False Advertising

A proposed class action filed this week in California claims subscribers to HP’s “Instant Ink” program have received far less than they bargained for.

Packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) systems sold by LG Electronics in Hawaii are defective in that the condenser, evaporator and connective tubing all have a propensity to fail in the state’s tropical climate, a proposed class action alleges.

Single-use plastic water bottles sold by the Coca-Cola Company, Nestlé Waters successor BlueTriton Brands and Niagara Bottling are not “100% recyclable” as the companies claim—and may be barely recyclable at all, a proposed class action says.

A proposed class action lawsuit filed this week claims Allbirds, Inc., maker of the popular “sustainable” wool running sneakers, has misled consumers regarding its carbon footprint and animal welfare claims.

A proposed class action alleges Coinbase’s email and web advertisements for a $1.2 million Dogecoin sweepstakes held earlier this month were false and misleading.

A proposed class action filed this week claims certain OGX shampoos and conditioners contain an ingredient linked to hair loss and scalp irritation.

Burt’s Bees has “perpetrated a massive deception” on pet owners by claiming that its dog shampoos and conditioners are “99.7% Natural,” a proposed class action alleges.

A proposed class action alleges Dell Technologies has intentionally misled the public with regard to the apparent “upgradeability” of its flagship Alienware Area 51M R1 gaming laptop.

According to the lawsuit, there is “no safe level of benzene” exposure, meaning the defendant’s products are unsuitable for human use and could even endanger users’ health.