Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law

April 9, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges certain 2020-2022 Volvo plug-in hybrid vehicles are at risk of experiencing a short circuit in their battery module.

March 24, 2025 A class action accuses Abbott Labs of failing to warn consumers that some of its Similac powdered infant formulas contain harmful levels of heavy metals.

March 11, 2025 A class action claims Bank of America failed to disclose to consumers that enrollment in its Bill Pay service would be canceled if they do not maintain an account with the bank.

February 26, 2025 Igloo has been hit with a class action after more than a million Flip & Tow rolling coolers were recalled due to a fingertip amputation and crushing risk.

February 14, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges the maker of Gore-Tex fabric has deceptively 'greenwashed' the company’s purported commitment to sustainability.

January 31, 2025 A class action alleges Vanguard unfairly charges customers with less than $5 million in assets a $100 account closing fee.

January 31, 2025 A class action claims Allstate and subsidiary Arity have unlawfully harvested and profited from the sale of consumer data collected through mobile apps.

August 26, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has charged higher prices for certain merchandise at the register than what is advertised on its product stickers.

July 26, 2024 T-Mobile faces a class action lawsuit after the carrier in 2024 allegedly got rid of certain legacy fixed-price phone plans, raising prices for consumers.

July 25, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges the organizer of Capulet Fest 2024 in Connecticut owes refunds to thousands of ticket-buying consumers.

June 10, 2024 A class action lawsuit claims The Philadelphia Inquirer waited more than a year to disclose it had been hit by a data breach that impacted more than 25,000 people.

May 29, 2024 PetMeds faces a class action that claims the company has advertised products online with false discounts that “lure” consumers with the promise of hefty bargains.

May 6, 2024 A class action claims the operator of Kennywood withheld from season pass buyers that the park’s biggest attraction would be closed for the 2024 season.

April 24, 2024 A class action accuses Kia of secretly collecting and selling to third parties consumers’ driving behavior data without their knowledge or consent.

March 11, 2024 New class action lawsuits allege benzoyl peroxide acne treatments made and/or sold by L’Oréal, Walgreens, Walmart and Genomma Lab are illegal to sell since they contain benzene.

March 8, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2013-2017 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014-2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles are plagued by a radiator cooling fan defect.

March 5, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids suffer from a defect that can cause their propulsion system to catch fire and explode.

February 12, 2024 A class action lawsuit accuses Mercedes Benz of equipping certain 2013-2022 vehicles with defective interior veneer wood finish trim that is prone to crack.

February 5, 2024 A class action claims Blue Diamond Growers has falsely advertised its Smokehouse Almonds, given the product’s smoked taste comes from added flavoring.

October 11, 2023 A class action lawsuit accuses Radian Settlement Services, Inc. and CEO Shawn P. Murphy of overcharging consumers for notary services.

September 12, 2023 A class action claims the operator of online lender BestEgg.com is engaged in a “rent-a-bank” scheme whereby it issues loans with unlawful interest rates to Pennsylvania residents.

March 9, 2023 A class action claims the labels of certain Brad’s Plant Based products are unlawful and misleading since the snacks contain less usable protein than advertised.

January 9, 2023 Gateway Rehab faces a class action that claims the medical center failed to protect patients’ personal health information from a data breach in June 2022.

December 12, 2022 The maker of the Can-Am Ryker three-wheel motorcycle faces a class action that alleges some buyers of the 2022 model did not receive a promised anti-theft system.

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.

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."

August 16, 2022 A proposed class action claims that certain 365 By Whole Foods Market herbs and spices contain, or possibly contain, the heavy metals lead, arsenic and cadmium.

March 4, 2022 LendingClub faces a class action that alleges the online lender has run afoul of Penn. law by charging on certain loans interest and fees that exceed six percent simple interest per year.

December 21, 2021 A class action alleges a Philadelphia apartment complex was not properly licensed or certified by the city to collect rent during various periods within the last four years.

December 10, 2021 A class action alleges Carvana has unlawfully delayed permanently transferring certain cars’ titles for “months and months,” despite having a contractual obligation to timely do so.

September 29, 2021 A Philadelphia Hilton and Valley Forge Sheraton hotel have unlawfully refused to refund deposits paid for canceled events during the COVID-19 pandemic, a lawsuit alleges.

September 21, 2021 Dollar Bank faces a proposed class action over its alleged practice of charging overdraft fees on transactions that do not actually overdraw an account.

September 14, 2021 USAlliance Financial faces a class action over its alleged failure to refund all unearned fees for GAP waiver addendums in the event a consumer pays off a car finance agreement early.

August 12, 2021 A lawsuit claims Best Egg has charged small loan borrowers in Pennsylvania interest rates and fees far in excess of what’s permissible under state law.

August 12, 2021 Citizens & Northern Corporation and Citizens & Northern Bank face a class action that alleges they’ve imposed millions in unlawful banking fees on Penn. and NY customers.

August 4, 2021 Dollar Bank FSB faces a proposed class action over its alleged practice of charging overdraft fees to customers whose accounts were never actually overdrawn.

June 8, 2021 A lawsuit claims TitleMax charges loan customers excessive interest while attempting to skirt state usury statutes through a choice of law clause in its contracts.

June 3, 2021 A lawsuit claims inadequate security protocols on the part of Sincera Reproductive Medicine led to a data breach that left patients at risk of identity theft and fraud.

May 20, 2021 A lawsuit claims the “hypoallergenic” and “tear-free” claims on Walmart’s personal care products are false and misleading in that the items contain allergens.

May 3, 2021 New York Life Insurance Company has violated the terms of certain AARP-issued life insurance policies by challenging their validity before rescinding the policies.

April 16, 2021 A proposed class action claims Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. unlawfully charged sales tax on protective face masks in Pennsylvania.

April 12, 2021 A Penns. resident alleges a stop-sale order issued by Porsche over emissions concerns for a number of 2012-2018 models has significantly hampered his and other drivers’ efforts to resell their vehicles.

April 12, 2021 A proposed class action claims Walgreens has unlawfully charged sales tax on protective face masks sold in Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 8, 2021 A class action alleges most of JM Brands’ purportedly "natural” Purezero shampoo and conditioner products contain “synthetic and abrasive” chemical ingredients not adequately disclosed to buyers.

March 23, 2021 A class action alleges Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has failed to warn pet owners of the risks linked to Seresto flea and tick collars for dogs and cats.

February 8, 2021 A class action alleges Geisinger Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have unlawfully conspired to not hire, or "poach," each other's healthcare workers in Central Pennsylvania.

January 22, 2021 A class action alleges several retailers have unlawfully charged sales tax on purchases of face coverings and masks in Pennsylvania amid the coronavirus pandemic.

January 6, 2021 A class action alleges Bank of New York Mellon's wealth management division has breached its fiduciary duty to those who entrusted the bank to invest their money prudently.

November 17, 2020 Walmart faces a class action wherein a consumer claims the mega retailer has unlawfully charged sales tax on 5-hour Energy dietary supplements sold in Pennsylvania.

October 30, 2020 A Pennsylvania man claims 15 retailers have unlawfully charged sales tax on the price of protective face masks and coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic.