Consumer

Gatorade Fit Drinks “Healthy” Claims and Fortification California Class Action

PepsiCo, Inc. offers consumers a line of Gatorade Fit drinks that it claims represent “Real Healthy Hydration” that are an “Excellent Source of Vitamin[s] A & C.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that the drinks are misbranded, because they do not fulfill certain conditions that are necessary in order for them to  Read more

Consumer
Representations Imply Product Is Healthy, Fortification, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising

Entenmann’s “All Butter” Loaf Artificial Vanillin Content Missouri Class Action

The Entenmann’s website tells visitors, “Indulge yourself with the rich taste of pure butter in our All Butter loaf.” But the complaint for this Missouri class action alleges that this “All Butter” loaf cake contains artificial flavor that adds to the butter taste and should be admitting this on its front label. It brings suit  Read more

Consumer
Does Not Admit to Artificial Flavor on Labels, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Butter Flavor

TGIN “Natural” Wild Growth Vitamins Contain Synthetics Class Action

Tginesis, LLC makes vitamin products, including TGIN Wild Growth Vitamins Hair, Skin, + Nails Gummies. The complaint for this class action alleges that the company markets the product as “Natural” when it contains at least two artificial ingredients: Red No. 40, a synthetic food coloring, and citric acid, an artificial preservative.  Read more

Consumer
Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Contains synthetic ingredients, All Natural Claims

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Hair Straighteners Class Action

The plaintiff in this case, Shmeka Gethers, was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2003, had a related hysterectomy, and was never able to have children. This class action alleges that the cause of these issues was her use of chemical hair straighteners or relaxers. The complaint alleges that products from L’Oréal USA, Inc., Soft Sheen-Carson,  Read more

Consumer
Strict Product Liability—Failure to Warn, Strict Product Liability—Defective Design, Negligence, Fraudulent Concealment, Contaminated with Harmful Substances, Breach of warranty

OB “Organic” Tampons Contain PFAS Class Action

Consumers these days prefer natural and organic ingredients, without chemicals or artificial ingredients. Edgewell Personal Care Company offers OB Organic tampons, but the complaint for this class action alleges that the product, which is advertised as containing no potentially harmful Chemicals, does contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which the complaint alleges has “a toxic,  Read more

Consumer
PFAS, Made or Constructed with Harmful Chemicals, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Contaminated with Harmful Substances

Bank of America, Zelle Processing of Fraudulent Transactions California Class Action

Bank of America (BofA) allows customers to withdraw money from their accounts and pay other parties via a service called Zelle. Unfortunately, according to the complaint for this California class action, it also seems to allow unauthorized parties to withdraw money from customer accounts and commit fraud. This class action brings suit against Bank of  Read more

Consumer
Wire Fraud, Unauthorized Money Transfers, Unauthorized Debiting of Account, Fraudulent Payments or Money Transfers, Fraud, Deceptive Advertising

Snapple “All Natural” Juice Drinks Labeling Class Action

Snapple Beverage Corp. makes Snapple brand fruit drinks that it advertises as being “All Natural,” although the complaint for this class action alleges they contain both citric acid, a chemical preservative, and added coloring. It claims that the product labeling is misleading.  Read more

Consumer
Does Not Admit to Artificial Flavor on Labels, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, All Natural Claims

Robitussin Naturals Honey and Ivy Cough Relief Claims Class Action

GSK Consumer Health, Inc. makes a Robitussin Naturals “Cough Relief” product that it promotes as a dietary supplement that contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives but relieves coughs. The complaint brings suit against the company for three reasons—for its “natural” claims, for its druglike claims, and for claims that honey and ivy extract can  Read more

Consumer
Little or No Effect from Featured Ingredients, Druglike Claims, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, All Natural Claims

Apple Recovery Leaves Validation Rights Out of Debt Collection Letter Class Action

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulates the actions of third-party debt collectors when they are trying to collect consumer debts. This class action brings suit against one such debt collector, Apple Recovery Services Corp., claiming that the company sent out collection letters that did not provide information to consumers about their rights regarding  Read more

Consumer
Unlawful Debt Collection, Misleading or Confusing Debt Collection Letter, Improper Validation Notice, FDCPA

Google Pixel 6 Smartphone Fast Charging Claims Class Action

If a smartphone advertises that it “Charges 50% in about 30 minutes,” can it actually charge that fast? And how long should it take to charge completely? The complaint for this class action takes issue with the claims it alleges Google North America, Inc. makes for its Pixel 6 smartphones and their charging abilities.  Read more

Consumer
Item Does Not Do What It Is Advertised to Do, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Battery System