Fraud

August 4, 2021 A proposed class action claims the UPS Store, Inc. has charged New Jersey residents more than the state’s allowable limit for notary services.

August 3, 2021 A class action alleges Domino’s has falsely represented its “Mix & Match” deal by charging more per product than advertised.

August 3, 2021 A lawsuit claims TransUnion’s “Vantage Score” product was falsely represented as comparable to a credit score when it fails to represent the scores actually reported to lenders.

July 30, 2021 Keebler-brand mint Fudge Stripes cookies contain neither “Real Keebler Fudge” nor actual mint, a proposed class action says.

July 29, 2021 A proposed class action alleges SmartyPants multivitamins are not nearly as “complete” as advertised given they do not contain a number of essential nutrients.

July 28, 2021 A class action claims Stauffer’s Lemon Snap cookies are misleadingly labeled in that buyers are not informed that the product contains only a trace amount of lemon.

July 27, 2021 Philippine Airlines has refused to issue refunds despite canceling a vast percentage of its flights last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a class action claims.

July 27, 2021 The surface of the wheels on 2017 and newer Hyundai Santa Fe and Veloster models can delaminate and peel due to a defect, a class action alleges.

July 26, 2021 A lawsuit claims Toyota Supra drivers were not properly warned that repairs would take an unreasonable amount of time given the cars are equipped with BMW parts.

July 26, 2021 A class action claims Capital One and Axiom have underpaid guaranteed asset protection (GAP) waiver claims in violation of the terms of consumers’ contracts.

July 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims water bottles made by BlueTriton Brands and Niagara Bottling are misleadingly labeled as “100% Recyclable” when, in reality, they are far from it.

July 21, 2021 Heartland Payment Systems faces a lawsuit that claims the company has charged hidden and excessive fees not authorized by its agreements with merchants.

July 21, 2021 A lawsuit claims certain Twinings teas are misleadingly labeled in that buyers are unaware that the tea does not come from England, but from China and Poland.

July 19, 2021 A lawsuit claims buyers of Kirkland Signature “Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla” ice cream bars are not told that the dessert’s coating is made of mostly vegetable oils.

July 16, 2021 Best Nutritionals’ “Pure Antarctic Krill” supplement is not made with krill, rendering the company’s ad claims false and the product “worthless,” a class action alleges.

July 16, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Perry Ellis shirts do not contain between 60 and 65 percent Pima cotton as advertised.

July 16, 2021 Johnson & Johnson and Neutrogena face a class action over their marketing and sale of aerosol sunscreen products that contain benzene.

July 16, 2021 A Rhode Island resident alleges he’s paid tens of thousands of dollars into a Citizens Bank escrow account without receiving interest on those payments as required by state law.

July 14, 2021 A class action claims the Key Master game is not one of skill but instead rigged to prevent consumers from winning until a set number of unsuccessful plays has been met.

July 14, 2021 Nestlé’s Coffee-mate Caramel Latte Powdered Coffee Creamer cannot provide as many servings as advertised, a proposed class action claims.

July 14, 2021 A class action claims the labeling of Cracker Barrel-brand Extra Sharp Yellow and Extra Sharp White Cheese bites with butter crackers is misleading.

July 13, 2021 A class action alleges Visa cardholders have paid more for certain transactions due to the finance giant’s profit-focused application of inflated foreign exchange rates.

July 13, 2021 A class action claims Wells Fargo knowingly aided three internet schemes whereby consumers were offered “free” trials of products only to be charged full price and enrolled in monthly programs.

July 13, 2021 A class action alleges Chobani’s stated commitment to “Fair Trade” with the dairy workers who produce its Greek yogurt is not all it’s cracked up to be.

July 13, 2021 A class action filed against Soulbound Studios over its failure to develop Chronicles of Elyria has been transferred to Washington's Western District.

July 13, 2021 Target's Heyday charging cable can break, overheat or otherwise become unusable soon after purchase due to manufacturing defects, a class action claims.

July 9, 2021 Amazon faces a proposed class action that alleges it price-gouged consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 9, 2021 A class action alleges North American Financial Corp. originated more than 300 loans to Calif. consumers without having a license to do so, and as such must return the money.

July 9, 2021 A lawsuit contends that the packaging of Kellogg’s Unfrosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts misleads consumers into believing the filling contains only strawberries.

July 9, 2021 A class action alleges CSC ServiceWorks has defrauded thousands of laundry customers by charging an unauthorized 9.75 percent administrative fee.

July 9, 2021 A class action alleges Panda Express has imposed upon customers a hidden service charge on top of what it advertises already as a “low” delivery fee.

July 8, 2021 A class action alleges the 12-volt battery in 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles is defective and can cause electrical shorts leading to a sudden loss of power or engine fire.

July 8, 2021 A class action alleges DraftKings failed to disclose that a company it acquired by way of a merger had “a history of unlawful operations."

July 8, 2021 A class action claims big-name banks have engaged in a conspiracy to manipulate the final auction price for credit default swaps.

July 7, 2021 A proposed class action claims Nature’s Path Foods, Inc. has overstated the amount of protein in its breakfast and snack products.

July 7, 2021 A class action argues that Tropicale Foods’ marketing and advertising of its Helados Mexico-brand paletas give consumers the false impression that the treats are made in Mexico.

July 7, 2021 A class action alleges DHL has failed to disclose an unauthorized $17 service charge that the logistics provider falsely represents as reimbursement for import duties.

July 6, 2021 A lawsuit claims Aldi failed to disclose on the label of its Emporium Selection “Smoked Gouda” cheese that the product’s taste is derived from added smoke flavor.

July 2, 2021 A class action alleges consumers are unaware that a number of Snapple products contain added coloring, rendering the drinks’ “all natural” labeling false and misleading.

July 1, 2021 Clinique has intentionally mislabeled a number of its purportedly oil-free products despite knowing that they, in fact, contain numerous oils, a class action claims.

July 1, 2021 A class action alleges Takeda and Par violated antitrust law when the two struck an agreement to keep the latter’s generic version of Amitiza off the market for up to six years.

June 29, 2021 A class action alleges an apparent favorite-chef contest was a “cleverly designed lottery” whereby the winner was the person who had the most money spent on their behalf.

June 29, 2021 A class action alleges grocery store chain Mariano’s has unlawfully assessed surcharges on debit card transactions asking for cash back.

June 25, 2021 A class action alleges FCA has failed to disclose that 2015-2019 Dodge Challengers and Chargers are equipped with a defective rear differential.

June 25, 2021 A Calif. resident alleges Bank of America has deceived consumers by failing to divulge that their mortgage loan amounts would increase as a result of opting into deferral/forbearance.

June 24, 2021 A lawsuit claims Flipz “White Fudge Covered Pretzels” are misleadingly labeled in that the snack lacks the ingredients consumers expect to be in fudge.

June 23, 2021 A class action lawsuit claims Suave Professionals shampoos and conditioners contain an ingredient known to cause significant hair loss and scalp irritation.

June 22, 2021 Farmers has unfairly profited from the pandemic by failing to adequately refund excess premiums paid by Calif. drivers from mid-March through April 2020, a class action claims.

June 22, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz was aware that the 2021 450 GLE suffered from an electrical system defect yet did not disclose the problem to drivers prior to sale.

June 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims TOPS-brand ground coffee is falsely advertised in that the contents of one canister cannot make the number of cups specified on the label.