TechCrunch Daily Crunch Rivian will pay $250M to settle lawsuit over R1 price hike
Oct 25, 2025
Rivian is in the spotlight for a $250 million settlement regarding alleged misleading practices tied to their R1 price hikes. A trademark dispute is heating up as Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine, accusing them of deceptive marketing. Meanwhile, the Enhanced Games are shaking things up by exploring the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports, complete with million-dollar bounties and a vision for a telehealth business. It's a whirlwind of legal battles and bold innovations in the tech and sports arenas!
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Rivian Settles For $250M Over R1 Price Hike
- Rivian agreed to pay $250 million to settle a shareholder class-action over a 2022 R1 price hike.
- The company denies wrongdoing and will fund $183M from cash and $67M via insurance if a judge approves the deal.
Automatic vs WP Engine Trademark Fight
- Automatic filed counterclaims against WP Engine over alleged trademark misuse and deceptive marketing.
- The dispute included public accusations like calling WP Engine "a cancer to WordPress" and bans from WordPress.org resources.
Enhanced Games Targets Longevity Market
- The Enhanced Games plans to legalize performance-enhancing drugs and monetize longevity-related telehealth.
- Backed by Peter Thiel, it targets record bounties and a marketing engine for a trillion-dollar longevity market.