False Advertising

August 21, 2023 A proposed class action alleges certain Splenda sweeteners and drinks are not as helpful at managing diabetes as advertised.

August 21, 2023 A class action alleges Colgate and Tom’s of Maine toothpastes are falsely advertised as recyclable, given that the products are rejected at virtually every recycling facility in the U.S.

August 16, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses Real Kosher Ice Cream, Inc. of failing to warn consumers that some of its soft serve ice cream and sorbet products may contain disease-causing bacteria.

August 16, 2023 A class action claims certain Eaton Corporation circuit breakers contain a defect that causes them to mistake harmless electrical arcs for hazardous ones and unnecessarily shut down power.

August 16, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses Capital One of engaging in a bait-and-switch scheme wherein it lures consumers into applying for certain credit cards by promising a cash sign-up bonus it later fails to issue.

August 15, 2023 Sunrise Growers, Inc. faces a class action in the wake of its voluntary recall of various frozen fruit products due to potential bacterial contamination.

August 10, 2023 A class action claims Porsche misleadingly advertised certain 2020 to 2021 Taycan vehicles as having an array of convenient features despite knowing that the components don’t function sufficiently well or at all.

August 7, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges that The Children’s Place has knowingly concealed from consumers that its school uniforms contain harmful polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

August 7, 2023 A class action claims Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. has misled consumers about the health benefits of certain flaxseed products and failed to warn the public that the items contain unsafe levels of cadmium.

August 4, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Taco Bell’s ads overstate the amount of beef or other ingredients that certain menu items contain by “at least double the amount.”

July 24, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims the makers of Sambucol dietary supplements have falsely labeled some of their black elderberry products as containing a unique, proprietary black elderberry extract.

July 18, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims RugsUSA, LLC has misled consumers by listing products on its online store with false “original” prices and corresponding fake discounts, giving the impression of a bargain.

July 17, 2023 A class action claims that certain Bolthouse Farms beverages are falsely advertised as “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie[s],” given that the products contain toxic, synthetic chemicals.

July 17, 2023 A class action claims the maker of Nutrafol Women has falsely advertised the anti-hair loss supplements as “clinically proven” to increase the rate of hair growth.

July 17, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Kidde Safety Equipment and First Alert have “placed profits over people” by falsely advertising their ionization-only devices as “smoke alarms.”

July 14, 2023 A class action claims the maker of Vagisil has falsely advertised some of its feminine hygiene washes as hypoallergenic and gentle enough for daily use when, in fact, the products contain known allergens and irritants.

July 13, 2023 The maker of Lil Puffs faces a class action that claims the snacks are falsely advertised as nutritious and healthy given that they contain dangerously high levels of saturated fats.

July 7, 2023 A class action alleges the label of Publix-brand Apple Cinnamon Flavored Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars is deceptive since it does not disclose that the product’s apple flavor is partially sourced from artificial ingredients.

June 29, 2023 A class action alleges Macy’s has falsely advertised its Oake-brand comforter sets, duvet sets, coverlets, quilts and shams as “100% Cotton,” given that the products contain a polyester filling.

June 26, 2023 A class action claims the maker of Nova Easy Kombucha has misled consumers by marketing its alcoholic beverages as healthy, when, in truth, consuming alcohol can cause a variety of health issues.

June 23, 2023 LetsGetChecked faces a class action that alleges the health diagnostic company’s at-home Lyme disease tests are “shockingly” inaccurate.

June 22, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Whirlpool Corporation has concealed from consumers that its gas stoves, ranges and ovens emit hazardous air pollutants linked to adverse health conditions, including an increased risk of asthma in children.

June 21, 2023 A class action claims McCormick & Company’s labeling of its El Guapo-brand New Mexico chile pods is misleading since the product is not grown or harvested in New Mexico.

June 19, 2023 A class action alleges a host of Atlantic City hotel and casino heavyweights have illegally conspired to fix, raise and stabilize hotel room prices.

June 16, 2023 A class action claims Discount Motors owner Eddie Howard and salesperson Donald Adams have tampered with the odometer readings of vehicles sold by the Kentucky-based used car dealer and thus misrepresented the cars’ true mileages.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade SUVs are equipped with a defective tow hitch wiring harness module that can short circuit and catch fire.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges the windshields of 2016-present Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles are “extremely prone” to cracking, fracturing or chipping.

June 15, 2023 A class action claims Better Booch has misled consumers by mispresenting that some of its organic kombucha beverages contain the characterizing ingredients touted on their labels.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges Ford’s 1.0L, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine is plagued by an undisclosed oil pump defect that can cause catastrophic engine failure.

June 14, 2023 A class action alleges FedEx and Holman Auto Group have replaced the odometers in thousands of used diesel vehicles before reselling the trucks at inflated prices.

June 14, 2023 A class action claims Unilever has falsely advertised that Dove Advanced Care antiperspirant deodorant contains only natural ingredients, including significant amounts of natural oil.

June 12, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims 1-800-Flowers has violated California law by charging consumers for a recurring paid program without obtaining consent or providing proper notice.

June 12, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Theo Chocolate, Inc. has failed to warn consumers that at least three of its dark chocolate bars contain lead and cadmium.

June 12, 2023 The maker of TheraFlu and Emergen-C faces a class action that claims the co-packaging of the products leads consumers to expect that vitamin C supplement Emergen-C is as effective at treating cold and flu symptoms as TheraFlu.

June 7, 2023 A class action alleges Sazerac Company’s marketing of mini bottles of Parrot Bay “malt beverage” is deceptive since it is virtually identical to the branding of the company’s well-known, higher-alcohol-by-volume Parrot Bay rum.

June 6, 2023 A class action claims Mars Wrigley Confectionery US has misled consumers by marketing its popular Combos snack as containing “real cheese” when, in fact, the filling is made predominantly with lower cost “filler” ingredients.

June 5, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Zoup! Fresh Soup Company has misled consumers by intentionally underfilling its standardized soup cartons.

June 5, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Arizona Beverages USA has misled consumers by marketing certain fruit snacks as preservative-free when the products, in fact, contain citric acid, an artificial additive.

June 1, 2023 A class action alleges certain 2020-present Ford Explorer 2.3L or 3.0L ST models are equipped with a defective rear axle horizontal mounting bolt in their rear subframe assembly.

June 1, 2023 A class action alleges Monument has illegally disclosed users’ information to third-party advertisers, including Meta, Google, Bing and Pinterest.

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.