California Business and Professions Code

February 22, 2022 A proposed class action claims Accutech Systems Corporation failed to take reasonable steps to secure clients’ information prior to a data breach last summer.

February 21, 2022 A class action alleges Capital One’s assurances that it would offer assistance to credit card customers during the pandemic were merely a “publicity play.”

February 21, 2022 A class action contends that the word “Paris” on certain L’Oréal cosmetics labels misleads reasonable consumers into believing the products are imported from France.

February 18, 2022 A class action claims certain Burt’s Bees cosmetic products contain undisclosed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known to be harmful to humans.

February 15, 2022 A proposed class action claims purportedly “natural” and “chemical-free” Artnaturals gel hand sanitizers contain undisclosed amounts of the carcinogen benzene.

February 15, 2022 Barton Associates faces a class action that claims the healthcare staffing provider has deprived workers of overtime wages by misclassifying them as independent contractors.

February 14, 2022 A class action alleges Arizona Beverages’ Georgia Peach Green Tea is falsely advertised in that the supposedly “100% Natural” product contains dl-malic acid.

February 9, 2022 A class action claims 21st Century failed to adequately refund California auto insurance policyholders during the COVID-19 pandemic despite being ordered to do so.

February 9, 2022 A class action alleges Allstate unfairly profited from the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to charge and collect excessive auto insurance premiums in 2020 and 2021.

February 9, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Prequel genetic prenatal screening tests sold by Myriad Genetics provide incorrect results roughly 85 percent of the time.

February 4, 2022 A class action alleges Mead Johnson & Company’s characterization of its Enfamil infant formulas as “milk-based powders” is misleading to consumers.

February 4, 2022 A class action alleges a number of Spice Islands and Tone’s herbs and spices are tainted with heightened levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.

February 4, 2022 A lawsuit alleges certain La Flor spices are misleadingly labeled in that they fail to warn consumers that the products may contain toxic heavy metals.

January 26, 2022 Allied Waste Systems and Republic Services face a class action that alleges the companies continued to bill consumers amid a worker strike during the 2021 holiday season.

January 24, 2022 A number of McCormick herbs and spices contain heightened levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a class action lawsuit alleges.

January 21, 2022 A former production assistant claims Amazon has failed to reimburse employees for expenses related to the use of their personal phones for business purposes.

January 14, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DoorDash has charged consumers hidden delivery fees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 13, 2022 A lawsuit claims Walgreens falsely advertised its lidocaine products as “maximum strength” even though competing products contain a higher dose of the medication.

January 11, 2022 GM faces claims that the lithium-ion batteries used in the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles are defective and may spontaneously catch fire.

January 10, 2022 SmileDirectClub faces a class action that claims the direct-to-consumer dental services company practices dentistry in California without authorization to do so.

January 6, 2022 Smile Brands and Sahawneh Dental face a class action over an April 2021 ransomware attack that reportedly exposed patients’ personal and health information.

January 4, 2022 A class action alleges Amazon has discriminated and retaliated against certain employees who’ve requested reasonable accommodations for their medical needs.

December 20, 2021 A lawsuit claims Sirius and Pandora have failed to properly reimburse employee business expenses and provide complete wage statements.

December 16, 2021 A lawsuit claims Warner Bros. failed to pay employees timely and complete wages and provide meal breaks in accordance with federal and California law.

December 15, 2021 A class action alleges the Penuma device is neither safe nor effective—nor cleared by the FDA—for its advertised purpose of cosmetic penile enlargement.

December 14, 2021 Sea World faces a class action over its alleged failure to pay all wages owed to workers laid off at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and not re-hired.

December 10, 2021 A class action alleges V8-brand juice blends made by Campbell Soup Company have been falsely advertised.

December 9, 2021 A class action claims Alani Nutrition, LLC has misleadingly advertised Fit Snacks Whey Protein Bars as healthy in that the product contains high levels of fat.

December 8, 2021 Ally Bank faces a lawsuit over an April 2021 data breach in which customers’ usernames and passwords were exposed to the bank’s third-party business associates.

December 3, 2021 A class action alleges Nissan has failed to properly identify and pay for repairs and replacement transmissions that should be covered under California’s emissions warranty law.

November 29, 2021 A lawsuit claims Google unlawfully collected Android users’ personal data through an program known as “Android Lockbox” without first obtaining consent.

November 19, 2021 The maker of FITCRUNCH whey protein bars and FITBAR energy bars has been named in a lawsuit that claims the bars are misleadingly represented as healthy.

November 19, 2021 A class action claims certain Mazda vehicles have been equipped with defective fuel pumps that can cause the engine to stall, shut down or fail to start.

November 9, 2021 A class action alleges prospective Amazon Flex delivery drivers were not provided with certain statutory disclosures before Amazon obtained their background checks.

November 4, 2021 A class action alleges Verizon has advertised flat monthly rates only to turn around and pad California wireless customers’ bills with undisclosed “administrative charges.”

November 4, 2021 A class action alleges Knight Transportation unlawfully failed to provide drivers with proper meal and rest breaks and owes them unpaid wages and other payments.

November 2, 2021 Rite Aid faces a lawsuit over a Feb. 2021 data breach during which the personal information of thousands of patients was reportedly exposed to unauthorized parties.

October 28, 2021 Expedia and several related entities face a lawsuit that alleges California employees were not paid for every hour worked and denied proper meal and rest breaks.

October 27, 2021 A class action alleges Datto and Open Mesh have falsely advertised their cloud-managed network devices in that buyers have not received a lifetime cloud license, automatic firmware updates and other benefits as promised.

October 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims American First Finance has issued unlawful loans for the purchase of consumer goods and services without disclosing the terms of the agreements.

October 22, 2021 A class action claims “Reef-Friendly” Alba Botanica Hawaiian sunscreens are falsely advertised in that they contain chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs.

October 21, 2021 A class action claims National General Insurance Company and Integon National Insurance Company have unlawfully rescinded some consumers’ auto insurance policies.

October 20, 2021 A class action claims Life Alert unlawfully debited consumers’ accounts on a recurring basis after they requested cancelation of the company’s services.

October 18, 2021 A class action alleges The Happy Group has falsely and deceptively claimed that its eggs are pasture-raised when they should more accurately be described as “free range.”

October 14, 2021 A lawsuit claims Target’s “reef-conscious” Up & Up sunscreens are misleadingly labeled in that the products contain chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs.

October 14, 2021 A class action claims Health-Ade kombucha and kombucha-inspired beverages are not as healthy as represented given they contain a “high amount” of added sugar.

October 13, 2021 A class action claims Amazon Relay drivers in California have been misclassified as independent contractors and denied statutory protections under state law.

October 4, 2021 Safelite failed to pay workers proper wages and provide appropriate meal and rest breaks in accordance with California labor law, a class action alleges.

September 29, 2021 Calvin Klein, Adidas, Hugo Boss and DKNY outlet stores in California have each been hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges they utilize “phantom” discounts as a way to lure consumers into making purchases.

September 29, 2021 The Coca-Cola Company faces a lawsuit that claims employees were not paid in accordance with state and federal labor laws or provided with proper breaks.