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Whole Foods Regularly Fails to Identify Food Allergens on Product Labels, Class Action Claims

January 4, 2021 A class action alleges Whole Foods has regularly failed to identify food allergens on product labels.

‘Poorly Made’: Class Action Claims Sale of Bob’s Discount Furniture ‘Goof Proof’ Warranties Is Misleading

January 4, 2021 A class action alleges Bob's Discount Furniture's sale of its "Goof Proof" warranty is misleading given the "poor" quality of the company's furniture and frustrating nature of the claims process.

Class Action Claims HP Printer Firmware Update Blocked Use of Third-Party Ink, Toner Cartridges [UPDATE]

December 21, 2020 A class action claims HP transmitted firmware updates to its printers that block customers from using third-party ink and toner cartridges.

Total Life Changes Hit with Class Action Over THC Representations for Raspberry Lemonade Instant Tea [UPDATE]

December 17, 2020 A class action alleges Total Life Changes' IASO raspberry lemonade instant tea contains THC despite the company representing otherwise.

‘Oil-Free’ Walgreens No. 7 Skincare Products Actually Contain Oil, Class Action Claims

December 14, 2020 A class action claims Walgreens' supposedly oil-free No. 7 brand skincare products actually contain oil.

‘Bait-and-Switch’: TD Bank ‘Refuses’ to Allow Secured Credit Card Holders to ‘Graduate’ to Unsecured Cards, Lawsuit Says

December 14, 2020 A class action alleges TD Bank has pulled a "bait-and-switch" on secured credit card holders by failing to adequately disclose that it'll take longer than seven billing cycles to "graduate" to an unsecured card.

Class Action: Murad’s Clarifying ‘Oil-Free’ Water Gel Moisturizer Contains Oils [UPDATE]

December 14, 2020 A proposed class action claims Murad’s Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel products, in contrast to label representations and consumers’ expectations, contain oil.

Performance-Enhancing? Class Action Says Under Armour’s ‘Rush’ Apparel Provides No Endurance, Recovery Benefits

December 14, 2020 A class action claims Under Armour has falsely advertised its "Rush" line of athletic apparel as able to provide infrared radiation-aided endurance- and recovery-boosting benefits.

Class Action Claims Dietz & Watson ‘Smoked Provolone Cheese’ Not Actually Smoked

December 11, 2020 A lawsuit claims the labeling of Dietz & Watson’s “Smoked Provolone Cheese” misleads consumers into believing the flavor comes from the product actually being smoked.

LeafFilter Gutter Cleaning System Hampered by Defect, Class Action Says [UPDATE]

December 9, 2020 A class action alleges the LeafFilter gutter system suffers from a defect that causes the product to be unable to function properly in moderate to heavy rainfall, among other issues.

In Wake of Recall, Class Action Alleges Chevy Bolt Batteries Can Suddenly Catch Fire

December 9, 2020 General Motors faces a class action that alleges the lithium ion battery in the Chevy Bolt can spontaneously catch fire due to a defect.

PopChips Cheddar & Sour Cream Snack Label Misleads Consumers as to Flavor Components, Class Action Claims

December 9, 2020 A proposed class action claims the PopChips Ridges Cheddar & Sour Cream snack contains less cheddar and sour cream than consumers expect.

Western Flyer Express Lied to Truck Drivers About ‘Lease-Purchase’ Program Specifics, Class Action Alleges

December 8, 2020 A class action claims Western Flyer Express has used a "multi-pronged fraudulent scheme" to recruit truck drivers into its "lease-purchase" program.

Avadim Health Hit with False Advertising Lawsuit Over Efficacy Claims for Theraworx Muscle Cramp & Spasm Relief Foam

December 7, 2020 A class action alleges Avadim Health's Theraworx Muscle Cramp & Spasm Relief Foam is not nearly as effective as advertised.

TGI Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks Contain No Mozzarella Cheese, Class Action Claims

December 4, 2020 A class action claims Inventure Foods' TGI Fridays mozzarella sticks contain no mozzarella cheese, and that consumers are misled by the product's label.

