False Advertising

February 13, 2023 A proposed class action alleges a number of 2010-2022 model year Mercedes-Benz vehicles have subframes that can prematurely rust or corrode “from the inside out."

February 13, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses the makers of Alteril sleep aids of misleading consumers by marketing the products as “natural” or “all natural” when they contain numerous synthetic ingredients.

February 9, 2023 A class action alleges Wausau Homes works with “improperly vetted” local contractors to provide deficient and defective homes that prove to be “nightmares” for would-be homeowners.

February 8, 2023 A class action claims Rust-Oleum misleadingly advertises some of its “paint-and-primer-in-one” products given that the items do not effectively adhere to surfaces without first applying primer separately.

February 7, 2023 A class action alleges the Coca-Cola Company exploits the misperception that juice is healthy by mislabeling Minute Maid juice boxes as “Good for You!” and “Part of a Healthy, Balanced Diet.”

February 7, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges Instant Brands has falsely advertised some of its Pyrex kitchenware as made in America.

February 6, 2023 A class action alleges YouTuber Logan Paul and others manipulated consumers into buying Zoo Tokens and NFTs for CryptoZoo, an online game that “did not work and never existed.”

February 6, 2023 A class action alleges WaterWipes are falsely advertised in that the purportedly “100% Biodegradable” products do not decompose completely within a reasonable period of time after disposal in the garbage.

February 3, 2023 A class action alleges many of the dietary supplements sold by Amazon are in fact misbranded “defective drugs” that are illegal and unapproved by the FDA.

February 1, 2023 A class action says Mighty Bliss electric heating pads suffer from a defect that can cause the product to overheat, posing a burn, spark or fire hazard.

February 1, 2023 BioSteel Sports Nutrition, Inc. faces a class action lawsuit that alleges harmful per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” have been found in one of its sports hydration drinks.

February 1, 2023 Christian Dior, Inc. has been hit with a class action lawsuit that claims the cosmetic company has misleadingly marketed certain products as offering 24-hour SPF protection.

January 31, 2023 A proposed class action claims five different 2021 Mazda vehicle models leak engine oil due to a valve stem defect.

January 27, 2023 The University of Southern California faces a class action after its decision to pull its Rossier School of Education from the annual U.S. News & World Report grad school rankings.

January 27, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses Bespolitan, Inc. and Elegant Comfort, Inc. of misleading consumers by falsely claiming that certain bed sheet and pillow sets have a 1500 thread count.

January 27, 2023 Bolthouse Farms faces a class action lawsuit that alleges one of its fruit juice smoothies contains toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals.”

January 25, 2023 A class action alleges it is “misleading” for the maker of ACT “Soothing Mint” dry mouth oral lozenges to market the items to those suffering from dry mouth given that the products’ acidity could damage oral health.

January 25, 2023 Dr. Berg Nutritionals faces a class action that claims the company falsely markets its electrolyte powder as naturally flavored given the products contain DL malic acid, an artificial flavoring derived from petrochemicals.

January 25, 2023 A class action alleges Bare Performance Nutrition, LLC misleadingly advertised its Intra Flight dietary supplement powder in that the supposedly naturally flavored product contains DL malic acid, a synthetic substance extracted from petrochemicals.

January 25, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Daiso California, LLC and Daiso Holding USA, Inc. failed to disclose the presence of tree nuts on the English language labels for certain food products in contrast to the original Japanese language packaging.

January 24, 2023 A proposed class action says supposedly all-natural Simply Tropical juice is falsely advertised since it contains harmful synthetic “forever chemicals.”

January 23, 2023 Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A. faces a class action that alleges the sodium content of some of its protein powders is over 20 percent higher than what is listed in the nutritional information.

January 20, 2023 A class action alleges a mandatory software update pushed out by iFIT has rendered the touchscreen monitors on the company’s products “totally inoperable."

January 20, 2023 A proposed class action alleges a service malfunction on January 18, 2023 caused a number of Zelle money transfers to be unexpectedly reversed for some BoA customers.

