicuously, the SeaWorld Annual Pass Settlement has emerged as a landmark case for digital equity in consumer subscriptions. A class action lawsuit accusing the company of automatically renewing customers’ annual passes without adequate disclosure or consent—a practice that is increasingly criticized as dishonest in contemporary commerce—is resolved by the $1.5 million agreement. Two Californians, Daniel Blanco and Christopher Lomeli, are at the heart of the case. They allege that SeaWorld renewed their annual passes without their express consent. Neither the renewal nor the procedures for canceling it were made clear to them beforehand. A seemingly insignificant billing error has developed…
From being a local sports dispute, the Logan Thomas lawsuit has grown to become a case that calls into question fairness, family, and the strictness of sports governance. Now back in his hometown as a high school coach, the former NFL player and Virginia Tech standout is taking the Virginia High School League (VHSL) to task for denying his stepsons the opportunity to play football at Brookville High School. What started out as a simple eligibility investigation has turned into a contentious legal dispute in recent weeks. After the family moved from California, the VHSL inquired as to whether Thomas’s…
A calm week in broadcasting was turned into a whirlwind of conjecture when the rumor of a David Muir lawsuit against political figure Karoline Leavitt started to circulate quickly on social media. According to the widely shared posts, the ABC anchor had sued for $50 million in defamation after Leavitt allegedly “ambushed” her live during an interview. As the dust settled, however, it became abundantly evident that none of it was accurate. The fake incident was detailed in cinematic detail in a number of viral Facebook and X posts that were disguised as breaking news reports in recent days. They…