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May 4, 2022 P&G faces a lawsuit that claims a number of aerosol antiperspirant and deodorant sprays and dry conditioner and shampoo products were contaminated with benzene.

May 3, 2022 Illinois Gastroenterology Group faces a class action after an October 2021 data breach reportedly compromised patients’ sensitive personal information.

May 2, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of Muscletech supplements has duped consumers by selling the products in oversized, opaque containers that are “nearly half empty.”

April 29, 2022 A class action claims Klarna has failed to disclose the risk that users of its “buy now, pay later” service will likely incur massive overdraft fees.

April 28, 2022 Red Robin International, Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action that claims the restaurant chain has failed to pay certain managers proper wages.

April 27, 2022 A lawsuit alleges the protein content claims on certain Perfect Bar products are misleading given the protein in the snacks is not fully digestible by humans.

April 27, 2022 A proposed class action in California alleges Dress Barn advertises products online with fake “original” prices and corresponding “phantom discounts.”

April 27, 2022 A class action alleges certain waterproof REI apparel is unfit for use because it contains “heightened levels” of fluorine and synthetic “forever chemicals.”

April 26, 2022 A class action has been filed in the wake of a recall of more than 121k Mazda vehicles said to be equipped with defective low-pressure fuel pumps supplied by Denso.

April 22, 2022 A lawsuit claims Allied Universal failed to properly pay employees in the wake of a 2021 data breach that crippled the companies’ timekeeping system.

April 21, 2022 A class action alleges Procter & Gamble has falsely overstated the number of sheets that come in each package of Bounty Multi-Roll Select-A-Size paper towels.

April 20, 2022 A class action claims that certain Burt’s Bees products are falsely advertised as clean and natural even though they contain undisclosed, harmful PFAS.

April 18, 2022 A class action claims Pier 1 advertises false “original” prices for items on its website in order to trick shoppers into believing they are discounted.

April 15, 2022 A lawsuit claims USAA has failed to provide policyholders proper premium refunds amid the pandemic despite a dramatic decrease in driving and car accidents.

April 15, 2022 A lawsuit claims that Zales has fraudulently listed on its website fictitious “original” prices to trick consumers into believing they are buying items on sale.

April 14, 2022 A class action alleges the Hydra-Matic 8L90 or 8L45 transmission found in a number of 2019-2022 model year Chevy, Cadillac and GMC vehicles is defectively designed.

April 13, 2022 A class action alleges Ashley Furniture has deceived consumers by advertising products on its website with fake “original” prices and corresponding “phantom discounts."

April 13, 2022 Burger King faces a class action that alleges the fast food giant’s product packaging is loaded with synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “forever chemicals.”

April 12, 2022 A lawsuit claims Suburban Propane has billed Siskiyou County, California residents for excessive volumes of propane gas that could not reasonably have been consumed.

April 7, 2022 A class action alleges Skinade violated California law by failing to provide required disclosures regarding the terms of its auto-renewing subscription service.

April 7, 2022 A class action claims Almay cosmetics are falsely advertised as clean, healthy and non-toxic even though they contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

April 6, 2022 University & State Employees Credit Union has been hit with a class action over its allegedly improper overdraft practices.

April 4, 2022 A class action claims Shutterfly advertises its products with false reference prices in order to give the impression that customers are receiving a discount.

April 4, 2022 A class action claims Optavia unlawfully enrolled consumers in its auto-shipment program for weight loss products and services without proper consent to do so.

March 31, 2022 Three lawsuits claim GFB Gluten Free Bites, Gourmet Nut’s Protein Packed Trail Mix and Enjoy Life Lentil Chips are misleadingly labeled as “protein packed.”

March 31, 2022 A lawsuit claims Kabbage failed to timely and properly process thousands of forgiveness applications for the Paycheck Protection Program loans it originated.

March 31, 2022 A lawsuit claims certain Similac products are misleadingly labeled as “non-GMO” in that they contain ingredients derived from genetically modified food sources.

March 29, 2022 A class action contends that the “zero added sugar” statement on the label of SlimFast’s Keto Fat Bomb chocolate snack cup is misleading to consumers.

March 28, 2022 A class action alleges CoverGirl’s TruBlend Pressed Powder is unsafe given it contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”

March 28, 2022 A class action contends that the “all natural” claims on bags of Kettle-brand potato chips are false given the snack contains “at least” two artificial ingredients.

March 25, 2022 A class action alleges ByteDance and TikTok failed to protect content moderators from psychological trauma stemming from persistent exposure to graphic content.

March 24, 2022 A proposed class action alleges at least one variety of Amazon’s Happy Belly spices contains undisclosed heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium and lead.

March 24, 2022 A number of AriZona beverages are falsely labeled as being “all natural” when, in reality, they contain added coloring, a proposed class action alleges.

March 23, 2022 A class action alleges Costco has failed to disclose that its Kirkland Organic Roasted Seaweed snack may contain cadmium, perchlorate or other toxins.

March 22, 2022 Scripps Health faces a class action after a data breach involving its payroll vendor allegedly caused workers to be improperly paid for their overtime hours.

March 21, 2022 A lawsuit alleges One Medical has falsely represented that payment of its annual membership fee is mandatory in order for a patient to receive medical services.

March 11, 2022 Comprehensive Health Services, faces a proposed class action over a September 2020 data breach that reportedly affected at least 106,752 individuals.

March 11, 2022 A class action alleges SLS Hotel of Beverly Hills improperly withdrew money directly from customers’ accounts instead of placing a hold on their cards.

March 9, 2022 A class action claims Fanta Berry soda is misleadingly labeled in that it contains more artificial flavors and fewer berry ingredients than consumers expect.

March 8, 2022 A former Amazon employee claims area managers were misclassified as exempt from receiving overtime wages, among other alleged violations of California law.

March 7, 2022 UKG, Inc. faces a proposed class action after its ubiquitous Kronos timekeeping system was hacked last December.

March 3, 2022 A former Peloton Interactive employee alleges the fitness equipment and media company has failed to pay proper minimum and overtime wages in California.

March 3, 2022 Goodyear faces a lawsuit wherein a former employee claims he and other workers were not provided with proper meal and rest breaks or compensation in lieu thereof.

March 2, 2022 A class action alleges PayPal has misrepresented to consumers the “real and repeated” risks of using its buy-now-pay-later Pay in 4 service.

March 2, 2022 A lawsuit claims Home Depot has failed to properly pay employees for every hour worked and provide appropriate meal and rest breaks.

February 24, 2022 A proposed class action in California alleges Naturelo magnesium supplements have been misleadingly marketed and do not provide the touted benefits.

February 22, 2022 A lawsuit claims Rite Aid cold and flu medicines falsely claim to be “non-drowsy” despite containing an active ingredient known to cause drowsiness.

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.