Month: April 2026

Settlement Approval in Class Action Against Walgreen Co.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law, along with co-counsel, has secured final court approval of a $100 million settlement in a class action against Walgreen’s on behalf of a class of consumers and third-party payors alleging unlawful overcharges for medically necessary prescription drugs. The settlement resolves a long-running case, first filed in March 2017 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and covers purchases of prescription drugs from January 2007 to November 2024.

£1.5 Billion Legal Action Filed Against Rightmove

A £1.5 billion legal action has today been filed against property company Rightmove in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The claim alleges that Rightmove abused its dominant position in the UK online property portal market by charging thousands of estate agents and new home developers excessive and unfair subscription fees. The action is brought by Jeremy Newman, a former panel member of the Competition and Markets Authority. Rightmove received a pre-action letter informing them of the imminent legal action in November 2025. Today the claim has been filed at the CAT, detailing the evidence and relief sought for thousands of UK estate agents.