Featured List of Class Action Lawsuits

This is ClassAction.org's current list of open lawsuits and investigations. The goal of this section is to provide consumers with a comprehensive resource on class action and mass tort lawsuits. Attorneys are either actively filing these cases or investigating to determine whether lawsuits can be filed. The list is updated frequently, so check back soon for updates.

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Drugs & Supplements

Attorneys are investigating whether lawsuits can be filed on behalf of individuals who were harmed after using artificial tears, which may have been contaminated with dangerous bacteria.

Lawsuits are being filed claiming that the makers of certain Similac and Enfamil infant formula products failed to warn healthcare providers and caregivers that ingesting cow’s milk-based formulas can cause premature babies to develop necrotizing enterocolitis.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to eight companies for marketing their eye drop products as drugs without receiving FDA approval. The agency said the unapproved products may “pose a heightened risk of harm” to consumers.

In September 2023, a panel of FDA advisors declared that phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant found in many OTC cold and allergy medications, doesn’t work. Attorneys are now investigating whether consumers who purchased these products could take action via a class action lawsuit.

Women across the country have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson alleging that the company's talcum powders can cause ovarian cancer when used near the genitals.

Additional Investigations

The drugs and supplements page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Medical Devices

Attorneys are investigating whether lawsuits can be filed against Advanced Bionics over its HiRes Ultra and Ultra 3D cochlear implants in light of a 2020 recall and a growing number of reported failures.

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from people with recalled Biocell breast implants or tissue expanders. They believe the recall should have covered more than just the cost of implant replacements.

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are currently speaking with patients who experienced complications following hernia mesh surgery, including severe pain, dangerous infections and other serious problems that led to second surgeries to remove or replace the mesh.

Attorneys have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Philips knew well before the recall about the risks associated with these devices and that consumers are now on the hook for the thousands of dollars needed to replace their machines.

Attorneys are looking to file lawsuits alleging certain port-a-caths were defectively designed and left patients vulnerable to catheter fracture, infection and other injuries.

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The medical device page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Scams & Ripoffs

Attorneys have reason to believe Bumble Bee may have falsely advertised certain tuna and salmon products as “sustainable” in light of reports that the company may source its seafood using environmentally destructive fishing methods.

Attorneys are investigating whether class actions can be filed to help people get back any money they overpaid for document notarizations or other notary services.

Attorneys are investigating whether consumers are being charged illegal and hidden fees on foreign payment card transactions. If so, they may be able to get a class action lawsuit started to help those affected.

Attorneys are investigating whether a leading veterinary test manufacturer illegally inflated the costs of its products, resulting in more expensive bills for pet owners. They believe a class action lawsuit could be filed.

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The scams and ripoffs page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Defective Products

Attorneys are investigating whether a defect is causing the under-sink water filters to leak during normal use, posing a risk of flooding and property damage.

Attorneys are looking into whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of reports that the activity center’s support straps can snap or unhook, causing babies to dangle sideways or fall from the product.

Attorneys are looking into whether a defect is making Nutribullet Baby Bullet Blenders degrade prematurely, causing leaks and depositing black rubber and other particles into baby food as it’s blending.

Attorneys are investigating whether a defect is causing Skip Hop’s Playview Retractable Mesh Gates to easily unlatch and retract, sometimes after a push at the bottom.

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The defective products page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Data and Privacy

It’s believed that BuzzFeed may have used a tracking tool on its website to record certain users’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly share this data with Facebook.

Attorneys are investigating whether the websites of certain hospitals are illegally sharing patients’ private information with Facebook and, if so, whether class action lawsuits could be filed as a result.

It’s possible that H&R Block may have utilized tracking tools on its website to secretly share users’ financial information with Facebook.

In late August 2023, MAPFRE Insurance began notifying consumers that their personal information – and possibly vehicle information – had been accessed by an unknown party. More than 266,000 Massachusetts residents are reportedly affected by the breach, and now attorneys are investigating whether a class action can be filed.

MCNA, a dental health insurer and benefits management company, recently announced that it experienced a data breach between February 26 and March 7, 2023 during which nearly 9 million individuals’ personal and health information was exposed.

Hackers exploited a vulnerability in a file transfer tool used by a vendor of Wilton Reassurance Company that allowed the names and Social Security numbers of nearly 1.5 million individuals – assumed to be policyholders – to be exposed.

Additional Investigations

Here you will find all the open class action lawsuit investigations related to data breaches, privacy violations and more. See the full list.

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Environmental Hazards

Scientific studies have found that hair straighteners and relaxers have been linked to cancer, and it’s possible that the makers of these products knew about and failed to warn consumers of the health risks. Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are now investigating whether lawsuits can be filed on behalf of users who were diagnosed with cancer or other health problems.

We offer honest answers on what’s involved in filing a lawsuit, how the trust fund process works, what money is available and how long it all takes. Learn more.

