False Advertising

December 13, 2022 A class action alleges Dos Equis Ranch Water “Classic Lime” hard seltzer is falsely advertised in that the beverage contains neither tequila nor lime.

December 12, 2022 A class action claims the labels of Stiiizy’s pre-rolled cannabis joints are false in that they overstate the true amount of THC in each product.

December 12, 2022 The maker of the Can-Am Ryker three-wheel motorcycle faces a class action that alleges some buyers of the 2022 model did not receive a promised anti-theft system.

December 8, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Costco Wholesale Corporation has misleadingly labeled its Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean detergent.

December 8, 2022 A class action alleges VBit Technologies, Advanced Mining Group and several individuals engaged in a fraudulent Bitcoin mining scam that in reality functioned as “a massive Ponzi scheme."

December 8, 2022 A class action alleges 2014-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles are equipped with defective door handles that routinely fail after or within only a few years of normal use.

December 7, 2022 A class action alleges embattled FTX founder and ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried deliberately caused “one of the most spectacular financial frauds since Bernie Madoff.”

December 6, 2022 A class action alleges certain EltaMD “Transparent Zinc Oxide” sunscreens are misleadingly advertised in that they contain harmful active ingredients in addition to zinc oxide.

December 2, 2022 A class action claims Kroger’s “Naturally Flavored” sparkling water is falsely advertised since the products contain a synthetic flavoring chemical.

December 2, 2022 A proposed class action alleges PepsiCo misrepresents that its IZZE sparkling juices do not contain preservatives.

November 29, 2022 A class action alleges the Kraft Heinz Company’s “all natural” Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi juice drink contains synthetic “forever chemicals."

November 29, 2022 A class action alleges Vicks VapoCOOL Severe “Honey Lemon Chill” Medicated Lozenges are misbranded since they contain neither lemon nor inflammation-relieving ingredients.

November 29, 2022 A class action alleges Coppertone “Pure & Simple” SPF 50 Sunscreen is deceptively labeled since 17 of its 24 ingredients are “significantly modified” through mixtures with other substances.

November 28, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of Banana Boat charges more for its Simply Protect Baby sunscreen stick than the Sport Ultra adult variety, even though the two items are “substantively identical.”

November 28, 2022 The Laundress faces a proposed class action after urging consumers to immediately stop using its high-end cleaning products due to bacterial contamination.

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.