Fraud

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.

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.

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.

April 15, 2019 A RICO class action out of Texas alleges Young Living Essential Oils prioritizes recruitment over sales profits, indicating the company is nothing more than a pyramid scheme.

April 12, 2019 Kate Spade & Company faces another proposed class action that alleges it advertises false reference prices on outlet store merchandise.

April 9, 2019 Cree faces a lawsuit over claims that it overstates the lifespan of its LED lightbulbs, which supposedly burn out far more quickly than advertised.

April 4, 2019 A lawsuit claims Allstate Insurance Company systematically undervalues cash settlements for total loss claims by using an unauthorized valuation method.

April 3, 2019 DeVry University has been sued over claims that it advertised inaccurate graduate employment statistics to boost enrollment and charge higher tuition.

April 3, 2019 A class action claims Costa Del Mar's lifetime warranty is a bait-and-switch scheme that results in customers paying much more for repairs than expected.

April 2, 2019 A lawsuit claims that AriZona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey does not actually contain “any detectible amounts of ginseng."

April 2, 2019 Petland is accused of misrepresenting where it sources its animals and selling unhealthy pets to unsuspecting customers, some of whom contracted diseases from sick dogs.

April 1, 2019 A class action seeks to address various alleged labor, consumer and unfair competition law violations related to Amazon Home Services.

March 28, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Daimler AG and Mercedes Benz USA, LLC knowingly sold cars with defective wood trim that became discolored after being exposed to sunlight.

March 28, 2019 A lawsuit claims Schwarzkopf Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel leaves residue on hair despite its label’s representation that the product produces “no flakes.”

March 28, 2019 A class action filed in Tennessee alleges that state employees issue parking tickets in the Memphis area without the legal authority to do so.

March 27, 2019 Spark Energy faces a lawsuit that alleges the company tricks consumers into buying its electricity services at a lower price only to overcharge them later.

March 27, 2019 A proposed class action filed against TGI Friday’s Inc. claims the company’s name-brand “Potato Skins Snacks” do not actually contain potato skins.

March 26, 2019 Three insurance companies are accused of luring individuals into a pyramid scheme with a "false promise of achieving an entrepreneurial dream.”

March 26, 2019 The City of Albuquerque has been hit with a proposed class action that alleges it operates an illegal car forfeiture program.

March 25, 2019 A proposed class action claims Volkswagen illegally sold pre-production cars that failed to meet federal safety standards and lied about used vehicles that had been driven extensively by employees and members of the press prior to being titled.

March 21, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that lending company Balboa Capital Corporation charged customers fees and other amounts not authorized by their contracts.

March 20, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges Vivid Seats essentially runs a bait-and-switch scheme by luring consumers to visit its website with false ticket discounts.

March 19, 2019 A class action lawsuit alleges an Alabama car dealer has engaged in predatory conduct with regard to lower-income consumers in need of auto loans.

March 12, 2019 A class action alleges Behr Process Corporation's Paint & Primer In One product cannot adequately cover a surface in one coat without separately applying primer.

March 8, 2019 A lawsuit alleges that Ohio car dealership Kasper Toyota Scion sells vehicles for an amount substantially higher than their market value and advertised price.

March 7, 2019 A class action claims that despite its health-conscious marketing, Hain Celestial Group's Coconut Dream beverage presents a risk of cardiovascular disease.

March 7, 2019 A class action challenges the A2 Milk Company's claims that a certain protein found in its milk is the reason for its digestion-easing capabilities.

March 7, 2019 In a proposed class action, four plaintiffs claim free-range egg seller Nellie's misrepresents on packaging that its hens are treated with “love and kindness,” when in reality, the chickens are “overworked, crowded, and malnourished."

February 22, 2019 An antitrust class action claims Salt River Project AIPD unlawfully punishes customers with solar energy systems with higher electricity rates.

February 20, 2019 A lawsuit alleges Blue Diamond Growers' Bold Wasabi & Soy Sauce almonds are not flavored with real wasabi, but instead with horseradish.

February 15, 2019 Kate Spade & Company, LLC is on the receiving end of the latest proposed class action to accuse a retailer of inventing fictitious reference pricing for items sold at its outlet stores.

February 15, 2019 A class action claims Barneys advertises false "reference prices" for products sold at its outlet stores.

February 15, 2019 [UPDATE] Hill's Pet Nutrition faces more claims that concern revelations that its canned dog foods contain dangerous levels of vitamin D.

February 14, 2019 According to a class action, Walmart overcharges customers by advertising false unit prices for meat and fish that are offered on sale close to their expiration dates.

February 13, 2019 A proposed class action out of Pennsylvania alleges Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL) and subsidiary DSI-ITI, LLC charge “unnecessary and unconscionable” rates and fees for telecommunications services provided to correctional facilities in the state.

February 13, 2019 The Direct Express federal benefits debit card program is under the microscope of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Georgia.

February 12, 2019 HIll's Pet Nutrition faces a proposed class action lawsuit after the recall of a number of canned dog foods that reportedly contained toxic levels of vitamin D.

February 8, 2019 DoorDash faces a proposed class action in Georgia over its alleged failure to pay delivery drivers 100 percent of their tips despite promising to do so.

February 8, 2019 Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia face a lawsuit after allegedly misrepresenting that WellStar was an in-network healthcare provider covered in Georgia.

February 6, 2019 [UPDATE] Bank of America, N.A. has been hit with a proposed class action that challenges its alleged practice of charging customers more than the contractual three-percent fee applied to international debit card transactions.

February 6, 2019 Confectionary giants Russell Stover and Ghiardelli face a class action that claims their product packaging contains unlawful amounts of "slack fill."

February 4, 2019 Ricola's claim that its throat drops are "naturally smooth" are the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit out of New York.

February 4, 2019 A Wisconsin trucking firm alleges FleetCor misrepresented the reportedly negligible fuel cost savings for participants in its Fuelman Fleet Card program.

February 1, 2019 Home Depot faces a proposed class action over its delayed phase out and sale of paint stripper that contains highly toxic methylene chloride.

February 1, 2019 National Tire and Battery and TBC Corporation face a lawsuit that alleges they sold tires without providing mandatory paper registration forms.

January 31, 2019 A consumer alleges Lamps Plus advertises its products as on sale at false reference prices, and passes off products as made by fabricated third-party companies.

January 30, 2019 American Express faces an antitrust class action that alleges its use of "anti-steering rules" artificially inflate both transaction fees for merchants and prices for consumers.

January 29, 2019 A NC consumer alleges in a class action that Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack Inc. sold tires to customers without providing federally mandatory registration forms.

January 29, 2019 Sony Interactive Entertainment faces a class action wherein a consumer claims the PlayStation network operator's games are deliberately designed to compel children to make in-game purchases.

January 24, 2019 Fiber cement siding manufacturers face a proposed class action that alleges their product is inherently defective and not fit for use on the exterior of buildings.