Fraud

September 8, 2023 A proposed class action claims that At Home-brand luxury sheet sets have a lower thread count than advertised.

September 8, 2023 A class action claims the BlendJet2 portable blender simply cannot perform as advertised due to being made with “substandard or inferior materials.”

September 6, 2023 A class action alleges consulting firm Veterans Guardian has bilked disabled veterans out of tens of millions of dollars by charging illegal fees.

September 5, 2023 A class action alleges the fuel lines of 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra trucks can rub against the vehicles’ brake lines, causing fuel to leak and posing a significant fire risk.

September 5, 2023 A class action alleges several 2023 Hyundai vehicles are equipped with an oil pump controller that can short circuit and overheat, creating a “massive fire risk.”

September 1, 2023 A proposed class action alleges Electrolux, AEG, Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges are dangerously defective.

August 30, 2023 Ford faces a class action that alleges 2020-present Explorers are defective in that they are equipped with a rear subframe assembly with only one rear axle horizontal mounting bolt.

August 29, 2023 A class action alleges Tribune Publishing has automatically charged its print newspaper subscribers extra fees for materials already included in their subscriptions.

August 29, 2023 A class action alleges Tesla has falsely advertised a “3 Years Free Supercharging” program for its Model S and Model X vehicles.

August 29, 2023 Apple faces a class action lawsuit that claims the tech giant “shortchanges” iCloud+ subscribers by providing five gigabytes (GB) less than the promised cloud storage capacity.

August 29, 2023 A class action claims Nutricost has misled consumers by falsely advertising that a two-capsule serving of its magnesium dietary supplement contains 420 milligrams of magnesium glycinate.

August 28, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims the makers of NUK pacifiers have misled consumers by falsely representing that their “orthodontic” pacifiers promote healthy oral and orofacial development in children.

August 24, 2023 A class action alleges Constellation NewEnergy has charged customers in more than a dozen states a retail service charge that exceeds the cap stipulated in its contracts.

August 24, 2023 A class action alleges “ghost kitchen” operator CloudKitchens has misrepresented the true origin of the food it displays on UberEats, Grubhub, Seamless and Postmates.

August 23, 2023 A proposed class action alleges the Thomson Power Systems TSC900 Transfer Switch Controller is defective.

August 23, 2023 A class action claims Peddle has failed to both timely pay consumers who sell their vehicles to the company and transfer ownership of vehicles at the time of sale.

August 23, 2023 A class action seeks refunds for unauthorized and excessive fines and fees allegedly levied by Blue Line Solutions in violation of Georgia law.

August 23, 2023 A class action alleges certain Samsung QLED TVs have been falsely advertised with certain characteristics, qualities and features that the products decidedly lack.

August 22, 2023 A class action alleges the Brita Products Company has falsely and misleadingly overstated the capabilities of its water filtration pitchers, dispensers and filters.

August 22, 2023 A class action alleges Kalmbach Feeds has failed to properly screen its Tribute Senior Sport horse feed for larger chunks of beet pulp, placing senior horses at serious risk of choking and death.

August 22, 2023 A class action alleges Money Network pocketed millions in California taxpayer money while leaving many middle class residents unable to obtain their Better for Families Act refunds.

August 21, 2023 At least two proposed class actions allege certain SanDisk and Western Digital portable hard drives are defective.

August 21, 2023 A proposed class action alleges certain Splenda sweeteners and drinks are not as helpful at managing diabetes as advertised.

August 21, 2023 A class action alleges Colgate and Tom’s of Maine toothpastes are falsely advertised as recyclable, given that the products are rejected at virtually every recycling facility in the U.S.

August 16, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses Real Kosher Ice Cream, Inc. of failing to warn consumers that some of its soft serve ice cream and sorbet products may contain disease-causing bacteria.

August 16, 2023 A class action claims certain Eaton Corporation circuit breakers contain a defect that causes them to mistake harmless electrical arcs for hazardous ones and unnecessarily shut down power.

