California Unfair Competition Law

Lawsuit Filings

From Disk to Digital: Antitrust Class Action Alleges Sony has Monopolized Market for PlayStation Games

May 7, 2021 A class action alleges Sony has established a monopoly in the sale of digital video games for the PlayStation console. [UPDATE]

Class Action Claims Medcursor Fails to Provide Mandatory Warranty Disclosures with Product Registration Cards

May 7, 2021 Medcursor faces a lawsuit that claims it failed to include certain mandatory disclosures with the warranty registration instructions for its massage devices.

Blue Lizard Sunscreen Falsely Labeled as ‘Mineral-Based,’ Class Action Alleges [DISMISSED]

May 6, 2021 A class action alleges Crown Laboratories has misleadingly labeled its Blue Lizard-brand sunscreen as “mineral-based."

Class Action Claims Continental Casualty Co. Broke the Rules By Unevenly Increasing Long-Term Care Premiums

May 4, 2021 Continental Casualty Company has not honored its contractual promise to not increase long-term care insurance premiums for policyholders unless the amounts are changed uniformly for everyone within the same age group, a class action alleges.

Invisalign Maker Hit with Antitrust Class Action Over Alleged Scheme to Maintain 'Monopoly' [UPDATE]

May 4, 2021 Align Technology faces a class action over an alleged anticompetitive scheme with which the Invisalign maker has supposedly attempted to maintain its monopoly position.

Class Action Claims Kroger Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Water Labels Conceal Inclusion of Artificial Flavors

May 3, 2021 A class action claims the labels of Kroger’s fruit-flavored sparkling water beverages are misleading in that they fail to disclose that the products are artificially flavored.

Reddit Benefits from Allowing Child Pornography On Website, Class Action Alleges [DISMISSED]

April 26, 2021 A class action claims Reddit, Inc. has violated a federal law by knowingly profiting from the posting of child pornography on its website.

Bank of America Hit with Class Action Over ‘Lackadaisical’ Approach to Securing Unemployment Benefits for Californians

April 21, 2021 Bank of America faces another class action that claims the financial institution has lacked urgency in securing unemployment benefits for Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Class Action Challenges Apple’s Alleged Permanent Deletion of User’s Apple ID [DISMISSED]

April 21, 2021 Apple faces a class action over an allegedly “unlawful, unconscionable” clause in its terms and conditions that supposedly allows it to delete a user's Apple ID.

Walgreens Wrongfully Charged ‘Pink Tax’ on Women’s Hair Regrowth Products in Calif., Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]

April 21, 2021 Walgreens has wrongfully imposed in California a discriminatory “pink tax” on the women’s version of certain hair regrowth treatment products, a class action alleges.

Another Class Action Alleges Whirlpool-Made Dishwashers Suffer from Leakage Defect [UPDATE]

April 20, 2021 A class action alleges “more than 900 models” of Whirlpool-made dishwashers, including some sold under the KitchenAid, JennAir, Kenmore and Maytag brands, are plagued by a uniform defect.

Active Head Restraints in Certain Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Can Deploy Suddenly, Class Action Says

April 16, 2021 The active head restraints found in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles suffer from a “common, uniform defect” that can cause the device to deploy without warning, a class action says.

Ledger, Shopify Hit with Class Action Over ‘Massive’ 2020 Data Breach [UPDATE]

April 14, 2021 Ledger and Shopify have been hit with a proposed class action over a mid-2020 data breach that allegedly exposed Ledger customers as targets for hackers.

Class Action Claims Instant Brands Failed to Make Mandatory Warranty, Product Registration Disclosures

April 9, 2021 Kitchen appliance maker Corelle Brands (Instant Brands) has intentionally omitted mandatory disclosures from product warranty registration materials provided to consumers, a class action says.

Google Breaks User Privacy Promises ‘Billions of Times Every Day’ Through Real-Time Ad Auctions, Class Action Says

April 9, 2021 A class action alleges Google breaks its promises to never sell users’ personal information to third parties and to allow individuals to decide how their information is used “billions of times every day."

Infinity Insurance, Parent Co. Hit with Class Action Over Reported December 2020 Data Breach [UPDATE]

April 9, 2021 Infinity Insurance Company and parent Kemper Corporation have been named in a proposed class action over a reported late-December 2020 data breach.

