Fraudulent Omission
Some Tylenol Products Contain Titanium Dioxide Class Action
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. (J&J) has been selling Tylenol pain products since 1955. But the complaint alleges that some Tylenol products contain titanium dioxide (TiO2), which the complaint says is a heavy metal that is used to color the pills bright white. The complaint contends that TiO2 can accumulate in the body and that Read more
Harley-Davidson Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC makes Harley-Davidson brand motorcycles, along with their parts and accessories. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the company offers warranties that include a tying arrangement, or “unlawful repair restriction” because they require that the warranty will not remain valid unless only an authorized repair service or authorized Read more
Sensio Pressure Cookers Can Be Opened Under Pressure Class Action
Pressure cookers—as their name suggests—cook foods under pressure, at high temperatures. The complaint for this class action alleges that pressure cookers from Sensio, Inc. have “dangerously defective lid-locking assembl[ies]” that can allow consumers to open the lids while the contents are still under pressure. Read more
Similac Baby Formula Heavy Metal Content Class Action
A number of class actions have recently been filed against Abbott Laboratories, alleging that certain bacteria have been found in its infant formulas. This class action is about Abbott’s Similac formula, but the allegations are different. The complaint alleges that heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, have been found in Similac. Read more
De Longhi Coffee Machines Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action
Mechanical consumer products sometimes need repair. The complaint for this class action sues De Longhi America, Inc. for the conditions for repair of its De’Longhi espresso and coffee machines, as set forth in their warranties, requiring repair by an authorized repair service or with only authorized replacement parts. The complaint alleges that this constitutes an Read more
Prequel Prenatal Screening Test High Rate of False Positives Class Action
Myriad Genetics, Inc. offers a Prequel Prenatal Screen for pregnant women that purports to screen for chromosomal and genetic conditions that may affect the baby’s health. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the test is very inaccurate, with its indications of a genetic disorder being false as much as 85 percent of Read more
Gillette, Venus, Braun, Oral-B “No Self-Repair” Warranties Class Action
Tying arrangements for repairs are the topic of this class action against the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) and its subsidiary the Gillette Company, LLC. The complaint alleges that products under the Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B brands have warranties, but they require that repairs be done only by an authorized repair service and only Read more
Target Heyday Charging Cable Breaks Quickly Class Action
The Heyday Charging Cable is made to sell in Target stores, says the complaint for this class action. It is intended to be used for charging cell phones, but the complaint alleges that the materials it’s made from are substandard or inferior and result in the cable breaking and no longer serving its purpose in Read more