January 20, 2023 Hyundai and Genesis face a proposed class action that says the driver-assist services in certain vehicle models have become inoperable with the phaseout of 3G wireless technology.

January 19, 2023 A class action alleges the Coca-Cola Company has misled consumers by implying that certain Fresca sparkling soda waters are free of added sweeteners and contain the fruit ingredients displayed on product labels.

January 19, 2023 Four class action lawsuits accuse Alter Eco Americas, Endangered Species Chocolate, Lindt, and Mondelēz Global of failing to warn consumers that some of their dark chocolate bars contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

January 17, 2023 Ford faces a proposed class action after reportedly admitting last fall that the “Safety Canopy” side curtain airbags in the 2022 Ford Maverick are defective.

January 17, 2023 A class action alleges Coinbase Global has refused to distribute blockchain company Flare Network’s FLR and Songbird digital currency units to XRP investors.

January 13, 2023 Two class action lawsuits accuse Lindt & Sprüngli and Godiva Chocolatier of failing to warn consumers that some of their dark chocolate bars contain dangerous levels of lead and cadmium.

January 13, 2023 Walgreens hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges its Children’s Cough DM product is sold at a higher price than the adult Cough DM product despite containing identical ingredients.

January 11, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses the maker of Think! protein bars of misleading consumers by claiming its products are made with no artificial sweeteners when they contain maltitol syrup, a synthetic sweetener.

January 10, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses Dollar General Corporation and DolgenCorp, LLC of charging higher prices for merchandise at the register than the prices advertised on the shelves.

January 10, 2023 Mars, Inc. faces a class action lawsuit accusing it of failing to warn consumers that one of its Dove-brand dark chocolate products contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

January 10, 2023 Two New Yorkers have filed class action lawsuits accusing Trader Joe’s Company of failing to warn consumers that two of its dark chocolate bars contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

January 10, 2023 Owner of Cold Stone Creamery faces false advertising allegations in a class action that claims the specific ingredients listed in the names of some ice creams and sorbets are not actually found in the products.

January 9, 2023 Class actions accuse Beaumont Products, Inc. and Rael, Inc. of falsely advertising their hygiene and feminine care products as natural given they contain synthetic substances.

January 9, 2023 A class action accuses candy manufacturer PIM Brands, Inc. of misleading consumers by marketing boxes of candy containing more than 60 percent empty space.

January 6, 2023 A proposed class action alleges solar energy companies HahaSmart and Affiliate Solar have misleadingly claimed that their solar panels will help consumers save money.

January 6, 2023 The maker of Klorane has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the dry shampoo contains toxic levels of benzene, a human carcinogen.

January 5, 2023 A class action accuses Kraft Heinz of misleading consumers by marketing Capri Sun apple juice as all natural when it contains an artificial preservative.

January 4, 2023 Apple faces a class action alleging the Apple Watch is misleadingly advertised as able to accurately measure blood oxygen levels regardless of the user’s skin tone.

January 4, 2023 Apple hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges it has failed to adequately inform consumers that the new 12- through 14-series iPhones do not come with chargers.

January 4, 2023 A class action accuses Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of falsely advertising its Galaxy Z Fold3 smartphone as durable enough to withstand 200,000 folds and unfolds.

January 3, 2023 A class action accuses Kind LLC of misleading consumers by marketing granola as “High in Fiber” when this claim is only true for the larger serving size.

January 3, 2023 Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Vogue International LLC hit with a class action lawsuit alleging the companies’ OGX-brand dry shampoo contains the carcinogen benzene.

December 23, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Belkin International has misrepresented the capacity of its popular portable device chargers.

December 21, 2022 A class action alleges Groupon has illegally profited from the misappropriation of the “goodwill and reputations” of tens of thousands of unaffiliated small businesses nationwide.

December 19, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Secretlab has for years misleadingly advertised its gaming chairs online with false discount prices.

December 19, 2022 A class action contends that International Delight is not technically a coffee “creamer” since it lacks cream or dairy ingredients beyond a minimal amount of sodium caseinate.