False Advertising

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."

March 23, 2020 Another proposed class action case focuses on a recall of 2018-2019 Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with defective low-pressure fuel pumps.

March 23, 2020 A class action alleges a Sheer Strength Labs' pre-workout powder contains ingredients not permitted by the FDA for use in a dietary supplement.

March 23, 2020 A class action claims Blue Diamond Growers has deceived consumers by failing to disclose that the flavoring of its "Smokehouse" almonds does not come from actual smoking.

March 20, 2020 Stauffer’s brand “Lemon Snaps” are at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the cookies contain less real lemon flavor than represented on product packaging.

March 19, 2020 A proposed class action alleges Deva Concepts' DevaCurl products contain allergens and irritants that can be harmful to users.

March 18, 2020 A California woman alleges in a proposed class action that she received at least four unsolicited spam emails from the companies that operate AshleyMadison.com.

March 17, 2020 A man claims in a proposed class action that PayPal Credit and Synchrony Bank misled him as to the terms of his “Promotional Purchases” credit account and failed to properly credit a return.

March 17, 2020 A class action centers on the apparent shortcomings of a 2016 recall of All Day Energy Greens, a supplement many said caused gastrointestinal distress.

March 11, 2020 Chobani faces a class action lawsuit centered on alleged misrepresentations of the amount, proportion and source of the vanilla flavoring in its Greek yogurt.

March 9, 2020 A class action claims that despite McDonald’s representations to the contrary, the restaurant chain’s “vanilla” ice cream cones are not flavored exclusively with real vanilla.

March 6, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the effectiveness of Germ-X hand sanitizer products is not backed by any reliable, well-controlled studies.

March 2, 2020 A class action claims Frito-Lay has deceptively mischaracterized that Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream chips are artificially flavored.

February 25, 2020 A class action suit claims Monster Beverage failed to disclose ingredients that “imitate and extend” vanilla flavor in “Vanilla Cream” espresso drinks.

February 19, 2020 A California man claims in a class action that Unreal Mobile advertised cell phone plans with free rollover data despite intending to change its policy and charge a fee for the service.

February 19, 2020 A class action questions the source of the vanilla flavoring in Kellogg Sales Company's "Bear Naked Granola Fit V'nilla Almond" product.

February 18, 2020 A lawsuit claims Bed Bath & Beyond has automatically renewed customers’ Beyond+ subscriptions without obtaining affirmative prior consent or apprising consumers of the program’s terms.

February 12, 2020 Arizona All Natural Fruit Snacks are the subject of a proposed class action that claims the advertising and marketing for the product is misleading.

February 10, 2020 A class action lawsuit claims that although Steaz maker Tipp Distributors, Inc. implies that the product has low sugar content, the drink actually contains “significant amounts” of added sugar.

February 10, 2020 A class action claims the labeling for "Slightly Sweet" Gold Peak iced tea is deceptive in that the drink contains "objectively high amounts" of sugar.

February 3, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Zoom Telephonics has repackaged pre-owned modems and sold the devices as new to unsuspecting consumers.

February 3, 2020 BA Sports Nutrition is facing a class action suit over allegations the company marketed “unlawfully fortified junk food” as a healthy option for consumers.

February 3, 2020 Citing an FDA warning letter, a class action alleges Gojo's claims concerning Purell's efficacy in combating certain diseases are not backed by reliable scientific studies.

January 24, 2020 A class action alleges the "just a tad sweet" claim on bottles of Coca-Cola's Honest iced tea is misleading given the beverage contains a "significant" amount of added sugar.

January 23, 2020 Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. is facing a proposed class action that claims the amount of hemp extract in two of its skincare creams is overstated.

January 20, 2020 Nylabone Corp.’s “natural” dental solutions and treats for dogs are the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the products contain synthetic ingredients.

January 14, 2020 A Texas woman alleges in a class action that she experienced mercury poisoning after using Unilever's Mexico-produced Pond's Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream.

January 10, 2020 A proposed class action lawsuit claims the small batch vanilla bean ice cream made by Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is mislabeled in that the packaging fails to disclose that the product contains artificial flavors.

January 8, 2020 A class action claims the packaging for Krispy Kreme’s “Glazed Apple Pie” product misleadingly implies that the dessert contains no artificial flavors.

January 8, 2020 Coppertone's "mineral-based" sunscreens are at the center of a lawsuit claiming the products contain far more synthetic chemical ingredients than advertised.

January 7, 2020 A class action claims Hershey and One Brands have misrepresented the sugar, cholesterol and fiber content of their ONE protein bars.

January 7, 2020 Kodiak Cakes is facing a class action that claims the prepackaged breakfast and snack food manufacturer “slack filled” and deceptively labeled its products.

January 3, 2020 A class action claims the packaging of Blue Buffalo Company's Blue Wilderness dog food does not reflect the "scientifically-verified reality" of how high-carb diets can affect dogs.

January 3, 2020 A class action lawsuit alleges the activated charcoal in certain Cali White products may not be as detoxifying or beneficial as the company claims.

December 12, 2019 A class action alleges CBD retailer Elixinol's products are are “illegal to sell” in that they’re mislabeled under the federal law.

December 10, 2019 The Bhang Corporation is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the company misrepresented the THC and CBD content of its “Medicinal Chocolate” products.

December 9, 2019 A class action alleges Koi CBD's products are illegal in that they're systematically mislabeled and mismarketed for purposes unapproved by the FDA.

December 5, 2019 Two proposed class actions claim Charlotte's Web and CV Sciences have mislabeled several of their CBD products as "dietary supplements" without receiving FDA approval to do so.

December 4, 2019 A proposed class action claims Simpson galvanized hurricane straps suffer a defect that causes the product to corrode and degrade "far in advance of its reasonable useful life."

December 2, 2019 Infinite CBD faces a proposed class action wherein a consumer claims the cannabidiol retailer’s products are “illegal to sell” in that they’re mislabeled under federal regulations.

November 26, 2019 A proposed class action lawsuit claims M&M’s vanilla ice cream bars contain less real vanilla than represented on the product’s labels.

November 26, 2019 A class action claims Trader Joe’s attempted to “disguise” the sugar content of its oatmeal products by labeling the ingredient as “organic dehydrated cane juice solids.”

November 26, 2019 A proposed class action claims 7-Eleven has misrepresented the source and amount of vanilla flavoring in its “vanilla bean” ice cream.

November 21, 2019 A class action claims Swiss Miss products, despite their labeling, are made with alkalized cocoa, a highly processed, inferior version of the real thing.

November 20, 2019 A class action claims Whole Foods has misrepresented the sugar in its 365 Everyday Value Oatmeal Products.

November 15, 2019 According to a proposed class action lawsuit, Ghirardelli’s “Classic White” Premium Baking Chips contain no white chocolate at all.

November 15, 2019 A lawsuit filed against Makena manufacturer AMAG, Inc. claims the “exorbitantly-priced” preterm birth medication is “no more effective than a placebo.”