Deceptive Charge

Indiana Auto Dealers Document Fee Settlement

A number of Indiana auto dealers are settling consolidated class actions alleging they improperly charged “automobile document preparation fees” to noncommercial customers for vehicles they bought or leased up to March 31, 2022. The settling defendants are listed on page 6 of the Long-Form Notice at http://www.autodocfeessettlement.com/media/4007735/v4_aod_longnotice_083122_final.pdf.  Read more

Chipotle Charges for Deliveries Settlement

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is settling a class action alleging that it made false or misleading representations about its delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices for delivery orders. The complaint alleged that Chipotle advertised delivery for free or for $1, for example, but then hid extra charges for delivery in a service fee or  Read more

DHL Express Deceptive “Duty” Charges New Jersey Class Action

The Internet has enabled individuals to buy things from other countries, with shipping supplied by companies such as DHL Express (USA), Inc. The complaint for this class action alleges that DHL deceives customers by claiming to pay duty on their behalf, then adding a secret $17 service charge of its own on top of the  Read more

FCA Inflated “Destination Charge” on Purchases and Leases Class Action

When a customer buys or leases a new vehicle, they may be charged a Destination Charge or a fee for the delivery of the vehicle to the dealership. But the complaint for this class action alleges that FCA US, LLC and Stellantis NV are overcharging customers, adding an inflated Destination Charge to every vehicle sold  Read more