#lawsuitsettlements — Public Fediverse posts
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TechCrunch: After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case. “Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a ‘tentative’ agreement in a case that was set to go to trial later this month.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/22/techcrunch-after-tiktok-snap-settles-social-media-addiction-case/ -
TechCrunch: After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case. “Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a ‘tentative’ agreement in a case that was set to go to trial later this month.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/22/techcrunch-after-tiktok-snap-settles-social-media-addiction-case/ -
TechCrunch: After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case. “Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a ‘tentative’ agreement in a case that was set to go to trial later this month.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/22/techcrunch-after-tiktok-snap-settles-social-media-addiction-case/ -
TechCrunch: After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case. “Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a ‘tentative’ agreement in a case that was set to go to trial later this month.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/22/techcrunch-after-tiktok-snap-settles-social-media-addiction-case/ -
TechCrunch: After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case. “Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a ‘tentative’ agreement in a case that was set to go to trial later this month.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/22/techcrunch-after-tiktok-snap-settles-social-media-addiction-case/ -
Reuters: Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform. “A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk’s X Corp over the use of their music on the X social-media platform, according to federal court filings.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/18/reuters-musks-x-major-labels-end-dispute-over-music-on-social-media-platform/ -
Reuters: Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform. “A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk’s X Corp over the use of their music on the X social-media platform, according to federal court filings.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/18/reuters-musks-x-major-labels-end-dispute-over-music-on-social-media-platform/ -
Reuters: Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform. “A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk’s X Corp over the use of their music on the X social-media platform, according to federal court filings.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/18/reuters-musks-x-major-labels-end-dispute-over-music-on-social-media-platform/ -
Reuters: Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform. “A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk’s X Corp over the use of their music on the X social-media platform, according to federal court filings.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/18/reuters-musks-x-major-labels-end-dispute-over-music-on-social-media-platform/ -
Reuters: Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform. “A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk’s X Corp over the use of their music on the X social-media platform, according to federal court filings.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/18/reuters-musks-x-major-labels-end-dispute-over-music-on-social-media-platform/ -
TechCrunch: Despite ‘misgivings,’ judge approves Elon Musk’s $1.5M SEC settlement. “A judge has approved a $1.5 million penalty levied against Elon Musk that will settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit despite having ‘significant misgivings’ about it.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/09/techcrunch-despite-misgivings-judge-approves-elon-musks-1-5m-sec-settlement/ -
TechCrunch: Despite ‘misgivings,’ judge approves Elon Musk’s $1.5M SEC settlement. “A judge has approved a $1.5 million penalty levied against Elon Musk that will settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit despite having ‘significant misgivings’ about it.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/09/techcrunch-despite-misgivings-judge-approves-elon-musks-1-5m-sec-settlement/ -
Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/25/courthouse-news-service-youtube-settles-upcoming-bellwether-trial-over-social-medias-psychological-harms-to-kids/ -
Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/25/courthouse-news-service-youtube-settles-upcoming-bellwether-trial-over-social-medias-psychological-harms-to-kids/ -
Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/25/courthouse-news-service-youtube-settles-upcoming-bellwether-trial-over-social-medias-psychological-harms-to-kids/ -
Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/25/courthouse-news-service-youtube-settles-upcoming-bellwether-trial-over-social-medias-psychological-harms-to-kids/ -
Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/25/courthouse-news-service-youtube-settles-upcoming-bellwether-trial-over-social-medias-psychological-harms-to-kids/ -
Courthouse News: Authors, publishers near final approval of $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement. “A $1.5 billion settlement over claims AI developer Anthropic pirated hundreds of thousands of copyrighted books to train its large language models inched toward final approval Thursday.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/15/courthouse-news-authors-publishers-near-final-approval-of-1-5-billion-anthropic-copyright-settlement/ -
Courthouse News: Authors, publishers near final approval of $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement. “A $1.5 billion settlement over claims AI developer Anthropic pirated hundreds of thousands of copyrighted books to train its large language models inched toward final approval Thursday.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/15/courthouse-news-authors-publishers-near-final-approval-of-1-5-billion-anthropic-copyright-settlement/ -
