Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act

Lawsuit Filings

‘Oil-Free’ Walgreens No. 7 Skincare Products Actually Contain Oil, Class Action Claims

December 14, 2020 A class action claims Walgreens' supposedly oil-free No. 7 brand skincare products actually contain oil.

Class Action: Murad’s Clarifying ‘Oil-Free’ Water Gel Moisturizer Contains Oils [UPDATE]

December 14, 2020 A proposed class action claims Murad’s Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel products, in contrast to label representations and consumers’ expectations, contain oil.

Class Action Claims ‘Oil-Free’ Maybelline, L’Oréal Products Contain Oil

December 10, 2020 A proposed class action claims Maybelline and L’Oréal misled consumers by labeling certain cosmetics products as “oil-free” when they contain oil.

LeafFilter Gutter Cleaning System Hampered by Defect, Class Action Says [UPDATE]

December 9, 2020 A class action alleges the LeafFilter gutter system suffers from a defect that causes the product to be unable to function properly in moderate to heavy rainfall, among other issues.

In Wake of Recall, Class Action Alleges Chevy Bolt Batteries Can Suddenly Catch Fire

December 9, 2020 General Motors faces a class action that alleges the lithium ion battery in the Chevy Bolt can spontaneously catch fire due to a defect.

‘Assaults the Senses’: Class Action Lawsuit Aims to Address Reported Lead Water Crisis in Sycamore, Illinois

November 2, 2020 The City of Sycamore, Illinois faces a proposed class action over its apparent failure to remedy a reported lead water crisis linked to "antiquated" water supply infrastructure.

Class Action Claims Six Flags ‘Bilked’ Customers Out of Monthly Fees While Parks Were Closed Due to Coronavirus [UPDATE]

October 14, 2020 A class action alleges Six Flags breached its contracts with membership and season pass holders by charging monthly fees while its theme parks were closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Class Action Claims Red Baron Pizzas Contain Preservatives, Contradicting Advertising and Label Statements

October 14, 2020 A class action claims certain Red Baron pizza varieties are falsely and misleadingly advertised and labeled as having a preservative-free crust and containing no artificial flavors.

Class Action Claims Macy’s Used Clearview AI Database to Identify, Track Illinois Shoppers

August 11, 2020 A class action claims Macy's has tapped Clearview AI's controversial facial recognition database to identify and track shoppers in Illinois, violating state privacy law.

Lawsuit Claims Seva Beauty Solicited Franchisees Based on False ‘No-Lose Investment’ Promise

July 31, 2020 A proposed class action alleges Seva Beauty failed to disclose to potential investors that the franchise of fast-casual spas is a “no-win” for nearly all who buy in.

Class Action Cries Foul on Campbell Soup Co.’s No Preservatives, Artificial Flavors Claims

July 2, 2020 A class action alleges Campbell's has falsely claimed its "Home Style" and "Slow Kettle" soups contain no preservatives or artificial flavors.

Skechers Hit with Another Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective, Dangerous Light-Up Sneakers [UPDATE]

May 16, 2019 A lawsuit filed in Illinois accuses Skechers of selling defective light-up sneakers that have burned children after the batteries short circuited.

Dating App Coffee Meets Bagel Hit with Class Action Over No-Refund Policy for Canceled Premium Subscriptions [UPDATE]

November 8, 2018 [UPDATE] According to a class action, dating app Coffee Meets Bagel's terms and conditions contains no cancelation provision allowing for refunds for canceled subscriptions.

Class Action Alleges More Than Half of Match.com Profiles are Fake, Used to Entice New Members

May 3, 2018 According to a lawsuit, 'well over half' of the profiles on Match.com are fraudulent and exist solely to lure in new members.