False Advertising

November 28, 2022 A proposed class action takes issue with the “64 loads” claim on 2.72-liter bottles of Tide Free & Gentle laundry detergent.

November 23, 2022 Stop & Shop faces a class action that claims the packaging of its CareOne adhesive lidocaine patches deceptively overstates the product’s effectiveness.

November 23, 2022 A class action alleges L’Oreal’s Redken dry shampoo is contaminated with “dangerously high levels” of benzene, a carcinogenic impurity.

November 23, 2022 A class action alleges Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Night Cold & Flu Honey Lemon Zest Mix-In Packets are misbranded in that the medication contains neither honey nor lemon.

November 23, 2022 A class action alleges Neutrogena’s Pure & Free baby zinc oxide SPF 50 sunscreen stick costs almost twice as much as a nearly identical version of the sunscreen marketed toward adults.

November 22, 2022 Lenovo faces a class action that claims its Legion T5 28IMB05 desktop computer consistently freezes or crashes due to apparently “incompatible” Nvidia audio and graphics drivers.

November 22, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of Crystal Light has failed to clearly disclose that certain varieties of the flavored drink mix contain artificial flavoring.

November 21, 2022 A class action alleges the Kraft Heinz Foods Company has falsely and misleadingly advertised that its Velveeta mac and cheese cups can be “ready in 3 ½ minutes.”

November 21, 2022 Big Lots faces a class action that claims the efficacy of its SoundBody-brand regular and menthol adhesive lidocaine patches is falsely advertised.

November 18, 2022 The maker of Batiste, Sun Bum and Paul Mitchell dry shampoos have been hit with proposed class actions in the wake of reports that certain products contain dangerously high levels of benzene.

November 17, 2022 A class action alleges DolGen Midwest, doing business as Dollar General, regularly charges customers at checkout more than the prices advertised on store shelves.

November 16, 2022 A class action alleges the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card has been sold with a “defective and dangerous” power cable plug and socket that can melt during normal use.

November 16, 2022 A class action claims Country Crock-brand Plant Butter “Made With Avocado Oil” is falsely advertised in that it contains less avocado oil than consumers are led to expect.

November 15, 2022 Sephora faces a proposed class action that alleges a number of cosmetic products tagged “Clean at Sephora” are loaded with synthetic ingredients.

November 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Fujifilm’s purportedly durable X-Pro3 camera is made with defective ribbon connector cables.

November 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Starbucks’ pre-packaged French roast ground coffee is not “100% Arabica” as advertised.

November 15, 2022 A class action alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicles suffer from a widespread defect that can cause a complete loss of propulsion or failure to start.

November 14, 2022 Church & Dwight Co. has been hit with a class action after some of its Batiste-brand dry shampoos were reportedly found to be contaminated with high levels of the carcinogen benzene.

November 14, 2022 A class action alleges the online store run by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has been plagued with overcharges, “mis-delivered” products and endless delays.

November 11, 2022 A class action alleges certain Nutricost supplement powders contain undisclosed artificial flavors and significantly more calories than stated on product labels.

November 11, 2022 Unilever faces a class action that alleges dry shampoos voluntarily recalled by the company are contaminated with dangerously high levels of benzene.

November 11, 2022 A class action claims Trade has failed to make certain disclosures required under California law before automatically renewing consumers' coffee delivery subscriptions.

November 10, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Amazon has deliberately misrepresented the delivery and shipping benefits offered to Prime members.

November 10, 2022 A class action alleges certain 9 Lives, Kibbles ‘n Bits and Meow Mix pet food is misleadingly labeled since the products contain titanium dioxide and their packaging contains “forever chemicals.”

November 10, 2022 DeMert Brands has been hit with a class action after some of its Not Your Mother’s dry shampoo products were reportedly found to be contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.

November 10, 2022 A class action contends that B&G Foods’ Polaner-brand All Fruit spread is deceptively named and labeled since the product contains ingredients other than fruit.

November 9, 2022 A class action alleges Toyota has equipped certain vehicles with “telematics” that have allegedly been rendered obsolete after wireless carriers phased out their 3G networks earlier this year.

November 9, 2022 A class action alleges subscription streaming service FloSports has broken the law by routinely taking money out of consumers’ bank accounts without written authorization.

November 9, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Quaker Oats Company has misrepresented its Simply Granola products since they also contain a litany of other ingredients.

November 9, 2022 Eagle Family Foods Group faces a class action that claims its Popcorn Indiana product is deceptively named since the snack is neither from nor made in Indiana.

November 8, 2022 A class action alleges Truffettes de France are falsely and misleadingly labeled given that the truffles are not made in and imported from France.

November 8, 2022 Mercedes-Benz faces a class action that alleges the automaker has failed to disclose that the pistons in its M274 engine are prone to premature failure.

November 8, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DeWALT's voluntary recall of its 12-inch sliding compound miter saws in August 2022 was “grossly inadequate.”

November 8, 2022 A class action alleges CVS Pharmacy has falsely advertised that its CVS Health-brand Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste can repair gums and reverse gingivitis.

November 7, 2022 Ford and Volkswagen face class actions after certain “telematic” vehicle features were rendered obsolete when the major wireless carriers phased out their 3G networks in early 2022.

November 7, 2022 A class action claims that clothing in H&M’s “Conscious Choice” collection is misrepresented as sustainable given that the items are made from environmentally harmful materials.

November 7, 2022 A class action alleges Capital One has lured consumers into applying for its credit card using a deceptive pre-approval application and misleading advertisements.

November 3, 2022 Sony’s use of a sticker to affix the serial number to its recalled G Master SEL1635GM F2.8 camera lens is the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

November 1, 2022 A class action alleges newer model year Honda CR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles are equipped with defective 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engines that allow fuel to contaminate and dilute engine oil.

November 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Procter & Gamble Company has falsely advertised that its Oral-B charcoal toothbrushes can whiten teeth.

October 31, 2022 A class action claims that the front label of Trident "Original Flavor" gum fails to disclose that its taste comes from “natural” and artificial flavoring, not mint ingredients.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges the tests HP uses for its lithium-ion laptop batteries overlook key failure precursors and certain defects introduced during manufacturing.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges Generac's SnapRS 801 switch is defective in that the PWRcell solar energy system part will repeatedly turn on and off before eventually deforming and melting during normal use.

October 28, 2022 Authentic Brands Group faces a class action that claims its Brooks Brothers-brand dress shirt is made with less Supima cotton than the label claims.

October 27, 2022 A class action alleges La Fermiere profits off the booming foreign-made goods market by representing that its yogurt products are made in France, despite being made in New York.

October 27, 2022 A lawsuit alleges PetSafe shock collars are falsely advertised as “safe” when they’ve been shown to be physically and psychologically harmful to pets.

October 27, 2022 Roadmaster Drivers School faces a class action more than three months after graduates nationwide reportedly received letters informing them that their CDLs were “improperly issued."

October 25, 2022 A Missouri woman alleges in a lawsuit that her uterine cancer was caused by her regular and prolonged exposure to certain chemicals found in hair-straightening and -relaxing products.

October 25, 2022 A class action claims that Orville Redenbacher “Naturals” microwave popcorn is mislabeled as “natural” and falsely touted as made with only real ingredients.

October 25, 2022 A class action claims that the front label of Albertsons’ Lucerne-brand gouda cheese fails to reveal that the item’s smoked taste comes from added smoke flavoring.