Fraud

February 10, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit out of New Jersey alleges the state’s unclaimed property law is unconstitutional.

February 7, 2025 UDR has agreed to pay a $3 million settlement to resolve a class action over allegations that the company unlawfully charged tenants “unreasonable” late fees.

February 6, 2025 A class action alleges Tom’s of Maine has failed to disclose that its Silly Strawberry-flavored Kid’s Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste is contaminated with lead and arsenic.

February 6, 2025 Two class actions accuse several cannabis companies of marketing cannabis-infused products that exceed the legal limits of THC in Illinois.

February 6, 2025 Ford faces a class action lawsuit in the wake of its Jan. 2025 recall of nearly 273K Bronco Sport and Maverick models equipped with faulty 12-volt batteries.

February 5, 2025 A class action accuses Microsoft of using the Microsoft Shopping extension to hijack sales commissions owed to content creators who promote products online.

February 3, 2025 FTD faces a class action that claims the floral wire service unlawfully waits to tack on a $19.99 fee until the end of the online ordering process.

January 31, 2025 A class action alleges Vanguard unfairly charges customers with less than $5 million in assets a $100 account closing fee.

January 30, 2025 A class action alleges Igloo has falsely advertised that certain cooler products are biodegradable, entirely composed of recycled materials or made in the United States.

January 30, 2025 Two YouTubers claim in a class action that the RetailMeNot browser extension has been systematically hijacking their brand deal commissions.

January 28, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that certain Apple Watch wristbands contain excessive levels of toxic “forever chemicals.”

January 27, 2025 A CFPB order requires Block to refund consumers up to $120 million, pay a $55 million civil penalty and bring its customer service and dispute investigation practices in line with federal law.

January 24, 2025 A Mastercard holder claims in a class action that Bank of America breached its contractual agreement by failing to honor his credit card rewards bonus offer.

January 22, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges that Procter & Gamble’s environmental sustainability campaign for Charmin toilet paper is nothing more than greenwashing.

January 22, 2025 A proposed lawsuit accuses those behind the $HAWK token of promoting and selling unregistered securities under federal law.

January 20, 2025 A class action lawsuit claims Chattem, Inc. has knowingly misrepresented its ACT Kids anticavity fluoride rinse as safe for young children to use.

January 20, 2025 A class action claims Go & Grow and Pure Bliss Toddler Drinks by Similac faces are falsely advertised as healthy for children between 12 and 36 months.

January 20, 2025 A class action claims Sprouts and EcoSoul have misrepresented disposable tableware and cutlery sets as compostable.

January 17, 2025 A class action accuses Capital One of using the Capital One Shopping extension to hijack commissions owed to content creators who promote products online.

January 16, 2025 A class action alleges certain Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles are equipped with defective engines that consume excessive amounts of oil between regularly scheduled service visits.

January 16, 2025 A class action alleges National Laser Institute offers “worthless” courses and certifications for cosmetic laser technician training in Illinois.

January 16, 2025 A class action has been filed over an alleged defect that can cause the batteries in certain Audi e-tron SUV EVs to lose power spontaneously or catch fire while driving.

January 16, 2025 Prinx Chengshan Tire North America faces a class action that claims the manufacturer falsely marketed certain models of tires as suitable for snow conditions.

January 15, 2025 NFCU faces a class action that alleges lax policies with respect to the creation of business accounts have allowed criminals to perpetrate check fraud.

January 15, 2025 A class action claims PayPal has used its Honey browser extension to “poach” sales commissions from social media influencers who do brand deals.

January 15, 2025 A class action alleges the labeling on Hello Kids Fluoride Rinse gives the false and misleading impression that the product is safe for young children.

January 14, 2025 Old Lyme Gourmet Co. has agreed to pay a $4 million settlement to resolve two class actions that claimed the “Non-GMO Ingredients” label on certain Deep River-brand potato chips was misleading.

January 14, 2025 A class action accuses iaedp and its managing director of violating state tax law and maintaining an illegal monopoly over the board certification process for mental health providers who treat eating disorders.

January 13, 2025 Settlements have been reached to partially resolve a class action filed against dozens of companies for allegedly misrepresenting La Pura cosmetics as part of a “free trial” scam.

January 10, 2025 A class action alleges the owner of Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort failed to notify customers of a 13-day ski patroller strike.

January 10, 2025 Chervon North America faces a class action after recalling about 63,000 SKIL PWRCORE 40 Lithium 5.0Ah 40V batteries at risk of overheating and catching fire.

January 10, 2025 An $8.5 million class action settlement resolves multidistrict litigation over an alleged airbag defect in certain Mitsubishi vehicles.

January 10, 2025 A class action lawsuit accuses Best Buy of tricking customers into thinking they’re getting a better deal on TVs and major appliances than they actually are.

January 9, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges certain Aroeve air purifiers were falsely advertised as equipped with HEPA filters.

January 7, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed over the alleged use of harmful “forever chemicals” in certain Samsung Galaxy Watch wristbands.

January 7, 2025 The maker of Stanley cups and tumblers has been hit with a class action after 2.6 million travel mugs were recalled in December 2024 due to an apparent burn risk.

January 3, 2025 Three individuals who say they fell victim to scam cryptocurrency trading apps have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple.

January 3, 2025 Photobucket faces a class action over the company’s plan to license more than 13 billion images on its servers to third parties for biometric uses and AI training.

December 23, 2024 A class action accuses the NPPB and four potato processors of conspiring to artificially inflate prices for frozen potato products to supracompetitive levels.

December 20, 2024 A lawsuit claims UnitedHealth caused participants in its employee retirement plan to lose millions in savings by retaining a poorly performing investment option.

December 19, 2024 A proposed class action petition claims T-Mobile has illegally charged customers a hidden fee that it falsely represents as government-mandated.

December 19, 2024 A class action alleges Amazon has secretly imposed Prime shipping exclusions in certain zip codes nationwide, which has caused customers to experience delivery delays.

December 19, 2024 The CFPB announced that $1.8 billion is being issued to 4.3 million consumers who were charged unlawful upfront fees or deceived by advertising by Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com.

December 18, 2024 A $32 million class action settlement resolves antitrust litigation over the alleged price-fixing of telescopes sold to consumers.

December 17, 2024 A settlement marks the end of a class action lawsuit over an alleged defect plaguing the front door wiring harnesses found in certain VW vehicle models.

December 17, 2024 A class action accuses Robinhood of breaching its contractual duties to customers by “sweeping” their cash deposits into accounts that pay unreasonable interest rates.

December 16, 2024 A class action claims Eversource Energy unfairly charges customers a $102 “junk fee” to have their power turned back on after an electricity shutoff.

December 16, 2024 A class action claims Target has misled consumers by falsely advertising that some of the iPhones it sells are “unlocked.”

December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the door lock actuators on nearly a dozen Toyota vehicle models are defective.

December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the turbocharged 1.5-liter i-VTEC engines in certain Honda vehicle models were defectively designed.