Fraud

Neutrogena Sunscreen Products Contain Benzene Class Action

The introduction to the complaint for this class action suggests that its origin lies in the diagnosis of mother of two, Elizabeth Bodle, with acute my[e]loid leukemia: “As she is in her early fifties and healthy, [Bodle] and her spouse became suspicious as to why she was the unfortunately victim of such a deadly disease.”  Read more

Bob’s and Guardian Goof Proof Protection Agreements Illinois Class Action

What constitutes “accidental” damage to a product? This class action concerns sales of “service contracts” to customers by Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC, to protect the furniture they buy, which are issued by Guardian Protection Products, Inc. The complaint alleges that the service contracts are actually insurance and that Guardian does not fulfill its obligations. The  Read more

QuickBooks “No Extra Fees” Charged for One-Day Transfers Class Action

QuickBooks is a software product of Intuit, Inc. In March 2020, it announced a change to its ACH payment processing. The company’s announcement said that processing would now be done in one day with no extra fees; however, according to the complaint for this class action, the company actually is charging fees.  Read more

Fleet Group Queens Hotel Project and EB-5 Program Investors Class Action

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows investors in US businesses to apply for permanent residence in the US for themselves and their immediate families under certain conditions. This class action is brought by a group of investors aspiring to qualify for that program who claim they were duped into investing in a fraudulent project for  Read more

CITIC Capital RICO Conspiracy GNC Shareholders’ Class Action

This class action is brought by minority shareholders in GNC Holdings, Inc. The complaint alleges that “a number of state-owned Chinese corporations and individuals, GNC’s Board of Directors and senior management, certain [of] GNC’s secured lenders and financial advisor” who have conspired “to enrich themselves at the expense” of other shareholders through dishonest actions that  Read more

Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Not Spiked with Agave Spirits Class Action

Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide, Inc. makes a Cacti-brand “Agave Spiked Seltzer” that claims it is made from Blue Agave from Mexico. The complaint for this class action alleges that the product’s advertising, marketing, and labeling give the impression that the drink is spiked with agave spirits, such as tequila. However, the complaint says, the agave content  Read more

Costco Kirkland “Black Raspberry” Sparkling Water Class Action

Kirkland Signature-brand black raspberry sparkling water is a product of Costco Wholesale Corporation. The issue in this class action is the source of the water’s taste. The complaint alleges that the product’s labeling “misleads consumers as to the relative amount, quantity and type of flavoring ingredients.  Read more

Seresto Flea Collar Pesticide Synergy and Injuries California Class Action

This class action brings suit against Elanco Animal Health, Inc. for its Seresto Flea & Tick Collar. The complaint alleges, “While pet collars have a history of harmful side effects, the number and seriousness of those associated with the Seresto collar Product exceed anything seen previously.” The incidents from the collar include pet seizures and  Read more

Seresto Flea & Tick Collars No Warnings of Pet Seizures California Class Action

Bayer HealthCare, LLC and Elanco Animal Health, Inc., the defendants in this class action, are the companies behind the Seresto Flea & Tick Collar. The complaint alleges that the collars “have a propensity to harm humans, particularly children, and are prone to cause seizure, thryroid gland damage, and death of cat and/or dog pets wearing  Read more

Seresto Flea & Tick Collars and Pet Injuries California Class Action

When Amanda Merriman put Seresto Flea & Tick Collars on her two dogs, the complaint for this class action alleges, they experienced hair loss, welts, itching, and vomiting. Although she had them professionally washed and bought them special food and special shampoo, their problems continued, until she removed the collars. The complaint alleges that Bayer  Read more