California Unfair Competition Law

January 3, 2025 Three individuals who say they fell victim to scam cryptocurrency trading apps have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple.

December 18, 2024 A $7,850,000 settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Sony maintained an illegal monopoly over the sale of digital PlayStation games.

December 17, 2024 A class action accuses Robinhood of breaching its contractual duties to customers by “sweeping” their cash deposits into accounts that pay unreasonable interest rates.

December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the turbocharged 1.5-liter i-VTEC engines in certain Honda vehicle models were defectively designed.

December 4, 2024 A $7.5 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action filed on behalf of Truepill customers whose private information was reportedly exposed in a 2023 data breach.

December 3, 2024 A $43.25 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Disney violated California labor laws by paying female employees in certain positions less than men for comparable work.

November 27, 2024 A class action alleges Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. has misled consumers by falsely advertising Tylenol PM sleep aids as “non habit-forming.”

November 25, 2024 Keurig Dr Pepper faces a class action that accuses the manufacturer of falsely advertising Schweppes and Canada Dry ginger ales as naturally flavored.

November 21, 2024 A class action suit alleges certain 2013-present Honda and Acura vehicles possess defective exterior paint that will peel, delaminate, bubble, flake or otherwise fail.

November 20, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Target and Shipt have deceived consumers by promising to provide free or flat-rate delivery only to tack on a fee to certain orders.

November 20, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation faces a class action lawsuit that claims its Kirkland Signature fish oil products do not support heart health as advertised.

November 20, 2024 A $1.025 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that claimed loanDepot unlawfully debited funds from customers’ bank accounts on a reoccurring basis.

November 15, 2024 A California consumer has filed a class action against CVS, claiming that its supposedly “non habit-forming” Acetaminophen PM caplets led to habitual usage.

November 15, 2024 Conagra Brands Inc. has agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the company of falsely advertising its seafood products as sustainably sourced.

November 14, 2024 A settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged negligent cybersecurity on the part of Ardagh Glass resulted in a 2021 data breach.

November 12, 2024 The maker of Earth Rated plant-based dog wipes faces a class action that alleges the product is falsely advertised since it contains several non-plant-based ingredients.

November 12, 2024 A class action alleges Ovation Fertility has falsely touted the benefits of its PGT-A testing while actively concealing the unreliability of the add-on treatment for IVF.

November 12, 2024 A settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Oak Valley Hospital failed to prevent a 2023 data breach.

November 8, 2024 A $100 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Walgreens overcharged insured customers for generic prescription medications.

November 4, 2024 A class action claims the company behind SeaWorld and Sesame Place uses deceptive and illegal tactics to trick customers into buying tickets to the theme parks online.

October 29, 2024 A class action alleges the makers of Listerine have failed to warn consumers that regular use of the mouthwash can cause the production bacteria linked to various cancers.

October 18, 2024 A class action alleges Progenesis has misled consumers by failing to disclose that its PGT-A testing is an unproven and unreliable IVF add-on treatment.

October 17, 2024 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services face a class action over a data breach that reportedly occurred between June and September 2020.

October 16, 2024 A class action against CVS claims the pharmacy chain has failed to warn consumers that its bandages contain harmful PFAS.

October 15, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Essex Management Corporation illegally charges tenants several hidden “junk” fees each month.

October 15, 2024 Thomson Reuters has agreed to settle a class action that claimed it sold the personal information of millions of Californians without consent through its CLEAR platform.

October 15, 2024 Mednax has agreed to pay $6 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit filed over a June 2020 data breach that reportedly impacted 2.7 million people.

October 11, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance Free baby wipes are unsafe to use because they contain, or risk containing, PFAS.

October 10, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit against Target Corporation alleges that its Good & Gather avocado oil is falsely advertised as completely pure.

October 10, 2024 A class action claims plant-based Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes are falsely advertised given that most of their ingredients are synthetic.

October 8, 2024 Uber faces a class action lawsuit over its alleged practice of submitting fraudulent returns to the IRS for people who never worked for the ride-share app.

October 7, 2024 Subaru has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed certain vehicle models are equipped with defective Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

October 3, 2024 A class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market alleges the supermarket chain has falsely advertised its private-label avocado oil as pure.

October 3, 2024 Peacock has agreed to pay more than $3,700,000 to settle a class action that claimed it violated California law by automatically renewing consumers’ subscriptions without providing certain disclosures.

September 27, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Sleep Number has frequently sold mattresses below the advertised strike-through price for periods of 90 days or more.

September 27, 2024 A class action has been filed against Toyota Industries Corp. subsidiaries over an alleged scheme to misrepresent emissions levels and performance of forklift engines.

September 26, 2024 A class action alleges Budge Studios has deployed manipulative tactics to get kids hooked on its apps and drive paid subscriptions and in-game purchases.

September 26, 2024 A class action claims lax cybersecurity on the part of Altman resulted in a “massive” data breach discovered by the company in September 2023.

September 26, 2024 A class action claims Walmart has enabled, profited from and failed to prevent a form of organized retail crime on Walmart Marketplace.

September 20, 2024 A class action claims Meta has allowed hackers to hijack non-business Facebook accounts, while the platform denies users a means to regain access to their pages.

September 18, 2024 A class action alleges Kendal Nutricare USA has misled consumers about the benefits of Kendamil toddler drink products and made unlawful content claims on the labels.

September 17, 2024 A class action suit alleges bags of SkinnyPop are mislabeled since contain more than 40 percent less popcorn than what consumers are promised.

September 16, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges OWYN has misled consumers by overstating the protein content of its non-dairy, plant-based protein shakes.

September 13, 2024 Property manager Greystar unfairly charges tenants a “junk” utility administrative fee each month, a proposed class action lawsuit alleges.

September 12, 2024 A class action accuses TikTok of allowing millions of children under 13 to create accounts before then harvesting their data without parental consent.

September 10, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges NUK for Nature 100% Sustainable Silicone Pacifiers are falsely advertised.

September 6, 2024 A class action alleges the labels of Similac Go & Grow 360 Total Care toddler drinks display nutrient content claims that are prohibited by the FDA.

September 4, 2024 Mattress Firm has been hit with a new class action for allegedly advertising illusory discounts online to “lure” consumers into making purchases.

September 3, 2024 A class action alleges certain Kinder’s No Salt seasonings have been falsely advertised given that a main ingredient is potassium chloride, a salt.

August 27, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Apple continues to charge consumers for AppleCare+ after they have already traded in or returned their device.