Class Action: Dreyer’s and Edy’s Ice Cream Not Made with Real Vanilla, Despite Representations
June 20, 2019 A lawsuit claims that Dreyer’s and Edy’s vanilla ice cream products aren’t made from real vanilla, despite labeling that suggests otherwise.
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Despite Labeling, Breyers Ice Cream Does Not Contain Real Vanilla, Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]
June 18, 2019 Four plaintiffs claim the various vanilla varieties of Breyers ice cream do not contain real vanilla flavor as their ingredients lists suggest.
Trans-India Products Hit with Class Action Over Allegedly False Advertising of Shikai Lotions, Cleansers
June 11, 2019 A class action lawsuit has been filed over the allegedly misleading advertising of the purportedly all-natural line of Shikai lotions, shampoos, and cleansers.
‘White Chocolate’ Kit-Kats Do Not Contain Real White Chocolate, Class Action Suit Says [UPDATE]
June 7, 2019 A proposed class action alleges Hershey's "white chocolate" Kit-Kats do not contain real white chocolate given they lack cacao fat.
Class Action: Vanilla Flavor in Dannon Yogurt Not Derived From Vanilla Beans
June 3, 2019 A proposed class action claims Dannon vanilla yogurt labels fail to disclose that the products' vanilla flavor is not derived from real vanilla beans.
Class Action Claims Mott’s Mislabels Stewart’s Fountain Classics Soda Products
May 20, 2019 Stewart’s Fountain Classics are the subject of a proposed class action that claims manufacturer Mott’s LLP misrepresents that the sodas are artificially flavored and may not contain their represented ingredients.
Skechers Hit with Another Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective, Dangerous Light-Up Sneakers [UPDATE]
May 16, 2019 A lawsuit filed in Illinois accuses Skechers of selling defective light-up sneakers that have burned children after the batteries short circuited.
Class Action Accusing Market America of Operating Pyramid Scheme Sent to North Carolina
May 16, 2019 In a proposed class action, three plaintiffs allege that multi-level marketing company Market America is no more than a pyramid scheme in which distributors are tricked into thinking they can earn a profit by selling health products.
Chapstick ‘8-Hour Moisture’ Falsely Advertised as Providing All-Day Protection, Class Action Says
May 16, 2019 According to a lawsuit, "8-Hour Moisture" Chapstick with SPF 15 protection is misleadingly advertised in that consumers are still instructed to reapply the product every two hours.
Class Action: Cento Fine Foods Deceptively Claims ‘San Marzano’ Tomatoes are Authentic
May 15, 2019 According to a lawsuit, Cento Fine Foods attempts to pass off some tomatoes grown outside of Italy's Agro Sarnese-Nocerino region as "Certified San Marzano."
L’Oreal’s EverSleek Keratin Caring Products Contain No Keratin, Lawsuit Claims [UPDATE]
May 14, 2019 L’Oreal Paris’ EverSleek Keratin Caring shampoo and conditioner are at the center of a lawsuit that claims the products don’t actually contain any keratin.
Class Action Claiming Juul Deceptively Marketed E-Cigarettes to Minors Transferred to California
May 10, 2019 A proposed class action alleges Juul Labs, Inc. and Pax Labs, Inc. deceptively marketed their Juul e-cigarette product to minors without disclosing "myriad health problems" associated with using the device.
Ford Facing Class Action Lawsuit in Michigan Over ‘Cheat Device’-Equipped 2019 Vehicles
May 7, 2019 Ford Motor Company faces a lawsuit over its alleged use of mileage "cheat devices" to conceal poor gas mileage for certain 2019 vehicle models.
Chico’s Advertises Fake Discounts at Outlet Stores, Class Action Claims
May 7, 2019 Chico’s has been hit with a class action centered on the clothing retailer’s alleged practice of offering fictitious discounts at its outlet stores.
Class Action Lawsuit Zeroes in on Allegedly Misbranded GNC Dietary Supplements
May 7, 2019 A class action claims GNC's sale of certain dietary supplements is illegal in that the products are not labeled with a disclaimer noting they've not been approved by the FDA.
Airgas USA Sued by Customer Over ‘Deceptive and Unfair’ Fuel Surcharge
May 3, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Airgas USA fraudulently bills customers for fuel without actually using the money to cover the gas costs of delivering orders.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Failed to Recall ‘Prescription Diet,’ ‘Science Diet’ Dog Foods Quickly Enough, Class Action Says
May 3, 2019 A class action says Hill's Pet Nutrition acted too slowly in recalling dog food contaminated with excessive amounts of Vitamin D.