Transferred Class Action Claims Western Digital Secretly Loaded Inferior Tech into Hard Drives

December 2, 2020 A class action alleges Western Digital surreptitiously loaded inferior shingle magnetic recording technology into its WD Blue and WD Black hard drives.

Lawsuit: Abbott Labs’ Similac Go & Grow Toddler Powder Labels 'Confusingly Similar’ to Nutritionally Different Infant Product

December 2, 2020 A class action alleges Abbott Labs has misleadingly labeled its Similac Go & Grow toddler drink in a manner that's "confusingly similar" to its infant formula.

Newer Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Plagued by Ecoboost Engine Defect Linked to Coolant Leaks, Class Action Says

December 1, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with an Ecoboost engine suffer from a defect that can cause coolant leakage and other serious damage.

Lawsuit Claims Tecate Buyers Misled into Believing Beer Was Brewed in Mexico

November 30, 2020 A proposed class action claims Heineken’s Tecate beer is not brewed in Mexico as consumers are led to believe through packaging representations.

Class Action Alleges Little Remedies Infants’ Acetaminophen Costs More than Exact Same Children’s Product

November 25, 2020 A class action claims the Little Remedies Infants’ acetaminophen product costs more than its children’s counterpart even though the two medications are “exactly the same.”

‘Greed-Driven Scheme’: Molekule Hit with Another Class Action Over Air Purifier Efficacy Claims [UPDATE]

November 19, 2020 A class action alleges Molekule's air purification devices fall well short of the company's performance claims.

Wholesome Pantry ‘Vanilla’ Almondmilk Label Fails to Disclose Presence of Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Case Claims

November 18, 2020 A proposed class action challenges the "Vanilla" claim on the packages of ShopRite’s Wholesome Pantry brand of unsweetened “Vanilla” Almondmilk.

Class Action Says Newell Brands, Graco Failed to Disclose Manufacture Dates for ‘New’ Child Car Seats Sold Online [DISMISSED]

November 17, 2020 A class action alleges Newell Brands and Graco have sold online purportedly new child car seats that had already experienced a "significant portion of their limited useful life."

Read the Fine Print: Class Action Claims Kellogg’s Promotions Expire Long Before End of Products’ Shelf Life

November 13, 2020 A class action claims Kellogg's has deceived consumers by offering on-pack promotions that expire long before a product's shelf life.

Class Action Claims Beam Financial Users Duped on Interest Earnings, Access to Account Funds

November 12, 2020 A class action alleges Beam Financial has made a number of false assurances to its mobile banking customers.

Class Action Says Hyundai Falsely Advertised 2020 Ioniq as Equipped with Blind Spot, Accident Avoidance Features

November 10, 2020 A class action claims Hyundai has falsely advertised its 2020 Ioniq hatchback as equipped with Blind Spot and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist systems.

Muscle Car: Fiat Chrysler Hid Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Hood Scoop Defect, Class Action Alleges

November 9, 2020 A class action alleges FCA US has concealed a hood scoop defect affecting limited edition 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon muscle cars.

Class Action Alleges Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Atlantic Salmon Falsely Advertised as ‘Sustainably Sourced,’ ‘All Natural’

November 6, 2020 A class action alleges Mowi has falsely advertised its Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon in that the product is not sustainably sourced, all natural or sourced from Maine.

Class Action Says Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk Label Misleading Without Disclosure of Artificial Flavors [UPDATE]

November 2, 2020 A lawsuit claims the label of Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk is misleading in that it fails to disclose the amount of real vanilla in the product.

Ice for Days? Class Action Alleges Coleman Coolers Falsely Labeled, Advertised

November 2, 2020 A class action claims certain Coleman coolers are falsely and misleadingly labeled with regard to how long they can retain ice.

Class Action Says ‘Natural’ Claim on Senokot Laxative, Supplement Products Misleads Consumers

October 30, 2020 A lawsuit claims consumers have been misled by representations that Senokot products are “natural” when they contain non-natural, synthetic ingredients.

