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Latest News in Consumer Protection

  • July 21, 2026

    Economist Concedes Opioid Stats' Limits In Albertsons Trial

    Despite testifying that Albertsons pharmacy records suggest some opioids dispensed in Washington state had "red flags" for potential diversion from legitimate use, an economist for the Evergreen State conceded Tuesday that he can't point to "even a single pill dispensed by Albertsons" that was actually improperly diverted. 

  • July 21, 2026

    Data Capture Alone Doesn't Violate Calif. License Plate Law

    A California state appeals court has refused to revive a proposed class action that accused a vehicle location data company of unlawfully collecting drivers' data through automatic license plate readers, saying in a published opinion that the suit's plaintiff couldn't lean on his "subjective belief" that his privacy was invaded.

  • July 21, 2026

    NJ Court Revives Challenge To Prom Season Motel Rental Limits

    A New Jersey appeals court on Monday revived a constitutional challenge to a municipal ordinance banning anyone under 21 from booking a hotel or motel room during prom and graduation season, giving Jersey Shore motel owners another chance to argue that the ordinance violates would-be hotel customers' constitutional rights, at least under the state constitution.

  • July 21, 2026

    New York AG's Zelle Fraud Suit May Proceed, Judge Rules

    A New York state judge has ruled New York Attorney General Letitia James can proceed with her lawsuit accusing Zelle operator Early Warning Services LLC of allowing fraud to fester on the mobile payment platform, denying its bid for dismissal of the case.

  • July 21, 2026

    Settlement Admins, Banks, Fintechs Target Conspiracy MDL

    Two banks, three prepaid card companies and four major class action settlement administrators asked a D.C. federal judge to dismiss the consolidated proposed class action accusing them of a wide-ranging kickback scheme juicing administration fees while diminishing class action payouts.

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