Class Action Claims’ Oil-Free’ Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics Skincare Products Contain Oil
May 27, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics has intentionally mislabeled its skincare products as oil-free.
Lawsuit Filings
United Hit with Class Action Over Sale of ‘Unneeded’ AIG Travel Guard Insurance in Light of COVID-19 Refund Policy Changes
May 27, 2021 A class action alleges pre-departure travel insurance sold through United Airlines’ website is wholly unnecessary in light of certain policy changes issued at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Class Action Alleges Aldi’s ‘Sustainable’ Atlantic Salmon Farmed in Ways that ‘Shock the Conscience’
May 26, 2021 Aldi’s fresh Atlantic salmon is not sustainably sourced as advertised but instead farmed industrially through unsustainable, environmentally destructive and inhumane practices, a class action alleges.
Bettor Alleges Churchill Downs Erred in Allowing Medina Spirit into 2021 Kentucky Derby in Light of Trainer’s Violation History
May 25, 2021 Churchill Downs and Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert face a proposed class action over the result of the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Ally Bank, Better Mortgage Fail to ‘Refund the Difference’ in Appraisal Costs as Promised, Class Action Claims
May 25, 2021 A class action alleges Ally Bank and Better Mortgage Corp have fallen short of their promise to “refund the difference” between a home loan applicant’s up-front appraisal fee and the actual cost paid for a property appraisal.
Class Action Chides Molson Coors for Using Vitamin C, Nutrient Claims to Promote Vizzy Hard Seltzer [DISMISSED]
May 25, 2021 A class action takes issue with the nutrient-focused statements and images used by Molson Coors Beverage Company to advertise the pineapple mango variety of Vizzy hard seltzer.
Class Action Claims Rand McNally Concealed Defects in TND 730, 740 GPS Devices
May 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims Rand McNally has sold defective truck navigation devices compounded the issue by failing to provide “lifetime” map updates as promised.
‘Parasitic Draw’: Class Action Alleges 2017-2019 Honda CR-V, 2016-2019 Accord Models Suffer from Battery-Killing Defect UPDATE
May 24, 2021 Honda has for years failed to address an apparent battery-killing “defect” that can cause a vehicle’s electrical components to fail to shut down when a car is parked and turned off, a class action claims.
Lawsuits Claim Axe ‘Anti Marks Protection,’ Dove Men + Care ‘Stain Defense’ Antiperspirants Are Falsely Advertised
May 24, 2021 Two lawsuits claim Axe-brand “Anti Marks Protection” and Dove-brand “Stain Defense” Men + Care antiperspirants cause yellow stains and white marks they claim to avoid.
‘Defect’ Can Cause 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Headlights to Get Dimmer Over Time, Class Action Says [UPDATE]
May 21, 2021 The halogen headlamps found in 2013-2018 model year Nissan Altimas suffer from a defect, a class action alleges.
Class Action Claims McDaniel’s Coffee Canisters Can’t Make ‘Anywhere Close’ to Advertised Number of Cups
May 21, 2021 A lawsuit alleges consumers have been misled in that canisters of McDaniel’s Coffee Co. ground coffee cannot make the number of servings stated on the product’s label.
Class Action Claims Scandinavian Airlines Owes Refunds for Flights Canceled Amid Pandemic
May 20, 2021 Scandinavian Airlines faces a proposed class action over its alleged failure to refund customers for flights canceled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Class Action Claims Walmart Personal Care Products Falsely Labeled as ‘Hypoallergenic,’ ‘Tear-Free’
May 20, 2021 A lawsuit claims the “hypoallergenic” and “tear-free” claims on Walmart’s personal care products are false and misleading in that the items contain allergens.
Class Action: Grubhub Overcharged Los Angeles Restaurants to Use Online Delivery Platform Amid Pandemic Despite Fee Cap
May 19, 2021 A class action alleges Grubhub has overcharged Los Angeles restaurants for the use of its platform in violation of a fee-cap ordinance passed by the city in May 2020.
Goop’s ‘Vagina’ Candle Can Explode Due to ‘Defect,’ Class Action Alleges
May 19, 2021 An interestingly named candle sold by actor Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Inc. can explode during normal use as a result of a “design defect and/or manufacturing flaw,” a class action alleges.
Class Action Claims Mane and Tail Shampoo, Conditioner Contain Ingredients That Can Cause Hair Loss, Scalp Irritation [UPDATE]
May 19, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of Mane and Tail shampoo and conditioner has failed to disclose that the products contain an ingredient or combination of ingredients that can cause significant hair loss and/or scalp irritation.