Associated Press: Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million . “Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a ‘pattern and practice’ of unfair treatment for its Black […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/associated-press-google-settles-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-for-50-million/ -
Associated Press: Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million . “Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a ‘pattern and practice’ of unfair treatment for its Black […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/associated-press-google-settles-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-for-50-million/ -
Associated Press: Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million . “Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a ‘pattern and practice’ of unfair treatment for its Black […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/associated-press-google-settles-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-for-50-million/ -
Associated Press: Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million . “Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a ‘pattern and practice’ of unfair treatment for its Black […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/associated-press-google-settles-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-for-50-million/ -
Associated Press: Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million . “Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a ‘pattern and practice’ of unfair treatment for its Black […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/associated-press-google-settles-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-for-50-million/ -
9to5 Mac: iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays. “Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the ‘more personalized Siri’ that was first announced at WWDC 2024. … Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/9to5-mac-iphone-users-could-get-up-to-95-per-device-as-apple-reaches-250m-settlement-over-siri-delays/ -
9to5 Mac: iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays. “Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the ‘more personalized Siri’ that was first announced at WWDC 2024. … Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/9to5-mac-iphone-users-could-get-up-to-95-per-device-as-apple-reaches-250m-settlement-over-siri-delays/ -
9to5 Mac: iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays. “Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the ‘more personalized Siri’ that was first announced at WWDC 2024. … Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/9to5-mac-iphone-users-could-get-up-to-95-per-device-as-apple-reaches-250m-settlement-over-siri-delays/ -
9to5 Mac: iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays. “Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the ‘more personalized Siri’ that was first announced at WWDC 2024. … Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/9to5-mac-iphone-users-could-get-up-to-95-per-device-as-apple-reaches-250m-settlement-over-siri-delays/ -
9to5 Mac: iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays. “Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the ‘more personalized Siri’ that was first announced at WWDC 2024. … Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/9to5-mac-iphone-users-could-get-up-to-95-per-device-as-apple-reaches-250m-settlement-over-siri-delays/ -
Politico: Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosures. “Elon Musk has struck a settlement deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a 2025 lawsuit tied to the billionaire’s purchases of Twitter stock three years earlier, according to a court filing. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s revocable trust will pay $1.5 million to settle the case, without admitting or […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/05/politico-elon-musk-settles-sec-lawsuit-over-twitter-stock-disclosures/ -
Politico: Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosures. “Elon Musk has struck a settlement deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a 2025 lawsuit tied to the billionaire’s purchases of Twitter stock three years earlier, according to a court filing. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s revocable trust will pay $1.5 million to settle the case, without admitting or […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/05/politico-elon-musk-settles-sec-lawsuit-over-twitter-stock-disclosures/ -
Politico: Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosures. “Elon Musk has struck a settlement deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a 2025 lawsuit tied to the billionaire’s purchases of Twitter stock three years earlier, according to a court filing. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s revocable trust will pay $1.5 million to settle the case, without admitting or […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/05/politico-elon-musk-settles-sec-lawsuit-over-twitter-stock-disclosures/ -
Politico: Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosures. “Elon Musk has struck a settlement deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a 2025 lawsuit tied to the billionaire’s purchases of Twitter stock three years earlier, according to a court filing. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s revocable trust will pay $1.5 million to settle the case, without admitting or […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/05/politico-elon-musk-settles-sec-lawsuit-over-twitter-stock-disclosures/ -
