California Unfair Competition Law

March 29, 2022 Online lender MDG USA Inc. has charged California consumers illegal interest rates on loans extended to finance the purchase of a variety of merchandise, a class action says.

March 29, 2022 General Mills faces a class action that alleges the company elected to include harmful trans fat in Hamburger Helper despite the availability of safer, low-cost alternatives.

March 28, 2022 A class action alleges CoverGirl’s TruBlend Pressed Powder is unsafe given it contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”

March 28, 2022 A class action contends that the “all natural” claims on bags of Kettle-brand potato chips are false given the snack contains “at least” two artificial ingredients.

March 24, 2022 A number of AriZona beverages are falsely labeled as being “all natural” when, in reality, they contain added coloring, a proposed class action alleges.

March 14, 2022 A class action alleges The Vanguard Group harmed taxable investors financially when the firm caused an “elephant stampede” sell-off of the assets of certain target-date funds in December 2020.

March 2, 2022 A class action alleges PayPal has misrepresented to consumers the “real and repeated” risks of using its buy-now-pay-later Pay in 4 service.

February 25, 2022 A class action claims certain L’Oréal and Maybelline waterproof mascaras contain undisclosed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can be toxic to humans.

February 24, 2022 A proposed class action in California alleges Naturelo magnesium supplements have been misleadingly marketed and do not provide the touted benefits.

February 24, 2022 A class action alleges Meta Platforms has colluded with OnlyFans to “blacklist” from social media advertising adult entertainment performers who work with the subscription site’s competitors.

February 21, 2022 A class action contends that the word “Paris” on certain L’Oréal cosmetics labels misleads reasonable consumers into believing the products are imported from France.

February 14, 2022 A class action alleges Arizona Beverages’ Georgia Peach Green Tea is falsely advertised in that the supposedly “100% Natural” product contains dl-malic acid.

February 11, 2022 Electronics retailer Sunvalleytek International faces a class action over its alleged practice of providing customers with gift cards in exchange for positive product reviews.

February 11, 2022 Bank of America faces a class action after allegedly failing to refund punitive overdraft and insufficient funds fees despite promising to do so.

February 9, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Prequel genetic prenatal screening tests sold by Myriad Genetics provide incorrect results roughly 85 percent of the time.

February 4, 2022 A class action alleges Mead Johnson & Company’s characterization of its Enfamil infant formulas as “milk-based powders” is misleading to consumers.

January 31, 2022 A class action alleges American Income Life Insurance Company fraudulently used a customer’s checking account to complete the policy sign-up process for her sister.

January 26, 2022 Allied Waste Systems and Republic Services face a class action that alleges the companies continued to bill consumers amid a worker strike during the 2021 holiday season.

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 LG Energy Solution Michigan has refused to compensate Calif. residents who bought supposedly dangerous LG RESU home solar batteries.

December 15, 2021 A class action alleges the Penuma device is neither safe nor effective—nor cleared by the FDA—for its advertised purpose of cosmetic penile enlargement.

December 10, 2021 Planned Parenthood Los Angeles faces a class action that alleges an October 2021 data breach stemmed from the facility’s failure to secure patients’ highly sensitive information.

December 10, 2021 A class action alleges V8-brand juice blends made by Campbell Soup Company have been falsely advertised.

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 Ally Bank faces a lawsuit over an April 2021 data breach in which customers’ usernames and passwords were exposed to the bank’s third-party business associates.

December 8, 2021 Natera faces a class action that claims it has misrepresented the costs of its tests and hit thousands of patients with unexpected, “extremely high” bills.

December 6, 2021 A class action alleges California Pizza Kitchen is to blame for a 2021 data breach in which the sensitive information of tens of thousands of current and former employees was accessed by an unauthorized party.

December 3, 2021 A class action alleges Nissan has failed to properly identify and pay for repairs and replacement transmissions that should be covered under California’s emissions warranty law.

November 29, 2021 A lawsuit claims Google unlawfully collected Android users’ personal data through an program known as “Android Lockbox” without first obtaining consent.

November 23, 2021 A class action alleges that Natrol’s claims that its Cognium Memory and Cognium Memory Extra Strength supplements help improve memory and recall are false and likely to deceive the public.

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 19, 2021 A class action claims certain Mazda vehicles have been equipped with defective fuel pumps that can cause the engine to stall, shut down or fail to start.

November 18, 2021 A class action alleges Apple has engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to monopolize the aftermarket for iOS apps since it launched the first iPhone in 2007.

November 16, 2021 Hyundai Capital America faces a class action over its alleged practice of retaining unearned fees from unused guaranteed asset protection (GAP) waiver addendums.

November 15, 2021 A class action claims Northwestern Mutual has unlawfully failed to issue statutory notices regarding the termination of insureds' policies for nonpayment.

November 11, 2021 DAVACO faces a class action that claims the project management company failed to adequately safeguard employee information from unauthorized access.

November 9, 2021 A class action alleges prospective Amazon Flex delivery drivers were not provided with certain statutory disclosures before Amazon obtained their background checks.

November 2, 2021 Rite Aid faces a lawsuit over a Feb. 2021 data breach during which the personal information of thousands of patients was reportedly exposed to unauthorized parties.

October 27, 2021 A class action alleges Datto and Open Mesh have falsely advertised their cloud-managed network devices in that buyers have not received a lifetime cloud license, automatic firmware updates and other benefits as promised.

October 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims American First Finance has issued unlawful loans for the purchase of consumer goods and services without disclosing the terms of the agreements.

October 22, 2021 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Bank of America has discriminated against consumers of Iranian and Middle Eastern descent by arbitrarily restricting and closing their accounts.

October 22, 2021 A class action claims “Reef-Friendly” Alba Botanica Hawaiian sunscreens are falsely advertised in that they contain chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs.

October 18, 2021 A class action alleges The Happy Group has falsely and deceptively claimed that its eggs are pasture-raised when they should more accurately be described as “free range.”

October 14, 2021 A lawsuit claims Target’s “reef-conscious” Up & Up sunscreens are misleadingly labeled in that the products contain chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs.

October 12, 2021 A class action alleges Prime Insurance Solutions has engaged in a scheme to sell counterfeit, non-existent “PregnancyCare” insurance policies.

October 5, 2021 A class action alleges Prestamos CDFI has failed to distribute Paycheck Protection Program loans to SBA-approved small businesses and sole proprietors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 29, 2021 Calvin Klein, Adidas, Hugo Boss and DKNY outlet stores in California have each been hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges they utilize “phantom” discounts as a way to lure consumers into making purchases.

September 23, 2021 Gibson faces a proposed class action over its alleged failure to include required disclosures in the warranty registration forms that come with its products.

September 23, 2021 A class action filed against QuickBooks developer Intuit claims a one-percent transaction fee for ACH transfers violates the company’s agreement with users.

September 22, 2021 Student Loan Financial Assistance has preyed on student loan borrowers by misrepresenting the cost and features of federal loan repayment programs, a class action alleges.