False Advertising

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 15, 2022 A class action alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicles suffer from a widespread defect that can cause a complete loss of propulsion or failure to start.

November 14, 2022 A class action alleges the online store run by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has been plagued with overcharges, “mis-delivered” products and endless delays.

November 11, 2022 Unilever faces a class action that alleges dry shampoos voluntarily recalled by the company are contaminated with dangerously high levels of benzene.

November 10, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Amazon has deliberately misrepresented the delivery and shipping benefits offered to Prime members.

November 10, 2022 A class action alleges certain 9 Lives, Kibbles ‘n Bits and Meow Mix pet food is misleadingly labeled since the products contain titanium dioxide and their packaging contains “forever chemicals.”

November 9, 2022 A class action alleges Toyota has equipped certain vehicles with “telematics” that have allegedly been rendered obsolete after wireless carriers phased out their 3G networks earlier this year.

November 9, 2022 A class action alleges subscription streaming service FloSports has broken the law by routinely taking money out of consumers’ bank accounts without written authorization.

November 9, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Quaker Oats Company has misrepresented its Simply Granola products since they also contain a litany of other ingredients.

November 8, 2022 A class action alleges Truffettes de France are falsely and misleadingly labeled given that the truffles are not made in and imported from France.

November 8, 2022 Mercedes-Benz faces a class action that alleges the automaker has failed to disclose that the pistons in its M274 engine are prone to premature failure.

November 8, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DeWALT's voluntary recall of its 12-inch sliding compound miter saws in August 2022 was “grossly inadequate.”

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 3, 2022 Sony’s use of a sticker to affix the serial number to its recalled G Master SEL1635GM F2.8 camera lens is the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

November 1, 2022 A class action alleges newer model year Honda CR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles are equipped with defective 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engines that allow fuel to contaminate and dilute engine oil.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges the tests HP uses for its lithium-ion laptop batteries overlook key failure precursors and certain defects introduced during manufacturing.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges Generac's SnapRS 801 switch is defective in that the PWRcell solar energy system part will repeatedly turn on and off before eventually deforming and melting during normal use.

October 27, 2022 A class action alleges La Fermiere profits off the booming foreign-made goods market by representing that its yogurt products are made in France, despite being made in New York.

October 27, 2022 Roadmaster Drivers School faces a class action more than three months after graduates nationwide reportedly received letters informing them that their CDLs were “improperly issued."

October 25, 2022 A Missouri woman alleges in a lawsuit that her uterine cancer was caused by her regular and prolonged exposure to certain chemicals found in hair-straightening and -relaxing products.

October 25, 2022 BMW and Porsche face class actions after allegedly failing to disclose that the Connected Drive/BMW Assist and Porsche Connect feature in certain vehicles were "destined for obsolescence."

October 25, 2022 The makers of Jeeter-brand cannabis prerolls face a proposed class action that alleges the joints contain “materially less” THC than declared on product labels.

October 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2020 model year Honda Civics are equipped with “defective” infotainment systems prone to malfunction, freeze or crash.

October 21, 2022 Compass Group USA faces a class action that alleges it has failed to notify consumers that its Canteen vending machines charge more for items paid for with a card.

October 20, 2022 A class action alleges Walmart has overcharged consumers by falsely inflating product weights, mislabeling the weight of bagged produce, and inflating the price of sold-by-weight clearance and seafood products.

October 18, 2022 A class action takes issue with the label of Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream since it allegedly fails to disclose that the product’s characterizing flavor does not come entirely from real mint ingredients.

October 17, 2022 A class action alleges JustAnswer has failed to comply with a settlement stipulating that JustAnswer.com must display certain disclosures regarding membership costs and automatic subscription renewals.

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 13, 2022 The maker of Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce faces a class action that alleges there’s “surprisingly nothing Texas” about the product since it’s made in North Carolina.

October 13, 2022 Bayer and Elanco Animal Health face a proposed class action that alleges the companies have misled consumers about the safety of Seresto tick and flea collars.

October 10, 2022 A class action over an alleged defect plaguing the water pump module in certain Audis includes 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles, expanding on a suit filed in February of last year.

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 10, 2022 A class action alleges six varieties of Zesty Paws supplements for dogs contain less of certain active ingredients than buyers were promised.

October 7, 2022 Bethany Frankel has filed a class action in which she alleges TikTok has ignored her demands to do something about the unauthorized use of her persona and likeness to sell counterfeit products.

October 3, 2022 More than a dozen plaintiffs allege they were scammed into paying Just a Bit of Coin, Ltd for Bitcoin mining machines that the company never intended to deliver.

September 29, 2022 A class action says 2020 model year Toyota RAV4 SUVs suffer from a “parasitic” battery-draining defect that can deplete a vehicle’s battery while the car is turned off.

September 28, 2022 A class action claims the label of Herr’s jalapeño poppers-flavored cheese curls is deceptive and misleading since it fails to note that the snack’s taste comes in part from artificial flavoring.

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 27, 2022 A class action alleges Metamucil has been falsely advertised in that the fiber supplement’s added sugar content can actually decrease appetite control, harm blood sugar levels and damage digestive health.

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 26, 2022 A class action says that the amount Walmart Plus subscribers are told they will save on delivery and shipping fees comes with a crucial caveat that’s essentially hidden in fine print online.

September 22, 2022 A proposed class action says that containers of Glaxon Protos whey protein powder are unlawfully “slack-filled” given that more than 60 percent of the opaque, oversized package is empty.

September 21, 2022 A class action alleges Tripledot Studios Limited has advertised false price discounts for in-game purchases in its casino-style mobile game Blackjack.

September 20, 2022 A class action alleges Drip Drop Hydration’s oral rehydration powders are falsely advertised and misbranded.

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

September 15, 2022 A class action alleges ColourPop Cosmetics eyeshadow palettes and eyeliners are “adulterated” and unlawful to sell since they contain certain color additives that are unsafe.

September 14, 2022 A class action alleges certain Lakanto products are not sweetened with monk fruit as advertised but predominantly with erythritol, a highly processed and cheaper sugar alcohol.

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 13, 2022 A class action alleges HelloFresh has failed to provide certain disclosures and obtain affirmative consent before automatically re-upping consumers’ subscriptions.