California Consumers Legal Remedies Act

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 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 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 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 8, 2022 Sprout Foods faces a class action that alleges the company has misbranded its baby and toddler food pouches by including on product labels nutrient content claims that are prohibited by the FDA.

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 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 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 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 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 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 1, 2022 A class action lawsuit challenges NatureStar’s claim that its Matter-brand single-use tableware is compostable.

February 25, 2022 A class action claims certain L’Oréal and Maybelline waterproof mascaras contain undisclosed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can be toxic to humans.

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 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 11, 2022 Electronics retailer Sunvalleytek International faces a class action over its alleged practice of providing customers with gift cards in exchange for positive product reviews.

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 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 lawsuit claims over-the-counter Tylenol cough medicines are falsely labeled as “non-drowsy” given that they contain an ingredient known to cause drowsiness.

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 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 10, 2022 Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, Paul Pierce and others face a class action that alleges the parties misled consumers who invested in EthereumMax (EMAX) cryptocurrency tokens.

January 4, 2022 A class action alleges LG Energy Solution Michigan has refused to compensate Calif. residents who bought supposedly dangerous LG RESU home solar batteries.

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 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.