False Advertising

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.

September 13, 2021 A class action claims buyers have been misled as to the quality of the agave ingredients in Cacti-brand Agave Spiked Seltzer.

September 13, 2021 A class action alleges Kirk’s Natural LLC’s “South of France” beauty care products come not from France as consumers are led to believe, but are made in Kentucky.

September 9, 2021 A lawsuit claims certain Banana Boat sunscreens have been falsely advertised as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients deemed to be harmful to coral reefs.

September 8, 2021 Thermofight buyers have been deceived into believing the supplement is a safe and effective rapid weight loss solution and fat burner, a class action alleges.

September 8, 2021 Black raspberry-flavored Kirkland Signature sparkling water is misleadingly labeled in that buyers are given a false impression of the amount/quantity/type of flavoring in the product, a class action claims.

September 7, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Morton Salt, Inc. has misrepresented the location of where its purported Himalayan pink salt products are sourced.

September 7, 2021 A class action alleges airbag inflators made by Joyson Safety Systems, the successor to Takata, were contaminated by moisture during the manufacturing process yet nevertheless equipped in certain GMC, Chevy and Dodge trucks.

September 7, 2021 Molekule air purifiers are the subject of another class action that alleges the company’s marketing of the products is built on “false, deceptive and misleading claims."

September 7, 2021 A lawsuit claims Duncan Hines “Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix” is misleadingly labeled in that it contains fewer fudge ingredients than consumers are led to expect.

September 3, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Lenovo displays false “regular” prices on its website in order to deceive consumers into believing they are buying products at a discount.

September 2, 2021 A lawsuit claims Walmart has misled consumers by failing to disclose that Parent’s Choice-brand baby food products contain unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals.

September 2, 2021 A lawsuit claims certain Purina pet food products represented as being “grain free” are falsely advertised in that they have been found to contain wheat or soy.

August 30, 2021 The lemon-flavored S. Pellegrino Essenza variety of San Pellegrino-brand sparkling water is made with less real lemon than consumers are led to believe, a class action claims.

August 30, 2021 Uncrustables, JIF Peanut Butter, Adams Peanut Butter, Sahale Snacks, Laura Scudders and other Smucker’s items do not deliver the amount of protein stated on product labels, a class action claims.

August 30, 2021 A class action alleges CBR Systems has deceived parents into believing they will pay a fixed annual fee for the storage of umbilical cord blood collected at a child’s birth.

August 27, 2021 Huggies Snug & Dry diapers have an undisclosed tendency to cause skin rashes, blistering, peeling and what appear to be chemical burns, a class action claims.

August 26, 2021 The Puff Bar Plus disposable e-cigarette is the subject of a class action that alleges the vape’s manufacturer has reaped millions by falsely claiming the product will last “800 puffs.”

August 26, 2021 A proposed class action claims Tostitos-brand “Hint of Lime” tortilla chips are deceptively labeled in that, unbeknownst to buyers, they contain no lime at all.

August 26, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Udemy falsely advertised “original” reference prices that misled customers into believing the company’s instructional videos were sold at a discount.

August 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts are misleadingly labeled in that the product lacks certain ingredients essential to fudge.

August 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims Suddenlink has charged California consumers more than the advertised flat monthly rate for Internet services by way of an unlawful hidden fee.

August 23, 2021 A lawsuit claims purchasers of SeaWorld’s “All-Day Dining Deal” were not told that some of the park’s supposedly participating restaurants would be unavailable.

August 20, 2021 A class action claims certain Nestlé Coffee Mate products are misleadingly labeled in that they contain fewer servings than consumers are led to believe.

August 19, 2021 A class action alleges the Champion-model toilet made by American Standard is defective in that it comes with a gasket and/or flush valve assembly prone to premature failure.

August 19, 2021 A proposed class action claims Polo Ralph Lauren shirts advertised as containing “100% Pima Cotton” actually contain much less of the premium fabric.

August 18, 2021 A lawsuit claims Kashi Mixed Berry Breakfast Bars are misleadingly labeled in that they contain smaller amounts of berry and honey ingredients than consumers expect.

August 17, 2021 Toyota faces another class action that alleges the Bluetooth phone system in certain vehicle models suffers from a defect that can cause the person on the other end of a call to hear an echo.