False Advertising

June 26, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Pret A Manger (USA) Limited’s purportedly “natural” food products contain synthetic ingredients.

June 25, 2020 A class action claims Matterport, Inc. has fraudulently misrepresented the supposedly “lucrative” nature of the 3D camera industry to those who bought into the company as sellers.

June 24, 2020 A class action claims the panoramic sunroof found in certain Mercedes-Benz models can spontaneously shatter.

June 23, 2020 A class action claims Benefiber prebiotic powders are not made with “100% Natural” ingredients as maker GSK Consumer Health represents on the products’ labels.

June 23, 2020 A class action claims Walmart's labeling of a formula powder meant for toddlers is deceptive and misleading.

June 23, 2020 A proposed class action claims Neuriva dietary supplements cannot improve brain function or cognitive performance as advertised on product labels.

June 22, 2020 A class action says Copper Cane's Elouan pinot noir varieties of wine are not derived from American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in Oregon as the company claims.

June 18, 2020 A class action claims the MT82 transmissions found in 2011-2019 Ford Mustang models is defective.

June 17, 2020 Google and Alphabet face a class action claiming the companies misleadingly advertised and sold a Pine-Sol product capable of "killing 99.9% of germs."

June 12, 2020 A class action claims Conagra Brands' Snack Pack chocolate pudding is not made with real whole milk as the company claims.

June 11, 2020 A class action says Nutrabolt's Xtend BCAA supplement powders cannot help with muscle growth or recovery due to lacking certain essential amino acids.

June 11, 2020 A proposed class action alleges Fuel for Fire protein pouches contain up to 25 percent less protein than the amount represented on labels.

June 10, 2020 A lawsuit aims to challenge Molekule, Inc.’s marketing claims that its “Air” brand air purifiers can “destroy” germs and “eliminate” indoor air pollution.

June 10, 2020 A consumer claims Tom's of Maine has falsely labeled its toothpaste as “all natural” when the product contains chemically processed ingredients.

June 10, 2020 The operators of Legoland California, Madame Tussauds Hollywood and other attractions face a class action over their alleged refusal to issue refunds despite being shut down during the pandemic.

June 3, 2020 A class action claims Western Digital's WD Red NAS hard drives are unsuitable for their intended use and put user data at great risk.

June 3, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims Just Brands habitually overstates the amount of cannabidiol in its JustCBD products.

May 29, 2020 A proposed class action claims the Pocket Juice portable power banks sold by Tzumi Electronics LLC fail to deliver the advertised amount of power.

May 29, 2020 A class action alleges the “All Natural” cookies sold by Jimmy John’s contain a slew of non-natural and highly processed ingredients.

May 28, 2020 The protection plans offered by Lowe's and Federal Warranty Service Corporation are not what consumers think, according to a class action lawsuit.

May 28, 2020 A class action lawsuit takes issue with the inspection clause consumers claim FCA US "snuck into" its purported lifetime limited powertrain warranty.

May 28, 2020 Per a lawsuit, Monsanto and BASF knew dicamba could ruin non-resistant crops yet released the system onto the market anyway, pressuring farmers to buy dicamba-resistant seeds seeds out of self-protection.

May 20, 2020 A consumer claims in a lawsuit that the maker of Mon Cuisine-brand frozen meals significantly misrepresents key nutritional information on the products’ packaging.

May 19, 2020 A class action claims HP has concealed from consumers that its OfficeJet printers are designed to use color ink even while printing in black and white.

May 19, 2020 A class action alleges certain Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback models can suddenly and unintentionally accelerate without action from a driver.

May 14, 2020 A class action alleges Simple Green "non-toxic" cleaning products contain ingredients known to cause harm to humans, animals and the environment.

May 13, 2020 A class action claims Febreze car vent air freshener clips can leak oil and other chemicals that can cause permanent damage to a vehicle’s interior.

May 12, 2020 Grubhub has falsely advertised on its delivery platform that non-partner restaurants are closed or not accepting orders during the COVID-19 crisis, a lawsuit claims.

May 11, 2020 A lawsuit claims Graco has falsely touted its booster seats as safe for use by children weighing as little as 30 pounds, even in the event of a side-impact collision.

May 8, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims “Non-Toxic” Windex-brand window cleaning solution contains chemicals that may be harmful to humans and the environment.

May 7, 2020 A class action claims The Folger Coffee Company has misled consumers as to the amount of coffee that can be made from the contents of each of its “staple” canisters.

May 4, 2020 A class action lawsuit out of Missouri claims Nestle Purina PetCare Company knowingly sold pet food products that contained glyphosate, a known carcinogen.

May 1, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream contains “at most, only a trace of real vanilla” despite representations on the product’s labels.

April 27, 2020 A class action claims Under Armour has deceived outlet store shoppers by marking purportedly discounted merchandise with false “original” prices.

April 22, 2020 Palmer's stretch mark-fighting products do not work as advertised, a class action lawsuit claims.

April 16, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims the coffee products sold by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company, Ltd. do not contain authentic Kona coffee beans.

April 16, 2020 A class action lawsuit alleges the frames of certain model Eclipse RV trailers suffer from a fracturing defect.

April 16, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims the interior rubber lining of SharkBite Push-to-Connect connector hoses can prematurely deteriorate.

April 15, 2020 A proposed class action claims the packaging of Wegmans-brand “Vanilla Cake Mix” misleads consumers with regard to the amount of real vanilla in the product.

April 15, 2020 A lawsuit claims Six Flags customers have been charged monthly season pass and membership fees despite the closure of two California parks due to the coronavirus outbreak.

April 15, 2020 A lawsuit claims the Vail Corporation has refused to issue refunds to passholders after closing all of its North American ski resorts in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

April 14, 2020 A class action suit alleges that unbeknownst to consumers, the lemon flavor of Nonni's Foods' Limone Biscotti is not derived exclusively from lemon zest or lemon oil.

April 10, 2020 Honda has been hit with a class action claiming a defect in the computer systems found in certain Acura MDX and RDX models can cause engine deceleration, stalling and abrupt shutdowns.

April 10, 2020 Consumer Reports allegedly violated California law by automatically renewing members’ subscriptions without providing adequate notice or securing consent to do so.

April 3, 2020 According to a class action, generic metformin manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals has been found to contain dangerously high levels of a probable carcinogen.

April 2, 2020 A proposed class action claims BPI Sports fills its opaque containers of supplement powder with excessive amounts of non-functional "slack fill," or empty space.

April 1, 2020 A lawsuit alleges Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc. has enticed consumers into purchasing timeshares through sales presentations loaded with “material misrepresentations.”

March 25, 2020 A consumer claims Staples' Power Bank brand of portable device chargers has substantially less charging power than advertised.

March 24, 2020 A class action claims consumers have been misled as to the source of the vanilla flavor notes present in the caramel variety of Smucker’s brand Sundae Syrup.

March 24, 2020 Target has been hit with a proposed class action alleging the retailer has misled consumers by claiming its store-brand hand sanitizer "kills 99.99% of germs."