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Marriott Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Drip Pricing Scheme

March 9, 2021 A class action claims Marriott uses “drip pricing” to deceive consumers into believing they’ll be charged a lower room rate than they actually end up paying.

2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Suffer From Raw Fuel Leakage Defect, Class Action Says

February 25, 2021 A class action claims 2015-2019 model year Mercedes-Benz W205 vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause raw fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Class Action Claims WellPet Mislabeled Pet Food Products as Grain-Free

February 22, 2021 A class action claims WellPet cat and dog foods are misleadingly labeled as containing “no wheat, corn or soy” when the products do, in fact, contain grain.

Subway 'Tuna’ Products Contain No Real Tuna Whatsoever, Class Action Claims [UPDATE]

February 19, 2021 A class action alleges Subway has capitalized on what consumers are willing to pay for tuna by falsely and misleadingly claiming that it uses real tuna in its sandwiches and wraps.

Redcliffe Medical Devices Lied to Consumers About Crowdfunded Leaf Facemasks, Class Action Alleges

February 16, 2021 A class action claims Redcliffe Medical Devices has lied to crowdfunding contributors about its Leaf facemasks.

‘Unlawful’: Skincare Co. DermaSet Hit with Class Action Over Recurring Debit Transactions

February 16, 2021 A class action alleges DermaSet has made recurring debit transactions without first securing written authorization to do so or providing mandatory disclosures in a clear and conspicuous manner.

UConnect Infotainment System in 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 300 Is Defective, Class Action Claims

February 9, 2021 FCA US faces a class action that claims the UConnect infotainment system in 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 300 vehicles is defective.

Another Class Action Claims Mercedes-Benz Panoramic Sunroofs Can Shatter Without Warning

February 4, 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG face a class action that alleges the panoramic sunroofs in certain vehicle models can spontaneously shatter.

Class Action Claims Mercedes-Benz Sold 2016-2021 AMG Models with Defective Front Bumper Covers, Air Inlets

February 1, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz knowingly sold 2016-present AMG vehicle models equipped with defectively designed front bumper covers and air inlets.

‘Excessive External Heat’: Class Action Claims Cuisinart AirFryers Can Damage Countertops, Cause Burns

January 28, 2021 A class action alleges the Cuisinart Digital AirFryer, model number TOA-65, suffers from a defect that can cause the machine to damage surrounding surfaces or burn users.

‘Prominent and Systematic Mislabeling’: PharmaCare’s Sale of Sambucol Elderberry Supplements Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims

January 26, 2021 A class action alleges PharmaCare U.S.'s sale of Sambucol black elderberry supplements is illegal in that the products are prominently and systematically mislabeled.

Investor Class Action Alleges Robinhood Capitalized on Young Traders’ ‘Naivete’ with High Payments for Order Flow [UPDATE]

January 20, 2021 Robinhood faces another class action over its apparent failure to disclose that the majority of its revenue comes from high rates of payment for order flow.

2018-2020 Ford F-150 Trucks Burn ‘Excessive’ Amounts of Engine Oil, Class Action Lawsuit Claims [UPDATE]

January 7, 2021 A class action claims 2018-2020 model year Ford F-150 pickup trucks suffer from a defect that causes the vehicles to consume excessive amounts of engine oil.

GAP Coverage: Toyota Collects Unearned Millions Each Year by Charging Early Contract Payoff Fees, Lawsuit Says

November 19, 2020 A class action alleges Toyota Motor Credit Corp. has made millions each year by pocketing unearned GAP coverage fees in the event a customer pays off a retail installment sales contract early.

Class Action Says Nestlé Waters Charged Calif. Ready Refresh Subscribers Illegally Excessive Late Payment Fees

November 18, 2020 A class action alleges Nestlé Waters North America has charged unlawfully excessive late fees to California Ready Fresh by Nestlé subscribers.

Class Action Claims Beam Financial Users Duped on Interest Earnings, Access to Account Funds

November 12, 2020 A class action alleges Beam Financial has made a number of false assurances to its mobile banking customers.

Class Action Claims Suddenlink Owes Refunds for Frequent Outages, ‘Sluggish’ Internet Speeds

November 12, 2020 Suddenlink has refused to reimburse customers for who’ve experienced outages and “near constant” sluggish internet speeds, a proposed class action alleges.

Class Action Says Hyundai Falsely Advertised 2020 Ioniq as Equipped with Blind Spot, Accident Avoidance Features

November 10, 2020 A class action claims Hyundai has falsely advertised its 2020 Ioniq hatchback as equipped with Blind Spot and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist systems.

Class Action Alleges Machine Zone, Epic Action Turned Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire Into ‘An Illegal Money-Making Scheme’ [UP]

October 23, 2020 A class action alleges Machine Zone and Epic Action's Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire mobile app uses false and misleading advertising to get players to spend money in-game.

Class Action: Porsche Hit with Fresh Emissions-Cheating Allegations for 911, Panamera Models

October 20, 2020 A class action alleges Porsche has concealed from drivers that it used a defeat device to cheat emissions testing for certain year Panamera and 911 vehicles.

‘Deplorable Conditions’: Class Action Claims Diestel Turkey Ranch Falsely Advertises Birds as ‘Thoughtfully Raised’ [UPDATE]

October 16, 2020 A proposed class action claims Diestel turkeys are raised in "deplorable conditions" instead of on the family-run ranch, as represented in advertising.