DuPont, 3M and other companies that made firefighting foams used in military base training exercises are being sued over claims that, knowing their products contained PFAS chemicals that could contaminate local groundwater and cause serious health effects, they failed to take the steps necessary to protect the public.

Lawsuits have been filed alleging that the popular herbicide Roundup can cause cancer – and that the manufacturer didn't do enough to warn people about the risk. In light of these allegations, attorneys working with ClassAction.org are speaking with farm and agricultural workers who used Roundup.

Additional Investigations

The environmental hazards page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Workplace & Employment

If you work in California and you're required to use your own phone or tablet for work, you may be able to participate in a class action lawsuit.

Attorneys are investigating whether businesses in California are properly reimbursing outside sales representatives for use of their personal vehicles. If not, they may be able to file class action lawsuits to help those affected.

A number of companies have been sued in California for failing to provide their workers with accurate wage statements. The lawsuits claim the paystubs were missing important information – such as the total number of hours worked and hourly pay rates – and that this violates state labor law.

Attorneys are investigating whether prison guards are being paid properly and whether class action lawsuits could help these employees recover any unpaid wages.

Oil and gas employees who are paid on a day rate basis and do not receive overtime pay when working more than 40 hours a week may be able to file a claim for up to three years of unpaid overtime.

If you're a home delivery or courier van driver who wasn't paid overtime, ClassAction.org wants to hear from you. There's a provision of federal labor law that basically says if you're driving a vehicle for work that's less than 10,000 pounds, you should be getting overtime.

A lawsuit has been filed alleging DHL delivery drivers haven’t been paid properly. Attorneys are investigating whether more lawsuits can be filed.

Some employers intentionally misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime. When an employee is wrongfully placed into an exempt category, they become ineligible for overtime. Intentionally misclassifying employees is illegal and unethical.

If you had to undergo a background check and didn't get the job or apartment you were looking for because of it, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the company that ran the report or the company you applied to for work.

Attorneys believe that healthcare workers who received incentive bonuses during the COVID-19 pandemic should have also, by law, seen an increase in their overtime rates.

A number of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of employees who worked off the clock – and didn't get paid for it. Generally, under wage and hour law, all time spent working must be paid, even if that work is being performed before an employee's shift starts or after it ends.

Dozens of class action lawsuits have been filed by independent contractors who say they're actually employees under the law.

If you’ve driven for Lyft as a contractor in Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, New York or Illinois, you may be able to take action to recover compensation for back pay and more.

Lawsuits are being filed on behalf of employees who say their overtime pay rates aren't being calculated properly and that they're missing out on wages as a result. They claim their employers are leaving out additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, when calculating their regular pay rates.

Most employees are eligible for overtime pay. If an eligible employee does not receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40, they may qualify for a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages.

Additional Investigations

The workplace and employment page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Finance & Insurance

Attorneys are investigating whether the screening company Airbnb uses to run background checks is supplying inaccurate reports.

Attorneys believe American Express’s rules against merchants surcharging customers or “steering” them toward cards with lower fees are illegal and have cost the typical small business owner tens of thousands of dollars.

Attorneys are actively helping individuals across the country who have been incorrectly reported as dead on their credit reports.

If you had a problem with your credit report, attorneys working with ClassAction.org may be able to help. They're offering to review people's credit reports, free of charge, to help determine whether the company that ran or ordered the report broke the law.

Most auto insurance policies provide 30 days of coverage for a rental car when the insured vehicle is deemed a total loss, but attorneys believe insurance companies may be cutting off consumers’ rental car payments too soon.

Additional Investigations

The finance and insurance page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Construction Products & Plumbing

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed over problems reported in connection with FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipes.

Additional Investigations

The construction and plumbing page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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Appliances & Automotive

It’s been reported that the exterior of Amana ovens can overheat, cause burns and even melt the appliance’s components.

Attorneys are investigating whether a defect related to the heating element is causing the dishwashers to leak and whether a class action lawsuit could be filed to provide a true fix for the problem.

Attorneys are investigating whether a defect is causing the windshield wipers on newer Bronco models to slow down when set to high speeds and, if so, whether a class action lawsuit could be filed over the issue.

Attorneys have reason to believe these vehicles were manufactured with inferior and unsafe rear subframes, which may lead to catastrophic vehicle damage and put drivers at an increased risk of an accident.

Attorneys are looking into certain Hyundai and Kia models that were recalled in late 2022 due to a problem with the electric oil pump in their dual-clutch transmissions. It’s believed that the recalls may not have adequately addressed the underlying issue.

Attorneys are investigating whether a defect is to blame for a large number of complaints from Hyundai and Kia drivers who say they’ve experienced oil leaks stemming from problems with the oil pan or drain plug.

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether a defect is responsible for the headlight issues. If so, they may be able to get a class action lawsuit on file.

A recent investigation found that Tesla may have grossly overstated the range of its electric vehicles.

Additional Investigations

The appliances and automotive page has our full list of investigations, as well as recent news and blog posts.

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