California Business and Professions Code

January 11, 2023 A class action alleges that Unisom Simple Slumbers are misleadingly marketed as “natural” because the products contain several artificial ingredients.

January 10, 2023 A class action claims Terry Naturally CuraMed curcumin supplements contain significantly less curcumin than advertised.

January 10, 2023 A class action alleges that certain Spindrift beverages are falsely labeled as containing only carbonated water and fruit or alcoholic carbonated water and fruit since they have a third, artificial ingredient.

January 10, 2023 A class action claims Emergen-C Daily Immune Support is falsely advertised as naturally flavored given that the powdered dietary supplement contains a synthetic flavoring chemical.

January 5, 2023 A class action alleges Starbucks’ “Sprouted Grain” bagel is deceptively named since the product is made primarily with traditional, non-sprouted grains.

December 19, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Secretlab has for years misleadingly advertised its gaming chairs online with false discount prices.

December 15, 2022 L’Oréal has been hit with a class action lawsuit that claims the cosmetic company misleadingly markets certain products as offering 24-hour SPF protection.

December 8, 2022 A class action alleges 2014-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles are equipped with defective door handles that routinely fail after or within only a few years of normal use.

November 11, 2022 A class action alleges certain Nutricost supplement powders contain undisclosed artificial flavors and significantly more calories than stated on product labels.

November 11, 2022 A class action claims Trade has failed to make certain disclosures required under California law before automatically renewing consumers' coffee delivery subscriptions.

November 10, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Amazon has deliberately misrepresented the delivery and shipping benefits offered to Prime members.

November 8, 2022 A class action alleges Truffettes de France are falsely and misleadingly labeled given that the truffles are not made in and imported from France.

November 8, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DeWALT's voluntary recall of its 12-inch sliding compound miter saws in August 2022 was “grossly inadequate.”

November 7, 2022 A class action alleges Amazon has failed to pay California warehouse, distribution center, and fulfillment center employees for hours worked during the onboarding process.

November 7, 2022 A class action claims that clothing in H&M’s “Conscious Choice” collection is misrepresented as sustainable given that the items are made from environmentally harmful materials.

November 3, 2022 A female member of Morgan Run Club & Resort in California has filed a class action claiming the private tennis club’s owner, ClubCorp, discriminates against women.

October 27, 2022 A lawsuit alleges PetSafe shock collars are falsely advertised as “safe” when they’ve been shown to be physically and psychologically harmful to pets.

October 26, 2022 A proposed class action claims PetSmart illegally holds employees in $5,000 of debt for two years in exchange for “free” grooming training.

October 19, 2022 Abbott Laboratories faces a class action that claims its Ensure-brand “Nutrition” drinks are misrepresented as healthy due to their high sugar content.

October 12, 2022 Current and former employees of Greyhound Lines allege the intercity bus service has been systematically underpaying its bus drivers.

October 3, 2022 A class action alleges Innofoods “keto” snacks are falsely advertised in that the sugar-laden, high-carb products are not appropriate for a ketogenic diet.

September 27, 2022 A class action alleges Metamucil has been falsely advertised in that the fiber supplement’s added sugar content can actually decrease appetite control, harm blood sugar levels and damage digestive health.

September 22, 2022 A proposed class action says that containers of Glaxon Protos whey protein powder are unlawfully “slack-filled” given that more than 60 percent of the opaque, oversized package is empty.

September 22, 2022 A lawsuit claims packages of Lily’s-brand “Milk Chocolate Style Covered Almonds” are underfilled and worth less than consumers are led to expect.

September 20, 2022 A class action alleges Drip Drop Hydration’s oral rehydration powders are falsely advertised and misbranded.

September 9, 2022 A California consumer has accused SolarEdge Technologies of falsely advertising and selling “free” solar power system monitoring services.

September 6, 2022 A group of consumers alleges a certain variety of Kleenex-brand wet wipes are unable to kill “99% of germs” as advertised.

September 2, 2022 A lawsuit alleges Zinus “bed-in-a-box” mattresses are defective in that they can allow fiberglass to escape into and contaminate everything in a person’s home.

September 1, 2022 A lawsuit alleges Cox Communications has unlawfully increased the monthly price of its fixed-rate contracts for TV service bundles through two surcharges.

August 31, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Spokeo has misled consumers by falsely advertising that the reports sold on its website are available at a discount.

August 29, 2022 A class action alleges Best Buy has enrolled customers in automatically renewing subscriptions without providing certain disclosures or an easy way to cancel.

August 26, 2022 A lawsuit says RARI Nutrition falsely advertised its Infinity Pre Workout Powders as naturally flavored since the products contain an artificial flavoring agent.

August 25, 2022 A lawsuit alleges The Honest Company’s “plant-based” wipes are falsely advertised in that they are “chock full” of ingredients that are not derived from plants.

August 24, 2022 Block, Inc. (formerly Square) and Cash App Investing face a lawsuit over a December 2021 data breach affecting the private information of 8.2 million people.

August 23, 2022 Twitter faces a class action over its allegedly “surreptitious and undisclosed” use of consumers’ telephone numbers and email addresses for marketing purposes.

August 17, 2022 A class action contends that Children’s Delsym Cough Relief products are exactly the same as their “adult” counterparts, despite costing more and bearing a different label.

August 16, 2022 A class action alleges Harley-Davidson has violated federal law by tying the validity of its warranties to the use of only authorized dealers for repairs and replacement parts.

August 15, 2022 A lawsuit claims ECOS cleaning products are advertised as “non-toxic,” safe and environmentally friendly even though they contain harmful ingredients.

August 15, 2022 A class action claims certain Doggie Dailies-brand glucosamine supplements are “a sham” in that their active ingredients do not improve joint function in dogs.

August 10, 2022 A lawsuit claims Google unlawfully reneged on its promise to provide free access to its Workspace platform for users who signed up during a free-for-life promotion.

August 5, 2022 A lawsuit accuses healthcare staffing agency Aya Healthcare, Inc. of routinely reducing the pay rates of travel nurses midway through their contracts.

August 3, 2022 A class action alleges AMIN.O ENERGY pre-workout powders contain undisclosed artificial flavors and significantly more calories than stated on product labels.

August 1, 2022 A lawsuit alleges Amazon has failed to provide sufficient time and space for employees to pump breastmilk for their infant children.

July 22, 2022 DialAmerica faces a class action after the sensitive information of current and former employees was reportedly compromised in a months-long data breach last year.

July 22, 2022 A class action alleges Pro Elite High Protein Shakes are misleadingly advertised as containing “0g sugar” even though they are actually high in calories.

July 19, 2022 Hewlett Packard faces a class action over its alleged display of misleading strikethrough prices and fake limited-time offers on its website.

July 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Evlution Nutrition’s BCAA Energy powders are falsely advertised and labeled as “naturally flavored” supplements.

July 11, 2022 Two lawsuits claim the protein content claims on containers of SlimFast smoothie and shake mixes are overstated in that they include protein from added milk.

July 8, 2022 A class action claims Walmart’s Great Value-brand Recycling bags are falsely advertised in that they are not, in fact, recyclable through most municipal programs.

July 7, 2022 A proposed class action claims that following the mixing instructions on containers of Similac Powder Formula will not yield as many bottles as advertised.