False Advertising

January 3, 2022 A class action alleges consumers have been misled by the claim that Ziploc bags with “Power Shield” and “Grip ‘n Seal” technology offer unbeatable protection and freshness.

December 23, 2021 Nestlé USA faces a class action that alleges the company does not have the FDA approval necessary to lawfully claim its BOOST glucose control products help diabetes patients manage blood sugar levels.

December 23, 2021 A class action takes issue with the “Vitamin C Fortified” claim that appears on the label of bottles of Arizona-brand Mucho Mango fruit cocktail.

December 21, 2021 A class action alleges Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Cream with Broad Spectrum (SPF 15) is defective in that it is contaminated with benzophenone.

December 21, 2021 A class action contends that New Balance has falsely marketed its sneakers as “Made in USA” because as much of 30 percent of the shoes’ components are made outside the country.

December 20, 2021 A class action claims that at least three varieties of Tag body spray are contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen, and thus have no value to consumers.

December 20, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Hartz Home Protection housetraining pads for dogs are falsely advertised in that they leak after normal usage.

December 15, 2021 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission (CVT) found in certain Mitsubishi vehicle models is defective and poses a significant safety risk.

December 15, 2021 A class action alleges the Penuma device is neither safe nor effective—nor cleared by the FDA—for its advertised purpose of cosmetic penile enlargement.

December 14, 2021 A class action alleges CVS-brand lidocaine patches do not last for up to eight or 12 hours as advertised and are not durable enough to continuously adhere to the body.

December 14, 2021 A class action lawsuit alleges IBgard peppermint oil capsules are falsely advertised as a medical food that is “clinically proven” to relieve symptoms of IBS.

December 10, 2021 A class action alleges V8-brand juice blends made by Campbell Soup Company have been falsely advertised.

December 10, 2021 General Motors faces a proposed class action after allegedly overstating the towing capacities of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500.

December 9, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags for dogs has falsely claimed that the product is, in fact, compostable.

December 9, 2021 A class action claims Alani Nutrition, LLC has misleadingly advertised Fit Snacks Whey Protein Bars as healthy in that the product contains high levels of fat.

December 8, 2021 Natera faces a class action that claims it has misrepresented the costs of its tests and hit thousands of patients with unexpected, “extremely high” bills.

December 8, 2021 Three class actions respectively allege that certain varieties of Secret-, Old Spice-, Power Stick- and Right Guard-brand body sprays contain undisclosed benzene.

December 8, 2021 A class action alleges certain Oka-brand aloe beverages are falsely advertised as containing “No Artificial Colorants [and] Preservatives.”

December 8, 2021 A class action lawsuit claims one variety of Soft & Dri body spray contains undisclosed benzene, a known human carcinogen.

December 7, 2021 A class action alleges Trader Joe’s Honey Graham Crackers are misleadingly labeled in that the product is made predominantly with white flour instead of whole wheat graham flour.

December 6, 2021 A class action alleges Ole Mexican Foods has falsely marketed and labeled certain products in a manner that indicates they are made in Mexico.

December 3, 2021 A class action alleges automaker FCA US has falsely represented the quality and benefits of the aluminum body panels found on its 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator SUVs.

December 3, 2021 The maker of MiO has failed to disclose that the water-flavoring product contains artificial flavoring, a proposed class action alleges.

December 3, 2021 A class action alleges Uber has routinely overcharged New York customers by way of a “classic bait and switch scheme."

December 1, 2021 A class action alleges Allied Waste Services failed to inform Montana customers that some types of plastic it purports to recycle will likely end up in a landfill.

November 30, 2021 A class action alleges Right Guard Sport Fresh antiperspirant aerosol spray is defective in that it contains the carcinogen benzene.

November 30, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of think! nutritional foods has cheated consumers by falsely touting the products as “GMO Free” or “Non-GMO.”

November 30, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Banana Boat sunscreen sprays have been contaminated with undisclosed benzene, a known human carcinogen.

November 29, 2021 A class action claims the label on packages of fudge-covered mint creme Oreos gives consumers the misleading impression that the cookies are made with “essential fudge ingredients."

November 29, 2021 A class action alleges Tugaboos Toddler Beginnings formula is misleadingly labeled in that consumers are led to believe it is nutritionally appropriate for toddlers.

November 29, 2021 A lawsuit claims Walmart’s Great Value-brand Fudge Mint Cookies are misleadingly labeled in that they do not contain essential fudge or mint ingredients.

November 29, 2021 A proposed class action claims one variety of Summer’s Eve-brand body spray has been contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen.

November 24, 2021 Victoria’s Secret has failed to disclose that its VS Him Platinum and Deepwater body sprays contain benzene, a class action alleges.

November 24, 2021 A class action alleges Coppertone Water Babies (SPF 50) sunscreen is defective in that it’s contaminated with the chemical benzophenone.

November 24, 2021 A class action alleges Folgers has overstated the number of cups that can be made from the contents of its ground coffee products.

November 23, 2021 Cosy House Collection has falsely claimed that its “bamboo” bed sheets and towels are woven from real bamboo fibers, a class action alleges.

November 23, 2021 A class action alleges that Natrol’s claims that its Cognium Memory and Cognium Memory Extra Strength supplements help improve memory and recall are false and likely to deceive the public.

November 23, 2021 A class action alleges BlackOxygen Organics nutritional supplements contain high levels of toxic heavy metals that render the products unsafe and unfit for their intended use.

November 22, 2021 A class action alleges Del Monte Foods’ Farmhouse Cut Green Beans with natural sea salt are mislabeled in that the product contains salt as a preservative.

November 22, 2021 A class action alleges certain Brut- and Sure-brand body sprays contain benzene, a known human carcinogen, and are thus unsafe to use and “entirely worthless.”

November 22, 2021 A class action alleges certain label claims touting Similac Pro-Advance infant formula as able to confer benefits the same as or similar to those of breast milk are false and misleading.

November 19, 2021 The maker of FITCRUNCH whey protein bars and FITBAR energy bars has been named in a lawsuit that claims the bars are misleadingly represented as healthy.

November 18, 2021 A class action alleges Buffalo Wild Wings has deceptively imposed on consumers an additional $3.00 hidden delivery charge disguised as a “service fee.”

November 16, 2021 SlimFast has misleadingly represented that its meal replacement products are “clinically proven” to cause and maintain weight loss, a class action alleges.

November 16, 2021 A class action alleges Corteva has harmed Arkansas rice farmers financially by falsely representing that its Loyant herbicide was 100 percent effective at controlling barnyardgrass.

November 16, 2021 A class action claims certain Suave antiperspirant aerosol and spray products are contaminated with “dangerously high” levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.

November 15, 2021 A proposed class action alleges 7-Eleven’s Wasabi Delight Flavored Snack Mix is falsely labeled in that the product contains no actual wasabi.

November 15, 2021 A class action alleges TGIFridays-brand Crunchy Fries Snacks are misleadingly labeled given the product is made with mostly cornmeal, and not potatoes.

November 12, 2021 A class action alleges certain 2016-2019 model year Chevrolet vehicles are plagued by a defect that causes the cars to fail to recognize when a driver has placed them in “park.”

November 12, 2021 A lawsuit claims canisters of Fresh Finds-brand Colombian coffee sold by Big Lots cannot produce anywhere near the number of cups advertised on product labels.