Starbucks is facing a proposed class action accusing it of calling protein drinks “Sugar-Free” even though some venti servings contain as much as 21 grams of sugar, setting up a fight over whether the label describes the syrup or the finished beverage.Three consumers filed the lawsuit on October 2, 2026,... Read More »
McDonald’s is facing a proposed nationwide class action alleging that its AI-powered pricing system coordinated menu prices across thousands of U.S. restaurants and caused customers to pay more for Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, and other items.The lawsuit, filed October 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District... Read More »
Barilla America has defeated a California consumer class action brought by shoppers who said its “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta” label led them to believe the pasta was made in Italy with Italian ingredients.U.S. Magistrate Judge Ajay Krishnan granted Barilla summary judgment on September 30, 2026, ending the California class... Read More »
New York City’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule took effect October 1, 2026, requiring businesses to make subscriptions as easy to end as they are to start and giving city regulators new authority to act when companies block or delay cancellation.The rule covers automatic renewals and continuous service subscriptions and requires businesses... Read More »
Victoria’s Secret is facing a right-of-publicity lawsuit from a model who claims the company showed roughly 95% of her face in an Instagram perfume advertisement after agreeing to show less than 30% and keep her unrecognizable.The model filed the lawsuit Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for... Read More »
Trader Joe’s did not violate federal employee benefits law when it used millions of dollars left behind in its 401(k) plan to reduce future company contributions, a federal judge in Boston ruled Monday.U.S. District Judge William G. Young sided with the grocery chain in a lawsuit brought by former employees... Read More »
A Benihana restaurant operator in Colorado is facing a proposed class action from workers who say they were required to keep working through paid 10-minute rest breaks and were not paid for that time.The lawsuit, filed in Colorado state court, alleges employees routinely continued serving customers and carrying out other... Read More »
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and impose new restrictions on how teenagers use the app, resolving the first state lawsuit against TikTok to reach a settlement over allegations that its platform harms young users.The agreement was announced Friday, September 25,... Read More »
California’s oldest continuously family-owned winery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with more than $39 million in liabilities, bringing six generations of majority family ownership to an end while the historic Sonoma Valley winery remains open.Gundlach Bundschu Winery, founded in Sonoma in 1858, entered Chapter 11 Wednesday through its operating... Read More »
Publix is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the family of a 74-year-old Florida woman who became seriously ill after eating GreenWise frozen blueberries later linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak and died weeks later.Richard Mullins, the husband of Karla Mullins, filed the lawsuit Sept. 17 in Pinellas County... Read More »
Roblox failed in two attempts to stop a Los Angeles County lawsuit accusing the gaming platform of exposing children to sexual predators, grooming and sexually explicit content while promoting itself as safe for young users.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dean J. Kitchens rejected Roblox’s challenge to the case and denied... Read More »
Air travelers caught in certain delays and cancellations could be less likely to receive meal vouchers, hotel stays and other assistance beginning October 19. A new federal airline delay rule will move 10 causes of flight disruptions outside the category generally treated as within an airline’s control.The U.S. Department of... Read More »
Tesla went to trial Monday in California over allegations that Black workers at its Fremont factory endured years of racial harassment and discrimination while the company failed to stop it.The case was brought by the California Civil Rights Department, which accuses the electric vehicle manufacturer of allowing racial slurs, racist... Read More »
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchise operators, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after weaker restaurant sales, rising food costs and growing financial pressure across the fast-food chain.The Grand Rapids-based company filed its bankruptcy case Thursday, September 17, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western... Read More »
Starbucks has agreed to settle Florida’s discrimination lawsuit over its diversity policies, with the company committing to refrain from using race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring, promotions and pay under an agreement the state says applies nationwide.Under the agreement announced Thursday, Starbucks will pay $1 million to the... Read More »