False Advertising

February 15, 2023 A class action claims Snyder’s of Hanover Braided Twists are misleadingly advertised in that the pretzels are made with less whole grain and honey than consumers are led to expect.

February 14, 2023 The maker of Kerrygold butter faces a proposed class action that alleges the “Pure Irish Butter” products’ foil packaging contains synthetic “forever chemicals.”

February 14, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges Energizer Brands has misled consumers by falsely claiming that its Max Power Bank portable charger will deliver 10,000 milliampere hours (mAh).

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 alleges Sazerac Company has misleadingly designed mini bottles of Southern Comfort to appear identical to the larger of the product, particularly when it comes to taste.

February 8, 2023 A San Diego consumer has filed five class actions against the makers of several workout supplements, alleging the products are falsely marketed as clean and naturally flavored.

February 8, 2023 A \class action claims certain L’Occitane beauty products are unlawfully packaged with a significant amount of non-functional empty space, known as “slack-fill.”

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 Minute Maid apple juice is mislabeled in that the beverage contains an undisclosed chemical preservative.

February 6, 2023 A class action alleges certain Clearly Natural Essentials hand soaps are misleadingly labeled in that the products are not free of synthetic, non-natural ingredients as advertised.

February 6, 2023 A class action claims certain Pure Body Naturals products are falsely advertised in that the purportedly “natural” items contain synthetic ingredients.

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 2, 2023 A class action alleges HungryRoot automatically renews consumers’ grocery delivery subscriptions without first making certain disclosures required under California law.

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 30, 2023 A class action alleges lime-flavored Perrier sparkling water is misleadingly labeled in that the beverage, contrary to what consumers expect, contains only a “trace” amount of lime.

January 30, 2023 A class action claims Blinds.com, JustBlinds.com and AmericanBlinds.com offer fake “limited-time” sales based on false regular prices to trick consumers into believing they are getting a good deal on window blinds and shades.

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 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 24, 2023 Procter & Gamble faces a class action that alleges its sale of DayQuil “Severe Cold & Flu” and the SuperC vitamin C supplement in a “convenience pack” is misleading given that consumers falsely believe that vitamin C helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.

January 23, 2023 A class action alleges Halls Relief honey lemon sugar-free cough drops are falsely labeled since the product lacks honey, lemon and inflammation-relieving ingredients.

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 Although Adidas advertises that its “authentic” National Hockey League jerseys are the same as those worn by professional players, the two types of shirts are not cut from the same cloth, a class action alleges.

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 proposed class action alleges Dave, Inc. charges consumers excessive “tips” and fees on cash advances offered through its lending app, Dave.

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 17, 2023 A class action claims Imperial Whole Cashews are deceptively marketed given that each container of the snack holds a mixture of predominately splits and pieces rather than whole cashews.

January 17, 2023 A class action claims Hopper has misled consumers by falsely advertising that its “Price Freeze” tool would fully protect travelers from any price increases when purchasing a flight ticket.

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 alleges that Unisom Simple Slumbers are misleadingly marketed as “natural” because the products contain several artificial 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.