New York General Business Law

April 7, 2022 A class action contends that Amazon has misled consumers by providing the option to “buy” certain digital content even though the company does not own and merely licenses the material.

April 6, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Starbucks systematically underfills bottles of its Cold Brew Concentrate by more than 30 percent.

April 6, 2022 A proposed class action alleges a number of products in HolleUSA’s line of baby foods are contaminated with harmful heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead.

April 5, 2022 The Sherwin-Williams Company faces a proposed class action over its alleged practice of tacking onto every sale a hidden four-percent “supply chain surcharge.”

March 21, 2022 Trading card companies Topps and Panini America each face a class action over their apparent use of contest-like “redemption cards” as a means to increase consumer demand.

March 15, 2022 The maker of Odor-Eaters Spray Powder and Odor-Eaters Stink Stoppers Spray faces a class action that alleges the products are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.

March 10, 2022 DeWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones are the subject of a class action that says the “unreasonably dangerous,” now-recalled product is prone to overheat during charging or use.

March 8, 2022 A class action lawsuit alleges the cultured pearls originated by Mikimoto are of a much poorer quality than the company represents.

February 28, 2022 Take-Two Interactive Software faces a class action over its marketing and sale of in-game “loot boxes,” in particular to minors, in its popular NBA 2K video game series.

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 21, 2022 A New York restaurant has filed a class action in which it alleges Manhattan Beer Distributors, LLC has engaged in “widespread billing fraud” against small businesses.

February 10, 2022 A class action alleges certain Green & Black’s dark chocolate products are mislabeled in that they do not contain the percentages of cacao that consumers have been led to expect.

February 9, 2022 A New Jersey company alleges in a class action that Itria Ventures has engaged in a number of fraudulent practices with regard to loans and other transactions.

January 28, 2022 A class action alleges the “No MSG Added” claim that appears on the label of certain Campbell Soup Co. products is false given a key ingredient contains monosodium glutamate.

January 26, 2022 A class action alleges three Sun Bum products contain undisclosed benzene, a known human carcinogen said to be particularly hazardous when applied to the skin.

January 18, 2022 A class action claims the peach mango variety of the MiO beverage flavoring concentrate is mislabeled given the “naturally flavored” product contains artificial flavor.

January 14, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DoorDash has charged consumers hidden delivery fees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 4, 2022 A class action alleges topical Algenist vegan collagen products are “worthless” given it is impossible for plants to produce collagen in any manner.

January 3, 2022 A class action alleges certain Bosch titanium drill bit products have been falsely advertised in that they’re made from an inferior-quality “nonstandard-US tool steel alloy.”

December 20, 2021 A class action claims that at least three varieties of Tag body spray are contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen, and thus have no value to consumers.

December 14, 2021 A class action alleges CVS-brand lidocaine patches do not last for up to eight or 12 hours as advertised and are not durable enough to continuously adhere to the body.

December 9, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags for dogs has falsely claimed that the product is, in fact, compostable.

December 9, 2021 A class action claims Alani Nutrition, LLC has misleadingly advertised Fit Snacks Whey Protein Bars as healthy in that the product contains high levels of fat.

December 8, 2021 A class action alleges certain Oka-brand aloe beverages are falsely advertised as containing “No Artificial Colorants [and] Preservatives.”

December 8, 2021 A class action lawsuit claims one variety of Soft & Dri body spray contains undisclosed benzene, a known human carcinogen.

December 6, 2021 A class action alleges Ole Mexican Foods has falsely marketed and labeled certain products in a manner that indicates they are made in Mexico.

December 3, 2021 A class action alleges Uber has routinely overcharged New York customers by way of a “classic bait and switch scheme."

November 30, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Banana Boat sunscreen sprays have been contaminated with undisclosed benzene, a known human carcinogen.

November 29, 2021 A class action claims the label on packages of fudge-covered mint creme Oreos gives consumers the misleading impression that the cookies are made with “essential fudge ingredients."

November 29, 2021 A class action alleges Tugaboos Toddler Beginnings formula is misleadingly labeled in that consumers are led to believe it is nutritionally appropriate for toddlers.

November 29, 2021 A proposed class action claims one variety of Summer’s Eve-brand body spray has been contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen.

November 24, 2021 Victoria’s Secret has failed to disclose that its VS Him Platinum and Deepwater body sprays contain benzene, a class action alleges.

November 24, 2021 A class action alleges Coppertone Water Babies (SPF 50) sunscreen is defective in that it’s contaminated with the chemical benzophenone.

November 24, 2021 A class action alleges Folgers has overstated the number of cups that can be made from the contents of its ground coffee products.

November 22, 2021 A class action alleges certain Brut- and Sure-brand body sprays contain benzene, a known human carcinogen, and are thus unsafe to use and “entirely worthless.”

November 19, 2021 The maker of FITCRUNCH whey protein bars and FITBAR energy bars has been named in a lawsuit that claims the bars are misleadingly represented as healthy.

November 18, 2021 A class action claims certain Lotrimin and Tinactin anti-fungal sprays have been contaminated with “dangerously high” levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.

November 16, 2021 SlimFast has misleadingly represented that its meal replacement products are “clinically proven” to cause and maintain weight loss, a class action alleges.

November 15, 2021 A proposed class action alleges 7-Eleven’s Wasabi Delight Flavored Snack Mix is falsely labeled in that the product contains no actual wasabi.

November 12, 2021 A lawsuit claims canisters of Fresh Finds-brand Colombian coffee sold by Big Lots cannot produce anywhere near the number of cups advertised on product labels.

November 8, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Old Spice and Secret body sprays are “in no way safe for humans” given the products contain a known carcinogen.

November 8, 2021 A class action alleges Pampers-brand Pure Protection disposable diapers with a plant-based liner enriched with shea butter are misleadingly labeled.

November 5, 2021 A class action alleges Uber Eats has overcharged New York customers who use a promotional discount by calculating sales tax based on the price of food prior to application of the discount.

November 4, 2021 A class action alleges American Tuna has attempted to mislead consumers into believing the tuna in its products is caught and canned in U.S. waters.

November 1, 2021 A class action alleges Stop & Shop’s Nature’s Promise-brand “high potency” fish oil is not actually fish oil.

November 1, 2021 A class action claims 7-Eleven’s 7-Select-brand watermelon lime-flavored extra strength energy shot is misleadingly labeled.

October 28, 2021 A class action claims Fanta piña colada-flavored soda, despite what consumers are led to expect, is mislabeled.

October 28, 2021 A class action alleges PacificNorthwest Naturals has misrepresented its Genius Caffeine Extended Release supplement.

October 22, 2021 A class action alleges it is misleading for Apple to “sell” certain movies/TV shows/music via iTunes given the company can and will pull the media from a buyer should its licensing agreements expire.

October 22, 2021 A New Jersey nail salon claims ClassPass has falsely listed on its fitness and wellness platform thousands of businesses who never partnered with the company.