Big airlines, tech giants, and household names in court
This month’s legal landscape spans from misleading seat sales in the skies to more high-profile cyberattacks. Here are the claims worth keeping an eye on…
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack claim
In early September, Jaguar Land Rover was hit by a major cyberattack. JLR has said there is “no evidence” of stolen customer data. But experts warn that in major attacks, proof of data theft often emerges weeks or months later. Cybersecurity specialists are advising customers to stay alert for targeted phishing scams.
You could be owed money if:
- You’ve ever shared your personal details with a Jaguar or Land Rover dealer
- Evidence later shows your data was compromised in the September 2025 attack.
What to do now
If customer data is confirmed to have been exposed, UK law firms are expected to launch group actions on behalf of affected drivers.
Delta & United “windowless window seat” claims
Two of America’s biggest airlines are accused of charging passengers extra for “window” seats that don’t actually have windows. Lawsuits filed in New York and California claim Delta and United sold over a million of these premium seats without warning customers that they’d be staring at a blank wall.
What to do now
If successful, these U.S. cases could trigger wider challenges to airline seat-pricing practices worldwide. We’ll keep you posted on whether similar actions emerge for UK passengers.
Court of Appeal – landmark data breach ruling
Last month, the Court of Appeal overturned an earlier ruling that made it harder for people to bring claims after their personal data was exposed. In a significant win for consumers, the latest judgment confirms that organisations can’t dodge responsibility, just because victims can’t prove exactly what happened to their data after a breach. Find out more about this case here.
What this means for you
Data breaches are becoming more common, and this ruling strengthens the rights of consumers to hold organisations accountable. If your personal information has been exposed in a breach, you could be entitled to compensation. We can help you check your eligibility and connect you with a regulated UK law firm ready to act on your behalf.
Amazon antitrust class action
A Seattle judge has certified what could be the largest class action in U.S. history against Amazon. The case involves up to 288 million consumers, accusing the online giant of using unfair rules to keep prices high across its marketplace.
What does this mean for customers in the UK?
Although this claim is currently U.S.-based, the outcome could influence how Amazon operates globally. If you shop on Amazon UK, you could also join a UK claim. Here, lawyers allege it abused its dominance by favouring its own offers or certain sellers in the Buy Box, even when cheaper options were available. Experts estimate this could have cost UK shoppers over £1 billion in overpayments.
You could be owed money if:
You shopped on Amazon.co.uk between October 2015 and June 2023.
University strike claim
Students across the UK continue to seek compensation for disruption caused by university strikes. Some universities have already been forced to pay out. Newcastle University handed over £2.4 million to more than 10,000 students earlier this summer, setting what many believe is a precedent for other institutions.
You could be owed money if:
- You were a student at a UK university affected by strike action
- You paid for classes or facilities that were disrupted or cancelled without refund
What to do now
Law firms are running claims for affected students.
Subscription trap lawsuits
A new class action in the U.S. claims Adobe misleads customers into signing up for subscriptions that are harder and more expensive to cancel than they appear. Plaintiffs say key terms are hidden, early cancellation fees are hefty, and the process is deliberately complex.
And, earlier this month, we reported that HelloFresh had been ordered to pay $7.5 million after a U.S. court found it made subscriptions hard to cancel. Hello Fresh denied any wrongdoing.
What to do now
While these cases are U.S.-based, according to the government website, nearly 10 million active subscriptions in the UK are unwanted. Costing consumers £14 per month per subscription, and a staggering £1.6 billion annually.
Join the Claim keeps a close eye on cases like this. If group action opportunities open up in the UK, we’ll make sure you hear about them first.
Temu privacy lawsuits
In the U.S., discount shopping app Temu is facing lawsuits over data privacy. The Kentucky Attorney General alleges Temu can infect devices with malware and siphon personal data to servers in China. Arkansas launched a similar lawsuit last year, claiming the app was designed to bypass security settings and harvest everything from messages to biometric data.
Why it matters for UK consumers
Millions of UK shoppers have already downloaded Temu. UK GDPR offers protection, but enforcement is reactive — meaning risks often come before regulation. If UK regulators confirm misuse, affected consumers could join a claim for compensation.
Shein lawsuits pile up
Fast-fashion giant Shein faces mounting legal pressure. In the U.S., it’s being sued for allegedly spamming a consumer with marketing texts despite their number being on the Do Not Call Registry. While, in the UK, Shein faces a £5.8 million VAT lawsuit, accused of manipulating import declarations to dodge tax.
What you should do now
UK regulators are watching closely. If wrongdoing is confirmed, you could have the right to join a group claim.
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