Environmental

March 4, 2026 A $212,000 Reynolds settlement ends an AG lawsuit that alleged the company falsely claimed its ‘recycling’ bags were recyclable in Arizona.

January 8, 2026 A $78.75M Delta settlement offers cash to those residing in California properties that may have been affected by an emergency fuel dump in Jan. 2020.

January 6, 2026 A $27M settlement offers cash and extended medical service to Hoosick Falls, NY, residents who may have consumed forever chemicals in drinking water.

December 18, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges that PGE and Tillamook have failed to safely dispose of high-nitrate wastewater, contaminating wells and groundwater.

November 14, 2025 A class action lawsuit claims that Miracle-Gro’s ‘organic’ fertilizer and soil products are falsely advertised because they contain synthetic PFAS chemicals.

October 30, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges that the filters in Winix air purifiers do not meet HEPA standards as advertised.

August 12, 2025 A class action lawsuit claims that Revlon fraudulently touts several of its makeup removers as biodegradable.

June 23, 2025 A class action alleges that BAT and several subsidiaries have overstated the carbon neutrality of Vuse vaporizer devices and consumable products.

May 21, 2025 A class action accuses Starbucks of knowingly relying upon “massive trafficking, child slavery, and forced labor” within its Brazilian supply lines.

May 20, 2025 A $1.5 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged certain Krud Kutter products are falsely advertised as “Non-Toxic” and “Earth Friendly.”

March 21, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit challenges several environmental claims for Amazon Basics paper products.

March 11, 2025 A class action claims Apple has misled consumers about the true environmental impact of its purportedly “carbon neutral” Apple Watches.

February 28, 2025 A class action has been filed against SPS Technologies on behalf of Pennsylvania residents impacted by an explosive fire that broke out at the company’s facility.

February 14, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges the maker of Gore-Tex fabric has deceptively 'greenwashed' the company’s purported commitment to sustainability.

January 30, 2025 A class action alleges Igloo has falsely advertised that certain cooler products are biodegradable, entirely composed of recycled materials or made in the United States.

January 28, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that certain Apple Watch wristbands contain excessive levels of toxic “forever chemicals.”

January 22, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges that Procter & Gamble’s environmental sustainability campaign for Charmin toilet paper is nothing more than greenwashing.

January 20, 2025 A class action claims Sprouts and EcoSoul have misrepresented disposable tableware and cutlery sets as compostable.

January 9, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges certain Aroeve air purifiers were falsely advertised as equipped with HEPA filters.

January 8, 2025 Nantucket residents claim in a class action that their water supply has been contaminated by chemicals produced and sold by 3M, Chemours and a slew of other manufacturers.

December 16, 2024 Givaudan Flavors Corporation faces a class action lawsuit in the wake of an explosion last month at its Louisville, Kentucky manufacturing plant.

December 3, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the American Red Cross has misappropriated over $500 million in donations intended to aid earthquake victims in Haiti.

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.

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 2, 2024 At least three class action lawsuits have been filed over a massive chemical plant fire in Georgia.

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

September 10, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Trojan condoms are unfit for their intended use because they contain undisclosed PFAS, known as forever chemicals.

September 6, 2024 A class action alleges Shell Chemical Appalachia’s negligent operation of its Pennsylvania petrochemical plant has caused “noxious odors” and dust to invade residential areas.

August 29, 2024 A class action alleges food giant Mondelez International has misrepresented its cocoa-sourcing practices as sustainable and free from forced labor.

August 13, 2024 A class action alleges CleanChoice Energy tricks Massachusetts customers into paying “exorbitant” electricity charges by misrepresenting how its rates are calculated.

August 9, 2024 Toyota Mirai drivers allege in a class action that the automaker has violated antitrust laws to maintain a monopoly on the hydrogen fuel retail market in California.

August 6, 2024 A class action against Scott Energy Company claims its home heating fuel product BioHeat Plus fails to deliver the promised benefits for which customers pay a premium price.

July 19, 2024 A San Diego bike shop owner alleges in a class action that Republic Services has wrongfully charged monthly fees for organic waste processing.

July 16, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Lululemon has misleadingly 'greenwashed' its operations, products and business practices as sustainable and positively impacting the environment.

July 11, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges supposedly BPA-free Nuk baby bottles contain undisclosed microplastics.

July 9, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Tommee Tippee baby bottles are falsely advertised in that the purportedly BPA-free products contain microplastics.

June 26, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Gucci has falsely claimed the pythons and crocodiles from which its luxury items are sourced were killed humanely and ethically.

June 24, 2024 A Costco lawsuit alleges fragrance-free Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes are unfit for their intended use since they contain unsafe levels of forever chemicals.

June 7, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Enfamil infant formulas contain heavy metals due to a lack of quality controls at Mead Johnson's manufacturing facility.

June 6, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Nestlé Purina's Denver pet food manufacturing facility releases noxious odors that invade nearby residential properties.

May 20, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges BIC USA has failed to disclose that its shaving razors contain synthetic forever chemicals.

May 16, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Enfamil infant formula is not as safe or healthy for babies as advertised since the products contain organic fluorine, a marker for forever chemicals.

May 10, 2024 A new class action lawsuit alleges Dude Wipes are neither flushable nor safe for plumbing and sewer/septic systems as advertised.

May 9, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has misled consumers by falsely advertising its Equate sunscreen as “Reef Friendly.”

April 9, 2024 The company behind Crystal Geyser bottled water faces a class action that alleges it failed to warn consumers that its “Natural Alpine Spring Water” contains microplastics.

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 7, 2024 A class action alleges Kimberly-Clark’s negligent operation of its Connecticut manufacturing facility has contaminated nearby properties with toxic PFAS.

March 6, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Poland Spring bottled water is not “100% Natural Spring Water” as advertised since the bottles contain phthalates and microplastics.

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.