Labels of True Lemon, True Lime Drink Mixes Conceal Presence of Artificial Flavors, Class Action Alleges

October 6, 2020 A proposed class action claims True Lemon and True Lime drink-mix packets are falsely labeled given the products contain undisclosed artificial flavors.

Calif. Driver Alleges Walmart Breached Lifetime Tire Balance, Rotation Contract by Shuttering Auto Care Centers in March 2020

September 30, 2020 A consumer claims Walmart's decision to shutter its Auto Care Centers in March 2020 deprived those who bought lifetime tire balance and rotation policies of using the service.

Class Action: Welch’s Reduced Sugar, Fruit ‘n Yogurt Fruit Snacks Boxes Filled with ‘Significant Empty Space’ [UPDATE]

September 28, 2020 A proposed class action claims boxes of Welch’s Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks and Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks contain a significant amount of empty space.

Class Action Claims Nurtur’s Aveda Institute L.A. ‘Little More Than a Diploma Mill’ for Cosmetology Students

September 14, 2020 A class action alleges Nurtur's pricey Aveda Institute Los Angeles is merely "a diploma mill" at which prospective estheticians and cosmetologists receive "little to no technical instruction."

‘Drip Pricing’: Omni Hotels Hit with Class Action Over Allegedly Undisclosed Resort Fees Added to Guests’ Bills

September 11, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit challenges Omni Hotels’ alleged practice of adding undisclosed resort fees to customers’ bills at checkout.

Subaru Faces Another Class Action Alleging Defects to Blame for Sudden, Unintended Acceleration Problems

September 9, 2020 Subaru of America faces more litigation alleging certain popular vehicle models suffer from defects that can cause sudden, unintended acceleration events.

‘Ongoing Fraud’: Class Action Claims Apple Gift Card Funds Susceptible to Theft [UPDATE]

August 28, 2020 A proposed class action alleges Apple has knowingly sold gift cards susceptible to an ongoing scam whereby funds are fraudulently redeemed by third parties.

‘Cheap Steel’: Class Action Claims Towable RV Axles Made by Lippert Components Suffer from Defect

August 24, 2020 A class action claims Lippert Components-made axles for towable recreational vehicles suffer from a defect than can compromise the integrity of an RV's frame and cause catastrophic damage.

Customers Denied Refunds After CLEAR Platforms Closed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Lawsuit Alleges

August 20, 2020 A lawsuit claims the maker of biometric secure identity platform CLEAR has refused to issue refunds to customers despite failing to provide its services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clorox Splash-Less Bleach Too Weak to Disinfect and Sanitize, Class Action Claims [UPDATE]

August 18, 2020 A class action claims Clorox's Splash-Less Bleach does not contain a high enough concentration of its active ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, to effectively sanitize and disinfect.

Walmart’s Great Value Ground Coffee Yields Fewer Cups than Advertised, Class Action Says

August 12, 2020 A class action claims canisters of Walmart's Great Value-brand ground coffee do not yield as many cups as advertised.

‘Always Listening’: Class Action Claims Google Home Eavesdrops On Users, Contradicting Privacy Promises

August 10, 2020 A class action claims the Google Home smart speaker listens in on consumers regardless of whether they utter an activation phrase.

Google Secretly Spies on Android Users Who Interact with Non-Google Apps, Class Action Claims [UPDATE]

August 7, 2020 A class action claims Google has secretly monitored, collected and misused the personal data of millions of Android users to get a leg up on competitors TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.

Maxwell House Buyers Shorted on Number of Cups of Coffee Yielded By Each Container, Class Action Claims

August 4, 2020 A class action claims the labels on containers of Maxwell House ground coffee grossly overstate the number of cups that can be made based on serving instructions.

Class Action Says Wet Ones Hand Wipes Falsely Advertised as ‘Hypoallergenic,’ ‘Gentle,’ Able to Kill’ 99.99%’ of Germs

August 3, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims Wet Ones hand wipes cannot kill "99.99%" of germs, and are not hypoallergenic or tough on dirt, as advertised.

Ancestry.com Enrolled Users in Auto-Renewing Memberships Without Making Proper Disclosures, Lawsuit Alleges

August 3, 2020 A class action alleges Ancestry.com has signed "free trial" users up for automatically renewing memberships in violation California law.

Class Action Says Kroger Misrepresents How Many Cups of Coffee Can Be Made From Canister

July 30, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims the Kroger Co. misrepresents how many cups can be made from the contents of canister of coffee.

Vi-Jon Hand Sanitizers Can’t Kill ’99.99%’ of Germs, Class Action Says [UPDATE]

July 29, 2020 Hand sanitizers made by Vi-Jon, Inc. are incapable of killing "99.99%" of germs as the company claims, according to a class action lawsuit.

Subaru Hit with Class Action Over Low-Pressure Fuel Pump ‘Defect’ [UPDATE]

July 21, 2020 Subaru faces a class action that claims certain vehicle models can unexpectedly stall and shut down due being equipped with a defective low-pressure fuel pump.

Class Action Challenges Bigelow Tea’s ‘Manufactured in the USA’ Claim [UPDATE]

July 16, 2020 A class action claims consumers have been misled by Bigelow Tea’s “manufactured in the USA” representations given no Bigelow-branded tea is sourced from the U.S.

Class Action Says Matherson Organics Has No Evidence to Back Up Safety, Efficacy Claims for Active Wow Charcoal Tooth Powders

July 1, 2020 A proposed class action alleges Matherson Organics’ Active Wow line of activated charcoal dental products may not be as safe or effective as the company represents.