False Claims of Quality
Samsung Smartphones GOS App Benchmark “Cheating” Class Action
Smartphone makers compete to provide both faster performance and longer battery life. In this class action against Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the complaint alleges that certain Samsung smartphones that contain the Game Optimizing Service (GOS) app are rigged for “benchmark cheating,” that is, to test better than they actually perform Read more
Ulma Non-Normalized Flanges Unfair Competition Class Action
Ulma Forja, S.Coop and its US subsidiary, Ulma Piping USA Corp., make carbon steel flanges, which the companies originally sold in the US as being “normalized,” or heat-treated. This class action follows up on an earlier suit against the company, brought by two competitors on Ulma, during which Ulma executives admitted that most of their Read more
DeVry University Graduate Placement and Income Statements Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against Adtalem Global Education Group, Inc. and DeVry University, Inc. alleging that the companies made false statements about the outcomes of education at DeVry, in order to get students to enroll and pay more than they would have otherwise. According to the complaint, the companies fraudulently advertised (1) that Read more
Tyson, Fresh Market “Prime Pork” Meat Designation Class Action
Like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, Fresh Market, Inc. runs stores that purport to offer fresh, high-quality foods to upscale customers. But the complaint for this class action alleges that Fresh Market and Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. have misled customers by offering something called Prime Pork, a deceptive classification of pork that has no objective Read more
Milo’s Kitchen Dog Treats Missouri Settlement
Milo’s Kitchen, Big Heart Pet Brands, and JM Smucker are settling a Missouri class action concerning Milo’s Kitchen Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers dog treats. The complaint alleged that Milo’s advertised the products as being “wholesome” and “quality” products, when in reality they were made with substandard ingredients and contained possibly harmful contaminants. Read more
