New York General Business Law

November 15, 2022 Sephora faces a proposed class action that alleges a number of cosmetic products tagged “Clean at Sephora” are loaded with synthetic ingredients.

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 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 7, 2022 Hard Rock Café International is one of the latest casino operators to face a proposed class action over its apparent refusal to cash out change to players.

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 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 4, 2022 A class action alleges NFL Enterprises has taken advantage of “consumer inertia” by automatically converting Game Pass subscribers’ subscriptions to new NFL+ memberships without consent.

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

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 12, 2022 The makers of Goli Nutrition Ashwagandha Gummies face a proposed class action that claims the dietary supplement provides none of the advertised health benefits.

August 31, 2022 The maker of Oral-B Glide dental floss faces a class action that alleges it has failed to disclose to consumers that the product likely contains “forever chemicals.”

August 30, 2022 A proposed class action contends that Suja cold-pressed juice is not as fresh as consumers are led to believe.

August 29, 2022 A class action alleges the three-percent hydrogen peroxide solution sold by CVS Health is not appropriate for treating minor cuts and abrasions as advertised.

August 22, 2022 A class action alleges PointsBet USA’s promotional promises of “risk-free” bets and “refunds” for unsuccessful wagers are false and misleading.

August 22, 2022 A class action contends that Bayer’s One A Day chewable vitamins are mislabeled considering consumers must take two or more of the supplements per day to get the full nutritional benefit.

August 17, 2022 A class action claims consumers have overpaid for Cepacol Extra-Strength Sore Throat Honey Lemon Lozenges since the product contains neither honey nor lemon.

August 5, 2022 A class action says Starbucks Refreshers are falsely advertised in that they’re made predominantly with water, grape juice concentrate and sugar, and do not contain the fruits for which they’re named.

July 29, 2022 A class action alleges Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen has falsely advertised its chicken tenders in that the products are actually made from chicken breast, not tenderloins.

July 27, 2022 A class action alleges H&M has misled consumers about the sustainability of hundreds of products by publishing “environmental scorecards” that contained falsified information.

July 26, 2022 Dakota Nutrition’s elderberry supplements are falsely marketed as “extra strength” and contain far less elderberry than consumers are led to expect, a class action claims.

July 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the maker of the Relaxium sleep aid has falsely advertised the product as an “all-natural, clinically proven” supplement.

July 13, 2022 A class action alleges Columbia University has falsely reported certain data to U.S. News and World Report in order to artificially boost its ranking among universities nationwide.

June 23, 2022 JetBlue and CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix face a class action over their claim that students who complete the JetBlue Gateway Select program can become competent pilots and be hired by the airline.

June 22, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Legion Athletics’ Pulse pre-workout drinks contain far more calories per serving than advertised.

June 16, 2022 A proposed class action claims that Wet Ones antibacterial hand wipes are incapable of killing “99.99%” of germs as advertised.

June 14, 2022 Albertsons, ACME and Safeway face a class action that alleges Signature Care-brand rapid-release pain relief medication is not as fast-acting as advertised.

June 13, 2022 A proposed class action alleges certain containers of Arm & Hammer laundry detergent do not contain enough product to allow a consumer to do “2X More Loads” as advertised.

June 6, 2022 A proposed class action says that the Coca-Cola Rewards program is not much of a rewards program at all since it “no longer provides anything of value” to consumers.

May 31, 2022 Illuminate Education, Inc. faces a class action after its PupilPath platform was hit by a data breach in early 2022 that reportedly impacted nearly two million students across five states.

May 24, 2022 Ralph Lauren Corporation faces another proposed class action that alleges the fashion brand has falsely claimed that certain Polo clothing is crafted entirely from Pima cotton.

May 17, 2022 Coinbase and the issuer of the GYEN cryptocurrency face a class action over their alleged failure to disclose the stablecoin’s apparent susceptibility to “wild fluctuations in value."

May 10, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Copper Fit has falsely advertised the apparent health benefits of its popular ICE line of compression garments.

May 9, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of the SDB Standard Q at-home covid test has failed to disclose that the tests are not authorized, cleared or approved for distribution in U.S. by the FDA.

May 4, 2022 A class action alleges Samsung has falsely advertised certain TVs as having a “motion rate” of 120 Hertz (Hz) when they have an actual “refresh rate” of only 60 Hz.

April 28, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Amazon has misleadingly advertised that a Prime membership includes “free titles” from audiobook and podcast platform Audible.

April 27, 2022 A class action alleges multi-level marketing (MLM) company Paparazzi has falsely advertised some of its jewelry and other products as lead- and nickel-free.

April 25, 2022 The largest producer of fish sticks in North America faces a proposed class action that alleges the company’s tilapia products are not sustainably sourced as advertised.

April 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges a number of Murad cosmetic products are unsafe for use in the eye area as intended.

April 12, 2022 A class action alleges Fulton Savings Bank’s practice of stacking fees on top of fees for overdrawn checking accounts is unlawful and violates the terms of its customer contracts.

April 7, 2022 A class action contends that Amazon has misled consumers by providing the option to “buy” certain digital content even though the company does not own and merely licenses the material.

April 6, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Starbucks systematically underfills bottles of its Cold Brew Concentrate by more than 30 percent.

April 6, 2022 A proposed class action alleges a number of products in HolleUSA’s line of baby foods are contaminated with harmful heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead.

April 5, 2022 The Sherwin-Williams Company faces a proposed class action over its alleged practice of tacking onto every sale a hidden four-percent “supply chain surcharge.”

March 21, 2022 Trading card companies Topps and Panini America each face a class action over their apparent use of contest-like “redemption cards” as a means to increase consumer demand.

March 15, 2022 The maker of Odor-Eaters Spray Powder and Odor-Eaters Stink Stoppers Spray faces a class action that alleges the products are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.

March 10, 2022 DeWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones are the subject of a class action that says the “unreasonably dangerous,” now-recalled product is prone to overheat during charging or use.

March 8, 2022 A class action lawsuit alleges the cultured pearls originated by Mikimoto are of a much poorer quality than the company represents.