Deceptive Advertising
ArtNaturals Hand Sanitizers Benzene Content Class Action
This class action brings suit against Virgin Scent, Inc., which does business as ArtNaturals, for its hand sanitizer products. The complaint alleges that the hand sanitizers contain benzene, which is a known carcinogen, “at levels many multiples of the emergency, interim limit set by” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more
Thompson Creek Windows Falsely Marketed as Energy Star Class Action
Many consumers want to buy products that have the Energy Star mark, as they believe these projects use less energy, lower electricity bills, and are beneficial for the environment. The complaint for this class action alleges that Thompson Creek Window Company claimed that certain of its window models were Energy Star-certified when they were not. Read more
Sprout Baby Foods Heavy Metal Content California Class Action
Sprout Foods, Inc. makes baby food under the Sprout Organic brand. It is one of the three baby food makers that did not cooperate with the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, Committee on Oversight and Reform in the US House of Representatives in their investigation of heavy metals in US baby foods. The complaint Read more
Universal Screen Arts Automatic Renewal California Class Action
Universal Screen Arts, Inc. owns multiple companies with online e-commerce websites, including Acorn, Bas Bleu, Daedalus Books, Signals, Support Plus, and What on Earth. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the websites entraps customers into a difficult-to-cancel automatic renewal membership that comes with a monthly charge of $14.95. Read more
General Mills Mac and Cheese Products Phthalates Content Class Action
This class action brings suit against General Mills, Inc., alleging that a long list of the company’s Mac & Cheese products contain ortho-phthalates or phthalates. The complaint alleges that the substances are “dangerous and harmful chemicals” that have been linked to a number of diseases and conditions, and that they are particularly dangerous for pregnant Read more
Wholesome Pantry “Vanilla”Almondmilk Pennsylvania Class Action
Wakefern Food Corporation makes food and beverages for its Wholesome Pantry brand, including a “vanilla” almondmilk drink. The complaint for this class action alleges that the company misrepresents the flavor of its almondmilk, because the labeling implies that the “vanilla” flavor comes from vanilla beans. Read more
HP Envy 13 Laptops Have Slowed NVidia GPU Class Action
NVidia makes the GeForce MX150 graphics card. HP advertised that HP Envy laptops would contain this graphics card, which it advertised “will have the power and responsiveness to help your productivity soar.” But the complaint alleges that only the larger Envy laptops truly have that card. It claims that the smaller Envy 13 has a Read more
Crest, Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes Illinois Class Action
Can toothpastes really help repair gums? The complaint for this class action says no. It bring suit against the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) for the marketing and labeling of two of its products: Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste, in Intensive Clean and Advanced Whitening varieties, and Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste. Read more
Panera Bread False Flat Delivery Fee Class Action
Because of Covid-19, many Americans have not wanted to leave their homes if it’s not necessary. The complaint for this class action alleges that Panera Bread Company “has moved aggressively into the food delivery business” to answer this desire, including with a promise to provide delivery for a flat fee, normally $4. However, the complaint Read more
Happy Baby Food Contains Significant Levels of Heavy Metals Class Action
Nurture, Inc. does business as Happy Family Brands, selling baby foods under, for example, the brand Happy Baby Organics. Unfortunately, two recent reports have alleged that Nurture and other companies permit baby foods to contain objectionable levels of heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury. The complaint for this class action brings suit against Read more