Chico’s Advertises Fake Discounts at Outlet Stores, Class Action Claims
May 7, 2019 Chico’s has been hit with a class action centered on the clothing retailer’s alleged practice of offering fictitious discounts at its outlet stores.
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Class Action Lawsuit Zeroes in on Allegedly Misbranded GNC Dietary Supplements
May 7, 2019 A class action claims GNC's sale of certain dietary supplements is illegal in that the products are not labeled with a disclaimer noting they've not been approved by the FDA.
Class Action Alleges San Diego, Police Department’s ‘Tagging’ of Legally Parked Vehicles Is Unconstitutional
May 6, 2019 A class action challenges San Diego and its police department's alleged practice of making chalk marks on vehicles' tires to determine those parked over time limits.
Apple Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged iPhone 7 ‘Loop Disease’ Audio Chip Defect [UPDATE]
May 6, 2019 Apple is the defendant in a class action lawsuit filed over an apparent audio system defect in certain iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices.
Closets by Design Accused of Selling Home Organizer Products at ‘False’ Discount Prices
May 6, 2019 Closets by Design has joined the ranks of retailers that are facing lawsuits filed over the alleged sale of merchandise at fictitious discount prices.
Class Action: Combivent Respimat Asthma Inhaler Contains Far Fewer Doses Than Advertised [UPDATE]
May 3, 2019 A COPD sufferer alleges Boehringer Ingelheim's Combivent Respimat asthma inhaler contains far fewer than the 120 doses promised in the advertising and marketing of the treatment.
Class Action: Del Mar Parking Enforcement Officials Illegally Tag, Monitor Cars
May 3, 2019 The City of Del Mar, California faces a lawsuit over claims that its parking enforcement officials illegally mark and monitor citizens’ legally parked cars.
REI Applied Illegal Expiration Dates to Gift Cards, Class Action Says
May 3, 2019 A lawsuit claims that sporting goods co-op Recreational Equipment, Inc., also known as REI, issued gift cards with illegal expiration dates.
Airgas USA Sued by Customer Over ‘Deceptive and Unfair’ Fuel Surcharge
May 3, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Airgas USA fraudulently bills customers for fuel without actually using the money to cover the gas costs of delivering orders.
Geico Skimps on Vehicle Total Loss Payments by Omitting Tax and Fees, Class Action Says
May 3, 2019 Geico Indemnity Company is the defendant in a proposed class action lawsuit in which a woman claims the insurance agency withheld part of the “actual cash value” (ACV) of her vehicle when paying out her total loss claim.
Food Delivery Service Waitr Sued Over Allegedly Illegal Transaction Fee Increase
May 3, 2019 Waitr Holdings, Inc. has been hit with an Arkansas eatery’s proposed class action after allegedly raising the contractual service fee it charges restaurants on its online food delivery platform.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Failed to Recall ‘Prescription Diet,’ ‘Science Diet’ Dog Foods Quickly Enough, Class Action Says
May 3, 2019 A class action says Hill's Pet Nutrition acted too slowly in recalling dog food contaminated with excessive amounts of Vitamin D.
AT&T Hit with Class Action Over Customer Geolocation Data Sharing Practices [UPDATE]
May 3, 2019 AT&T faces a proposed class action lawsuit in which the telecommunications company is accused of failing to protect customers’ geolocation data from unauthorized use by third parties.
Class Action Removed to IL District Court Chides Epic Games Over Alleged ‘Fortnite’ Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
May 3, 2019 Fortnite developer Epic Games faces a proposed class action filed over a cybersecurity vulnerability that exposed players' personal and payment card information.
Anytime Fitness Hit with Lawsuit Over Promotional Texts
May 2, 2019 Anytime Fitness has been hit with a lawsuit that alleges the gym chain sent unsolicited promotional text messages en masse to thousands of consumers.
Class Action Lawsuit Argues Chicago’s ‘Labyrinthine’ Impound System Ensnares Innocent Vehicle Owners
May 2, 2019 Three consumers allege innocent vehicle owners often inadvertently end up ensnared in Chicago's vehicle impound system.
