False Advertising

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.

November 7, 2022 A class action claims that clothing in H&M’s “Conscious Choice” collection is misrepresented as sustainable given that the items are made from environmentally harmful materials.

November 7, 2022 A class action alleges Capital One has lured consumers into applying for its credit card using a deceptive pre-approval application and misleading advertisements.

November 3, 2022 Sony’s use of a sticker to affix the serial number to its recalled G Master SEL1635GM F2.8 camera lens is the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

November 1, 2022 A class action alleges newer model year Honda CR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles are equipped with defective 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engines that allow fuel to contaminate and dilute engine oil.

November 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Procter & Gamble Company has falsely advertised that its Oral-B charcoal toothbrushes can whiten teeth.

October 31, 2022 A class action claims that the front label of Trident "Original Flavor" gum fails to disclose that its taste comes from “natural” and artificial flavoring, not mint ingredients.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges the tests HP uses for its lithium-ion laptop batteries overlook key failure precursors and certain defects introduced during manufacturing.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges Generac's SnapRS 801 switch is defective in that the PWRcell solar energy system part will repeatedly turn on and off before eventually deforming and melting during normal use.

October 28, 2022 Authentic Brands Group faces a class action that claims its Brooks Brothers-brand dress shirt is made with less Supima cotton than the label claims.

October 27, 2022 A class action alleges La Fermiere profits off the booming foreign-made goods market by representing that its yogurt products are made in France, despite being made in New York.

October 27, 2022 A lawsuit alleges PetSafe shock collars are falsely advertised as “safe” when they’ve been shown to be physically and psychologically harmful to pets.

October 27, 2022 Roadmaster Drivers School faces a class action more than three months after graduates nationwide reportedly received letters informing them that their CDLs were “improperly issued."

October 25, 2022 A Missouri woman alleges in a lawsuit that her uterine cancer was caused by her regular and prolonged exposure to certain chemicals found in hair-straightening and -relaxing products.

October 25, 2022 A class action claims that Orville Redenbacher “Naturals” microwave popcorn is mislabeled as “natural” and falsely touted as made with only real ingredients.

October 25, 2022 A class action claims that the front label of Albertsons’ Lucerne-brand gouda cheese fails to reveal that the item’s smoked taste comes from added smoke flavoring.

October 25, 2022 BMW and Porsche face class actions after allegedly failing to disclose that the Connected Drive/BMW Assist and Porsche Connect feature in certain vehicles were "destined for obsolescence."

October 25, 2022 A lawsuit alleges the batteries in Dell Inspiron laptops are not tested for certain manufacturing defects that could cause them to fail prematurely.

October 25, 2022 The makers of Jeeter-brand cannabis prerolls face a proposed class action that alleges the joints contain “materially less” THC than declared on product labels.

October 21, 2022 A class action alleges that Clorox-brand laundry sanitizer misleadingly claims to kill 99.9 percent of bacteria since a standard laundry process sanitizes fabrics to the same degree.

October 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2020 model year Honda Civics are equipped with “defective” infotainment systems prone to malfunction, freeze or crash.

October 21, 2022 Compass Group USA faces a class action that alleges it has failed to notify consumers that its Canteen vending machines charge more for items paid for with a card.

October 20, 2022 A class action claims Beltone Electronics has falsely advertised that its hearing aids come with free warranty coverage since customers’ warranty claims are subject to a deductible.

October 20, 2022 A class action alleges Walmart has overcharged consumers by falsely inflating product weights, mislabeling the weight of bagged produce, and inflating the price of sold-by-weight clearance and seafood products.

October 19, 2022 Abbott Laboratories faces a class action that claims its Ensure-brand “Nutrition” drinks are misrepresented as healthy due to their high sugar content.

October 19, 2022 A class action claims that Alcon Laboratories has falsely labeled its Pataday brand eye drops in that a bottle lasts 10 fewer days than advertised.

October 18, 2022 A class action takes issue with the label of Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream since it allegedly fails to disclose that the product’s characterizing flavor does not come entirely from real mint ingredients.

October 18, 2022 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission in 2019-2021 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles is defective.

October 17, 2022 A class action alleges JustAnswer has failed to comply with a settlement stipulating that JustAnswer.com must display certain disclosures regarding membership costs and automatic subscription renewals.

October 17, 2022 A class action alleges the “carbon neutral” claim on labels of Evian Natural Spring Water is false given the manufacture of the product still causes CO2 to be released into the atmosphere.

October 13, 2022 The maker of Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce faces a class action that alleges there’s “surprisingly nothing Texas” about the product since it’s made in North Carolina.

October 13, 2022 Bayer and Elanco Animal Health face a proposed class action that alleges the companies have misled consumers about the safety of Seresto tick and flea collars.

October 13, 2022 A lawsuit alleges chocolate malt-flavored Ovaltine drink mix is misleadingly labeled as “a good source” of 12 nutrients and containing “no artificials.”

October 11, 2022 A class action alleges PÜR-brand peppermint gum is falsely advertised in that it contains less real peppermint than consumers are led to expect.

October 10, 2022 A class action over an alleged defect plaguing the water pump module in certain Audis includes 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles, expanding on a suit filed in February of last year.

October 10, 2022 A class action alleges Lasko space heaters are defective in that the device will either overheat an area to well above the desired temperature or shut off after being on for only several minutes.

October 10, 2022 A class action alleges six varieties of Zesty Paws supplements for dogs contain less of certain active ingredients than buyers were promised.

October 7, 2022 A class action alleges Tribucha Kombucha is deceptively passed off as non-alcoholic, despite having an alcohol content higher than the legal limit for non-alcoholic beverages.

October 7, 2022 A class action alleges Walmart's Equate 3% hydrogen peroxide is falsely labeled because the product does not shorten the healing time of wounds.

October 7, 2022 Bethany Frankel has filed a class action in which she alleges TikTok has ignored her demands to do something about the unauthorized use of her persona and likeness to sell counterfeit products.

October 7, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Walmart has falsely labeled its Great Value Veggie Straws as free of artificial flavoring and preservatives.

October 4, 2022 A class action claims that packages of Carnation Breakfast Essentials Nutritional Powder Drink Mix contain less protein than advertised.

October 3, 2022 Mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30 is falsely advertised as a scar cream “plus” sunscreen since it lacks a key scar-healing active ingredient, a lawsuit alleges.

October 3, 2022 More than a dozen plaintiffs allege they were scammed into paying Just a Bit of Coin, Ltd for Bitcoin mining machines that the company never intended to deliver.

October 3, 2022 A class action alleges Innofoods “keto” snacks are falsely advertised in that the sugar-laden, high-carb products are not appropriate for a ketogenic diet.

September 29, 2022 A class action says 2020 model year Toyota RAV4 SUVs suffer from a “parasitic” battery-draining defect that can deplete a vehicle’s battery while the car is turned off.