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UK’s largest mobile firms sued for £3bn – amid claims they overcharged loyal customers | UK News
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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 are facing a “£3bn-plus” class action claim that alleges they used their market dominance to overcharge on up to 28.2 million UK mobile phone contracts. The four largest network operators are accused of penalising loyal customers – meaning they paid more than new customers for the same services. Many contracts…
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Boeing sued for alleged fraud, theft of tool designs and leaking fluid | Science & Tech News
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The world’s largest aerospace company has been accused of “brazenly stealing and misusing” intellectual property, causing leaks on the International Space Station and putting the lives of astronauts at risk. According to a US Federal lawsuit filed by Wilson Aerospace, and seen by Sky News, Boeing engaged in fraud and subsequent cover-up over many years…
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Amazon offers ‘thanks’ to drivers via Alexa – just as it’s sued over withheld tips | Science & Tech News
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Amazon is inviting customers to use Alexa to “thank my driver” for deliveries during the busy holiday period, just as the company is sued for allegedly withholding tips. To mark the milestone of 15 billion deliveries in the US since launching in 1994, the tech giant has invited its American customers to use their voice…
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TikTok sued by US state of Indiana over alleged Chinese access to user data | Science & Tech News
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TikTok is being sued by the US state of Indiana, alleging deception of its users about China’s access to their data. The short-form video app, which has more than one billion users worldwide, also exposes children to inappropriate content relating to sex and drugs, say lawsuits filed by the office of attorney general Todd Tokita.…
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Apple sued as women claim AirTag device allowed ex-boyfriends to track them down | Science & Tech News
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Two women are suing Apple after they claimed AirTag devices made it easier for their ex-partners to track them down. Apple said it had made the devices “stalkerproof” – but a proposed class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges this is not the case. Starting at £24, AirTags are small discs – about 3cm…
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’14-hour days with no break and no bathroom’: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sued by his former housekeeper | US News
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A former housekeeper for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos alleges she and other employees were made to work in unsafe and unsanitary conditions – including having to climb out of a laundry room window to access a bathroom. Mercedes Wedaa is suing Mr Bezos and two companies that allegedly manage his properties in a lawsuit filed…
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Sony PlayStation being sued for £5bn amid claims it ‘ripped off’ nine million consumers | UK News
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Sony PlayStation is being sued for £5bn by nine million claimants amid accusations it “ripped people off” with overpriced games and in-game purchases. The legal claim is a collective action against the gaming company, brought by consumer rights champion Alex Neill. It accuses the company of breach of competition law by abusing its market power…