False Advertising

March 8, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims BetMGM “lures” new bettors with deceptive offers of “free” and “risk-free” starter bets.

March 7, 2023 A class action alleges Bumble Bee has falsely advertised certain canned or pouched tuna and salmon products as “sustainable,” given that the company’s fishing practices harm ocean ecosystems and marine life.

March 7, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims snack company LesserEvil has misled consumers by advertising its products as “healthy” when they contain high amounts of unsafe saturated fat.

March 3, 2023 A class action alleges Gatorade Fit is misbranded since the drinks’ labels include “nutrient content claims” that fail to satisfy certain legal requirements.

March 1, 2023 A class action alleges the Bindle Bottle is defective and unsafe to use since the recalled product contains concerning levels of lead and potentially BPA.

February 28, 2023 A class action alleges T-Mobile has negligently failed to protect consumers’ personal and financial information amid a rash of SIM card swap scams.

February 28, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses health and fitness products company GNC of falsely advertising its Total Lean protein bars as “lean.”

February 28, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Bimbo Bakeries USA has misled consumers by implying that Entenmann’s “All Butter” loaf cake gets its taste entirely from “pure butter,” when in fact the dessert contains artificial flavoring.

February 27, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Caesars Sportsbook fraudulently “lures” new bettors with false offers of “free” and “risk-free” initial bets.

February 22, 2023 A class action claims Snapple has misled consumers by advertising its juice drinks as “all natural” and by listing the products’ nutrition facts based on unrealistic serving sizes.

February 22, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges L.L. Bean has misled consumers by falsely claiming that its line of zippered boots is waterproof.

February 21, 2023 A class action claims GSK Consumer Health has falsely advertised its Robitussin Naturals “Honey & Ivy Leaf” Cough Relief as free of artificial preservatives while misrepresenting the product’s effectiveness.

February 21, 2023 A proposed class action claims Barilla America, Inc. has falsely represented that more than 50 of its pasta products are made in Italy.

February 21, 2023 A class action alleges Google has misled consumers into believing its Pixel 6 smartphones have faster charging speeds by claiming the devices can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes.

February 17, 2023 A class action alleges Ford has knowingly sold 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles with fuel injectors prone to cracking, which poses a serious fire risk.

February 16, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges POM Wonderful pomegranate juice contains a significant amount of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

February 16, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges JCPenney has misled consumers by advertising products on its website with false “original” prices and corresponding illusory discounts, giving an impression of “deep discount” savings.

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.