New York General Business Law

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.

October 20, 2021 Frosted strawberry Pop-Tarts are at the center of another class action, with a new case alleging the whole grain variety is made with fewer strawberries than buyers are led to expect.

October 13, 2021 A lawsuit alleges CFCU has wrongfully charged overdraft fees on transactions that do not actually overdraw an account and collected unlawful overdraft transfer fees.

October 12, 2021 A class action alleges the marketing and advertising for certain Hawaiian Tropic “Reef Friendly” sunscreens is false and deceptive.

October 11, 2021 Costco faces a class action that alleges its Kirkland Signature Himalayan pink salt is mislabeled in that it is sourced not from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” in India, but from Pakistan.

October 6, 2021 A class action alleges Altice USA, at the onset of the pandemic, violated its “Pledge to Keep Americans Connected” by terminating phone and internet services for small businesses nationwide.

October 4, 2021 Metromile faces a class action over an alleged data breach in which the personal information of more than 100K of the pay-per-mile auto insurance co.'s customers was reportedly compromised.

September 30, 2021 A class action alleges Chick-fil-A’s advertisement of a flat delivery fee is misleading given the cost of items that are ordered for delivery is marked up.

September 30, 2021 A class action alleges Nature’s Bounty has falsely labeled bottles of its fish oil supplement in that the product contains “not a single milligram” of the two types of essential omega-3 fatty acids.

September 27, 2021 A number of Irwin Naturals supplements are misleadingly marketed in that they contain non-natural, synthetic ingredients, a class action claims.

September 24, 2021 A Chicco KidFit booster seats are not as safe as represented given they are unsafe for children under 40 pounds and provide no protection in side-impact crashes.

September 21, 2021 Stop & Shop’s Naturally Flavored Cinnamon Graham Crackers contain less whole grain flour than consumers are led to expect, according to a proposed class action.

September 14, 2021 USAlliance Financial faces a class action over its alleged failure to refund all unearned fees for GAP waiver addendums in the event a consumer pays off a car finance agreement early.

September 13, 2021 A class action alleges Kirk’s Natural LLC’s “South of France” beauty care products come not from France as consumers are led to believe, but are made in Kentucky.

September 7, 2021 Molekule air purifiers are the subject of another class action that alleges the company’s marketing of the products is built on “false, deceptive and misleading claims."

September 3, 2021 Walmart has been hit with a class action over the alleged sale of its remaining inventory of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder.

September 1, 2021 Northeast Radiology and Alliance HealthCare face claims that they failed to protect patients’ sensitive personal and medical information from unauthorized access.

August 30, 2021 The lemon-flavored S. Pellegrino Essenza variety of San Pellegrino-brand sparkling water is made with less real lemon than consumers are led to believe, a class action claims.

August 26, 2021 The Puff Bar Plus disposable e-cigarette is the subject of a class action that alleges the vape’s manufacturer has reaped millions by falsely claiming the product will last “800 puffs.”

August 20, 2021 A class action claims certain Nestlé Coffee Mate products are misleadingly labeled in that they contain fewer servings than consumers are led to believe.

August 19, 2021 A class action alleges Snapchat and add-ons YOLO and LMK have fallen short of their promises to address rampant cyberbullying among teens who use the messaging apps.

August 16, 2021 Listerine Naturals herbal mint mouthwash is mislabeled in that it is not free from synthetic, chemically derived ingredients as buyers are led to believe, a class action claims.

August 13, 2021 Peloton has prior to this year unlawfully charged sales tax on digital membership subscriptions in at least Massachusetts, New York and Virginia, a class action claims.

August 5, 2021 A class action claims the makers of certain Banana Boat sunscreens have failed to disclose that the products contain benzene, a well-known human carcinogen.

August 4, 2021 A lawsuit claims Goldfish crackers are misleadingly labeled as containing “0g Sugars” without clarification that the products are not a low- or reduced-calorie food.

July 30, 2021 A class action alleges Progressive underpays claims for total-loss vehicles by applying “arbitrary, baseless, and illegal” reductions to the cars’ values.

July 29, 2021 A proposed class action alleges SmartyPants multivitamins are not nearly as “complete” as advertised given they do not contain a number of essential nutrients.