Going to Court
HIV Patients CVS Lawsuit Reinstated; Suit That Claims AIDS Patients Lost Medical Information, Guidance May Proceed, Court Rules
By Bob Egelko, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
December 10, 2020
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Suit-that-claims-AIDS-patients…
HIV/AIDS patients who said they lost access to potentially vital medical information when their health plans started requiring them to obtain their medications from CVS pharmacies can sue for discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Ninth Circuit Reinstates HIV Discrimination Claims Against CVS Prescription Drug Mail-Order Program
Los Angeles, CA -- Today the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision holding that five “John Doe” HIV patients could pursue a discrimination claim against CVS Caremark for requiring HIV and AIDS patients to obtain their medications by mail-order or drop shipment to a CVS store.
On World AIDS Day, an HIV+ Man Sues Doctor and Medical Group for Discrimination After Refusing to Provide Treatment
Los Angeles, CA -- An HIV positive man filed a discrimination lawsuit in federal court to coincide with World AIDS Day against a surgeon and medical group for refusing to treat him because of his HIV status.
Download the lawsuit here: https://www.consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/SmithvPate…
Today is World AIDS Day, an annual event since 1988 to support those living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
Zoom Settles FTC Allegations Over Its Encryption; ZM Shares Plunge
By Marivic Cabural Summers, USA HERALD
November 9, 2020
https://usaherald.com/zoom-settles-ftc-allegations-over-its-encryption-…
Zoom Video Communication (NASDAQ: ZM) agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its encryption to secure users’ data on its video conferencing platform.
Lawsuit: Zoom Lied About Security Measures, End-to-End Encryption
By Ryan J. Farrick, LEGAL READER
August 14, 2020
https://www.legalreader.com/lawsuit-zoom-lied-security-measures-end-to-…
The lawsuit claims that Zoom never had end-to-end encryption, despite it telling customers that it did.
Zoom is facing another lawsuit alleging that the video communications company has deceived consumers by making false claims about its privacy measures.
Zoom May Have Another Major Security Worry
By Anthony Spadafora, TECH RADAR
August 14, 2020
https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-sued-over-misleading-security-claims
US advocacy group alleges Zoom's end-to-end encryption claims were false advertising
Zoom Faces More Legal Challenges Over End-to-End Encryption
By Tara Seals, THREATPOST
August 13, 2020
https://threatpost.com/zoom-legal-challenges-end-to-end-encryption/1583…
The video-conferencing specialist has yet to roll out full encryption, but it says it’s working on it.
Video-conferencing behemoth Zoom has been hit with yet another lawsuit stemming from its claim to offer end-to-end encryption for sessions.
Zoom Encryption Claims False, Watchdog Alleges In Lawsuit
Zoom falsely claimed to offer 'end-to-end encryption' to consumers, lawsuit says
By Stephanie Pagones, FOX BUSINESS
August 11, 2020
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/zoom-false-privacy-claims-watchd…
Zoom Sued for Misleading Consumers on Data Security Practices
By Andrea Vittorio, BLOOMBERG LAW
August 11, 2020
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/zoom-sued-for-m…
Zoom Video Communications Inc. allegedly misrepresented the level of security used to protect communications on its platform, giving users “a false sense of security” and violating D.C.'s consumer protection law, according to a new lawsuit filed there.
Zoom Sued By Consumer Group For Misrepresenting Its Encryption Protections
By Joseph Marks with Tonya Riley, WASHINGTON POST
August 11, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/11/cybersecurity-202-zo…
A consumer advocacy group is suing Zoom and seeking millions of dollars in damages, accusing the company of misleading its users about the strength of its encryption protections.
In Scramble to Stay Open, SF Court Leaves Confidential Records Unsecured During COVID-19 Pandemic
By Bigad Shaban, Robert Campos and Anthony Rutanashoodech, NBC TV BAY AREA
April 24, 2020
Click here to watch the video of this broadcast segment: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/coronavirus/in-scramble-to-stay-open-san-francisco-court-leaves-confidential-records-unsecured-during-covid-19-pandemic/2278001/
Transamerica Settles Lawsuit Concerning Increases in “Cost of Insurance” Charges
Los Angeles, CA – Transamerica Life Insurance Company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of policyholders across the United States alleging that Transamerica improperly increased themonthly charges that the company withdrew from the accounts of policyholders who own“TransUltra 115 98/99” or “TransSurvivor 115 97/98/99” “universal life” insurance policies.Transamerica increased the monthly deduction charges on those policies in October 2017 and June 2018, respectively.
Column: Oil Industry Subpoenas Aim To Harass And Intimidate, Consumer Group Says
By Michael Hiltzik, LOS ANGELES TIMES
January 23, 2020
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-01-23/chevron-and-exxon-con…
Litigation is nobody’s idea of fun (except, perhaps, lawyers), and that’s certainly true for anyone dragged into a lawsuit without being either a plaintiff or defendant.
Farmers Insurance Is Caught Overcharging Its Most Loyal Customers in Violation of Proposition 103
Los Angeles, CA -- Farmers Insurance systematically overcharged its most loyal, longtime California customers from 2008 to 2018, according to evidence uncovered as part of an investigation ordered by the California Insurance Commissioner. Now, with a public hearing scheduled for June and facing millions of dollars in civil damages and penalties, Farmers and its affiliate, Mid-Century Insurance, are urging a Los Angeles Superior Court to stop the agency’s investigation.
Transamerica Life Settles Lawsuit Concerning Increases in “Cost of Insurance” Charges
Los Angeles, CA – Transamerica Life Insurance Company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of policyholders across the United States alleging that Transamerica improperly increased the monthly charges that the company withdrew from the accounts of policyholders who own certain “universal life” insurance policies.
