California Unfair Competition Law

January 28, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that certain Apple Watch wristbands contain excessive levels of toxic “forever chemicals.”

January 28, 2025 A class action alleges contractors suffered psychological harm from engaging with “deeply unsettling” content while training AI on Outlier.

January 27, 2025 LinkedIn illegally shared premium users’ private InMail messages with third parties to train generative AI models without consent, a class action alleges.

January 24, 2025 Nonstop has agreed to pay a $1.6 million settlement to resolve a class action that alleged the insurer failed to protect the personal information of 8,500 people during a December 2022 data breach.

January 23, 2025 Professional Finance Company has agreed to pay $2,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit over a February 2022 data breach.

January 22, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges that Procter & Gamble’s environmental sustainability campaign for Charmin toilet paper is nothing more than greenwashing.

January 20, 2025 A class action lawsuit claims Chattem, Inc. has knowingly misrepresented its ACT Kids anticavity fluoride rinse as safe for young children to use.

January 20, 2025 A class action claims Go & Grow and Pure Bliss Toddler Drinks by Similac faces are falsely advertised as healthy for children between 12 and 36 months.

January 20, 2025 System1, Total Security and Protected.net have agreed to pay a $2.5 million settlement to resolve a class action that alleged the software companies unlawfully enrolled consumers in automatically renewing product subscriptions.

January 15, 2025 A class action claims PayPal has used its Honey browser extension to “poach” sales commissions from social media influencers who do brand deals.

January 15, 2025 A class action alleges the labeling on Hello Kids Fluoride Rinse gives the false and misleading impression that the product is safe for young children.

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.

January 3, 2025 Three individuals who say they fell victim to scam cryptocurrency trading apps have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple.

December 18, 2024 A $7,850,000 settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Sony maintained an illegal monopoly over the sale of digital PlayStation games.

December 17, 2024 A class action accuses Robinhood of breaching its contractual duties to customers by “sweeping” their cash deposits into accounts that pay unreasonable interest rates.

December 13, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges the turbocharged 1.5-liter i-VTEC engines in certain Honda vehicle models were defectively designed.

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 A $43.25 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged Disney violated California labor laws by paying female employees in certain positions less than men for comparable work.

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 25, 2024 Keurig Dr Pepper faces a class action that accuses the manufacturer of falsely advertising Schweppes and Canada Dry ginger ales as naturally flavored.

November 21, 2024 A class action suit alleges certain 2013-present Honda and Acura vehicles possess defective exterior paint that will peel, delaminate, bubble, flake or otherwise fail.

November 20, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Target and Shipt have deceived consumers by promising to provide free or flat-rate delivery only to tack on a fee to certain orders.

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 20, 2024 A $1.025 million settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that claimed loanDepot unlawfully debited funds from customers’ bank accounts on a reoccurring basis.

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 15, 2024 Conagra Brands Inc. has agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the company of falsely advertising its seafood products as sustainably sourced.

November 14, 2024 A settlement has been reached to resolve a class action that alleged negligent cybersecurity on the part of Ardagh Glass resulted in a 2021 data breach.

November 12, 2024 The maker of Earth Rated plant-based dog wipes faces a class action that alleges the product is falsely advertised since it contains several non-plant-based ingredients.

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 4, 2024 A class action claims the company behind SeaWorld and Sesame Place uses deceptive and illegal tactics to trick customers into buying tickets to the theme parks online.

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 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 17, 2024 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services face a class action over a data breach that reportedly occurred between June and September 2020.

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 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Essex Management Corporation illegally charges tenants several hidden “junk” fees each month.

October 15, 2024 Thomson Reuters has agreed to settle a class action that claimed it sold the personal information of millions of Californians without consent through its CLEAR platform.

October 15, 2024 Mednax has agreed to pay $6 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit filed over a June 2020 data breach that reportedly impacted 2.7 million people.

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 10, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit against Target Corporation alleges that its Good & Gather avocado oil is falsely advertised as completely pure.

October 10, 2024 A class action claims plant-based Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes are falsely advertised given that most of their ingredients are synthetic.

October 8, 2024 Uber faces a class action lawsuit over its alleged practice of submitting fraudulent returns to the IRS for people who never worked for the ride-share app.

October 7, 2024 Subaru has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed certain vehicle models are equipped with defective Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

October 3, 2024 A class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market alleges the supermarket chain has falsely advertised its private-label avocado oil as pure.

October 3, 2024 Peacock has agreed to pay more than $3,700,000 to settle a class action that claimed it violated California law by automatically renewing consumers’ subscriptions without providing certain disclosures.

September 27, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Sleep Number has frequently sold mattresses below the advertised strike-through price for periods of 90 days or more.

September 27, 2024 A class action has been filed against Toyota Industries Corp. subsidiaries over an alleged scheme to misrepresent emissions levels and performance of forklift engines.

September 26, 2024 A class action alleges Budge Studios has deployed manipulative tactics to get kids hooked on its apps and drive paid subscriptions and in-game purchases.

September 26, 2024 A class action claims lax cybersecurity on the part of Altman resulted in a “massive” data breach discovered by the company in September 2023.