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Latest News in Consumer Protection

  • July 27, 2026

    7th Circ. Revives Suit Over Chobani's 'Sugar Free' Labeling

    The Seventh Circuit Monday resurrected a proposed class action claiming Chobani misled customers by labeling its yogurt as "sugar free," ruling that the naturally occurring sweetener in the yogurt constitutes a sugar under federal regulation and thus the customers have plausibly alleged consumer deception.

  • July 27, 2026

    Albertsons Opioid Trial Told Of Needles, ODs In Library

    A witness in Washington's case accusing Albertsons Cos. Inc. of fueling the state's opioid crisis testified at a bench trial Monday that problem drug use was evident in a city library system she's led for nearly a decade, pointing to syringes scattered across the facility and multiple instances of overdoses.

  • July 27, 2026

    J&J, Ovarian Cancer Talc Claimants Unveil $5.5B Global Deal

    Johnson & Johnson announced Monday that it has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to put to rest tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, with plaintiffs' counsel calling the deal "long-delayed justice" for their clients.

  • July 27, 2026

    Minn. Prediction Market Ban Gets Temporarily Blocked

    A Minnesota federal judge on Monday issued a temporary injunction blocking the state's first-of-its kind law banning prediction markets, ruling that the state likely overstepped its authority just days before the measure was set to take effect.

  • July 27, 2026

    NY AG Says States Must Have Power To Police Crypto, Ethics

    New York Attorney General Letitia James called on federal lawmakers Monday to amend a pending proposal to regulate crypto markets to give states more latitude to protect consumers, go after scammers and hold government officials like the president accountable for profiting from the industry.

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