Fraud

November 26, 2018 A class action alleges Utz's claim that its Dirty Salt & Vinegar chips contain no artificial flavors is false and misleading.

November 23, 2018 HeadClicks, Inc.'s Himalayan salt lamps are the focus of a proposed class action that alleges the products do not offer any of their advertised benefits.

November 21, 2018 A South Carolina couple has filed a proposed class action lawsuit over allegedly defective fiber cement siding installed on their home.

November 16, 2018 [UPDATE] The maker of Bob Evans brand ready-to-eat mashed potatoes has been hit with a lawsuit that takes issue with the claim that the products are “Made with Real Potatoes, Milk & Butter," arguing that the product actually contains a "butter blend."

November 16, 2018 Heartland Payment Systems faces a lawsuit over its alleged elimination of vested commissions, with the plaintiff claiming no governing documents exist that allow for such.

November 16, 2018 A class action claims State Farm engaged in a fraudulent scheme intended to deprive policyholders of first-party insurance coverage by forging uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage rejection forms and concealing available household coverage.

November 15, 2018 Walmart is the latest company to face a lawsuit filed over portable power bank device chargers with allegedly overstated charging capacities.

November 15, 2018 A class action claims the companies used "highly aggressive" tactics to wrangle unsuspecting consumers into "worthless" monthly subscriptions.

November 15, 2018 A former union member challenges the CSLEA and CALEE's policies of deducting union dues from public employees' pay as a condition of employment.

November 15, 2018 The company behind myCharge portable power bank device chargers faces a lawsuit that claims the product's charging capacity is significantly lower than advertised.

November 12, 2018 A lawsuit alleges Talking Rain Beverage Company intentionally failed to disclose some of its products contain malic acid, a synthetic flavoring agent.

November 12, 2018 Outenational Brands faces a proposed class action lawsuit over the allegedly undisclosed inclusion of malic acid in its Vivaloe beverage products.

November 12, 2018 Sinemia faces a class action lawsuit filed by a consumer who claims the movie ticket subscription service charges undisclosed processing fees with each ticket.

November 8, 2018 A lawsuit challenges as unconstitutional "fair share service fees" charged by the CTA and Colusa Educators Association to those who refused to join the union.

November 8, 2018 [UPDATE] According to a class action, dating app Coffee Meets Bagel's terms and conditions contains no cancelation provision allowing for refunds for canceled subscriptions.

November 5, 2018 A class action lawsuit alleges Keurig Green Mountain's supposedly recyclable single-serve coffee pods are not, in fact, recyclable.

November 2, 2018 Google faces more potential class action litigation over its alleged practice of tracking and storing the location history of users without authorization.

November 1, 2018 Miyoko's Kitchen faces a lawsuit over its vegan butter, with the case alleging the product should not be advertised and labeled as "butter."

October 31, 2018 A class action lawsuit alleges Trump and his eldest children for years defrauded economically vulnerable citizens through a complex multi-level marketing scheme.

October 30, 2018 The maker of Capri Sun faces a lawsuit that claims its "no artificial coloring, flavors, or preservatives" promise for the popular beverage is fraudulent.

October 29, 2018 A consumers alleges Sierra Trading Post touts its products at fraudulently discounted "reference prices."

October 29, 2018 [UPDATE] The case charges Google offered top-level local guides a free terabyte of data storage without disclosing that the terabyte would be free for only two years.

October 29, 2018 Small Planet Foods, Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action that alleges the marketing and advertising of the company’s LÄRABAR brand “Original Fruit & Nut Bar” products are deceptive to consumers.

October 26, 2018 [UPDATE] A consumer claims the Rawlings bat he purchased for his son weighed roughly 2.6 ounces more than advertised.

October 22, 2018 DJO Global faces a lawsuit that claims the company does not warn consumers or doctors about pain risks caused by its thick-sole walking boot.

October 22, 2018 Two business have put their names on a lawsuit in which they accuse PNC Merchant Services Company, L.P. of overbilling customers by charging "unanticipated and excessive fees" for payment processing services.

October 19, 2018 A Tennessee restaurant has filed a class action in which it alleges mobile delivery platform DoorDash, Inc. used its name, menu and logo without authorization.

October 19, 2018 A class action claims the Turkish bus manufacturer's motor coaches suffer from "significant mechanical and electrical defects."

October 16, 2018 Another class action alleges Champion Petfoods failed to disclose the presence of heavy metals and toxins in its supposedly natural dog foods.

October 16, 2018 A lawsuit claims the supposedly 30-minute inmate video visitation sessions offered by JPay for a fee never actually last a full 30 minutes.

October 15, 2018 Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX Sports) is named in a lawsuit that claims it misrepresents the ingredients in its "BANG' brand of energy drinks.

October 12, 2018 A lawsuit alleges YP Holdings and Dex Media violated CA law by automatically renewing service agreements with consumers without making certain mandatory disclosures.

October 12, 2018 Two Chinese companies face a class action over their alleged role in manufacturing and selling adulterated Valsartan, a blood pressure medication.

October 12, 2018 A proposed class action alleges the brake systems on certain Ford models suffer from a significant defect that allows brake fluid to leak from the master cylinder.

October 12, 2018 A class action alleges Fidelity and several related entities failed to manage a plan with $15 billion in assets with “the care, skill, or diligence” one would expect given the size of the plan.

October 11, 2018 Earthbath finds itself as the defendant in a lawsuit that takes issue with the company’s marketing and advertising of its pet care products as “totally natural.”

October 9, 2018 Living Intentions, LLC’s Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate is at the center of a proposed class action that alleges the product misleadingly contains no white chocolate.

October 9, 2018 [UPDATE] According to a lawsuit, Starbucks has unfairly and deceptively advertised its White Chocolate Doubleshot Energy Drink as containing white chocolate when, in fact, it does not.

October 5, 2018 A consumer alleges Blue Diamond's Almond Nut-Thins are misleadingly labeled as “Nut & Rice Crackers” when they are, in fact, actually rice-flour based.

October 5, 2018 Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been hit with an antitrust lawsuit in the wake of reports that the brokers have lied about their participation in the ticket resale market.

October 5, 2018 A class action alleges Arizona Beverage Co. unfairly and deceptively claims its drinks have “no preservatives” despite the presence of citric and/or ascorbic acid.

October 5, 2018 A class action lawsuit claims Starbucks fails to disclose that its Sour Gummies contain an artificial flavoring agent.

October 1, 2018 A class action claims Barilla fraudulently advertises its pasta sauces as having “no preservatives” despite the presence of citric acid, a synthetic preservative.

September 28, 2018 A consumer alleges Reckitt Benckiser has falsely advertised its Air Wick product, claiming it “merely masks odors” rather than eliminating them entirely.

September 28, 2018 A class action alleges '13-'14 NIssan Altima vehicles suffer from a transmission defect that causes “shuddering, hesitation, stalling, unusual noises."

September 28, 2018 Express Scripts faces a lawsuit that alleges the company charges “exorbitant and unlawful” fees for attorneys and their injured clients to access health records.

September 27, 2018 Fiat Chrysler US (FCA) faces a lawsuit over its alleged breach of its Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranties for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.

September 26, 2018 The suit alleges that while 7-Eleven purports that claims about its water are “backed by scientific rigor,” the “Pure Alkaline Water” is, in truth, regular water.

September 26, 2018 A class action alleges Neurobrands misleadingly claims its beverage products are flavored with only natural ingredients despite the presence of malic acid.

September 25, 2018 Two plaintiffs allege Commerce Bank has run afoul of Missouri law by charging credit cardholders excessive interest that the bank compounds daily.