Postmates Sued Over Allegedly False Advertisement, Hidden Fee
May 1, 2019 Postmates is the defendant in a lawsuit that claims the delivery service misrepresents its pricing, as well as when and from where it can deliver orders.
Fairfax Hospital Patient Files Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Unjustified’ Strip, Cavity Searches
May 1, 2019 A proposed class action out of Washington federal court seeks to challenge Fairfax Hospital’s alleged practice of conducting random strip and cavity searches of its patients.
Class Action Claims Nature’s Path Misrepresents Ingredients of Frosted Wildberry Acai Pastries
May 1, 2019 A lawsuit claims Nature’s Path misrepresents the amount and quality of the acai berries in its Frosted Wildberry Acai Toaster Pastries.
Walmart Misleadingly Advertises Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shake, Class Action Suit Alleges
May 1, 2019 A consumer alleges in a class action that Walmart's supposedly all-natural Parent's Choice Pediatric Shake in fact contains synthetic ingredients.
Jenny Craig Hit with Class Action Over Automated Telemarketing Messages
April 30, 2019 Jenny Craig, Inc. is on the receiving end of a proposed class action filed over its alleged transmission of unauthorized promotional text messages.
Former ShopRite Chefs Owed Unpaid Overtime Wages, Lawsuit Says
April 30, 2019 The operators of numerous ShopRite supermarkets in the tri-state area have been hit with a lawsuit filed over allegedly unpaid overtime wages.
Marshalls Manager Files Class Action Over Alleged Off-the-Clock Closing Duties
April 29, 2019 A lawsuit bumped to Central California district court claims that Marshalls of CA, LLC fails to pay supervisors and managers for daily closing duties.
‘Bait-and-Switch’ Class Action Filed Against Extra Space Storage Over Alleged Promotional Rate Hikes
April 29, 2019 A class action claims Extra Space Storage uses bait-and-switch tactics to induce customers into signing leases for storage spaces, only to hike up the price soon after.
Wayfair Facing Class Action Over Alleged California Labor Law Violations
April 26, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Wayfair has violated a slew of state labor laws related to overtime pay, meal and rest break premiums, and the timely remittance of wages.
U.S. Steel Hit with Securities Class Action Centered on Troubles from Arising from ‘Carnegie Way’ Cutbacks
April 26, 2019 U.S. Steel and its top brass face allegations of fraud stemming from the implementation of the "Carnegie Way," a process purportedly aimed at getting the co. back to profitability.
Boston Scientific Facing Securities Class Action After FDA Order to Stop Selling Transvaginal Mesh Products
April 26, 2019 Boston Scientific faces a securities class action in the wake of the FDA's order for companies to stop selling dangerous transvaginal mesh products.
Comcast Collects Viewing Data Without Consent, Class Action Lawsuit Alleges [UPDATE]
April 26, 2019 A Massachusetts consumer claims Comcast Cable Communications has violated the Cable Privacy Act with its collection, storage and handling of personal subscriber data.
The Children’s Place Hit with Ex-Manager’s Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit
April 25, 2019 Clothing retailer The Children’s Place has been hit with a collective action filed by a former manager who claims he was denied appropriate overtime pay.
Lawsuit: JPay, Keefe Commissary Network Misrepresented Prison Media Programs, Defrauded Inmates
April 25, 2019 JPay and Keefe Commissary Network face a lawsuit that alleges they confiscated media products from prisoners who were promised their purchases would be permanent.
The Container Store Hit with TCPA Text Message Class Action in Florida
April 25, 2019 A consumer claims the Container Store sent automatically generated text messages without first obtaining express written consent to do so.
Class Action Filed Over PepsiCo COBRA Notices Lands in New York District Court
April 25, 2019 A lawsuit recently transferred to New York federal court claims PepsiCo, Inc. violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) by sending insufficient COBRA notices to former health plan participants.
Hundreds of Thousands of General Motors Vehicles Suffer from ‘Chevy Shake’ Defect, Class Action Lawsuit Claims [UPDATE]
April 25, 2019 General Motors faces more potential class action litigation, with a new lawsuit claiming certain model Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles suffer from the "Chevy Shake," a drive shaft defect.
