False Advertising

February 12, 2021 General Motors faces another class action over its alleged failure to disclose a “uniform and widespread” defect with the lithium-ion battery found in 2017, 2018 and 2019 Chevy Bolt vehicles.

February 11, 2021 A class action alleges the labeling of“Sea Salt & Vinegar” Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips is misleading in that it does not disclose that the product’s characterizing flavor is artificial.

February 10, 2021 Gerber and Hain have been hit with lawsuits in the wake of a scathing congressional report that revealed their products have high levels of toxic heavy metals.

February 10, 2021 A class action alleges Ralph Lauren has falsely claimed its Polo V-neck pullover sweater is 100-percent pima cotton.

February 10, 2021 A class action claims the label of Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Oat Milk Creamer deceptively fails to disclose the product’s vanilla flavor is artificially sourced.

February 9, 2021 A class action claims the packaging of Maeda-En “vanilla” mochi ice cream fails to disclose that the product’s flavor is derived from artificial sources.

February 8, 2021 A class action claims the labeling of Bagel Bites pizza snacks is misleading.

February 5, 2021 A lawsuit claims the labels on Folgers coffee sold by Walmart are misleading with regard to how many servings of coffee could be made from a canister’s contents.

February 5, 2021 A class action claims Starbucks "vanilla" Frappuccinos are mislabeled under federal and state food labeling laws.

February 5, 2021 A lawsuit claims the front label of “Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Low Fat Ice Cream” fails to disclose that the ice cream is not flavored with real vanilla beans.

February 5, 2021 A lawsuit claims the label of Maximum Strength Selsun Blue antidandruff shampoo fails to disclose the product can cause scalp irritation and hair loss.

February 5, 2021 A class action claims Demoulas Super Markets has misled consumers as to the number of servings its canisters of Market Basket ground coffee can produce.

February 4, 2021 A class action challenges Kingsford's representations of its "100% Natural Hardwood" charcoal.

February 3, 2021 A class action alleges Procter & Gamble has misrepresented its Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Vanilla Honey & Vitamin B shampoo.

February 1, 2021 A class action claims Hercules, Inc. has misrepresented its refillable laundry cards.

February 1, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz knowingly sold 2016-present AMG vehicle models equipped with defectively designed front bumper covers and air inlets.

January 28, 2021 A class action alleges the Cuisinart Digital AirFryer, model number TOA-65, suffers from a defect that can cause the machine to damage surrounding surfaces or burn users.

January 28, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Aldi’s “Smoked White Cheddar” misleads buyers in that it does not disclose that the product is not actually smoked.

January 26, 2021 A class action alleges PharmaCare U.S.'s sale of Sambucol black elderberry supplements is illegal in that the products are prominently and systematically mislabeled.

January 25, 2021 A class action claims Celsius has misrepresented its Sparkling Orange beverage as containing natural orange flavor.

January 25, 2021 A class action claims Royal Oak has falsely and misleadingly represented its "100% Natural Hardwood" charcoal as eco-friendly and superior to other brands, among other claims.

January 25, 2021 A class action claims Icelandic Provision misleads consumers as to where its “Traditional Icelandic Skyr” is made.

January 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Dove chocolate-covered “Real Mixed Berries” fails to disclose that the product contains added sugar, preservatives and natural flavor.

January 22, 2021 A class action alleges Agro Research International has falsely advertised as organic its Weed Slayer/Agro Gold WS products given they've been found to contain glyphosate and diquat.

January 19, 2021 A class action claims the packaging of Hood’s “Vanilla Ice Cream With Ground Vanilla Beans” fails to disclose that the dessert is flavored mostly by artificial vanillin.

January 18, 2021 A class action alleges Anheuser-Busch InBev misleads consumers into believing that its "non-alcoholic" Beck's beer contains no alcohol whatsoever.

January 15, 2021 A class action claims Rubbermaid has deceived buyers as to how long its coolers can retain ice.

January 15, 2021 A class action claims Walgreens misrepresented the value size of its Women Multivitamin Tablets as gelatin-free when the product contains “notable doses” of gelatin.

January 14, 2021 A class action alleges the "Made in the USA" seal on Hoover vacuum products is misleading given their components are "globally sourced" and only assembled in the United States.

January 12, 2021 A class action claims Energizer has falsely touted its AA Max batteries as able to last up to 50 percent longer than competing products.

January 12, 2021 A class action alleges the packaging of 7-Eleven’s “Yumions” is misleading because it fails to disclose that the snacks are made of mostly corn meal, not onions.

January 11, 2021 A class action claims Crest Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste cannot repair gums and enamel as advertised.

January 11, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Keebler “Fudge Stripes” cookies is misleading in that it does not disclose that the product is not made with real fudge.

January 8, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Orgain protein powder is misleading to consumers in that it fails to disclose the presence of artificial vanilla flavors.

January 7, 2021 A class action claims 2018-2020 model year Ford F-150 pickup trucks suffer from a defect that causes the vehicles to consume excessive amounts of engine oil.

January 7, 2021 A class action claims Trek has overstated the supposed concussion-preventing capabilities of its Bontrager WaveCel bicycle helmet.

January 6, 2021 A class action claims the label of Flor de Caña Nicaraguan rum is misleading to buyers with regard to the product's age.

January 6, 2021 A class action claims Mars misled customers into believing its Dove ice cream bars are coated in real milk chocolate when they actually contain vegetable oils.

January 6, 2021 Chobani, LLC’s claim that some of its Greek yogurts contain “45% Less Sugar” than other yogurts is misleading to consumers, a proposed class action alleges.

January 6, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Tide purclean laundry detergent is not 100-percent plant-based—or derived solely from plant-based ingredients—as consumers are led to believe.

January 6, 2021 A proposed class action lawsuit claims King’s Hawaiian LLC has falsely represented that its “Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls” are made in Hawaii.

January 5, 2021 A class action alleges Rosetta Stone has falsely promised Calif. buyers that their purchase of foreign language software came with a "lifetime download."

January 5, 2021 A proposed class action claims All-Clad's collection of supposedly dishwasher-safe stainless steel cookware is defective.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.