The Brian Lehrer Show

Making Cents of Class-Action Lawsuits

Jun 12, 2025
Andy Vasoyan, a freelance reporter at the intersection of technology and culture, shares his unique journey into the world of class-action lawsuits. He discusses how everyday people can unknowingly become part of these cases, highlighting examples like Bumble and Clif Bar. The conversation explores how to identify legitimate claims amidst scams and the financial upside of participating in these lawsuits. Vasoyan also shares tips on navigating eligibility and finding suitable cases, making a complex topic feel accessible and engaging.
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ANECDOTE

Andy Joins Multiple Class Actions

  • Andy Vasoyan joined many class actions after noticing settlement emails in his inbox from past lawsuits.
  • These included a major climate disaster case and a dating app discrimination case without extra effort on his part.
INSIGHT

Huge Data-Related Class Actions

  • Many class action settlements relate to data breaches with huge class sizes due to social media platforms' massive user bases.
  • The Facebook Cambridge Analytica case included over 250 million users in the class, nearly every American Facebook user.
ADVICE

Verify Class Action Legitimacy

  • Verify class action legitimacy by searching online or joining Facebook and Reddit groups dedicated to this topic.
  • These groups have thousands of members discussing the authenticity of settlements daily.
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