Published
September 29, 2025
Your quick roundup of the class action lawsuits, settlements, and consumer filings making news the week of September 29, 2025 — and which ones you may be able to act on.
New Consumer Class Actions in the News - September 26, 2026
A quick overview for readers tracking class action lawsuits today. The list below highlights new complaints, proposed classes, and one proposed settlement that impacts market competition. If you need ongoing updates, bookmark our News page and our live list of current data breach investigations.Salesforce Data Breach Lawsuit
● Allegations: Multiple putative class actions claim a cloud incident exposed consumer data held
by well-known client brands.
● Who May Be Affected: Consumers who received breach notices from companies that use Salesforce services.
● Status: New filings with a request for MDL centralization. No settlement program yet.
Multiple putative class actions were filed after a Salesforce related incident reportedly exposed consumer data
held by client companies. Plaintiffs seek to centralize cases as a potential MDL. If you received a breach letter,
keep the notice, enroll in monitoring if offered, and watch for any official settlement administrator website that
may appear later. For broader breach coverage, see our open data breach investigations.
● Who May Be Affected: Consumers who received breach notices from companies that use Salesforce services.
● Status: New filings with a request for MDL centralization. No settlement program yet.
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Zillow Flex Referral Fees Litigation
● Allegations: Buyers say Zillow steered them to Flex agents while taking undisclosed referral
fees that increased costs.
● Who May Be Affected: Recent homebuyers who contacted agents via Zillow and closed purchases with Flex-linked agents.
● Status: Complaint filed as a proposed class. No certification or relief granted yet.
A complaint filed in the Western District of Washington alleges Zillow routes buyers to Flex agents while taking
undisclosed referral fees that can significantly affect overall transaction costs. This case is a proposed class,
so there is no certification or relief yet. Recent homebuyers should keep closing disclosures and any agent
selection screenshots in case eligibility is later defined.
● Who May Be Affected: Recent homebuyers who contacted agents via Zillow and closed purchases with Flex-linked agents.
● Status: Complaint filed as a proposed class. No certification or relief granted yet.
Dorel Cosco Folding Step Stools Recall & Class Action Lawsuit
● Allegations: Plaintiffs claim a safety bar defect persists despite a federal recall and repair
kit program.
● Who May Be Affected: Owners of recalled Cosco folding kitchen step stools covered by the CPSC notice.
● Status: Proposed class action at early stage. Keep recall documents and product photos.
Plaintiffs claim a safety bar defect leaves users at risk even after a federal recall. A free repair kit is
available, but the suit argues it does not fully resolve the hazard. If you own a Cosco folding kitchen step
stool, verify your model, review the recall instructions, and photograph any issues. Visit our settlements hub for household product
updates.
● Who May Be Affected: Owners of recalled Cosco folding kitchen step stools covered by the CPSC notice.
● Status: Proposed class action at early stage. Keep recall documents and product photos.
Manufactured Home Lot Rent
● Allegations: Park owners and a data vendor allegedly coordinated rent increases using shared
market information.
● Who May Be Affected: Tenants in manufactured home communities that saw coordinated rent hikes.
● Status: New complaint filed. Watch for class definition and any court-approved notices.
A new Illinois filing accuses park owners and a data vendor of coordinated price increases through shared market
intelligence. Tenants should save leases and rent increase letters. If a class is certified, the definition will
outline who is included and what time period applies.
● Who May Be Affected: Tenants in manufactured home communities that saw coordinated rent hikes.
● Status: New complaint filed. Watch for class definition and any court-approved notices.
Surescripts Class Action Settlement
● Settlement Amount: Proposed $39.75 million fund tied to alleged anti-competitive conduct in
e-prescribing markets.
● Who May Qualify: Pharmacies that paid certain routing fees during the covered period identified by the administrator.
● Status: Proposed settlement announced and pending court approval. Claim instructions will appear on the official site if approved.
A proposed fund was announced for pharmacies that paid certain routing fees over a long period in the
e-prescribing market. Consumers should watch for downstream effects in the pharmacy channel. Claim instructions
and class definitions will appear on the official administrator site if the court grants approval.
● Who May Qualify: Pharmacies that paid certain routing fees during the covered period identified by the administrator.
● Status: Proposed settlement announced and pending court approval. Claim instructions will appear on the official site if approved.
How to check if you qualify for any class action listed today
Start with the class definition and dates. Confirm the product or service, then gather proof like receipts, emails, breach letters, or closing disclosures. File only through the official administrator website. Never pay a fee to submit a claim. For data breaches, track our current breach list that is updated regularly.Fast FAQs for today’s roundup
Are these cases already paying claim money
Most are early stage filings or a proposed settlement. Payouts begin only after a final approval order or a specific relief structure. Check each official site for status.Where is the official claim portal
Use the settlement administrator website that appears in court notices. If you see only press articles, search the case name with the words claim form or settlement website and confirm the domain is the administrator.What documents should I keep
Save receipts, order confirmations, breach letters, photos of affected products, and any communications with a manufacturer or service provider. These help prove eligibility and losses.Sources
• Surescripts proposed settlement announcement and Official settlement site• Report on 14 related Salesforce lawsuits filed in rapid succession
• Zillow Flex complaint press page
• CPSC recall notice
• Manufactured home lot rent complaint coverage
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