A Natural Solution to ‘Insulin Resistance?’ Class Action Alleges Golo Has Sold ‘Illegal,’ ‘Misbranded’ Dietary Supplement

March 25, 2021 A class action alleges Golo, LLC has intentionally marketed and sold illegally misbranded dietary supplements whose “prominent and systematic mislabeling” have harmed the public.

Class Action Claims TicketsOnSale.com Owes Refunds for Concerts Postponed Amid Pandemic

March 24, 2021 TicketsOnSale.com faces a class action that alleges the company wrongfully charged a Calif. man for tickets to a summer 2020 concert that was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Citing EPA Docs, Class Action Alleges Seresto Flea, Tick Collars Are Excessively Dangerous for Pets, Humans [UPDATE]

March 23, 2021 A class action alleges Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has failed to warn pet owners of the risks linked to Seresto flea and tick collars for dogs and cats.

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.

Algorithm Makes It ‘Difficult or Even Impossible’ to Redeem Google Play Store Gift Cards, Class Action Claims

February 26, 2021 Google has made it "difficult or even impossible" to redeem Play store gift cards, a class action claims.

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.

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.

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.

USAA Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Treatment of Officers Versus Enlisted Military Personnel

February 8, 2021 A class action claims USAA provides unlawfully disparate treatment to military officers and lower-ranked enlisted personnel who hold auto insurance policies.

Mednax, Pediatrix Hit with Class Action Over June 2020 Data Breach Affecting Nearly 1.3M Patients [UPDATE]

January 29, 2021 Mednax, Inc. and Pediatrix Medical Group face a proposed class action over a June 2020 data breach that reportedly affected nearly 1.3 million patients.

‘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.

Class Action: Calif. Unemployment Recipients Allege Bank of America Failed to Prevent, Address ‘Rampant Fraud’ [UPDATE]

January 19, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Bank of America failed to prevent and address fraud involving unemployment insurance benefits provided through prepaid debit cards in California.

Privacy Lawsuit Alleges Classmates.com Misappropriates Names, Photos of Calif. Residents Without Permission

January 13, 2021 A class action claims Classmates.com has "misappropriated" the names, photos and likenesses of California residents without securing consent to do so.

Class Action: Lincoln Benefit Life Co. Failed to Provide Proper Notices Before Life Insurance Lapse, Termination

December 18, 2020 A lawsuit claims Lincoln Benefit Life Company failed to send policyholders statutory notices designed to prevent the loss of valuable insurance coverage.

Lawsuits Claim Cabrillo Credit Union, BBVA Failed to Provide Disclosures Before Docking Overdraft Fees

December 8, 2020 A class action alleges Cabrillo Credit Union has failed to provide customers with a clearly understandable stand-alone disclosure document, or obtain opt-in consent, before assessing overdraft fees.

Class Action Claims Wells Fargo Failed to Clearly Disclose Overdraft Practices to Customers

November 30, 2020 Wells Fargo faces a proposed class action in which the bank stands accused of failing to clearly disclose its overdraft practices to accountholders.

Class Action Alleges Little Remedies Infants’ Acetaminophen Costs More than Exact Same Children’s Product

November 25, 2020 A class action claims the Little Remedies Infants’ acetaminophen product costs more than its children’s counterpart even though the two medications are “exactly the same.”

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.

‘BlazingSun’: Class Action Aims to Cover Consumers Hit by Months-Long Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Data Breach [UPDATE]

November 11, 2020 Dickey's Barbeque Pit faces a class action over a months-long data breach that reportedly affected around three million credit card numbers.

Artech Hit with Class Action Over Three-Day January 2020 Data Breach [UPDATE]

November 9, 2020 A proposed class action claims Artech LLC’s insufficient data security policies and procedures led to a data breach in January 2020.

Class Action Says Repel Insect Repellant Citronella Candles Can Explode When Put Out Due to ‘Defects’

November 6, 2020 A class action alleges Spectrum Brands' Repel insect repellant citronella candle suffers from a defect that can cause the product to explode when extinguished.

D.C. Guided Tour Business Alleges Google Wields Monopoly Control Over Digital Advertising Market

October 27, 2020 A Washington D.C. guided tour company alleges in a class action that Google has come to have monopoly control over the online advertising market through anti-competitive conduct.

Class Action Says Court Must Intervene to Protect YouTube Content Moderators from Psychological Trauma [UPDATE]

October 26, 2020 A class action alleges YouTube has negligently failed to protect content moderators from the psychological trauma associated with repeatedly viewing graphic and objectionable images.

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.