Class Action Claims Nature’s Path Misrepresents Ingredients of Frosted Wildberry Acai Pastries
May 1, 2019 A lawsuit claims Nature’s Path misrepresents the amount and quality of the acai berries in its Frosted Wildberry Acai Toaster Pastries.
Walmart Misleadingly Advertises Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shake, Class Action Suit Alleges
May 1, 2019 A consumer alleges in a class action that Walmart's supposedly all-natural Parent's Choice Pediatric Shake in fact contains synthetic ingredients.
Consumers Deceived by True Amount of ‘Real Cocoa’ in Oreos, Class Action Lawsuit Says [UPDATE]
April 23, 2019 According to a class action, Oreos apparently made with real cocoa do not, in fact, contain cocoa in amounts expected by reasonable consumers.
Class Action Over Quincy Bioscience’s Prevagen Brain Health Claims Transferred to New York
April 22, 2019 A class action filed in August 2018 claims Quincy Bioscience falsely misrepresented the apparent brain heath benefits of Prevagen.
Class Action: Nestlé’s ‘Sustainable’ Chocolate Labeling Is a Sham Due to Child Labor, Lack of Environmental Standards
April 19, 2019 Nestlé faces a class action that claims it fraudulently labels its chocolate products as sustainably sourced despite child labor in supply chains and no environmental controls.
Kate Spade & Company Hit with Another Class Action Over Allegedly ‘Illusory Discounts’
April 12, 2019 Kate Spade & Company faces another proposed class action that alleges it advertises false reference prices on outlet store merchandise.
Class Action Challenges Smashburger’s ‘Double the Beef’ Claims for Triple Double Burger [UPDATE]
April 12, 2019 Smashburger has been hit with a proposed class action out of California over its allegedly false advertising of its “Triple Double” burgers.
Cree Hit with Another Class Action Over Allegedly False Advertisement of LED Lightbulbs
April 9, 2019 Cree faces a lawsuit over claims that it overstates the lifespan of its LED lightbulbs, which supposedly burn out far more quickly than advertised.
Samsonite Hit with Class Action Over ‘Phantom’ Discount Prices
April 8, 2019 Samsonite Company Stores, LLC has been named in a proposed class action that accuses the luggage retailer of advertising its products at false original prices and then purporting to sell them at steep discounts.
DeVry University Sued Over ‘Predatory’ False Claims Regarding Student Success Rates
April 3, 2019 DeVry University has been sued over claims that it advertised inaccurate graduate employment statistics to boost enrollment and charge higher tuition.
Lawsuit: AriZona Green Tea Contains ‘Miniscule’ Amount of Ginseng Despite Label’s Representations
April 2, 2019 A lawsuit claims that AriZona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey does not actually contain “any detectible amounts of ginseng."
Suit: Petland Sources Animals from Mills Despite Representations, Sold Sick Dogs that Infected People
April 2, 2019 Petland is accused of misrepresenting where it sources its animals and selling unhealthy pets to unsuspecting customers, some of whom contracted diseases from sick dogs.
Sharp Microwave Drawers Prone to Catching Fire, Class Action Says
March 29, 2019 A proposed class action filed in New York alleges that Sharp Electronics Corporation’s microwave drawers are defective and prone to catching fire.
Class Action Challenges Health Claims of So Delicious Coconut Milk [UPDATE]
March 29, 2019 [UPDATE] A lawsuit alleges that Danone markets its So Delicious Coconut Milk as being healthier than it really is in order to sell the product at a premium price.
Lawsuit: Schwarzkopf Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel Produces Flakes Despite Label’s Claims
March 28, 2019 A lawsuit claims Schwarzkopf Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel leaves residue on hair despite its label’s representation that the product produces “no flakes.”
TGI Friday’s Potato Skin Snacks Named in False Labeling Class Action [UPDATE]
March 27, 2019 A proposed class action filed against TGI Friday’s Inc. claims the company’s name-brand “Potato Skins Snacks” do not actually contain potato skins.
Class Action: Bareburger Restaurants Misrepresent ‘Organic’ Food
March 22, 2019 A New York man claims in a proposed class action that Bareburger Group LLC misrepresents its restaurants as being “organic” when not all the products on the menu are actually certified as organic.