Politico: Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosures. “Elon Musk has struck a settlement deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a 2025 lawsuit tied to the billionaire’s purchases of Twitter stock three years earlier, according to a court filing. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s revocable trust will pay $1.5 million to settle the case, without admitting or […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/05/politico-elon-musk-settles-sec-lawsuit-over-twitter-stock-disclosures/ -
ABC4: Utah-led coalition finalizes $700 million settlement with Google; consumers to receive settlement funds. “A Utah-led coalition involving attorneys general for all U.S. states announced today that they have reached the final steps in a $700 million settlement with Google, with the majority of funds going to impacted consumers.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/abc4-utah-led-coalition-finalizes-700-million-settlement-with-google-consumers-to-receive-settlement-funds/ -
ABC4: Utah-led coalition finalizes $700 million settlement with Google; consumers to receive settlement funds. “A Utah-led coalition involving attorneys general for all U.S. states announced today that they have reached the final steps in a $700 million settlement with Google, with the majority of funds going to impacted consumers.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/abc4-utah-led-coalition-finalizes-700-million-settlement-with-google-consumers-to-receive-settlement-funds/ -
ABC4: Utah-led coalition finalizes $700 million settlement with Google; consumers to receive settlement funds. “A Utah-led coalition involving attorneys general for all U.S. states announced today that they have reached the final steps in a $700 million settlement with Google, with the majority of funds going to impacted consumers.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/abc4-utah-led-coalition-finalizes-700-million-settlement-with-google-consumers-to-receive-settlement-funds/ -
ABC4: Utah-led coalition finalizes $700 million settlement with Google; consumers to receive settlement funds. “A Utah-led coalition involving attorneys general for all U.S. states announced today that they have reached the final steps in a $700 million settlement with Google, with the majority of funds going to impacted consumers.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/abc4-utah-led-coalition-finalizes-700-million-settlement-with-google-consumers-to-receive-settlement-funds/ -
ABC4: Utah-led coalition finalizes $700 million settlement with Google; consumers to receive settlement funds. “A Utah-led coalition involving attorneys general for all U.S. states announced today that they have reached the final steps in a $700 million settlement with Google, with the majority of funds going to impacted consumers.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/abc4-utah-led-coalition-finalizes-700-million-settlement-with-google-consumers-to-receive-settlement-funds/ -
Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/reuters-deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments/ -
Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/reuters-deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments/ -
Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/reuters-deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments/ -
Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/reuters-deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments/ -
Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/reuters-deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments/ -
Engadget: OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users’ personal data . “According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third party company, Clarifai, which offers AI-powered software for uses like facial recognition and content moderation.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/05/engadget-okcupid-settles-ftc-case-on-alleged-misuse-of-its-users-personal-data/ -
Engadget: OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users’ personal data . “According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third party company, Clarifai, which offers AI-powered software for uses like facial recognition and content moderation.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/05/engadget-okcupid-settles-ftc-case-on-alleged-misuse-of-its-users-personal-data/ -
Engadget: OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users’ personal data . “According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third party company, Clarifai, which offers AI-powered software for uses like facial recognition and content moderation.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/05/engadget-okcupid-settles-ftc-case-on-alleged-misuse-of-its-users-personal-data/ -
Engadget: OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users’ personal data . “According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third party company, Clarifai, which offers AI-powered software for uses like facial recognition and content moderation.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/05/engadget-okcupid-settles-ftc-case-on-alleged-misuse-of-its-users-personal-data/ -
Engadget: OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users’ personal data . “According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third party company, Clarifai, which offers AI-powered software for uses like facial recognition and content moderation.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/05/engadget-okcupid-settles-ftc-case-on-alleged-misuse-of-its-users-personal-data/ -
Engadget: Google reportedly muzzles Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney until 2032. “Epic Games’ courtroom battle with Google is over, but it’s reportedly going to affect how its CEO can speak about the tech giant for years for years to come. According to The Verge, part of the settlement terms Epic had signed has a clause stating that Epic and Sweeney will have to speak positively about Google’s […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/10/engadget-google-reportedly-muzzles-epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-until-2032/