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Class Action Claims Poland Spring Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water Labels Mislead Buyers [UPDATE]

May 4, 2021 The labels of Poland Spring raspberry lime sparkling water are misleading to buyers, a proposed class action alleges.

Aspercreme Is Falsely Advertised, Class Action Lawsuit Alleges

May 3, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of Aspercreme has misrepresented the lidocaine-based pain-reliever through “affirmative statements, half-truths, and omissions.”

Class Action Claims Grand Design RV Travel Trailers Plagued by Exterior Slide-Box Seal Defect

May 3, 2021 Grand Design RV’s Imagine model of travel trailers suffers from a defect that can cause water intrusion, damage and ultimately mold growth, a class action claims.

Class Action Claims Kroger Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Water Labels Conceal Inclusion of Artificial Flavors

May 3, 2021 A class action claims the labels of Kroger’s fruit-flavored sparkling water beverages are misleading in that they fail to disclose that the products are artificially flavored.

Real Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce? Bagel Bites Labels Deceive Consumers, Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]

April 27, 2021 Kraft Heinz Foods Co. faces a class action centered on the Bagel Bites pizza snack and representations on its label that concern the use of certain “real” ingredients in making the product.

Class Action: Samsung’s ‘Black Stainless Steel’ Appliance Finish No More Than ‘Thin Plastic Coating’ Prone to Flaking

April 22, 2021 A class action alleges the “black stainless steel” finish for certain Samsung appliances is nothing more than a “thin plastic coating” prone to peel, chip, flake and prematurely degrade after ordinary use.

‘None of This Is Accurate’: Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Distributor Hit with Class Action Over ‘Free Range’ Claims

April 21, 2021 The U.S. distributor of Nellie’s Free Range Eggs has falsely marketed the product as derived from free-range hens raised in humane living conditions, a class action alleges.

Class Action Challenges Apple’s Alleged Permanent Deletion of User’s Apple ID [DISMISSED]

April 21, 2021 Apple faces a class action over an allegedly “unlawful, unconscionable” clause in its terms and conditions that supposedly allows it to delete a user's Apple ID.

Publix Failed to Include Proper Nutrition Labeling on Bakery Goods, Class Action Claims

April 21, 2021 Publix faces a lawsuit that claims the grocery store chain has violated food labeling laws by failing to affix required nutrition labels to its bakery goods.

Walgreens Wrongfully Charged ‘Pink Tax’ on Women’s Hair Regrowth Products in Calif., Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]

April 21, 2021 Walgreens has wrongfully imposed in California a discriminatory “pink tax” on the women’s version of certain hair regrowth treatment products, a class action alleges.

Class Action Claims Sara Lee Deceived Consumers About Butter Content in ‘All Butter’ Pound Cake [UPDATE]

April 21, 2021 Sara Lee’s “All Butter Pound Cake” is misleadingly labeled in that consumers are unaware the product also contains soybean oil, a class action alleges.

Another Class Action Alleges Whirlpool-Made Dishwashers Suffer from Leakage Defect [UPDATE]

April 20, 2021 A class action alleges “more than 900 models” of Whirlpool-made dishwashers, including some sold under the KitchenAid, JennAir, Kenmore and Maytag brands, are plagued by a uniform defect.

Home Depot Credit Card ‘Balance Protect’ Services ‘Virtually Worthless,’ Class Action Claims

April 19, 2021 Supposed "balance cancellation” services offered by Citicorp Credit Services for Home Depot credit cards are “virtually worthless to almost all cardholders," a class action alleges.

Class Action Claims Shell Deceptively Charges Higher ‘Credit’ Prices for Gas Bought with Debit Cards

April 19, 2021 A lawsuit claims Shell Oil Company misleadingly charged consumers its higher “credit” price for gas purchased with debit cards.

Active Head Restraints in Certain Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Can Deploy Suddenly, Class Action Says

April 16, 2021 The active head restraints found in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles suffer from a “common, uniform defect” that can cause the device to deploy without warning, a class action says.

‘Completely Worthless’: TopCare ‘Flushable’ Wipes Are Not Flushable At All, Class Action Claims

April 16, 2021 The TopCare “Tippy Toes” brand of purportedly flushable wipes are not, in fact, “flushable” at all, a proposed class action claims.

