False Advertising

November 8, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Old Spice and Secret body sprays are “in no way safe for humans” given the products contain a known carcinogen.

November 8, 2021 A class action alleges Pampers-brand Pure Protection disposable diapers with a plant-based liner enriched with shea butter are misleadingly labeled.

November 8, 2021 A proposed class action challenges the assertion that SlimFast products are “clinically proven” to help lose weight and keep it off.

November 5, 2021 A class action alleges Uber Eats has overcharged New York customers who use a promotional discount by calculating sales tax based on the price of food prior to application of the discount.

November 4, 2021 A class action alleges American Tuna has attempted to mislead consumers into believing the tuna in its products is caught and canned in U.S. waters.

November 4, 2021 A class action alleges Verizon has advertised flat monthly rates only to turn around and pad California wireless customers’ bills with undisclosed “administrative charges.”

November 3, 2021 A class action alleges certain semi-auto pistols made by Taurus suffer from a defect that can cause a gun’s slide to break in half at the ejection port when the pistol is fired.

November 1, 2021 A class action alleges Stop & Shop’s Nature’s Promise-brand “high potency” fish oil is not actually fish oil.

November 1, 2021 A class action claims 7-Eleven’s 7-Select-brand watermelon lime-flavored extra strength energy shot is misleadingly labeled.

October 28, 2021 A class action claims Fanta piña colada-flavored soda, despite what consumers are led to expect, is mislabeled.

October 28, 2021 A class action alleges PacificNorthwest Naturals has misrepresented its Genius Caffeine Extended Release supplement.

October 27, 2021 A Kentucky consumer alleges FedEx has falsely represented its pricier overnight delivery service.

October 27, 2021 A class action alleges Datto and Open Mesh have falsely advertised their cloud-managed network devices in that buyers have not received a lifetime cloud license, automatic firmware updates and other benefits as promised.

October 27, 2021 A class action argues that it is misleading for Fermented Sciences to fortify its Flying Embers-brand hard seltzer and hard kombucha with antioxidants, probiotics and adaptogens.

October 22, 2021 A New Jersey nail salon claims ClassPass has falsely listed on its fitness and wellness platform thousands of businesses who never partnered with the company.

October 22, 2021 A class action claims “Reef-Friendly” Alba Botanica Hawaiian sunscreens are falsely advertised in that they contain chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs.

October 21, 2021 Belkin and Walmart face a class action that alleges the former’s Linksys Dual Band AC1000 WiFi router is deceptively advertised.

October 20, 2021 Frosted strawberry Pop-Tarts are at the center of another class action, with a new case alleging the whole grain variety is made with fewer strawberries than buyers are led to expect.

October 20, 2021 A case claims Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies are misleadingly labeled in that the ingredients are inconsistent with what’s expected in a food labeled as “shortbread.”

October 19, 2021 A class action alleges Lactaid is misleadingly labeled with claims that the supplement can prevent, treat, cure or mitigate lactose intolerance and/or symptoms of the condition.

October 19, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Whole Foods’ 365-brand vanilla ice cream bars purportedly dipped in “organic chocolate” contain less chocolate than consumers are led to expect.

October 18, 2021 A class action alleges Trader Joe’s has misrepresented to consumers the nature of the strawberry filling in its Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries.

October 18, 2021 A class action alleges The Happy Group has falsely and deceptively claimed that its eggs are pasture-raised when they should more accurately be described as “free range.”

October 14, 2021 A lawsuit claims Target’s “reef-conscious” Up & Up sunscreens are misleadingly labeled in that the products contain chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs.

October 14, 2021 A class action claims Health-Ade kombucha and kombucha-inspired beverages are not as healthy as represented given they contain a “high amount” of added sugar.

October 13, 2021 Natrol’s Liquid Melatonin is not “100% Drug-Free” as represented on product labels given the supplement contains ethyl alcohol, a class action alleges.

October 12, 2021 A class action alleges the marketing and advertising for certain Hawaiian Tropic “Reef Friendly” sunscreens is false and deceptive.

October 11, 2021 Costco faces a class action that alleges its Kirkland Signature Himalayan pink salt is mislabeled in that it is sourced not from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” in India, but from Pakistan.

October 8, 2021 A class action alleges Venture Home Solar has misrepresented to Northeast customers that their electric bills would be substantially “offset” by the company’s solar panel system.

October 6, 2021 A class action alleges the agave-centric marketing of Bud Light Platinum Hard Seltzer is misleading.

October 4, 2021 A lawsuit claims “Three Cheese” Bagel Bites are misleadingly labeled in that the front label fails to disclose the alleged presence of “filler[s]” ingredients.

October 1, 2021 Pfizer faces a class action for selling now-recalled Chantix medication despite the smoking cessation treatment’s alleged contamination with a probable human carcinogen.

October 1, 2021 Nectar Petit products are misleadingly labeled as containing “No Preservatives” despite that they contain ingredients that function as such, a lawsuit alleges.

September 30, 2021 A class action alleges Chick-fil-A’s advertisement of a flat delivery fee is misleading given the cost of items that are ordered for delivery is marked up.

September 30, 2021 A class action alleges Nature’s Bounty has falsely labeled bottles of its fish oil supplement in that the product contains “not a single milligram” of the two types of essential omega-3 fatty acids.

September 29, 2021 Calvin Klein, Adidas, Hugo Boss and DKNY outlet stores in California have each been hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges they utilize “phantom” discounts as a way to lure consumers into making purchases.

September 29, 2021 A proposed class action claims Crisco-branded “Butter – No-Stick Spray” is misleadingly labeled in that the product contains no butter.

September 28, 2021 A class action alleges Sundown Kids multivitamins emblazoned with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters are not as “complete” as buyers are led to believe.

September 28, 2021 FedEx faces a class action that alleges the company “has a very poor record” for delivering packages within the timeframe promised to customers, who often pay extra for priority overnight service.

September 28, 2021 A lawsuit claims Dollar General’s Clover Valley Honey Graham Crackers are misleadingly labeled in that they contain less whole grain and honey than consumers expect.

September 27, 2021 A number of Irwin Naturals supplements are misleadingly marketed in that they contain non-natural, synthetic ingredients, a class action claims.

September 27, 2021 A class action alleges Bob’s Discount Furniture has misrepresented its “Goof Proof Protection” plans given customers’ claims can be denied “on almost any basis."

September 24, 2021 A Chicco KidFit booster seats are not as safe as represented given they are unsafe for children under 40 pounds and provide no protection in side-impact crashes.

September 22, 2021 Student Loan Financial Assistance has preyed on student loan borrowers by misrepresenting the cost and features of federal loan repayment programs, a class action alleges.

September 21, 2021 Kellogg has misrepresented a number of MorningStar Farms products in that their predominant non-water ingredient is not vegetables, or even vegetable-based, but grain or oil, a class action claims.

September 21, 2021 Stop & Shop’s Naturally Flavored Cinnamon Graham Crackers contain less whole grain flour than consumers are led to expect, according to a proposed class action.

September 20, 2021 A class action challenges the representation that Jimmy Dean-brand Delights breakfast sandwiches are made with an appreciable amount of whole grain as advertised.

September 15, 2021 A class action alleges certain Plum Organics baby and toddler foods are misbranded in that the pouches’ labels display nutrient content claims that are strictly prohibited by the FDA.

September 14, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US has failed to disclose that the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission in certain model year Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Dodge Caliber and other vehicles is defective.

September 13, 2021 A class action alleges SoClean has violated a longstanding federal requirement by failing to disclose that its continuous positive airway pressure machine (CPAP) cleaning devices generate ozone.