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AMC recently agreed to pay $8.3 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it disclosed subscribers personal information to third parties without consent. Individuals covered by the settlement may have recently received emails. In this post, we will explain what the AMC subscriber class action lawsuit was about, who qualifies to participate in the settlement, and how much money you can get.

Lawsuit Filed Against AMC on Behalf of AMC+ Subscribers

AMC+ is a media production and distribution company that sells its content on multiple platforms. One line of AMC+’s business is streaming video services, whereby AMC provides video content (i.e., movies and TV shows) to subscribers through a streaming platform.

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A new class action lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation addresses refrigerators alleged to have defective wiring that compromises the appliance’s functionality and safety.

If you bought a Whirlpool refrigerator, you likely did because the company has an outstanding reputation of making quality products. But, according to the plaintiffs, the wires, designed to flex with the opening and closing of the refrigerator doors, are prone to fraying or breaking prematurely due to the use of substandard materials.

This defect, often manifesting within a few years of purchase, significantly hinders the refrigerator’s performance by disabling critical features such as ice makers and water dispensers—key selling points emphasized in Whirlpool’s marketing materials. Furthermore, the plaintiffs highlight an alarming safety concern: the risk of electrocution or fire stemming from exposed, live wires, a danger exacerbated by the presence of water and known to refrigerator manufacturers like Whirlpool.

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This page will explain what the vaginal mesh or pelvic mesh lawsuits are about and who qualifies to file a vaginal mesh lawsuit. We will discuss the eligibility criteria that our lawyers use to screen these cases and we will look at the primary injuries involve in the litigation.

About the Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits

Vaginal mesh, (also referred to as transvaginal mesh or pelvic mesh), is a specialized surgical mesh implant designed to reinforce and strengthen weakened or damaged tissue during surgical procedures, particularly in female pelvic reconstructive surgeries. These surgeries are used to treat conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, which stem from weakened pelvic muscles causing organs like the uterus, bladder, or rectum to descend into the vaginal area. The goal of surgical intervention with vaginal mesh is to repair and bolster these weakened muscles.

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On this page we will look at who qualifies to file a Truvada lawsuit. We will summarize the basic eligibility criteria that our firm is applying to screen potential Truvada lawsuits; and we will describe the relevant injuries being alleged in the Truvada cases.

What Are the Truvada Lawsuits About?

Truvada is a prescription drug used for the treatment and prevention of HIV. It helps to control the HIV virus and prevent it from being transmitted to partners. The active ingredient in Truvada is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or “TDF” which was developed by Truvada’s manufacturer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals.

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In 2021, the cellular wireless network company T-Mobile experienced a major “data breach” that caused the personal information of millions of their customers to be exposed to potential hackers. A class action lawsuit was filed against T-Mobile on behalf of all wireless customers who had their information exposed. That lawsuit eventually resulted in a $350 million settlement available to all impacted customers. On this page, we will explain the story behind the T-Mobile customer data breach lawsuit and outline the details of the settlement.

Following a cyberattack in 2021 that exposed the personal information of millions of customers, T-Mobile reached a settlement of $350 million to address allegations of negligence leading to the breach. This settlement marked the second-largest in U.S. history for a data breach, with Equifax’s $700 million settlement in 2019 being the largest.

The deadline for submitting claims to be part of the substantial payout was Monday, January 23, 2023. However, shortly before this deadline, on January 19, 2023, T-Mobile disclosed another cyberattack that affected a minimum of 37 million current customers.

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On this page, we will look at who qualifies to file a talcum powder lawsuit. We will summarize the basic eligibility criteria that our firm is applying to screen potential talc lawsuits; and we will describe the relevant injuries associated with these cases.

About the Talcum Powder Lawsuits

Talcum powder is a mineral-based powder made from talc, a naturally occurring mineral. Talc is composed of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. The powder has a soft, silky texture and is widely used in various cosmetic and personal care products. Talc is a common ingredient in cosmetic products such as baby powder, body powders, and face powders. It is used for its ability to absorb moisture and provide a smooth texture.

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On this page we will look at who qualifies to file a Bard PowerPort port catheter lawsuit. We will summarize the basic eligibility criteria that our firm is applying to screen potential PowerPort lawsuits; and we will describe the relevant injuries associated with the PowerPort lawsuits.

About the Bard Port Catheter Lawsuits

The Bard PowerPort, manufactured and designed by Bard Access Systems, Inc. (now a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company), is a fully implantable vascular access catheter system. This system is created to facilitate repeated access to the vascular system for administering medications, intravenous fluids, nutrition solutions, and blood products, commonly employed in chemotherapy for cancer patients.

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Truvada is a prescription drug used for the treatment and prevention of HIV. Truvada and similar HIV drugs have been around since the early 2000s, but recent scientific research has shown that long-term use of Truvada can cause serious kidney problems and loss of bone density. Individuals who used Truvada for HIV treatment and subsequently suffered kidney damage, bone weakness, or other injuries are now filing Truvada lawsuits and seeking financial compensation. Our Truvada lawyers are actively seeking new cases from qualified plaintiffs across the U.S.

About Truvada

Truvada is manufactured by the California biopharma company Gilead Sciences Inc. Truvada was first released in the U.S. in 2002 at which time it was one of the very first of a new generation of drugs used to treat and prevent the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

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On this page, we will explain who might be eligible to file a toxic baby autism lawsuit. We will explain what qualifying criteria our firm is using to screen baby food autism cases and we will also discuss what the potential settlement value of these cases might be.

About the Baby Food Lawsuits

The lawsuits alleging that toxic heavy metals in popular baby food products caused children to develop autism, originated out of an investigation report from a Congressional Subcommittee entitled Baby Foods are Tainted with Dangerous Levels of Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury (the “Congressional Report”). The Congressional Report publicly revealed that many of the most popular brands of baby food products were tested and found to contain very high levels of various heavy metals known to be toxic to humans.

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On this page, our product liability lawyers explain who is potentially eligible to file a Paraquat lawsuit based on the current criteria that our firm is using to screen potential Paraquat cases. We will also discuss the potential settlement value of Paraquat lawsuits and what information Paraquat plaintiffs must provide in the class action MDL.

About the Paraquat Lawsuits

Paraquat is very strong industrial herbicide that is used in commercial farming across the U.S. Paraquat is actually illegal in most countries, but in the U.S. licensed farmers can buy it. Paraquat is manufactured by Syngenta, a global agro chemical company headquartered in Switzerland. In the U.S., Paraquat is usually sold under the brand name Gramoxone.