Nationstar Mortgage (Mr. Cooper) Withdrew Additional Payments Without Authorization, Class Action Claims
May 18, 2021 A Nevada resident alleges Nationstar Mortgage (Mr. Cooper) wrongfully withdrew from his bank account two additional mortgage payments without authorization to do so.
BMW Falsely Advertised 430i Vehicles as Equipped with Cornering Lights, Class Action Claims
May 18, 2021 A class action alleges BMW has falsely advertised that its 2021 430i and 430i xDrive vehicles are equipped with LED headlights with cornering lights.
2015-2020 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicle Models Suffer from Water Pump Module Defect, Class Action Claims
May 17, 2021 A number of Volkswagen and Audi vehicle models are plagued by an apparent water pump module defect that the automakers have failed to disclose to drivers, a class action alleges.
Kentucky Derby Bettors Hit Trainer Baffert with Class Action Over Alleged 'Repeated’ Acts of Horse Doping, Racketeering
May 17, 2021 A class action alleges acclaimed trainer Bob Baffert has engaged in “multiple and repeated” acts of doping and entering horses into races—including the Kentucky Derby—in what amounts to a pattern of illegal racketeering activity and gambling.
Class Action Claims Consumers Misled as to Contents of GNC Triple Strength Fish Oil
May 17, 2021 A lawsuit claims the label of GNC-brand Triple Strength Fish Oil is misleading to consumers in that the product is not actually fish oil.
Class Action Claims Zions Bank Violated Contracts by Charging Unauthorized Fees
May 17, 2021 A lawsuit claims Zions Bancorporation unlawfully places holds on funds from deposited checks and charges multiple insufficient funds fees for a single transaction.
Class Action Filed by Former Beach Boys Member Claims UMG Underpays Royalties for International Streaming
May 14, 2021 A lawsuit claims UMG Recordings, Inc. has failed to pay artists the full amount of international royalties owed to them.
Class Action Alleges DraftKings Has Incorrectly Marked Winning Bets as Losses, Depriving Winners of Payouts
May 13, 2021 A Michigan resident alleges in a proposed class action that DraftKings has systemically failed to pay out on winning wagers.
Ford Hit with Class Action Over Alleged Trunk Lid Wiring Harness Defect in 2015-2017 Mustang Models
May 13, 2021 A class action alleges 2015-2017 model year Ford Mustangs are hampered by a “dangerous and defective” trunk lid wiring harness.
Class Action Challenges Alleged Fee-Generating Bank of America Property Inspection Practices
May 13, 2021 A class action alleges Bank of America has used an automated default mortgage servicing platform to “illegally, unfairly, and fraudulently” charge defaulted or at-risk-of-default borrowers for multiple and repetitive “property inspections.”
Class Action Claims Consumers Misled by Label on Tostitos ‘Hint of Lime’ Chips
May 13, 2021 A lawsuit claims the label on bags of Frito-Lay North America’s Tostitos “Hint of Lime” chips is misleading as to the amount and quantity of lime in the product.
Sprint Flex Lease Customers End Up Paying for Their Devices Indefinitely, Class Action Alleges
May 10, 2021 Sprint’s Flex Lease program is the subject of a class action that alleges the company has deceived consumers into paying “significantly more” than their devices are worth despite promising low monthly costs.
‘A Simple Case of Consumer Deception’: Class Action Filed Over Costco Battery Replacement Warranties [UPDATE]
May 10, 2021 A proposed class action alleges the “free” battery replacement warranty sold by Costco for Interstate-branded car batteries does not work as consumers believe it will.
‘Recyclable’ Hefty Bags Are Anything But, Class Action Lawsuit Alleges
May 10, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of Hefty-brand recycling bags has taken advantage of consumers’ demand for eco-friendly products by falsely advertising that the bags themselves are recyclable.
Blue Lizard Sunscreen Falsely Labeled as ‘Mineral-Based,’ Class Action Alleges [DISMISSED]
May 6, 2021 A class action alleges Crown Laboratories has misleadingly labeled its Blue Lizard-brand sunscreen as “mineral-based."
Fiat Chrysler, Stellantis Have Grossly Overcharged Drivers for Vehicle Delivery Fees, Class Action Alleges
May 5, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US and Stellantis have misled consumers into overpaying for their vehicles by inflating the amount they must pay for delivery to a dealership.
ADT Misrepresented When In-Home Security Cameras Would Record, Class Action Alleges
May 5, 2021 A class action alleges ADT has misrepresented to consumers when, exactly, its in-home security cameras would record.
Bullion Coin Seller Westminster Mint Takes Advantage of ‘Unwary,’ ‘Often Elderly’ Consumers, Class Action Alleges
May 5, 2021 Westminster Mint has taken advantage of “unwary, and often elderly,” investors by misrepresenting its bullion coins as investments, a class action alleges.
