California Consumers Legal Remedies Act

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.

December 8, 2021 Natera faces a class action that claims it has misrepresented the costs of its tests and hit thousands of patients with unexpected, “extremely high” bills.

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 23, 2021 A class action alleges that Natrol’s claims that its Cognium Memory and Cognium Memory Extra Strength supplements help improve memory and recall are false and likely to deceive the public.

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 16, 2021 Hyundai Capital America faces a class action over its alleged practice of retaining unearned fees from unused guaranteed asset protection (GAP) waiver addendums.

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 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.

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 23, 2021 Gibson faces a proposed class action over its alleged failure to include required disclosures in the warranty registration forms that come with its products.

September 23, 2021 A class action filed against QuickBooks developer Intuit claims a one-percent transaction fee for ACH transfers violates the company’s agreement with users.

September 22, 2021 Student Loan Financial Assistance has preyed on student loan borrowers by misrepresenting the cost and features of federal loan repayment programs, a class action alleges.

September 21, 2021 Kellogg has misrepresented a number of MorningStar Farms products in that their predominant non-water ingredient is not vegetables, or even vegetable-based, but grain or oil, a class action claims.

September 15, 2021 A class action alleges certain Plum Organics baby and toddler foods are misbranded in that the pouches’ labels display nutrient content claims that are strictly prohibited by the FDA.

September 14, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US has failed to disclose that the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission in certain model year Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Dodge Caliber and other vehicles is defective.

September 9, 2021 A lawsuit claims certain Banana Boat sunscreens have been falsely advertised as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients deemed to be harmful to coral reefs.

September 8, 2021 Thermofight buyers have been deceived into believing the supplement is a safe and effective rapid weight loss solution and fat burner, a class action alleges.

September 7, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Morton Salt, Inc. has misrepresented the location of where its purported Himalayan pink salt products are sourced.

September 3, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Lenovo displays false “regular” prices on its website in order to deceive consumers into believing they are buying products at a discount.

August 30, 2021 Uncrustables, JIF Peanut Butter, Adams Peanut Butter, Sahale Snacks, Laura Scudders and other Smucker’s items do not deliver the amount of protein stated on product labels, a class action claims.

August 30, 2021 A class action alleges CBR Systems has deceived parents into believing they will pay a fixed annual fee for the storage of umbilical cord blood collected at a child’s birth.

August 27, 2021 Huggies Snug & Dry diapers have an undisclosed tendency to cause skin rashes, blistering, peeling and what appear to be chemical burns, a class action claims.

August 26, 2021 A proposed class action claims Tostitos-brand “Hint of Lime” tortilla chips are deceptively labeled in that, unbeknownst to buyers, they contain no lime at all.

August 26, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Udemy falsely advertised “original” reference prices that misled customers into believing the company’s instructional videos were sold at a discount.