Fraud

March 16, 2021 A lawsuit claims Britax misrepresented the safety of its child booster seats in order to charge consumers a premium price for the products.

March 15, 2021 A class action alleges GovMint.com has preyed upon “unwary, and often elderly,” collectible coin buyers despite being forced to revise its quality assurance program and sales practices and pay civil fines in 2016.

March 15, 2021 Rust-Oleum faces a class action lawsuit over its advertising and marketing claims for RainBrella auto glass treatment.

March 12, 2021 Panera Bread Company faces a class action that alleges the restaurant chain has imposed additional, hidden fees on delivery orders despite promising that consumers will pay only a “flat” delivery charge.

March 10, 2021 A proposed class action alleges the makers of AvoDerm dog and cat food have falsely advertised the product in that it contains little to no avocado.

March 10, 2021 Dominium Management Services and a stable of related entities have "double dipped" into low-income housing tax credits by continuing to charge tenants monthly for parking, a class action alleges.

March 9, 2021 A class action claims State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has wrongfully used lower "new construction" estimates in paying claims for projects that amount to "reconstruction" of damaged property.

March 9, 2021 Verizon and Asurion Warranty Services face another proposed class action over their allegedly fraudulent solicitation of the latter's Smart Home Support warranty plan.

March 5, 2021 A class action aims to tackle what timeshare owners say is a significant omission from Wyndham and Worldmark's contracts and the companies' alleged skirting of arbitration rules.

March 4, 2021 A class action claims the label for PICS low-fat vanilla yogurt states that the product contains “other natural flavors” when it is artificially flavored.

March 4, 2021 Chipotle deceived consumers by claiming to offer “free” or “$1” delivery while adding hidden fees to and marking up prices for delivery orders, a class action claims.

March 4, 2021 The label of Kroger’s Private Selection “Smoked Gouda” cheese fails to disclose that its smoked flavor comes from artificial additives, a lawsuit alleges.

February 26, 2021 Google has made it "difficult or even impossible" to redeem Play store gift cards, a class action claims.

February 26, 2021 The front label of Trader Joe’s “Vanilla” Almond Granola cereal fails to state that the product contains artificial flavors, a proposed class action alleges.

February 26, 2021 A class action claims Teas' Tea Organic "Slightly Sweet" beverages are falsely and misleadingly labeled.

February 26, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Welch Foods, Inc. has misled consumers by stating its juice products contain “No Artificial Flavors.”

February 25, 2021 A class action claims 2015-2019 model year Mercedes-Benz W205 vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause raw fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

February 24, 2021 A class action claims Yakama Reservation land owners have been assessed irrigation services fees that amount to unauthorized governmental taxes.

February 24, 2021 Griddy Energy faces a class action lawsuit that claims some Texans have been hit with astronomical energy bills "during and because of" Winter Storm Uri.

February 24, 2021 A lawsuit claims the label of Whole Foods’ 365 Everyday Value-brand “vanilla” organic almond milk creamer fails to state that it's artificially flavored.

February 23, 2021 General Motors faces another class action that claims the automaker's Gen. IV Vortec 5300 engines are plagued by an oil consumption defect.

February 22, 2021 A class action claims W.B. Mason Co. has sold counterfeit, 3M-branded N95 respirator masks at inflated prices.

February 22, 2021 A class action alleges Overstock.com, Jeffco Fibres and Ventex are responsible for a fiberglass-laden mattress falsely advertised as "natural" and "hypoallergenic."

February 19, 2021 A class action alleges Subway has capitalized on what consumers are willing to pay for tuna by falsely and misleadingly claiming that it uses real tuna in its sandwiches and wraps.

February 19, 2021 A class action claims the ingredients in Zarbee’s Naturals brand of Nighttime Cough Syrup + Mucus are not as natural as buyers are led to believe.

February 18, 2021 A class action alleges a Reddit, YouTube and Twitter user posed as an amateur investor in order to boost the price of GameStop stock, and that his former employers should have monitored his activity.

February 17, 2021 A class action claims Burlington Financial Group took "no meaningful action" to protect a consumer from debt collectors and litigation after he paid more than $7,500 over two years.

February 16, 2021 A class action claims Redcliffe Medical Devices has lied to crowdfunding contributors about its Leaf facemasks.

February 16, 2021 A class action alleges DermaSet has made recurring debit transactions without first securing written authorization to do so or providing mandatory disclosures in a clear and conspicuous manner.

February 16, 2021 A class action claims Bell Deer Warning whistles made by Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. are "ineffective and worthless."

February 12, 2021 A class action claims the label of Orgain's Kids Protein Organic Nutritional Shake is misleading in that it does not disclose the product's vanilla flavor is artificially sourced.

February 12, 2021 General Motors faces another class action over its alleged failure to disclose a “uniform and widespread” defect with the lithium-ion battery found in 2017, 2018 and 2019 Chevy Bolt vehicles.

February 11, 2021 A class action alleges the labeling of“Sea Salt & Vinegar” Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips is misleading in that it does not disclose that the product’s characterizing flavor is artificial.

February 10, 2021 A class action alleges Ralph Lauren has falsely claimed its Polo V-neck pullover sweater is 100-percent pima cotton.

February 10, 2021 A class action aims to challenge the allegedly unlawful manner in which Planet Home Lending assesses and collects fees for “unauthorized and unnecessary” property inspections.

February 10, 2021 A class action claims Fortnite creator Epic Games "misleads and manipulates" minors into paying real-world money for "virtual things."

February 9, 2021 FCA US faces a class action that claims the UConnect infotainment system in 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 300 vehicles is defective.

February 9, 2021 A class action claims Ambassador Captive Solutions, Performance Insurance Company and Goldenstar Specialty Insurance have for years sold counterfeit and non-existent policies, including to youth sports leagues.

February 9, 2021 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission in 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles suffers from a potentially dangerous defect.

February 8, 2021 A class action claims the labeling of Bagel Bites pizza snacks is misleading.

February 8, 2021 A class action claims USAA provides unlawfully disparate treatment to military officers and lower-ranked enlisted personnel who hold auto insurance policies.

February 5, 2021 A class action claims Starbucks "vanilla" Frappuccinos are mislabeled under federal and state food labeling laws.

February 5, 2021 A lawsuit challenges the “natural” labeling of a slew of Honeydew Products personal and pet care items that allegedly contain non-natural, synthetic ingredients.

February 4, 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG face a class action that alleges the panoramic sunroofs in certain vehicle models can spontaneously shatter.

February 4, 2021 A class action challenges Kingsford's representations of its "100% Natural Hardwood" charcoal.

February 3, 2021 A class action alleges Procter & Gamble has misrepresented its Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Vanilla Honey & Vitamin B shampoo.

February 1, 2021 A class action claims Hercules, Inc. has misrepresented its refillable laundry cards.

February 1, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz knowingly sold 2016-present AMG vehicle models equipped with defectively designed front bumper covers and air inlets.

January 29, 2021 Midwestern Pet Foods faces another class action after a recall and expanded recall of products contaminated with unacceptable levels of mold-borne aflatoxin.

January 28, 2021 A class action alleges the Cuisinart Digital AirFryer, model number TOA-65, suffers from a defect that can cause the machine to damage surrounding surfaces or burn users.