‘Big Four’ Beef Cos. Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Conspiracy to Suppress the Price of Fed Cattle [UPDATE]
April 24, 2019 [UPDATE] A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed over an alleged conspiracy to artificially suppress the price of fed cattle for the production of high-quality beef products.
MTA, Long Island Railroad Hit with ADA Class Action Over Failure to Install Accessibility Elevators [UPDATE]
April 24, 2019 The MTA and LIRR face an Americans with Disabilities Act class action that claims their failure to install elevators has denied mobility-impaired individuals access the rail line.
Home Depot Performed Unauthorized Background Check, Employee Alleges in Class Action
April 24, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Home Depot performed an unauthorized background check on an employee after presenting the man with an improper consent form.
Goodwill Thrift Store Cashier Sues for Allegedly Unpaid Minimum, Overtime Wages
April 23, 2019 A lawsuit claims Goodwill Industries of Arkansas “refused” to pay a cashier at its Little Rock thrift store lawful minimum and overtime wages.
Fisher-Price, Mattel Face Another Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Inherently Unsafe’ Rock ‘n Play Infant Sleeper [UPDATE]
April 23, 2019 [UPDATE] Fisher-Price and Mattel face more potential class action litigation centered on the now-recalled Rock 'n Play infant sleeper.
H&R Block, Axos Bank Sent More Than 50 Texts to Wrong Number, Lawsuit Says
April 23, 2019 H&R Block and Axos Bank are the defendants in a lawsuit that alleges the companies sent unsolicited text messages to a consumer about someone else’s account.
Sprint Hit with Stock-Drop Suit Over Alleged Misstatements Concerning Postpaid Account Additions
April 23, 2019 A proposed securities class action has been filed against Sprint Corporation over alleged misstatements made by the telecommunications company in a January 2019 SEC filing.
Ally Financial Sued After Allegedly Placing Debt Collection Calls to Wrong Number
April 23, 2019 Ally Financial, Inc. is on the receiving end of a proposed class action that seeks to end the debt collector’s alleged practice of placing auto-dialed calls to wrong numbers.
Harriet Carter Gifts Hired Navistone to Mine Website Users’ Data Without Consent, Class Action Says [UPDATE]
April 23, 2019 A class action alleges Harriet Carter Gifts hired co-defendant Navistone to intercept and record website users' keystrokes and personal data without consent.
Consumers Deceived by True Amount of ‘Real Cocoa’ in Oreos, Class Action Lawsuit Says [UPDATE]
April 23, 2019 According to a class action, Oreos apparently made with real cocoa do not, in fact, contain cocoa in amounts expected by reasonable consumers.
Class Action Over Quincy Bioscience’s Prevagen Brain Health Claims Transferred to New York
April 22, 2019 A class action filed in August 2018 claims Quincy Bioscience falsely misrepresented the apparent brain heath benefits of Prevagen.
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. Sued by Team Leader Over Alleged Wage Violations
April 22, 2019 A collective action out of Arkansas federal court alleges that airplane manufacturer Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. failed to pay proper overtime wages.
The City of Hughes, Arkansas Accused of Improper Overtime Pay Policy in Lawsuit
April 22, 2019 The City of Hughes, Arkansas has been hit with a collective action filed by an employee who claims he was not appropriately compensated for overtime work.
Former Speedway General Manager Files Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit
April 22, 2019 Convenience store chain Speedway LLC has been sued by a former salaried general manager who alleges he was improperly denied overtime wages.
Class Action: Nestlé’s ‘Sustainable’ Chocolate Labeling Is a Sham Due to Child Labor, Lack of Environmental Standards
April 19, 2019 Nestlé faces a class action that claims it fraudulently labels its chocolate products as sustainably sourced despite child labor in supply chains and no environmental controls.
Sharp Healthcare Hit with Another Lawsuit Over Secret Recordings of Women in Operating Rooms
April 18, 2019 Sharp Healthcare and Sharp Grossmont Hospital face another lawsuit over allegations that nearly 2,000 women were filmed without consent while undergoing surgical procedures at the San Diego hospital.
Unpaid Overtime Collective Action Filed Against Lowe’s
April 17, 2019 The corporate operators of Lowe’s Home Improvement stores face a collective action filed by salaried employees who claim they are owed unpaid overtime wages.