California Unfair Competition Law

March 27, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the “25% Less Saturated Fat than Regular Eggs” claim on packages of Eggland’s Best eggs is false.

March 26, 2024 A class action claims Ikea’s Kasker quartz countertops and Caesarstone’s quartz countertops suffer from a defect that causes them to permanently stain from everyday use.

March 26, 2024 A class action alleges Ocean Spray’s Craisins Dried Cranberries and Cranberry Bites are falsely labeled in that the snacks contain high amounts of added sugar.

March 25, 2024 A class action claims Wells Fargo Bank has unfairly penalized customers by assessing $12 “junk fees” when they unknowingly deposit faulty checks.

March 21, 2024 A class action alleges Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo contains “dangerously high” levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.

March 20, 2024 A class action alleges MIT45 fails to disclose that its kratom powder, capsule, gummy and liquid extract products are highly addictive substances.

March 20, 2024 A class action lawsuit claims the Hershey Company has misled consumers by falsely marketing its Lily’s chocolate products as “Stevia Sweetened.”

March 19, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Ferrari has done too little to address a defect that can cause brake fluid to leak from a vehicle’s braking system.

March 19, 2024 A lawsuit alleges The Glad Products Company has defrauded consumers by falsely claiming that its “recycling” bags are specifically designed to be recycled.

March 19, 2024 A class action accuses Citibank of charging an unfair $12 “junk fee” to customers who, through no fault of their own, deposit checks that bounce.

March 15, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Walmart has misled consumers about the heart health benefits of its Spring Valley Omega-3 fish oil supplements.

March 14, 2024 A class action alleges the labeling of certain Dr. Kellyann bone broths is unlawful and misleading since the products provide “significantly less” usable protein than advertised.

March 13, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges dozens of pets who have stayed at Wag Hotels have contracted life-threatening infections and other severe health issues.

March 11, 2024 New class action lawsuits allege benzoyl peroxide acne treatments made and/or sold by L’Oréal, Walgreens, Walmart and Genomma Lab are illegal to sell since they contain benzene.

March 7, 2024 A class action claims Welch Foods, Inc. has misled consumers by falsely advertising its Welch’s Light Grape Juice as free from artificial preservatives.

March 6, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Google of having kept millions in stolen money from victims of Google Play Store gift card scams.

March 6, 2024 A consumer claims in a class action that Western Union illegally held and used money he deposited for a wire transfer for its own commercial benefit.

March 5, 2024 A class action claims Wells Fargo has knowingly enrolled customers in various financial products or services without their knowledge or consent.

March 5, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids suffer from a defect that can cause their propulsion system to catch fire and explode.

March 4, 2024 A class action claims that certain MISSHA and A’PIEU sunscreens are falsely advertised as waterproof, sweatproof and able to block “all UV rays.”

March 1, 2024 A class action claims Sunny Delight Beverages Co. has misled consumers by falsely advertising its Sunny D Vodka Seltzer drinks as sugar-free.

February 28, 2024 Advantis Global has been hit with a class action over a 2022 cyberattack that compromised the personal data of more than 5,000 current and former employees.

February 27, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Arrowhead bottled water sold by BlueTriton Brands is falsely and misleadingly labeled since the products contain microplastics.

February 26, 2024 A class action alleges Wondershare lures consumers into automatically renewing subscriptions without making proper disclosures or obtaining customer consent.

February 23, 2024 A class action claims Purple has misled shoppers by listing products online with fictitious original prices and fake corresponding discounts.

February 22, 2024 Chipotle faces a class action lawsuit over its apparent policy of refusing to refund purchases made with gift cards and instead providing limited meal vouchers.

February 22, 2024 A class action out of California alleges Valnet has unlawfully denied content creators proper wages by misclassifying them as independent contractors.

February 21, 2024 Washington National faces a class action over a cyberattack announced in January 2024 that compromised the personal data of more than 20,000 people.

February 19, 2024 Roblox Corporation faces a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the blockbuster open-world gaming platform is “built on the exploitation of children."

February 16, 2024 A class action alleges 2014-2021 Toyota RAV4 SUVs are equipped with defective hinges that can cause a vehicle’s power liftgate to fail prematurely.

February 16, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges MatchGroup has purposely designed the Tinder, Hinge and The League dating apps to be addictive.

February 16, 2024 Capital One faces a class action over its decision to stop offering 360 Savings Accounts and begin offering “360 Performance Savings” accounts with a much higher interest rate.

February 14, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Campbell Soup Company has misrepresented its V8 Splash beverages as healthy.

February 13, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges certain Whirlpool-, Maytag-, KitchenAid- and Kenmore-brand refrigerators are equipped with defective wiring that can break or fray.

February 13, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Amazon has violated consumer protection laws by charging Prime Video subscribers an extra monthly fee to remove ads from the streaming platform.

February 9, 2024 MOHELA faces a lawsuit over its alleged failure to process and decide on applications for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in a timely manner.

February 9, 2024 A class action claims Kroger has misleadingly advertised that its blueberry Fruit & Grain cereal bars are naturally flavored.

February 8, 2024 Keenan & Associates faces a class action over an August 2023 cyberattack that compromised the personal and medical data of more than 1,500,000 people.

February 7, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit claims StubHub systematically misrepresents event ticket prices by concealing additional “junk fees” until checkout.

February 7, 2024 Chuze Fitness has been hit with a class action over a November 2023 cyberattack that compromised the personal data of current and former employees.

February 7, 2024 Arizona Labor Force faces a class action that claims deficient data security resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of current and former employees’ personal data.

February 5, 2024 A class action claims InMarket has unlawfully tracked and profited from the sale of consumer data through “spyware” incorporated into more than 300 mobile apps.

February 1, 2024 Celsius Holdings faces a class action that claims the company’s Live Fit energy drinks are misbranded and unlawfully sold without approval from the FDA.

January 31, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Mondelez deceptively claims on product packaging that the chocolate in its snack foods is sourced sustainably and responsibly.

January 26, 2024 A class action claims the companies behind Mr & Mrs T Original Bloody Mary mix have misled consumers by advertising the product as preservative-free when it, in fact, contains citric acid.

January 25, 2024 LoanDepot faces a proposed class action lawsuit over a January 2024 data breach that reportedly impacted roughly 16.6 million people.

January 22, 2024 Smarty faces a class action wherein a consumer claims the cashback subscription service continued to charge her a monthly fee after she canceled her membership.

January 18, 2024 Walgreens faces a proposed class action over its allegedly illegal sale of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Urinary Pain Relief tablets.

January 18, 2024 Your Signature Supplements faces a class action that alleges its Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support supplements are ineffective and illegally sold without approval from the FDA.

January 17, 2024 A class action accuses Policygenius of secretly sharing website visitors’ personal and health information with third parties without consent.