Consumers Misled as to Strawberry Content of Kashi Soft-Baked Breakfast Bars, Class Action Claims
May 5, 2021 A class action claims consumers have been misled with regard to the strawberry content in Kashi Sales, LLC’s “Ripe Strawberry” Soft Baked Breakfast Bars.
Class Action Alleges Belfor Property Restoration ‘Significantly’ Overcharges Customers for Equipment Rentals
May 4, 2021 A class action alleges Belfor Property Restoration has overcharged disaster recovery and property restoration customers “up to three to four times more than it pays” for equipment rentals.
Class Action Claims Continental Casualty Co. Broke the Rules By Unevenly Increasing Long-Term Care Premiums
May 4, 2021 Continental Casualty Company has not honored its contractual promise to not increase long-term care insurance premiums for policyholders unless the amounts are changed uniformly for everyone within the same age group, a class action alleges.
Class Action Claims Poland Spring Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water Labels Mislead Buyers [UPDATE]
May 4, 2021 The labels of Poland Spring raspberry lime sparkling water are misleading to buyers, a proposed class action alleges.
Class Action Claims Grand Design RV Travel Trailers Plagued by Exterior Slide-Box Seal Defect
May 3, 2021 Grand Design RV’s Imagine model of travel trailers suffers from a defect that can cause water intrusion, damage and ultimately mold growth, a class action claims.
Stock-Drop After ‘Voltswagen’ April Fools’ Gag Sparks Class Action Against Volkswagen
May 3, 2021 A class action looks to represent those who bought or otherwise acquired Volkswagen stock during the two days in March in which the automaker claimed it would change its name to “Voltswagen.”
Class Action Claims Kroger Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Water Labels Conceal Inclusion of Artificial Flavors
May 3, 2021 A class action claims the labels of Kroger’s fruit-flavored sparkling water beverages are misleading in that they fail to disclose that the products are artificially flavored.
‘It Stinks’: New Hyundai Palisade SUVs Plagued by ‘Strong Foul Odor’ Inside Vehicle, Class Action Alleges
April 30, 2021 A class action alleges the Hyundai Palisade is plagued by a defect-caused “strong foul odor” emanating from inside the vehicle.
Real Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce? Bagel Bites Labels Deceive Consumers, Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]
April 27, 2021 Kraft Heinz Foods Co. faces a class action centered on the Bagel Bites pizza snack and representations on its label that concern the use of certain “real” ingredients in making the product.
Class Action: Samsung’s ‘Black Stainless Steel’ Appliance Finish No More Than ‘Thin Plastic Coating’ Prone to Flaking
April 22, 2021 A class action alleges the “black stainless steel” finish for certain Samsung appliances is nothing more than a “thin plastic coating” prone to peel, chip, flake and prematurely degrade after ordinary use.
‘None of This Is Accurate’: Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Distributor Hit with Class Action Over ‘Free Range’ Claims
April 21, 2021 The U.S. distributor of Nellie’s Free Range Eggs has falsely marketed the product as derived from free-range hens raised in humane living conditions, a class action alleges.
Bank of America Hit with Class Action Over ‘Lackadaisical’ Approach to Securing Unemployment Benefits for Californians
April 21, 2021 Bank of America faces another class action that claims the financial institution has lacked urgency in securing unemployment benefits for Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Class Action Challenges Apple’s Alleged Permanent Deletion of User’s Apple ID [DISMISSED]
April 21, 2021 Apple faces a class action over an allegedly “unlawful, unconscionable” clause in its terms and conditions that supposedly allows it to delete a user's Apple ID.
Walgreens Wrongfully Charged ‘Pink Tax’ on Women’s Hair Regrowth Products in Calif., Class Action Alleges [UPDATE]
April 21, 2021 Walgreens has wrongfully imposed in California a discriminatory “pink tax” on the women’s version of certain hair regrowth treatment products, a class action alleges.
Symmetry Energy Solutions Forced Cost Burden Onto Customers During Winter Storm Uri, Class Action Alleges
April 20, 2021 Symmetry Energy Solutions wrongfully passed certain costs for the supply of natural gas onto customers amid Winter Storm Uri as it battered most of Texas in February, a class action alleges.
Another Class Action Alleges Whirlpool-Made Dishwashers Suffer from Leakage Defect [UPDATE]
April 20, 2021 A class action alleges “more than 900 models” of Whirlpool-made dishwashers, including some sold under the KitchenAid, JennAir, Kenmore and Maytag brands, are plagued by a uniform defect.