August 15, 2023 Sunrise Growers, Inc. faces a class action in the wake of its voluntary recall of various frozen fruit products due to potential bacterial contamination.

August 14, 2023 Coinbase faces a class action filed on behalf of European Union-based accountholders that claims the major cryptocurrency exchange platform failed to provide adequate security to prevent users’ accounts from being “hijacked” and drained by hackers.

August 7, 2023 A class action claims Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. has misled consumers about the health benefits of certain flaxseed products and failed to warn the public that the items contain unsafe levels of cadmium.

August 4, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Taco Bell’s ads overstate the amount of beef or other ingredients that certain menu items contain by “at least double the amount.”

July 28, 2023 A consumer has filed a class action that alleges UPS refused to reimburse him after it lost his insured package based on a disclaimer that was “buried in a long list” of terms and conditions.

July 26, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Navy Federal Credit Union has unlawfully charged accountholders a $15 “junk fee” when they attempt to make a deposit to their account that fails because it could not be processed against the originator’s account.

July 26, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Marriott has charged hotel guests unfair and unlawful nightly “junk fees” under the pretense that the revenue goes toward the cost of complying with a Los Angeles city ordinance.

July 24, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims the makers of Sambucol dietary supplements have falsely labeled some of their black elderberry products as containing a unique, proprietary black elderberry extract.

July 18, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims RugsUSA, LLC has misled consumers by listing products on its online store with false “original” prices and corresponding fake discounts, giving the impression of a bargain.

July 17, 2023 A class action alleges Google has secretly harvested and used millions of internet users’ data to train its various artificial intelligence (AI) products.

July 17, 2023 A class action claims that certain Bolthouse Farms beverages are falsely advertised as “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie[s],” given that the products contain toxic, synthetic chemicals.

July 17, 2023 A class action claims the maker of Nutrafol Women has falsely advertised the anti-hair loss supplements as “clinically proven” to increase the rate of hair growth.

July 17, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Kidde Safety Equipment and First Alert have “placed profits over people” by falsely advertising their ionization-only devices as “smoke alarms.”

July 14, 2023 A class action claims the maker of Vagisil has falsely advertised some of its feminine hygiene washes as hypoallergenic and gentle enough for daily use when, in fact, the products contain known allergens and irritants.

July 13, 2023 The maker of Lil Puffs faces a class action that claims the snacks are falsely advertised as nutritious and healthy given that they contain dangerously high levels of saturated fats.

July 7, 2023 A class action alleges the label of Publix-brand Apple Cinnamon Flavored Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars is deceptive since it does not disclose that the product’s apple flavor is partially sourced from artificial ingredients.

June 29, 2023 A class action alleges Macy’s has falsely advertised its Oake-brand comforter sets, duvet sets, coverlets, quilts and shams as “100% Cotton,” given that the products contain a polyester filling.

June 26, 2023 A class action claims the maker of Nova Easy Kombucha has misled consumers by marketing its alcoholic beverages as healthy, when, in truth, consuming alcohol can cause a variety of health issues.

June 23, 2023 LetsGetChecked faces a class action that alleges the health diagnostic company’s at-home Lyme disease tests are “shockingly” inaccurate.

June 22, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims Whirlpool Corporation has concealed from consumers that its gas stoves, ranges and ovens emit hazardous air pollutants linked to adverse health conditions, including an increased risk of asthma in children.

June 21, 2023 A class action claims McCormick & Company’s labeling of its El Guapo-brand New Mexico chile pods is misleading since the product is not grown or harvested in New Mexico.

June 20, 2023 A class action claims consumers who paid for premium fuel at Murphy Oil USA gas stations have been overcharged since the first gallon of gas pumped into their cars often contains a substantial amount of lower-grade fuel.

June 19, 2023 A class action alleges a host of Atlantic City hotel and casino heavyweights have illegally conspired to fix, raise and stabilize hotel room prices.

June 19, 2023 A class action lawsuit alleges Whole Foods has overcharged New York consumers for sales tax on certain food products that should have been tax exempt.