Medical/Health

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.

December 23, 2024 A lawsuit claims United Behavioral Health unlawful denied coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatments considered to be “unproven.”

December 13, 2024 Workit Health has agreed to pay a $578,680 settlement to resolve a class action that claimed the platform illegally shared users’ personal data with Google and Facebook.

December 12, 2024 A class action claims several telecom companies’ “sprawling network” of abandoned, lead-sheathed cables have exposed New York residents to dangerously high levels of lead.

December 10, 2024 An $8.9 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action filed over an April 2021 breach of Elekta, Inc.’s data storage system.

December 5, 2024 A $240,000 settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged negligence on the part of Air Methods resulted in a November 2023 data breach.

December 5, 2024 BrucePac faces a class action after the manufacturer recalled more than 11 million pounds of its ready-to-eat meat products due to possible Listeria contamination.

December 4, 2024 A $7.5 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action filed on behalf of Truepill customers whose private information was reportedly exposed in a 2023 data breach.

December 3, 2024 Multidistrict litigation alleges Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have purposely downplayed the dangerous side effects of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.

November 27, 2024 A class action alleges Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. has misled consumers by falsely advertising Tylenol PM sleep aids as “non habit-forming.”

November 20, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation faces a class action lawsuit that claims its Kirkland Signature fish oil products do not support heart health as advertised.

November 18, 2024 Eli Lilly faces a class action that alleges the pharmaceutical corporation has failed to maintain an adequate supply of the prescription medicine Zepbound.

November 15, 2024 A California consumer has filed a class action against CVS, claiming that its supposedly “non habit-forming” Acetaminophen PM caplets led to habitual usage.

November 14, 2024 A settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that claimed Bridgeway Center failed to protect the personal information of 65,386 people during a 2024 data breach.

November 13, 2024 Similasan has agreed to pay $3,575,000 to settle a class action that claimed the company illegally marketed eye drops as homeopathic drugs without approval from the FDA.

November 13, 2024 The company behind Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market has been hit with a class action after its eggs were recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

November 12, 2024 A settlement has been reached to resolve a class action against DP Brokerage over a December 2022 data breach that impacted clients' private information.

November 12, 2024 A class action alleges Ovation Fertility has falsely touted the benefits of its PGT-A testing while actively concealing the unreliability of the add-on treatment for IVF.

November 12, 2024 A settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Oak Valley Hospital failed to prevent a 2023 data breach.

November 8, 2024 A $100 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Walgreens overcharged insured customers for generic prescription medications.

November 7, 2024 Badia faces a class action that accuses the manufacturer of failing to warn consumers that its cinnamon powder contains dangerous levels of lead.

November 7, 2024 A federal judge has dismissed a class action that alleged retailers and manufacturers misled consumers by marketing over-the-counter medicines with phenylephrine as effective nasal decongestants.

October 29, 2024 A class action alleges the makers of Listerine have failed to warn consumers that regular use of the mouthwash can cause the production bacteria linked to various cancers.

October 29, 2024 A class action claims Anthem Blue Cross entices new customers by publishing a so-called “ghost network.”

October 18, 2024 A class action alleges Progenesis has misled consumers by failing to disclose that its PGT-A testing is an unproven and unreliable IVF add-on treatment.

October 18, 2024 Target faces a class action that alleges the retail giant’s Up & Up Maximum Strength Gas Relief Simethicone Softgels are not actually maximum strength as advertised.

October 17, 2024 ERMI has agreed to pay $1.85 million to resolve a class action that alleged negligent cybersecurity on the New York medical center’s part resulted in a 2023 data breach.

October 17, 2024 BetterHelp faces a class action lawsuit filed by a former customer who claims the online therapy service matched her with unlicensed and incompatible therapists.

October 16, 2024 A class action against CVS claims the pharmacy chain has failed to warn consumers that its bandages contain harmful PFAS.

October 15, 2024 Two Daily Harvest suppliers have agreed to pay $7.6 million to resolve a class action that alleged a lentil and leek meal caused consumers to become ill.

October 15, 2024 GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2B to settle approx. 80,000 Zantac lawsuits filed nationwide that alleged the heartburn medication can cause cancer.

October 11, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance Free baby wipes are unsafe to use because they contain, or risk containing, PFAS.

October 11, 2024 A class action against Tractor Supply claims the retailer has illegally charged employees who use tobacco an extra fee per pay period under its health plan.

October 9, 2024 PepsiCo faces a class action lawsuit over its alleged imposition of punitive health insurance surcharges on employees who use tobacco products.

October 8, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Happy Hippo has intentionally failed to disclose the dangers of its kratom products.

October 7, 2024 Headway faces a class action over its alleged use of tracking technology to secretly share website visitors’ confidential data with LinkedIn.

October 7, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges the maker of the Puff Bar has intentionally marketed the disposable e-cigarette toward young people.

October 2, 2024 At least three class action lawsuits have been filed over a massive chemical plant fire in Georgia.

September 26, 2024 Nike, Converse and the company behind Livongo face class action lawsuits over their alleged use of tracking software to share website users’ personal information with TikTok.

September 20, 2024 Walmart faces a class action lawsuit in the wake of a recall of Great Value Apple Juice due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.

September 19, 2024 A class action claims the companies behind K-Y Jelly have failed to warn consumers that their lubricants contain dangerous “forever chemicals.”

September 18, 2024 Three transgender women claim in a class action that Aetna has illegally refused to cover medically necessary gender-affirming facial reconstruction surgeries.

September 17, 2024 Abbott Laboratories faces a class action over its alleged use of tracking tools on FreeStyle.Abbott.com that expose consumers’ private information.

September 16, 2024 A class action lawsuit claims car parts manufacturer UGN, Inc. has unlawfully charged tobacco users an additional monthly fee under its health plan.

September 13, 2024 Blue Shield of California faces a class action over a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal information of current and former customers.

September 11, 2024 Help at Home faces a class action over a March 2024 data breach that reportedly compromised the personal information of current and former patients.

September 11, 2024 A class action alleges Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Wash USP 10% is unsafe to use because it contains a significant amount of an undisclosed carcinogen.

September 10, 2024 Young Consulting faces a data breach lawsuit that alleges the risk management firm failed to protect the personal info of more than 954,000 people.

September 10, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Trojan condoms are unfit for their intended use because they contain undisclosed PFAS, known as forever chemicals.