Medical/Health

August 3, 2022 A class action alleges Knix Wear menstrual underwear is unfit for its intended use because it contains unsafe synthetic chemicals.

July 26, 2022 Dakota Nutrition’s elderberry supplements are falsely marketed as “extra strength” and contain far less elderberry than consumers are led to expect, a class action claims.

July 26, 2022 Bayer's One A Day Natural Fruit Bites are falsely advertised in that the daily supplement contains “non-natural, synthetic ingredients,” a class action claims.

July 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the maker of the Relaxium sleep aid has falsely advertised the product as an “all-natural, clinically proven” supplement.

July 15, 2022 A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has falsely advertised its Spring Valley garcinia cambogia dietary supplement.

July 13, 2022 Eye Care Leaders faces a proposed class action lawsuit over a December 2021 cyberattack in which “criminal hackers” were able to access the company’s myCare Identity medical record platform.

July 13, 2022 A class action alleges Steep Hill Inc. has violated federal racketeering law by intentionally overstating the amount of THC in the marijuana it sells to medical patients in Arkansas.

July 13, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Comstar, LLC’s failure to properly secure consumers’ private information led to a data breach in March 2022.

July 12, 2022 Lincare Holdings faces a proposed class action lawsuit over its alleged failure to safeguard certain sensitive information stored on its servers.

July 12, 2022 Two class action cases allege bottles of Nature Made Extra Strength Chewable Vitamin C are mislabeled since they actually contain the regular strength variety of the supplement.

July 5, 2022 A proposed class action argues that Swan-brand 3% hydrogen peroxide is falsely touted as able to prevent the risk of infection for minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

June 30, 2022 A proposed class action case alleges Vicks ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs melatonin supplements are significantly overdosed.

June 29, 2022 Online pharmacy Capsule faces a class action in the wake of a data breach in which the information of more than 27,000 customers was reportedly exposed.

June 16, 2022 A class action alleges Cigna Corporation has unlawfully underpaid health insurance claims submitted by consumers for services covered through MultiPlan.

June 8, 2022 A class action claims “non-drowsy” Alka-Seltzer cold and flu medicines have been falsely advertised in that they contain an ingredient known to cause drowsiness.

June 7, 2022 A class action alleges Mastronardi Produce-USA and Maroa Farms have illegally mishandled and failed to protect migrant and seasonal workers from certain harmful pesticides.

May 25, 2022 A class action alleges Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has illegally denied lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and non-binary individuals full and equal access to coverage for fertility treatments.

May 20, 2022 SuperCare Health, Inc. faces a class action over its apparent failure to safeguard the personal information of more than 318,000 current and former patients during a data breach last summer.

May 19, 2022 A class action alleges Nestle Healthcare Nutrition has falsely advertised its BOOST “Glucose Control” beverages in that the products are unable to help diabetics manage glucose levels.

May 17, 2022 A class action has been filed against ARcare in the wake of a data breach that reportedly affected more than 345,000 current and former patients.

May 16, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Acella Pharmaceuticals has for years falsely advertised its NP Thyroid medication.

May 10, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Copper Fit has falsely advertised the apparent health benefits of its popular ICE line of compression garments.

May 9, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of the SDB Standard Q at-home covid test has failed to disclose that the tests are not authorized, cleared or approved for distribution in U.S. by the FDA.

May 5, 2022 A class action alleges Walgreens has misrepresented Marlboro Menthol cigarettes as “mere ordinary cigarettes" when the products are, in fact, more dangerous and addictive.

May 2, 2022 A class action claims Blue Cross denied coverage for services rendered at residential treatment facilities based on “faulty” medical necessity criteria.

April 28, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges certain Cava grain and salad bowls are unfit for human consumption because their packaging contains “heightened levels” of fluorine.

April 28, 2022 Natera faces a proposed class action that alleges investors were injured financially as a result of stock-price drops linked to prenatal test accuracy concerns.

April 27, 2022 A class action alleges multi-level marketing (MLM) company Paparazzi has falsely advertised some of its jewelry and other products as lead- and nickel-free.

April 27, 2022 A class action alleges certain waterproof REI apparel is unfit for use because it contains “heightened levels” of fluorine and synthetic “forever chemicals.”

April 20, 2022 A lawsuit claims ECL Group failing to provide contracted-for services amid several data breaches while continuing to bill clients “as if nothing had happened.”

April 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges a number of Murad cosmetic products are unsafe for use in the eye area as intended.

April 13, 2022 Burger King faces a class action that alleges the fast food giant’s product packaging is loaded with synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “forever chemicals.”

April 13, 2022 A lawsuit claims Walmart deceptively advertised its Equate lidocaine patches as able to provide a “maximum strength” dose of the anesthetic for “up to 12 hours.”

April 7, 2022 A class action alleges Beekman 1802 “probiotic” skincare products are falsely advertised given the items contain no live biotics.

April 7, 2022 A class action alleges Burt’s Bees has intentionally mislabeled a slew of lip products as “100% natural” given that the items contain hydrogenated oils or coco-glycerides.

April 7, 2022 AbbVie faces a class action that alleges the pharma co. misled investors by “condition[ing]” them to believe Rinvoq was far safer than Xeljanz.

April 6, 2022 The Guida-Seibert Dairy Company faces a class action filed the parents of children who reportedly became ill after consuming milk allegedly contaminated with a cleaning agent.

March 29, 2022 General Mills faces a class action that alleges the company elected to include harmful trans fat in Hamburger Helper despite the availability of safer, low-cost alternatives.

March 28, 2022 A class action alleges CoverGirl’s TruBlend Pressed Powder is unsafe given it contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”

March 24, 2022 A proposed class action alleges at least one variety of Amazon’s Happy Belly spices contains undisclosed heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium and lead.

March 21, 2022 A lawsuit alleges One Medical has falsely represented that payment of its annual membership fee is mandatory in order for a patient to receive medical services.

March 18, 2022 The companies responsible for military housing at Fort Belvoir in suburban Washington, D.C. face a class action lawsuit over the allegedly “shameful” conditions they’ve allowed to proliferate on the base.

March 11, 2022 A lawsuit against Philips seeks refunds for durable medical equipment suppliers who say they are unable to sell the company’s recalled BiPAP and CPAP machines.

March 2, 2022 A class action aims to challenge the Jefferson County, New York Correctional Facility’s alleged practice of routinely denying life-sustaining medical treatment to individuals in recovery from opioid addiction.

February 25, 2022 Envision Healthcare Corp. faces a lawsuit that alleges the medical management company has knowingly failed to pay nurses, doctors and advanced practitioners proper wages.

February 24, 2022 Family Dollar faces a class action in the wake of the value retailer’s closure of more than 400 stores across six states over unsanitary conditions reported by the FDA.

February 24, 2022 A proposed class action in California alleges Naturelo magnesium supplements have been misleadingly marketed and do not provide the touted benefits.

February 23, 2022 A class action has been filed against E25Bio, Inc. in the wake of a recall of the company’s “highly inaccurate” COVID-19 direct antigen rapid tests.

February 22, 2022 A class action alleges WebMD has disclosed the personally identifiable information of certain website visitors to Facebook in order to enhance its own targeted advertising abilities.

February 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Natera’s prenatal tests are not as reliable as the company claims.