Class Action Claims Annie’s ‘No Preservatives’ Claims Are False and Misleading
March 22, 2019 A proposed class action out of New York alleges that Annie’s Homegrown, Inc. has misled consumers into thinking its products are free of preservatives when they’re actually not.
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges ‘With Fiber’ Claim on Welch’s Fruit Snacks Labels [UPDATE]
March 19, 2019 According to a class action, Welch's fruit snacks are deceptively labeled in that their fiber ingredient comes not from fruit, but from chicory root.
Pret A Manger’s ‘Natural’ Food Advertising is Misleading, Class Action Claims
March 18, 2019 A class action claims Pret a Manger's health-conscious advertising of its food products as "natural" is misleading given they contain GMOs and synthetics.
Despite Health-Conscious Marketing, Hain Celestial’s Coconut Dream Product Poses Heart Risk, Class Action Alleges
March 7, 2019 A class action claims that despite its health-conscious marketing, Hain Celestial Group's Coconut Dream beverage presents a risk of cardiovascular disease.
Class Action Lawsuit Says A2 Milk Company Misleadingly Touts Digestion-Boosting Superiority of A2 Protein
March 7, 2019 A class action challenges the A2 Milk Company's claims that a certain protein found in its milk is the reason for its digestion-easing capabilities.
Class Action: Nellie’s Misrepresents Treatment of Free-Range Hens on Egg Carton Packaging
March 7, 2019 In a proposed class action, four plaintiffs claim free-range egg seller Nellie's misrepresents on packaging that its hens are treated with “love and kindness,” when in reality, the chickens are “overworked, crowded, and malnourished."
Kroger’s Simple Truth Coconutmilk Not as Healthy as Advertised, Class Action Claims
March 6, 2019 The Kroger Co. has been hit with a proposed class action that alleges it overstates the health benefits of its Simple Truth Coconutmilk on package labels.
Class Action Claims Consumers Paid Premium Prices for Phony ‘Kona’ Coffee
March 6, 2019 A proposed class action has been filed in Washington on behalf of consumers who purchased “ordinary commodity coffee” that was allegedly deceptively labeled as authentic Kona coffee.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges L & K Coffee Co. Misrepresents Amounts of Kona Coffee in Magnum Exotics Blend Product
March 4, 2019 A class action claims L & K Coffee Co.'s Magnum Exotics Kona blend coffee contains much less genuine Kona coffee than advertised.
‘Little More Than Snake Oil’: Class Action Alleges Additech Falsely Advertises Fuel Additives [UPDATE]
February 21, 2019 [UPDATE] A proposed class action alleges Additech, Inc. falsely touts its fuel additives in gas station advertisements even though the products provide no benefits to the “approximately 50% of new vehicles” equipped with direct injection engines.
Osteo Bi-Flex Shortchanges Consumers on Joint Relief Extract, Class Action Says
February 21, 2019 A lawsuit alleges the makers of Osteo Bi-Flex falsely represent that the supplement contains triple the dose of a joint relief extract.
Class Action Claims Power Armor Edition ‘Fallout 76’-Series West Tek Duffel Bag Falsely Advertised as Canvas
February 15, 2019 Bethesda Game Studios is on the receiving end of a proposed class action that claims the West Tek Canvas Duffel Bag released by the videogame developer alongside its Power Armor Edition of Fallout 76 was made out of nylon instead of canvas.
Class Action Lawsuits Allege Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canned Dog Foods Contain 'Toxic,' Possibly Fatal Levels of Vitamin D
February 12, 2019 HIll's Pet Nutrition faces a proposed class action lawsuit after the recall of a number of canned dog foods that reportedly contained toxic levels of vitamin D.
Class Action Claims Drizzilicious Products Misrepresented as Containing Real White Chocolate
February 8, 2019 Snack Innovations, Inc. is at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit in which a woman claims the company’s “Drizzilicious”-brand products are mislabeled as containing white chocolate when the crisps actually use “only imitation flavoring.”
Class Action: Benefits of Peter Thomas Roth Beauty Products Based on ‘Pseudo-Science’
February 8, 2019 In a lawsuit recently removed to federal court in California, two consumers allege Peter Thomas Roth’s Rose Stem Cell and Water Drench lines of beauty products are falsely advertised and do not provide the promised benefits.
Russell Stover, Ghirardelli Hit with Slack-Fill Class Action Lawsuit in New York
February 6, 2019 Confectionary giants Russell Stover and Ghiardelli face a class action that claims their product packaging contains unlawful amounts of "slack fill."