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Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds

Blue Diamond “Smokehouse” Almonds Not Actually Smoked Class Action

Blue Diamond Growers makes bags and cans of almonds that are labeled as being “Smokehouse” almonds. But the complaint for this class action alleges that this name is misleading because the almonds are not actually made in a smokehouse but have added, liquid smoke flavoring.  Read more

Consumer
Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, "Smoked" Food Is Only Smoke-Flavored
Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Bar

Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Bars Lead Content Class Action

This class action springs from testing of dark chocolates done by Consumer Reports that uncovered concerning levels of lead and cadmium in certain dark chocolate bars. It brings suit against Hu Products, LLC, Hu Master Holdings, LLC, and Mondelez International, Inc., alleging that Hu’s Organic Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bars contain excessive amounts of  Read more

Consumer
Lead, Heavy Metals, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Contaminated with Harmful Substances
Array of Pastels for Drawing

Michaels Excessive Use Tax Charges on Sales to Missouri Class Action

When retailers sell their products to Missouri customers remotely—that is, through the Internet, by telephone, or via catalog—and ship them to Missouri from an out-of-state facility, Missouri requires that the retailers charge customers a use tax of 4.225%. The complaint for this class action alleges that Michaels Stores, Inc. charges Missouri customers a significantly higher  Read more

Taxes, Consumer
Tax Overcharges, Improper Sales Tax Charges, Improper Other Tax Charges
JC Penney Sign on Building

Old Copper Company False Reference Pricing Class Action

Consumers love bargains. But the complaint for this class action alleges that some companies put false “original” prices on items they sell to make customers imagine they are getting a bargain even when they are not. The complaint brings suit against Old Copper Company, Inc., formerly known as JC Penney Company, Inc., and Penney OpCo,  Read more

Consumer
False Reference Pricing, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Discount Offers, Deceptive Advertising
Discount Price Tags

Franchise Group Website False Reference Pricing Class Action

Franchise Group, Inc. sells things like furniture, mattresses, and appliances on its website, americanfreight.com. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the company uses false reference pricing to make consumers think they are getting a bargain—that is, the complaint alleges that the company invents false “original” prices for goods, making consumers think they  Read more

Consumer
False Reference Pricing, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Discount Offers, Deceptive Advertising
Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Bar

Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bars Levels of Lead and Cadmium Class Action

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Many people believe so, but the complaint for this class action alleges that certain dark chocolate bars made by Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc. may be detrimental for health because they contain concerning amounts of lead and cadmium. These include the Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bar  Read more

Consumer
Heavy Metals, Deceptive Advertising, Contaminated with Harmful Substances
2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 833 Motorcycle

Harley-Davidson Restrictions on Parts and Repairs Class Action

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are not just popular, they also last a long time. The complaint for this class action alleges that “there is a vast and robust aftermarket for parts and accessories to repair and customize Harley-Davidson motorcycles.” But according to the complaint, Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC has tried to keep that market to itself,  Read more

Consumer
Warranty, Unjust Enrichment, Tying Arrangement
Energizer Max PowerBank Portable Charger

Energizer Max PowerBank Charger 10,000 mAh Capacity Class Action

Energizer Brands, LLC makes an Energizer Max PowerBank portable charger that can be used for recharging phones and tablets that promises 10,000 milliampere hours (mAh) of charging capacity. But the complaint for this class action alleges that this rating is false and misleading and that users will not get anywhere near 10,000 mAh of charging  Read more

Consumer
Misrepresentation of Production or Capacity, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising
Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patties

Beyond Meat Protein Content and All Natural Claims Class Action

Beyond Meat, Inc. makes food products that provide plant-based protein but resemble meat. But how much protein do the Beyond Meat products contain? And are the products all natural? The complaint for this class action alleges that the company has made misleading claims and omissions about its products, which it says do not provide the  Read more

Consumer
Protein Content, Negligent Misrepresentation, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Fraud by Omission, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Contains synthetic ingredients
Pyrex Measuring Cup

Pyrex Products Not Always “Made in the USA” Class Action

The complaint for this class action calls Pyrex items “quintessential Americana” in part because of their “history of being made entirely in the United States.” It brings suit against Instant Brands, LLC, presumably the owner of the Pyrex brand, alleging that the company markets Pyrex items as being made in the USA, when recently many  Read more

Consumer
Not Made In America, Deceptive Labels, Deceptive Advertising, Country of Origin