GM Facing Another Class Action Over Apparent Airbag Defect in 2010-2011 Chevy Camaro

April 15, 2021 A class action alleges General Motors knew at least as early as 2009 that 2010-2011 model year Chevrolet Camaros were equipped with defective airbag systems.

Hands-Free Phone System in Certain Toyota Vehicles Is ‘Virtually Unusable’ Due to Echo Defect, Class Action Alleges

April 14, 2021 A class action alleges the hands-free phone system in certain Toyota vehicles can produce an echo as the result of an apparent defect.

Class Action: Whole Foods Sparkling Mineral Water ‘Misrepresented’ as Containing Real Lemon, Raspberry Ingredients

April 13, 2021 A lawsuit claims Whole Foods Market brand Lemon Raspberry Italian Sparkling Mineral Water “lacks an appreciable amount” of lemons and raspberries.

Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash Not as Gentle on Skin as Advertised, Class Action Claims

April 12, 2021 Unilever’s claim that its Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash is “microbiome gentle” is misleading to buyers, a class action alleges.

Mattress Firm’s Bed Tech Bed Frames at Center of ‘Sham’ Recall Can Collapse at Any Time, Lawsuit Alleges

April 9, 2021 A class action alleges Mattress Firm’s Bed Tech bed frames suffer from an identical design defect that can cause the now-recalled products to collapse, posing a crush hazard that can cause severe injury or death.

Are Kraft Mac & Cheese Boxes Mislabeled? A Class Action Claims They Are.

April 8, 2021 A class action says Kraft Mac & Cheese is misleadingly labeled in that consumers are unaware the product contains, or is at risk of containing, “ortho-phthalates,” or “phthalates."

JM Brands Hit with Class Action Over ‘Natural’ Purezero Shampoo, Conditioner Labels

April 8, 2021 A class action alleges most of JM Brands’ purportedly "natural” Purezero shampoo and conditioner products contain “synthetic and abrasive” chemical ingredients not adequately disclosed to buyers.

RICO Class Action Alleges Baby Food Makers Conspired to Cover Up Heavy Metal Contamination

April 8, 2021 A lawsuit alleges several baby food manufacturers conspired to conceal a “massive food fraud scheme” concerning the contamination of baby food with toxic heavy metals.

Class Action Alleges Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein Powder Labels Mislead Consumers as to Protein Content, Quality

April 8, 2021 Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein containers do not disclose that the quality of the protein powder therein is “largely indigestible,” a lawsuit alleges.

Class Action Claims Wholesome Pantry ‘Vanilla’ Almond Milk Label ‘Misrepresents’ Characterizing Flavor

March 31, 2021 A proposed class action claims the vanilla flavor Wholesome Pantry Vanilla almond milk comes from an undisclosed artificial flavor, unbeknownst to consumers.

Class Action Claims Hand Sanitizers Sold by Walmart Contain High Levels of Human Carcinogen

March 30, 2021 A lawsuit claims Walmart sold misbranded hand sanitizer products that supposedly contain “dangerously high” levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen.

Class Action Says Sony’s a7iii Camera Plagued by Shutter Defect

March 26, 2021 The shutter in Sony’s pricey a7iii camera suffers from “mechanical problems” that drastically cut down on the useful lifespan of the product, a class action alleges.

General Motors Falsely Claims ACDelco Parts are Made in the U.S.A., Class Action Alleges

March 26, 2021 A class action alleges GM has falsely claimed its ACDelco auto parts are made in the United States as a way to induce customers into paying a premium price for items they believe to be American-made.

Red Dawn Energy Supplements Contain Ingredient that Has ‘No Place Being in Any Food Product,’ Class Action Alleges [DISMISSED]

March 26, 2021 Evol Nutrition Associates’ Sleepwalker and Red Dawn energy supplements contain “unapproved and unsafe dietary ingredients” whose risks are not adequately disclosed to the public, a class action alleges.

A Natural Solution to ‘Insulin Resistance?’ Class Action Alleges Golo Has Sold ‘Illegal,’ ‘Misbranded’ Dietary Supplement

March 25, 2021 A class action alleges Golo, LLC has intentionally marketed and sold illegally misbranded dietary supplements whose “prominent and systematic mislabeling” have harmed the public.