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Americans in line to get share from $3.4m privacy settlement – no proof needed to get cash
AMERICANS are in line to get a payout from a $3.4 million settlement.
The money is being handed out by the TV streaming service Fubo to settle claims that the company violated privacy laws.
Fubo is a live TV streaming service that provides access to live sports events, network shows, news and movies.
The majority of the company is owned by Disney through its Hulu + Live TV business.
The settlement benefits people who had a FuboTV account or used someone else’s FuboTV account in the US at any time before May 29, 2025.
Fubo violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing user data with third parties, like Facebook and Google, according to the lawsuit.
The VPPA prohibits video services from sharing user information without consent.
FuboTV has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3.4 million settlement to settle the lawsuit.
Each claimant will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund.
Payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement.
The deadline to file a claim in Fubo’s class action settlement is September 12.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is August 28, 2025.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is October 6, 2025.
Meanwhile, CVS shoppers can file a claim for a share of a $1 million settlement.
The settlement alleges that the pharmacy and drugstore chain recalled eye drops due to unsanitary conditions at a manufacturing facility.
According to the class action lawsuit, the firm was forced to recall its store-brand eye drops after the FDA found unsanitary conditions at the eye drop manufacturing facility in India in late 2023.
Those eligible bought certain CVS Store Brand Lubricant Eye Drops, Lubricant Gel Drops, Multi Action Relief Drops and Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops between October 1, 2021 and October 25, 2023.
The deadline for submitting a valid claim form is July 11.
Proof of purchase is required to receive a cash reward for more than three products.
What is a class action settlement?
CLASS action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes', a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members”, or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
Drivers at higher risk of facing up to $1k fines & jail from today as cops launch nationwide crackdown on ‘careless’ law
DRIVERS need to be wary of a nationwide crackdown on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving as part of a new initiative.
Law enforcement will be issuing fines and penalties for violations – potentially up to $1,000 depending on state laws and even jail time.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has launched Operation Safe Driver Week – an annual initiative aimed at reducing unsafe driving behaviors and improving road safety.
Scheduled this year for July 13 to 19, it sees law enforcement across Canada, Mexico and the US focussing on unsafe driving behaviors in both commercial and passenger vehicles.
These include speeding, distracted driving, following too closely and driving under the influence, while the main focus is on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving.
This, by definition, means driving with willful disregard for the safety of others or property, and can include excessive speeding, racing, evading police, or passing dangerously in limited visibility.
States may use different terms like “careless” or “dangerous driving,” but the behaviors and consequences are similar.
As you can imagine, penalties vary from state to state as well.
Typically, reckless driving is considered a misdemeanor but can escalate to felony charges in severe cases – with fines, jail time, higher insurance rates, license suspension and a criminal record all a major risk.
We found that 20 states slap drivers with fines of $1,000 or more for reckless driving.
Indeed, the states with the highest fines for reckless driving are Illinois, with fines up to $25,000 for aggravated reckless driving, and Wisconsin, where reckless driving resulting in great bodily injury can lead to fines up to $10,000.
Other states with severe penalties include Indiana ($10,000 for felony reckless driving), Oregon ($6,250) and Washington ($5,000).
The awareness initiative is driven by alarming road safety statistics, with 42,514 fatalities in the US in 2022, alongside 1,931 fatalities in Canada and 15,979 in Mexico.
To that end, the CVSA emphasizes driver education with resources provided for teen drivers, new drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers.
This includes free postcards with safety messages available in English, French and Spanish for distribution.
States where the penalty for reckless driving includes fines of $1,000 or more
- Alaska: Fine may be up to $1,000 or less.
- Arkansas: Second conviction with physical injury results in fines up to $1,000.
- California: Convictions with bodily injury result in fines up to $1,000.
- Colorado: Multiple convictions can result in fines up to $1,000.
- Delaware: Subsequent offenses within three years can result in fines up to $1,000.
- Georgia: Fines up to $1,000.
- Hawaii: Fine of $1,000 or less.
- Idaho: Subsequent convictions within five years can result in fines up to $2,000.
- Illinois: Aggravated reckless driving can result in fines up to $25,000.
- Indiana: Felonies can result in fines up to $10,000.
- Michigan: Serious bodily injury can result in fines between $1,000 and $5,000.
- Minnesota: Reckless driving resulting in serious injuries can result in fines up to $3,000.
- Nevada: Second and third offenses can result in fines between $1,000 and $2,000.
- North Carolina: Fines up to $1,000.
- North Dakota: Aggravated reckless driving can result in fines up to $2,000.
- Oregon: Maximum fine is $6,250.
- Rhode Island: Second and subsequent offenses can result in fines up to $1,000.
- Vermont: Subsequent offenses or those resulting in serious bodily injury can result in fines up to $3,000.
- Washington: Maximum fine is $5,000.
