McDonald's2026-10-06 13:31:12McDonald’s faces antitrust suit over AI menu pricing systemMcDonald’s has been hit with an antitrust lawsuit in the United States over its AI-based pricing system. Michael Thomas, a customer in Illinois, filed the case in federal court in Chicago and is seeking class-action status on behalf of what the complaint says could be millions of consumers nationwide. The lawsuit alleges that McDonald’s used AI to coordinate menu prices across franchised and company-operated restaurants, potentially violating U.S. antitrust law. According to the complaint, the company pooled non-public transaction data from individual stores into a single machine-learning pricing engine and then issued pricing recommendations back to those locations. The plaintiff argues that franchisees are independent businesses that should set prices on their own, and that using a shared system built on competitors’ data may reduce the price competition that would otherwise exist between stores. The complaint also cites a previous Reuters investigation into the system. McDonald’s rejected the allegations, calling them speculative and factually flawed. The company said AI does not directly determine the price of a Big Mac or other menu items, and that franchisees still make the final pricing decisions. McDonald’s has also previously said its pricing recommendations are optional and do not have to be adopted.290
Google2026-10-06 12:25:14Google faces UK class action over alleged overcharging of 20 million consumersGoogle has been accused in a UK class action lawsuit of overcharging Android app developers over more than a decade, with the case alleging that the costs were passed on through higher prices on the Play Store. The claim says roughly 20 million consumers in the UK were affected by inflated pricing. According to the report cited by Techub News, the lawsuit argues that Google’s conduct harmed consumer interests. The case centers on the company’s practices tied to the Android app ecosystem and pricing on its app marketplace. Bloomberg Technology was identified as the source of the report. No additional details on the filing, damages sought, or procedural timeline were provided in the source summary.290
LIBRA2026-10-05 08:54:00Most LIBRA class-action claims dismissed in New York on jurisdiction grounds, while Argentina probe continuesBubblemaps said most claims in the U.S. class-action case tied to LIBRA were dismissed because a New York court lacked jurisdiction over the matter, a ruling that addressed venue rather than the substance of the allegations. The claims were brought against Hayden Davis and Kelsier, and the case involves investors in the LIBRA and M3M3 tokens. According to the post, the dismissal does not amount to a rejection of the accusations themselves. Plaintiffs still have procedural options, including an appeal or refiling in a court that does have jurisdiction. Bubblemaps also said a related criminal investigation in Argentina is still ongoing, leaving another track of legal scrutiny in place even as the New York court removed most of the claims from its docket on jurisdictional grounds.380
Magic Eden2026-10-01 14:14:30Federal Judge Dismisses ME Token Class Action Against Magic Eden Operating EntityA federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed a class action lawsuit tied to the ME token against Euclid Labs, the operating entity behind Magic Eden, and co-founder Zhuoxun Yin. Plaintiffs had alleged that the platform promoted the token as having cross-chain and buyback-related utility, then later shifted into a gambling platform, which they said was followed by a price drop of more than 98% in ME. The court found that wallet terms accepted by users contained a valid class action waiver, which meant the federal court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act. The judge also ruled that the court lacked personal jurisdiction over Zhuoxun Yin. The decision applies only at the pleading stage, and other defendants, including CEO Jack Lu, remain listed in the case.360
Policy Regula2026-10-01 04:49:43U.S. court dismisses class action over LIBRA and M3M3 token launchesA federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed a class action tied to the issuance of the LIBRA and M3M3 tokens. The case had targeted Hayden Davis, Kelsier Ventures, Meteora’s former CEO Ben Chow, and others. Judge Jennifer L. Rochon also denied the plaintiffs another chance to amend their complaint. The court said the plaintiffs did not adequately show that Meteora was an unincorporated association that could be sued in the way alleged. It also found that the claims brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, failed to meet legal requirements including the need to show a continuing pattern of criminal activity. Separately, the fraud claim against Ben Chow did not meet the required pleading standard. The ruling was limited to whether the complaint, as filed, satisfied the relevant legal standards. The court said it did not make any factual finding on whether market manipulation, fraud, or similar conduct actually occurred during the issuance of LIBRA or M3M3.430
Apple2026-09-28 13:33:32U.S. court lets banks pursue class action against Apple over historical Apple Pay feesA U.S. federal judge has allowed banks to move forward as a single class in a lawsuit against Apple over historical fees tied to Apple Pay access. The case centers on payments banks made over the past several years to use Apple’s mobile wallet service, with plaintiffs arguing that the charges may amount to anti-competitive conduct. Apple had argued that each transaction should be handled separately, but the court rejected that position. The ruling clears the way for the case to proceed more efficiently under one class rather than through individual claims. The lawsuit now moves into discovery, where the parties will focus on whether Apple abused its dominant position in the mobile payments market. The item was cited by Techub, which referenced Finextra’s crypto channel as the source.510
Apple2026-09-22 02:15:39Apple opens claims for Siri AI settlement, with payouts of up to $95 per iPhoneApple has opened the claims process for a $250 million settlement tied to a class action over delayed Siri AI features on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lineup. The case centers on Apple’s marketing around "built for Apple Intelligence," which plaintiffs said created clear consumer expectations that key AI features, including a more personalized Siri and cross-app actions, would arrive with the new devices. Those features were not available at launch, and Apple later announced a delay in March 2025. To qualify, claimants must live in the United States and must have purchased an eligible device in the U.S. between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. Eligible models include the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the full iPhone 16 series. The purchase must have been made by the original buyer and not for resale. Claims opened on Sept. 21, 2026 and close on Dec. 21, 2026. Apple said users need to submit their name, contact details, and iPhone serial number through the settlement website. The final amount will depend on the number of valid claims, with payouts starting at $25 per device and capped at $95.530
Apple2026-09-21 13:44:41Apple to pay $250 million to settle Siri upgrade class action, eligible users can file claimsApple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded version of Siri. Eligible iPhone users can now submit claims under the proposed settlement. The claim window covers users in the United States who purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Under the settlement terms, compensation is expected to be about $25 per eligible device, though the final payout may change based on the total number of approved claims. The amount could rise to as much as $95 per device. The update was reported by Techub, citing The Verge AI.480
