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FTC and states sue Toast over hidden fees and subscription traps
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FTC and states sue Toast over hidden fees and subscription traps

The FTC and a coalition of states and local governments have sued Toast over alleged hidden fees, deceptive “$0” pricing, and subscription traps. The case could shape how regulators police restaurant software contracts, online order fees, and cancellation practices.

Dollar General Sued by FTC and 20 States for Systematic Overcharging
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Dollar General Sued by FTC and 20 States for Systematic Overcharging

The FTC and 20 states allege Dollar General routinely charged more at the register than advertised on shelves and tags. The lawsuit claims years of complaints, failed audits, and prior settlements point to a systemic pricing problem with major consumer-protection implications.

Male Supplement Sold At GNC Recalled For Hidden Viagra Ingredients
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Male Supplement Sold At GNC Recalled For Hidden Viagra Ingredients

Ultimate Forza Male Supplement has been recalled after testing found undisclosed sildenafil, tadalafil, and dapoxetine. The recall raises health concerns and legal questions for consumers, retailers, and others in the supply chain.

FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Deceptive Pricing Practices
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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Deceptive Pricing Practices

The FTC and 20 states filed a major lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging widespread overcharges at checkout despite shelf and advertised prices showing less. The case could shape consumer-rights enforcement, restitution claims, and retail compliance standards nationwide.

FDA Announces Recall of Ultimate Forza Male Supplement for Undeclared Drugs
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FDA Announces Recall of Ultimate Forza Male Supplement for Undeclared Drugs

Ultimate Forza Male Supplement has been recalled nationwide after testing found undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil, and dapoxetine. This post explains the FDA notice, the health concerns, and the legal questions consumers and retailers may be weighing.

Dartmouth College Pays $750,000 To Settle Massive Data Breach Suit
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Dartmouth College Pays $750,000 To Settle Massive Data Breach Suit

Dartmouth College will pay $750,000 to settle a class action over a 2025 Oracle E-Business Suite breach tied to the Clop ransomware group. The deal could provide up to $5,000 for documented losses, about $75 without documentation, and two years of credit monitoring.

Minnesota sues L’Oréal over hair relaxers allegedly linked to cancer
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Minnesota sues L’Oréal over hair relaxers allegedly linked to cancer

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit accusing L’Oréal of hiding cancer risks tied to chemical hair relaxers marketed to Black women and girls. The case could shape future consumer claims, mass-tort strategy, and warning-label litigation.

FTC sues GovAssist over alleged passport government impersonation scam
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FTC sues GovAssist over alleged passport government impersonation scam

The FTC has sued GovAssist, Entry, and Scott Zuckerman over an alleged scheme that made consumers think they were using an official government passport service. The case highlights how search ads, branding, and misleading claims can create serious consumer-protection exposure.

Meta Ordered To Pay New Mexico $25 Billion Over Facebook Privacy Deception
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Meta Ordered To Pay New Mexico $25 Billion Over Facebook Privacy Deception

Meta has been ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Facebook privacy deception tied to Cambridge Analytica. The ruling could reshape how states use consumer protection laws against tech platforms.

Dartmouth College Reaches $750K Settlement Over Major Oracle Data Breach
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Dartmouth College Reaches $750K Settlement Over Major Oracle Data Breach

Dartmouth College has agreed to a $750,000 class action settlement tied to a 2025 Oracle data breach affecting about 96,000 people. The case highlights growing legal pressure on schools and employers to protect payroll and HR systems holding sensitive financial data.

Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to Jeffrey Epstein accusers
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Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to Jeffrey Epstein accusers

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle claims it helped facilitate Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse by ignoring suspicious transactions. The Manhattan ruling adds to a growing trend of lawsuits testing when financial institutions can face liability for allegedly enabling misconduct.

California Reaches $6 Million Settlement Over 23andMe Data Breach
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California Reaches $6 Million Settlement Over 23andMe Data Breach

California reached a $6 million settlement with 23andMe over its 2023 data breach and the later transfer of customer genetic data during bankruptcy. The case highlights growing legal scrutiny around consent, deletion rights, and the handling of highly sensitive personal information.