New York General Business Law

January 17, 2023 Ford faces a proposed class action after reportedly admitting last fall that the “Safety Canopy” side curtain airbags in the 2022 Ford Maverick are defective.

January 17, 2023 Samsung faces a class action lawsuit that claims the electronics company failed to protect consumers’ personal information from a cyberattack in early August 2022.

January 10, 2023 Mars, Inc. faces a class action lawsuit accusing it of failing to warn consumers that one of its Dove-brand dark chocolate products contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

January 10, 2023 Two New Yorkers have filed class action lawsuits accusing Trader Joe’s Company of failing to warn consumers that two of its dark chocolate bars contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

January 10, 2023 Owner of Cold Stone Creamery faces false advertising allegations in a class action that claims the specific ingredients listed in the names of some ice creams and sorbets are not actually found in the products.

January 6, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses two California-based human resources management companies of failing to protect customers’ personal information from a 2022 cyberattack.

January 5, 2023 A class action accuses Kraft Heinz of misleading consumers by marketing Capri Sun apple juice as all natural when it contains an artificial preservative.

January 4, 2023 Apple faces a class action alleging the Apple Watch is misleadingly advertised as able to accurately measure blood oxygen levels regardless of the user’s skin tone.

January 4, 2023 A class action accuses Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of falsely advertising its Galaxy Z Fold3 smartphone as durable enough to withstand 200,000 folds and unfolds.

January 3, 2023 A class action accuses Kind LLC of misleading consumers by marketing granola as “High in Fiber” when this claim is only true for the larger serving size.

December 15, 2022 Nissan North America faces a class action that alleges the automaker equipped certain 2013-2018 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles with an obsolete 3G modem.

December 14, 2022 A proposed class action alleges CVS Pharmacy’s purportedly certified-natural, fluoride-free Antiplaque and Whitening toothpaste is misleadingly advertised.

December 13, 2022 Class action claims Ricola misleadingly implies its throat drops' cough relief is due to the presence of green tea and echinacea rather than menthol.

December 8, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Costco Wholesale Corporation has misleadingly labeled its Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean detergent.

December 2, 2022 A proposed class action alleges PepsiCo misrepresents that its IZZE sparkling juices do not contain preservatives.

November 29, 2022 A class action alleges the Kraft Heinz Company’s “all natural” Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi juice drink contains synthetic “forever chemicals."

November 28, 2022 The Laundress faces a proposed class action after urging consumers to immediately stop using its high-end cleaning products due to bacterial contamination.

November 28, 2022 A proposed class action takes issue with the “64 loads” claim on 2.72-liter bottles of Tide Free & Gentle laundry detergent.

November 16, 2022 A class action alleges the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card has been sold with a “defective and dangerous” power cable plug and socket that can melt during normal use.

November 15, 2022 Sephora faces a proposed class action that alleges a number of cosmetic products tagged “Clean at Sephora” are loaded with synthetic ingredients.

November 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Fujifilm’s purportedly durable X-Pro3 camera is made with defective ribbon connector cables.

November 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Starbucks’ pre-packaged French roast ground coffee is not “100% Arabica” as advertised.

November 7, 2022 Ford and Volkswagen face class actions after certain “telematic” vehicle features were rendered obsolete when the major wireless carriers phased out their 3G networks in early 2022.

November 7, 2022 Hard Rock Café International is one of the latest casino operators to face a proposed class action over its apparent refusal to cash out change to players.

October 17, 2022 A class action alleges the “carbon neutral” claim on labels of Evian Natural Spring Water is false given the manufacture of the product still causes CO2 to be released into the atmosphere.

October 10, 2022 A class action alleges Lasko space heaters are defective in that the device will either overheat an area to well above the desired temperature or shut off after being on for only several minutes.

October 4, 2022 A class action alleges NFL Enterprises has taken advantage of “consumer inertia” by automatically converting Game Pass subscribers’ subscriptions to new NFL+ memberships without consent.

September 28, 2022 A class action contends that Bigelow tea is not “Manufactured in the USA” as advertised but rather “wholly or predominantly” comprised of tea, flavors and materials imported from other countries.

September 26, 2022 Lysol laundry sanitizer does not kill “99.9% of bacteria” as advertised since the hot or warm water already does the job, a proposed class action claims.

September 19, 2022 A class action alleges Nantucket Nectars-brand Orchard Apple beverages contain dangerous levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

September 14, 2022 Ovulation test makers faces a class action that alleges the companies have misleadingly advertised the accuracy of the products to capitalize on buyers’ “reproductive anxiety.”

September 12, 2022 The makers of Goli Nutrition Ashwagandha Gummies face a proposed class action that claims the dietary supplement provides none of the advertised health benefits.

August 31, 2022 The maker of Oral-B Glide dental floss faces a class action that alleges it has failed to disclose to consumers that the product likely contains “forever chemicals.”

August 30, 2022 A proposed class action contends that Suja cold-pressed juice is not as fresh as consumers are led to believe.

August 29, 2022 A class action alleges the three-percent hydrogen peroxide solution sold by CVS Health is not appropriate for treating minor cuts and abrasions as advertised.

August 22, 2022 A class action alleges PointsBet USA’s promotional promises of “risk-free” bets and “refunds” for unsuccessful wagers are false and misleading.

August 22, 2022 A class action contends that Bayer’s One A Day chewable vitamins are mislabeled considering consumers must take two or more of the supplements per day to get the full nutritional benefit.

August 17, 2022 A class action claims consumers have overpaid for Cepacol Extra-Strength Sore Throat Honey Lemon Lozenges since the product contains neither honey nor lemon.

August 5, 2022 A class action says Starbucks Refreshers are falsely advertised in that they’re made predominantly with water, grape juice concentrate and sugar, and do not contain the fruits for which they’re named.

July 29, 2022 A class action alleges Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen has falsely advertised its chicken tenders in that the products are actually made from chicken breast, not tenderloins.

July 27, 2022 A class action alleges H&M has misled consumers about the sustainability of hundreds of products by publishing “environmental scorecards” that contained falsified information.

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 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 13, 2022 A class action alleges Columbia University has falsely reported certain data to U.S. News and World Report in order to artificially boost its ranking among universities nationwide.

June 23, 2022 JetBlue and CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix face a class action over their claim that students who complete the JetBlue Gateway Select program can become competent pilots and be hired by the airline.

June 22, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Legion Athletics’ Pulse pre-workout drinks contain far more calories per serving than advertised.

June 16, 2022 A proposed class action claims that Wet Ones antibacterial hand wipes are incapable of killing “99.99%” of germs as advertised.

June 14, 2022 Albertsons, ACME and Safeway face a class action that alleges Signature Care-brand rapid-release pain relief medication is not as fast-acting as advertised.

June 13, 2022 A proposed class action alleges certain containers of Arm & Hammer laundry detergent do not contain enough product to allow a consumer to do “2X More Loads” as advertised.

June 6, 2022 A proposed class action says that the Coca-Cola Rewards program is not much of a rewards program at all since it “no longer provides anything of value” to consumers.