False Advertising

August 3, 2022 A class action alleges Knix Wear menstrual underwear is unfit for its intended use because it contains unsafe synthetic chemicals.

August 2, 2022 A class action alleges Costco’s Kirkland Signature White Albacore Tuna in Water is not “dolphin safe” as advertised.

August 2, 2022 A San Diego resident has sued the makers of the Honey Badger BCAA and AminoLean workout powders, alleging the supplements are mislabeled.

August 1, 2022 A class action alleges LinkedIn has failed to provide certain mandatory disclosures before enrolling consumers into automatically renewing—and next-to-impossible-to-cancel—LinkedIn Premium subscription plans.

August 1, 2022 A lawsuit says Hopper has marketed its “price freeze” tool without informing consumers that it may not cover the entire difference when a trip price increases beyond the amount at which it was “frozen.”

July 29, 2022 A class action alleges Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen has falsely advertised its chicken tenders in that the products are actually made from chicken breast, not tenderloins.

July 29, 2022 Flatout’s flatbreads are falsely advertised and labeled with respect to their usable protein content, a proposed class action claims.

July 29, 2022 The owners of several docks on Lake Murray in South Carolina allege the treated wood products used to build the docks are defective and have failed or begun to fail prematurely.

July 28, 2022 General Motors faces a class action over its alleged failure to disclose that its Flex Fuel vehicles cannot regularly operate on 85-percent ethanol (E85) fuel alone without damage.

July 27, 2022 A class action alleges H&M has misled consumers about the sustainability of hundreds of products by publishing “environmental scorecards” that contained falsified information.

July 26, 2022 Dakota Nutrition’s elderberry supplements are falsely marketed as “extra strength” and contain far less elderberry than consumers are led to expect, a class action claims.

July 26, 2022 Frey Brothers has been hit with a class action over its apparent use of a certain type of marketing tactic to deceive consumers into signing up for its laundry and personal care subscription.

July 26, 2022 Bayer's One A Day Natural Fruit Bites are falsely advertised in that the daily supplement contains “non-natural, synthetic ingredients,” a class action claims.

July 22, 2022 A class action alleges Verizon charges higher monthly rates for wireless services than advertised by adding a hidden “administrative charge” to customers’ bills.

July 22, 2022 A lawsuit alleges Great Value “Oats & Honey” granola bars are falsely advertised in that they contain only a trace amount of honey amid “numerous other ingredients.”

July 22, 2022 A class action alleges Pro Elite High Protein Shakes are misleadingly advertised as containing “0g sugar” even though they are actually high in calories.

July 22, 2022 A class action alleges Bowl & Basket-brand graham crackers are falsely advertised in that they contain less whole grain flour than consumers are led to expect.

July 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Strategic Financial Solutions is the "central actor" in a debt relief scheme involving "affiliate" law firms.

July 21, 2022 A class action alleges Organic Valley’s milk is not manufactured as humanely as advertised given the company apparently sources its dairy products from cows whose calves are stripped from them prematurely.

July 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the maker of the Relaxium sleep aid has falsely advertised the product as an “all-natural, clinically proven” supplement.

July 19, 2022 Hewlett Packard faces a class action over its alleged display of misleading strikethrough prices and fake limited-time offers on its website.

July 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the It’s A 10 Potion 10 “miracle” hair repair shampoo and conditioner products are incapable of repairing hair as advertised.

July 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Evlution Nutrition’s BCAA Energy powders are falsely advertised and labeled as “naturally flavored” supplements.

July 15, 2022 A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has falsely advertised its Spring Valley garcinia cambogia dietary supplement.

July 14, 2022 A class action alleges Rebel Creamery has misleadingly marketed its ice cream in that the purportedly healthy products contain high amounts of unsafe fats.

July 13, 2022 A class action alleges Steep Hill Inc. has violated federal racketeering law by intentionally overstating the amount of THC in the marijuana it sells to medical patients in Arkansas.

July 13, 2022 A class action alleges Columbia University has falsely reported certain data to U.S. News and World Report in order to artificially boost its ranking among universities nationwide.

July 12, 2022 Two class action cases allege bottles of Nature Made Extra Strength Chewable Vitamin C are mislabeled since they actually contain the regular strength variety of the supplement.

July 12, 2022 A class action says Coppertone Sport Mineral Face sunscreen buyers have been duped into paying twice as much for a product that is “exactly the same” as the regular Coppertone Sport Mineral lotion variety.

July 11, 2022 A lawsuit claims Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose wool socks are falsely advertised in that Bass Pro no longer honors its lifetime warranty.

July 11, 2022 A class action alleges Ford has failed to disclose that its E-Series Cutaway trucks are equipped with a suspension system that cannot handle the advertised gross vehicle weight rating.

July 11, 2022 Two lawsuits claim the protein content claims on containers of SlimFast smoothie and shake mixes are overstated in that they include protein from added milk.

July 11, 2022 A proposed class action alleges iFit, the company behind NordicTrack, has sold with its treadmills warranties that it has “no intention of honoring.”

July 11, 2022 A class action alleges Meta Platforms has made false and misleading statements with regard to how many people see the digital ads sold by the company.

July 8, 2022 A class action claims certain Dole fruits are falsely advertised in that the “100% fruit juice” in which they’re packaged also contains ascorbic and citric acid.

July 8, 2022 A proposed class action claims that Hefty-brand “Recycling” bags are not recyclable at solid waste disposal facilities in Florida and elsewhere.

July 8, 2022 A class action claims Walmart’s Great Value-brand Recycling bags are falsely advertised in that they are not, in fact, recyclable through most municipal programs.

July 7, 2022 A proposed class action claims that following the mixing instructions on containers of Similac Powder Formula will not yield as many bottles as advertised.

July 7, 2022 A class action alleges Ford Mustang Mach-E models sold between May 2020 and May 2022 are equipped with a “defectively designed” high-voltage battery main contactor.

July 6, 2022 A class action alleges the label of Kellogg’s Special K cranberry almond chewy nut bars is misleading to consumers.

July 6, 2022 A class action alleges several newer Honda vehicle models suffer from a defect that can cause intermittent, unpredictable and loud popping and/or crackling noises, regardless of whether the sound system is on or off.

July 5, 2022 A class action lawsuit aims to take CVS to task for its alleged role in perpetuating the myth that cotton swabs are appropriate and safe to use for cleaning the ears.

July 5, 2022 A proposed class action argues that Swan-brand 3% hydrogen peroxide is falsely touted as able to prevent the risk of infection for minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

July 5, 2022 A class action claims Walmart’s Great Value-brand chocolate caramel coffee creamer is misrepresented in that it contains only a trace amount of dairy ingredients.

July 5, 2022 A lawsuit claims Animal Juiced Aminos is represented as a zero-calorie product even though the supplement contains anywhere from 45 to 90 calories per serving.

July 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2020-2022 Land Rover Defender models suffer from a defect that can cause a vehicle’s windshield to crack, chip and/or fracture.

July 1, 2022 A class action contends that Walgreen’s statement that its 3% hydrogen peroxide can be used “[f]or treatment of minor cuts & abrasions” is false and misleading.

June 30, 2022 A class action claims DG Health-brand lidocaine patches are falsely advertised in that they peel off well before providing “up to 12 hours” of pain relief.

June 30, 2022 Nordic Naturals’ Ultimate Omega 2X fish oil is allegedly misrepresented as containing twice the amount of Omega-3s per serving as the Ultimate Omega product.

June 30, 2022 A proposed class action case alleges Vicks ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs melatonin supplements are significantly overdosed.