Consumer

Target Up & Up “Reef Conscious” Sunscreen Products Class Action

Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems but threatened nowadays due to pollution and other causes. The complaint for this class action alleges that consumers know this and many prefer to use sun care products, such as sunscreens, that will not cause further damage. But the complaint alleges that certain sunscreens, from Target Corporation and Fruit of  Read more

Consumer
Made or Constructed with Harmful Chemicals, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising

Kirkland Himalayan Pink Salt Place of Origin New York, Connecticut Class Action

Costco Wholesale Corporation offers, under its Kirkland brand, a Ground Himalayan Pink Salt that is purportedly from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains.” However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the salt is not from “the heart of” the Himalayan Mountains but from Khewra, Pakistan.  Read more

Consumer
Place of origin, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising

Del-One Federal Credit Union Unclear Overdraft Disclosures Class Action

This class action brings suit against Del-One Federal Credit Union, alleging that Del-One does not fulfill the requirements of Federal Reserve Regulation E before it begins charging customers overdraft fees. The complaint claims that its disclosures offer “ambiguous and inaccurate language” as to when customers are charged overdraft fees and is therefore not compliant with  Read more

Consumer
Your Bank, Regulation E, Overdraft Fees, Did Not Make/Receive Proper Disclosures

TD Bank Improper Assessment of Overdraft Fees Class Action

Can a debit card transaction cause an overdraft at settlement if the bank approves it when it happens and sets aside the funds required to settle it? The complaint for this class action alleges that if the bank has set aside the funds for the transaction, its settlement should never result in an overdraft. Yet,  Read more

Consumer
Your Bank, Overdraft Fees

Kroger Private Selection “Smoked” Gouda Six-State Class Action

At issue in this class action is whether cheese labeled as “smoked” Gouda must actually be smoked. The complaint brings suit against the Kroger Company, alleging that its Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese is misleadingly labeled because, it claims, the cheese is not actually smoked but contains added smoke flavor.  Read more

Consumer
Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, "Smoked" Food Is Only Smoke-Flavored

CFCU Overdraft and Overdraft Transfer Fees Class Action

This class action protests two things: First, the complaint claims that CFCU Community Credit Union assesses overdraft (OD) fees on accounts that are not actually overdrawn. Second, it claims that it assesses overdraft transfer (ODT) fees on transfers made to avoid overdrafts, even when they do not actually avoid the overdraft, so that accountholders end  Read more

Consumer
Your Bank, Unfair Charges, Overdraft Fees

Health-Ade Kombucha and Other Beverages “Do Not Aid Health” Class Action

Health-Ade, LLC makes a line of kombucha or kombucha-inspired drinks. The complaint for this class action alleges, “By branding the products in this manner, [Health-Ade] expressly represents that the Health-Ade Beverages will aid health, i.e., are beneficial to health when consumed.” However, the complaint alleges that this is false or misleading, because the drinks include  Read more

Consumer
Representations Imply Product Is Healthy, Hiding Sugar, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising

Bondi Sands “Reef Friendly” Sunscreen Products Class Action

Coral reefs are very diverse ecosystems, says the complaint for this class action: “Over half a billion people depend on reefs for food, incomes, and protection.” Consumers are alert to the fact that coral reefs are disappearing, and some prefer to use sunscreen products that will not add to the damage. But the complaint alleges  Read more

Consumer
Made or Constructed with Harmful Chemicals, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising

Hawaiian Tropic “Reef Friendly” Sunscreen Products Class Action

Certain chemicals found in sunscreens can “bleach” or damage coral reefs. Awareness of this has led consumers to seek out sunscreens that do not cause this damage. The complaint for this class action brings suit against Edgewell Personal Care, LLC for its Hawaiian Tropic Reef Friendly Sunscreen products, which the complaint alleges are not in  Read more

Consumer
Made or Constructed with Harmful Chemicals, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising

Natrol Liquid Melatonin “100% Drug-Free” Claim Massachusetts Class Action

Natrol, LLC sells a product it calls Natrol Liquid Melatonin. It advertises this product as being “100% Drug Free.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that it is not in fact drug-free because it contains 10% ethyl alcohol. The “drug-free” representation was “especially injurious” to the plaintiff in this case, the complaint alleges,  Read more

Consumer
Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Contains Substance It Claims Not to Contain