In The News: People Fighting Back (2025)
Real 2025 stories of consumers, workers, and the public standing up to powerful corporations — and winning.
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October 2025
Jury Finds Meta Liable in Flo App Privacy Case — Potential Billions in Damages
A San Francisco jury found Meta liable under California's privacy law for intercepting sensitive data from the Flo fertility app without users' consent. The class action verdict tees up statutory damages that could reach into the billions for affected users.
Why This Matters: It shows juries will punish covert tracking of health-related data — especially around reproductive health.
💡 Key Takeaway:
Privacy violations can trigger massive statutory damages. If an app shares sensitive info without consent, you may have a claim.
Source: Reuters, Oct. 1, 2025
CONSUMER
Supreme Court Blocks Live Nation’s Push to Force Ticket Case into Arbitration
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Live Nation’s bid to move a ticket price-fixing lawsuit into private arbitration. Consumers keep their day in court, a crucial procedural win that often determines outcomes.
Why It’s Big:
Keeping cases in open court enables discovery and public accountability — leverage that consumers lose in arbitration.
Source: Reuters, Oct. 6, 2025
PUBLIC INTEREST
Court Order Forcing Google Play Reforms Stays in Effect
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a lower-court order to stand that compels Google to reform parts of its Android app store. Developers and consumers allege anticompetitive practices inflated prices and limited choice.
What It Means:
App store rules are not untouchable. Courts can impose changes when gatekeeping harms users.
Source: Reuters, Oct. 6, 2025
PRODUCT LIABILITY
Appeals Court Affirms $611M Verdict Over Roundup Cancer Risks
A Missouri appellate court upheld a $611 million jury verdict against Monsanto (Bayer) for failing to warn consumers of cancer risks tied to Roundup. The decision strengthens plaintiffs’ leverage in ongoing glyphosate litigation.
People Power:
Mass torts let many individuals pool evidence and resources to hold global corporations accountable.
Source: Appellate decision coverage, May 2025
FREE SPEECH
Journalist & Substack Defeat $25M Defamation Suit via Anti‑SLAPP
A San Francisco judge granted an anti‑SLAPP motion striking a defamation lawsuit brought by a former tech CEO. The ruling protects critical reporting and shields individual journalists from ruinous legal intimidation.
Why It Matters:
Anti‑SLAPP laws let individuals quickly dismiss meritless suits aimed at silencing speech — and recover fees.
Source: Court filings & coverage, 2025
CLIMATE / SPEECH
$300M SLAPP Trial Against Greenpeace Moves Forward
Energy Transfer’s massive lawsuit against Greenpeace over Dakota Access protests is headed to trial. Free‑speech advocates call it an attempt to weaponize the courts against advocacy; the case spotlights the risks activists face when challenging corporate power.
Watch This Space:
Even before verdicts, court rulings on motions and evidence can reshape power dynamics — and future protest rights.
Source: The Guardian, Feb. 20, 2025
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Note: These summaries are based on publicly reported cases for educational purposes. Outcomes vary based on specific facts, jurisdiction, and legal representation. Every case is unique. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.