Deceptive Advertising

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adapted Nutrition Keto K1000 Powders Contain Artificial Flavoring Class Action

Livwell Products, LLC, a maker of supplements, does business as Adapted Nutrition. It makes a series of Keto K1000 powders in various flavors that it markets as containing “Nothing Artificial.” However, the complaint alleges that this is a false claim, because the powders contain a synthetic ingredient, DL malic acid.  Read more

Muscle Feast 8-Hour Energy Pre-Workout Not “All Natural” Class Action

With consumers nowadays preferring more “natural” foods and drinks, companies attempt to make more sales by touting their products as “natural.” One of the companies that does this, the complaint for this class action alleges, is Muscle Feast, LLC, which makes a powdered product called 8-Hour Energy Pre-Workout, in a peach-mango flavor, which it advertises  Read more