Deceptive Labels

Ghost Greens Superfood Contains D-L Malic Acid Class Action

Consumers these days prefer “clean label” foods—those that are all natural, with no artificial ingredients and no preservatives—and are willing to pay higher prices for them. At issue in this case is a supplement made by Ghost, LLC, which does business as Ghost Lifestyle. The Ghost Greens Superfood supplement claims to be “Naturally Flavored,” but  Read more

Liquid IV “Hydration Multiplier” Claims to Increase Hydration New York Class Action

The LIV Group, Inc. makes Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier electrolyte drink mixes which purport to multiply the ability of water to hydrate the body via a something called Cellular Transport Technology. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the drink mix cannot do this and that the technology that it does use is  Read more

L’Oreal Waterproof Mascaras Contain PFAS Class Action

Cosmetics are applied directly to the skin, usually to the face, and even around the eyes and mouth, and consumers must trust cosmetics companies to make sure their products are safe. The complaint for this class action brings suit against L’Oreal USA, Inc., alleging that its waterproof mascaras are in fact not safe and contain  Read more

MusclePharm Essentials BCAA Calorie Content Information Class Action

This class action alleges that MusclePharm Corporation makes products that either omit any mention of calories on their nutritional labels or misstate their calorie content as zero. The products at issue are nutritional powders that contain branched-chain amino acids called Essentials BCAA which supposedly offer “ideal amounts” of certain amino acids to aid in the  Read more

Dunkin’ Gift Cards No Amount Redeemable in Cash Class Action

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. operates shops for coffee and snacks throughout the US. Together with its subsidiary, SVC Service II, LLC, it issues gift cards for use at Dunkin’ shops. But the complaint for this class action claims that the gift cards “include unfair, deceptive, and illegal conditions that are only revealed to customers after  Read more

Sole Fitness Treadmills Horsepower Settlement

Fitness Equipment Services, LLC which does business as Sole Fitness, is settling a class action alleging that it misrepresented the horsepower of its treadmills. The complaint claimed that this induced consumers to pay more for the treadmills than they otherwise would have.  Read more

YumEarth “Fruit” Snacks Real Fruit Content Class Action

YummyEarth, Inc. makes YumEarth fruit snacks, accompanied by a marketing campaign the complaint for this class action claims is meant to “appeal to health-conscious consumers[.]” But the complaint alleges that the marketing is deceptive, because the products do not contain any actual fruit.  Read more

Ricola Cough Drops No Effect from “Alpine Herbs” Class Action

The complaint for this class action points out the increasing desire of consumers for over-the-counter (OTC) products with herbal ingredients, including for “external pain-relieving rubs, cough suppressants, muscle relaxants, digestive aids, and oral care.” At issue in this case are cough suppressant and oral anesthetic lozenges made by Ricola USA, Inc. which are labeled as  Read more

Angie’s “Real, Simple” BoomChickaPop Contain PFAS Class Action

The packaging for Angie’s BoomChickaPop, a microwavable popcorn made by Conagra Brands, Inc., says on the front that it contains “Only Real, Simple Ingredients,” “Ingredients Sourced from Nature,” and “Nothing Fake.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that the products contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that are harmful to humans.  Read more

NaturVet Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements for Dogs Class Action

Garmon Corporation makes NaturVet supplements for dogs. At issue in this case are its supplements for better dog joint movement containing glucosamine and chondroitin. The complaint alleges that studies have shown that these two substances have little or no effect on animal joints.  Read more