‘Lite’ Arnold Palmer Labels Mislead Consumers As to Drink’s Calorie Content, Class Action Claims

October 30, 2020 Consumers are misled by the use of the word “Lite” on the label of Arizona’s “Arnold Palmer” drinks in that the beverages are high in calories, a lawsuit claims.

Class Action Claims Packaging for Pepperidge Farm ‘Golden Butter’ Crackers Designed to ‘Mislead’ Consumers [UPDATE]

October 29, 2020 A lawsuit claims Pepperidge Farm, Inc.’s “Golden Butter” crackers are falsely labeled in that the front label does not disclose the presence of vegetable oils.

Class Action Claims Consumers Misled by Entenmann’s All Butter Loaf Cake Packaging [UPDATE]

October 26, 2020 A class action claims packages of Entenmann's All Butter Loaf Cake are misleadingly labeled in that they fail to disclose butter is not the sole shortening ingredient.

Class Action Alleges Machine Zone, Epic Action Turned Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire Into ‘An Illegal Money-Making Scheme’ [UP]

October 23, 2020 A class action alleges Machine Zone and Epic Action's Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire mobile app uses false and misleading advertising to get players to spend money in-game.

Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Clusters Cereal Box Fails to Disclose Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Class Action Claims [UPDATE]

October 23, 2020 A proposed class action claims Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Clusters cereal boxes fail to disclose the presence of artificial vanilla flavors.

Maxwell House, Yuban Coffee Canisters Incapable of Making Advertised Number of Servings, Lawsuit Claims [UPDATE]

October 22, 2020 A class action claims canisters of Maxwell House and Yuban coffee are mislabeled in that their contents are unable to produce the advertised number of cups.

Class Action Claims Consumers Misled by ‘Whole Grain’ Claim on Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches Labels

October 21, 2020 A class action claims Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches contain less whole grain than consumers are led to believe based on the product’s packaging.

Class Action: Porsche Hit with Fresh Emissions-Cheating Allegations for 911, Panamera Models

October 20, 2020 A class action alleges Porsche has concealed from drivers that it used a defeat device to cheat emissions testing for certain year Panamera and 911 vehicles.

‘Less Than Consumers Expect’: Class Action Says Stop & Shop Honey Graham Crackers Misleadingly Labeled

October 20, 2020 A class action alleges the labeling of Stop & Shop's Honey Graham Crackers misleads consumers as to the amount of honey and whole grain graham flour in the product.

‘Fake Vanilla’: Coca-Cola Company Facing Class Action Over Labeling of Orange Vanilla Coke

October 19, 2020 A class action claims Coca-Cola's label representations for Orange Vanilla Coke are false and misleading to consumers, who are unaware the product contains fake vanilla.

Class Action Alleges Land Rover Concealed Turbocharger Defect in 2012-2017 Vehicle Models [UPDATE]

October 16, 2020 A class action alleges Jaguar Land Rover North America has hid from drivers a turbocharger defect afflicting certain Land Rover models.

Despite Label Claims, Häagen-Dazs Chocolate-Covered Coffee Almond Crunch Ice Cream Bars Contain Coconut Oil, Lawsuit Says

October 16, 2020 A proposed class action claims the maker of Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream bars has falsely advertised the product given the dessert contains vegetable oils.

‘Deplorable Conditions’: Class Action Claims Diestel Turkey Ranch Falsely Advertises Birds as ‘Thoughtfully Raised’ [UPDATE]

October 16, 2020 A proposed class action claims Diestel turkeys are raised in "deplorable conditions" instead of on the family-run ranch, as represented in advertising.

Ice Cold: Class Action Claims Consumers ‘Deceived’ into Buying ‘Misleadingly’ Labeled Igloo Coolers

Class Action: Kroger, Albertsons ‘Breached Consumer Trust’ by Advertising Imported Beef, Cattle as ‘Product[s] of the U.S.’

October 9, 2020 A class action alleges the Kroger Co. and Albertsons have falsely advertised certain imported beef and cattle products as a "Product of the U.S."