Data Breach Victims of CGM Eligible for Up to $4,400 in $1.5 Million Settlement
Class Action Settlements Addressing Consumer Issues: U-Haul, Visa, Mastercard, and More
According to The U.S. Sun, Americans affected by a data breach at the company CGM could receive a substantial payout as part of a $1.5 million settlement. The breach involved the exposure of sensitive personal information leading to a class action lawsuit against CGM. The lawsuit claimed CGM did not adequately protect consumer data or promptly inform victims about the breach. Although CGM has not admitted to any wrongdoing, the company agreed to settle to resolve these claims. Those impacted may be eligible for up to $4,400, and importantly they do not need to provide a bank statement to claim their payment. Claims must be filed by August 26, 2024.
This settlement is part of a larger trend where class action lawsuits address widespread consumer issues. For example U-Haul is paying out $5 million following a data breach that affected customer information with expected payouts of about $100 each. Visa and Mastercard are also involved in a significant settlement over claims of excessive fees with a deadline of August 30 for claims. Additionally military service members could receive payments from a lawsuit against USAA and CPAP users are eligible for a $100 settlement. These class actions aim to address common problems faced by many individuals.
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$1.5 Million Settlement: CGM Data Breach Victims Could Receive Up to $4,400 Payout – Claim by August 26, 2024! (PHOTO: The U.S. Sun)
FTC Orders Hey Dude to Compensate Consumers for Suppressing Negative Reviews and Refund Policy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is also working to resolve consumer issues through settlements. Hey Dude a well-known online shoe retailer is set to pay out compensation after allegedly hiding negative reviews and violating refund policies. The FTC accuses Hey Dude of only showing five-star reviews on its website from January 2020 to June 2022 while concealing lower-rated ones. Consumers who made purchases during this period may be eligible for compensation. These actions reflect ongoing efforts to hold companies accountable for misleading practices and data breaches.
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