Consumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreTaxes, Consumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
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 moreConsumer
