Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
June 2016: Sunoco filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the order denying its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Litigation.
May 2016: A federal judge denied Sunoco’s motion to compel arbitration and stay litigation. To learn more about the judge’s reasoning, click here.
August 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Sunoco for allegedly falsely advertising that Sunoco Rewards Credit Card cardholders will receive a 5¢ per gallon discount on every fuel transaction at a Sunoco location when, in reality, such claims are not true. (White et al v. Sunoco Inc., Case No. 15-cv-4595, E. D. PA.)
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
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Stephanie Zimmermann, Chicago Suntimes
Alexandra S. Levine, Politico