- Wisconsin: Great bodily injury can result in fines up to $10,000.
This comes as Ford have been sued by a family after they failed to warn the public of a deadly defect in one of their most popular models
The Horn family from Pueblo, Colorado, endured a devastating tragedy when a loved one lost their life in a crash.
Now, according to KKTV, they claim Ford failed to warn the public about what they call a defect with Ford Super Duty pickup trucks – released from 1999 to 2016.
The report claims that Steven Horn was driving a Ford Super Duty pickup with his family in March when wind allegedly caused the truck to roll over.
While his family survived, Steven was crushed by the collapsing roof and killed.
Plaintiff Attorney Jake Berman of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, the law firm representing the Horn family, claims these specific Ford pickups pose a risk to drivers.
What is reckless driving?
Laws across the country are cracking down on careless drivers who endanger other people on the road. Here are some behaviors that are considered reckless driving:
- Speeding
- Street racing
- Aggressive driving/road rage
- Tailgating
- Driving under the influence
- Using a phone while driving
- Running red lights
- Inattentive driving
- Improperly changing lanes
- Not signaling
- Carrying too many passengers
- Weaving in and out of traffic
Sam’s Club speaks out after gas station mistakenly pumps wrong fuel leaving drivers stranded & with engine issues
SAM’S Club members have been left stunned after a gas station accidentally seemed to pump out the wrong fuel.
Drivers were plagued with engine issues following the mishap forcing bosses at the wholesaler to speak out.
Customers were left bewildered as some motors wouldn’t start – hours after refueling them.
Those who bought 87 octane gasoline were impacted by the mixup, as reported by The Times Leader Online.
But, diesel, a thicker and more viscous fuel, ended up being pumped into the cars.
Drivers initially didn’t realize what had happened, but the error left some stranded.
“My brother-in-law bought gas at Sams today,” Barb Eiben said.
She said his truck, which has less than 1,000 miles on the clock, would have to be repaired.
Amy Westfall Witschey said her car didn’t seem right hours after filling it up before revealing it wouldn’t start the next morning.
“What a nightmare for everyone,” she lamented in a Facebook post.
She revealed that she had called the gas station in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and a staffer told her they had already received dozens of claims.
Eve Shaw claimed her car stopped on Ohio State Route 7, according to the Times Leader.
“We got gas there yesterday and our truck started messing up almost immediately,” Jo Collett wrote online.
Drivers impacted have been urged to file a claim.
“We are actively working to address this situation and are dedicated to making things right for our affected members,” Sam’s Club’s director of corporate communications, told WTRF-TV.
It’s not known how many drivers in total were impacted by the mix-up.
Experts at State Farm have warned it can cost up to $2,000 to drain a full tank of fuel.
What happens if you put the wrong fuel in your tank?
Dwanye Saunders, the owner of Genuine Automotive & Diesel in Austin, Texas, said the common mix up isn't as dire as people think.
He told The U.S. Sun in an exclusive interview there are things drivers should look out for at the pumps to avoid putting the wrong fuel in your tank, and what to do if it happens.
The first thing he noted is that most gas stations make it very difficult to fill a gas-powered car with diesel. At the pumps, size does matter.
“The nozzle for the diesel pump is usually much bigger than a gasoline pump,” he said.
“So, it’s pretty hard to put diesel in a gas tank, it’s actually easier to accidentally put gasoline in a diesel engine.”
If the wrong fuel type is used, drivers will know right away, as the engine will run incredibly rough before shutting off. When that happens, it’s important to not try and start the vehicle again, as it pushes the fuel further into the system. Forcing the wrong fuel through an ill-equipped engine can cost thousands in repairs, or even merit an engine replacement.
Instead, it’s best to have your vehicle towed to a trusted mechanic, where they’ll begin repairs.
“A good mechanic would drain the fuel tank and flush the lines with fresh gasoline, maybe run some fuel system cleaner through it and it’s usually not detrimental,” said Saunders.
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The nozzles for diesel pumps usually differ from their gas counterparts, meaning they might not fit into the tank.
Drivers have also been warned their car might smoke if they manage to start it.
Experts at Progressive have warned there is a chance diesel fuel could gum up a gas car’s system.
Diesel is a denser fuel and it burns more slowly than gasoline.
But, one of the positives of a diesel engine is that it has a life expectancy of between 250,000 and 300,000 miles.
And, diesel engines are more durable.
Technician Gary Stewart also had a warning for drivers.
“Don’t drive it down the road until it bursts into flames, don’t try to pump gas into it, don’t pour anything into the tank, don’t try to fix it,” he said.
The U.S. Sun reported how driver John Toth experienced engine trouble after refueling his car at an ARCO gas station.
And, mom Jessica Johnson had to foot a hefty $2,000 bill after her engine ended up being contaminated.
She said her vehicle started jerking and claimed she almost had an accident.
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