False Advertising

June 1, 2023 A proposed class action alleges Delta’s claim that it is carbon-neutral is “manifestly and provably false.”

May 30, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Kramer Laboratories has misled consumers by marketing its Fungi-Nail products as a treatment for nail fungus, even though the medications are in fact ineffective against fungal infections.

May 26, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. has misled consumers by labeling its Airheads Gummies as “tree nut free” when the candy, in fact, contains the tree nut ingredient coconut oil.

May 25, 2023 A class action claims Solimo glucosamine sulfate dietary supplements are mislabeled since the products contain no glucosamine sulfate.

May 24, 2023 Shaquille O’Neal faces a proposed class action lawsuit over his connection to tokens and NFTs associated with The Astrals Project.

May 24, 2023 Lens.com faces a class action lawsuit that claims the online contact lens store has misrepresented its listed prices to “lure” consumers while unlawfully concealing additional surcharges.

May 24, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Dollar Tree has misled consumers by selling glucosamine sulfate supplements that, in fact, contain no glucosamine sulfate.

May 23, 2023 A class action claims the makers of Wolf appliances have failed to disclose to consumers that their gas stoves, cooktops and ovens emit harmful air pollutants.

May 23, 2023 A class action alleges Whole Foods has misled consumers by representing that its private label brioche hamburger buns are made exclusively or at least predominantly with “whole grain” flour.

May 19, 2023 U.S. Polo Association faces a class action over its alleged practice of offering fictitious discounts on its website and at retail and outlet stores.

May 19, 2023 The makers of the Alpha Brain dietary supplement face a class action that alleges the product does not support memory, focus or cognitive processing speed as advertised.

May 17, 2023 A class action alleges PediaSure Grow & Gain is falsely advertised given that no evidence exists to support the claim that it is “clinically proven” to help increase a child’s height.

May 17, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Lume Deodorant has misled consumers by advertising its products as aluminum-free and “clinically proven” to prevent body odor for up to 72 hours.

May 16, 2023 Badia Spices faces a class action that alleges the company’s “New Mexico Chili” peppers are essentially misbranded since the product is grown in Mexico.

May 16, 2023 A class action alleges Lenovo’s smart clock is defective in that the LED display lights consistently burn out prematurely and fail to adjust to changes in ambient light.

May 15, 2023 Tesla faces a class action after rolling out software updates that, unbeknownst to drivers, deplete their vehicle’s battery life and slash driving range.

May 12, 2023 A class action claims Chase Bank and Zelle fail to prevent, properly investigate, warn consumers about or reimburse victims of fraudulent activity on the popular money transfer app.

May 12, 2023 A class action claims Simpson Imports misrepresents that its San Merican Tomatoes contain real San Marzano tomatoes when the products are actually of the Roma variety.

May 11, 2023 A class action claims LifeAid Beverage LLC has misled consumers by advertising its FITAID, FOCUSAID, IMMUNITYAID and PARTYAID dietary supplements as naturally flavored.

May 11, 2023 The University of Southern California (USC) faces a class action that claims the school has falsely marketed its online Master of Social Work (MSW) program as “exactly the same” as its in-person counterpart.

May 10, 2023 A proposed class action alleges Perfect Keto Group’s strawberry lemon BASE dietary supplement is misbranded and falsely advertised.

May 5, 2023 A class action claims Amazon Prime subscribers do not receive the “exclusive savings” they're promised since the touted price reductions are, by and large, fake.

May 5, 2023 A class action alleges Kroger has misled consumers into buying purportedly cage-free eggs that, in fact, are produced by caged hens.

May 5, 2023 A class action alleges Nutrafol hair-growth products are misleadingly positioned as "clinically proven" dietary supplements.

May 2, 2023 A class action alleges Avocado Mattress has falsely advertised its latex mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers as free of synthetic and nontoxic chemicals.

May 1, 2023 A class action alleges Weed Slayer and Agro Gold WS are falsely advertised in that "natural" herbicide-and-fertilizer products contain glyphosate and diquat.

May 1, 2023 The maker of FocusFactor supplements faces a class action that alleges the supposedly memory-, concentration- and focus-boosting products simply do not work as advertised.

April 28, 2023 A class action claims Aya Healthcare operates a “marketing scheme” whereby it misrepresents itself as a nursing agency that provides health staffing services.

April 27, 2023 A proposed class action alleges Stop & Shop’s store brand and Always My Baby cleansing wipes are not as “flushable” as advertised.

April 27, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Nature’s Path Foods, Inc. has falsely advertised its granola cereals as healthy given the products contain high levels of added sugar, which is harmful to human health when consumed in excessive amounts.

April 26, 2023 A class action claims Whole Foods has falsely advertised its 32-ounce bags of frozen tilapia filets in that the bags consistently contain less than 32 ounces of fish.

April 26, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Old Navy has sent Washington consumers misleading emails that advertise sales subject to “imaginary” time limits and false extensions or endings.

April 26, 2023 A class action claims Rowdy Beverage has misled consumers by advertising its Power Burn energy drinks as preservative-free when the products in fact contain the additives citric acid and ascorbic acid.

April 25, 2023 Morgan Wallen faces a class action lawsuit after the country music star failed to perform at the Oxford, Miss. stop of his “One Night at a Time” tour.

April 25, 2023 A class action alleges DeWalt wet-dry vacuums are falsely advertised in that it is “physically impossible” for the products to achieve anything near the touted horsepower numbers.

April 25, 2023 A class action alleges a defect plaguing 2021-2023 Nissan Rogues with direct injection gasoline engines can cause fuel to contaminate the engine oil.

April 24, 2023 A class action alleges Generac has falsely advertised its PWRcell system in that certain critical connector components can overheat, melt or explode during normal use. [UPDATE]

April 24, 2023 Google faces a class action after rolling out a software update that allegedly removed 5G SA network access from Pixel 4a, Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a smartphones.

April 21, 2023 A class action alleges content creation platform OnlyFans has illegally roped consumers into automatically renewing subscriptions.

April 20, 2023 Nvidia faces a class action after disabling the GameStream feature from its Shield TV, Shield TV Pro and Shield K1 Tablet PC game-streaming devices.

April 20, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges Henkel Corporation has misleadingly labeled its All detergent given that an 88-fluid-ounce container can do “nowhere close” to as many loads of laundry as consumers are led to expect.

April 17, 2023 A class action alleges the PCV system in 2022-2023 Nissan Rogue SUVs is defective in that fuel seepage can allow strong gas fumes to enter the inside of the vehicle.

April 17, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Krave Botanicals has failed to warn consumers about the highly addictive potential of its kratom powder, capsule and liquid extract products.

April 14, 2023 A class action alleges Gunnar blue light-blocking glasses are falsely advertised in that they do not block anywhere near the amount of blue light that consumers are led to expect.

April 14, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims J. Crew has misled consumers by advertising J. Crew Factory (JCF) products in-store and on its website with false “comparable value” prices, creating the illusion of a bargain.

April 14, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Safeway and Albertson’s deceptively inflate the regular retail prices of certain products offered for sale as part of “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) promotions.

April 13, 2023 A proposed class action claims Qunol Minerals’ Extra Strength magnesium supplement contains significantly less magnesium glycinate than advertised.

April 12, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims O.P.M.S. has failed to warn consumers about the “perniciously addictive” nature of its kratom powders, capsules and liquid extracts.

April 12, 2023 A proposed class action says certain 2021 model year Toyota RAV4s are equipped with panoramic sunroofs that can spontaneously shatter or explode.

April 11, 2023 A proposed class action alleges Kohl’s has misleadingly represented that certain textile products are made from bamboo fibers.