Google’s “Location History” Feature
Allegations: Misrepresenting that Google does not track consumers’ movements or store a record of their locations when the “Location History” feature on mobile devices is disabled
Sparks et al. v. Google, LLC et al.
21-cv-1516, N.D. Cal.
(March 2021)
Zynga’s casino gambling video games, including Bid Whist Plus, Black Diamond Casino Slots, Game of Thrones Slots Casino, and Gin Rummy Plus
Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 5:21-md-3001) to be heard with similar lawsuits (Click here for more information on the status of the MDL case.)
Allegations: Misrepresenting that Google does not track consumers’ movements or store a record of their locations when the “Location History” feature on mobile devices is disabled
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Allegations: Deceptively marketing apps in its Designed for Families program as safe and appropriate for children
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that fitness trackers are capable of measuring blood oxygen levels when they do not provide accurate measures
Allegations: Advertising phones as capable of accessing 5G broadband networks when they were no longer able to access 5G networks after a software update
Allegations: Falsely representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal data when such information was disclosed to third parties
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that certain games use loot boxes, which are a form of gambling that violates state anti-gambling laws
Allegations: Falsely advertising Stadia as more powerful than other gaming consoles and as displaying all video games in 4k resolution
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