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Judge tosses all but one claim in case over shrinking Crocs
In a now-trimmed class action, consumers accused Crocs of failing to warn them about their shoes potentially shrinking in heat.
Costco accused of selling protein powder contaminated with lead, arsenic
Protein powders aren't subject to review by the FDA, meaning consumers to relied on the wholesale giant not to mislead them, they say.
Meta likely to dodge suits over WhatsApp investment scams
A federal judge previously ruled victims of a similar investment scheme lacked standing to sue Meta under the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act.
NFL accused of collecting, sharing website users' private data
Fans claim that even after opting out of sharing cookies, NFL.com still secretly runs trackers on the site as soon as a webpage opens.
Investors claim Oracle misled them over OpenAI deal
A Michigan public pension fund claims Oracle had to increase its debt to meet commitments to OpenAI when the AI giant had its own shortfalls, without notifying investors of the risk.
Google search empire stuck with $4.7 billion fine after losing final Android appeal in Europe
The EU's big win is part of the bloc's blueprint for how to handle anticompetitive behavior by Big Tech.
Brazil scrutinizes betting ads during World Cup broadcasts
CazéTV, the country’s largest sports channel on YouTube, drew inquiries from Brazilian regulators over promotions that highlighted odds and encouraged viewers to wager during matches.
Iowa accuses Temu of collecting private consumer data
Iowa says Temu and its Chinese-owned parent company open consumers up to spying by the Chinese government.
Video game makers attempt to send kid's addiction claims to arbitration
The makers of Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft say it would be a slippery slope for parents to argue that not recalling agreeing to terms and conditions is a valid defense against arbitration.
Judge urged to keep trimming claims in case of shrinking Crocs
The plaintiffs reiterated their belief that Crocs knew its shoes could shrink in heat but did not do enough to warn potential customers.
Judge poised to reject challenge to insurer bid to recoup wildfire losses
California's insurers of last resort took a massive $1 billion hit in 2025. They want to pass the losses on to all customers — even those unlikely to be affected by wildfires or other natural disasters.