Item Does Not Do What It Is Advertised to Do
Molekule PECO Air Purifier Unsubstantiated Claims Class Action
Molekule, Inc. makes air purifiers using a process called photo electrochemical oxidation (PECO) technology. It claims that its air purifiers and PECO technology are superior to the other most popular technology, high efficiency particulate air (HEPA). But the complaint claims that, contrary to the company’s advertising claims, the technology is not superior to HEPA and Read more
L’Oreal Collagen Products Cannot Penetrate the Skin Class Action
Beauty products containing collagen have become popular as anti-aging products. L’Oreal makes two collagen products that it claims can “restore [the] skin’s cushion” and “smooth wrinkles.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that the products cannot do that because they are applied to the surface of the skin and collagen molecules are too Read more
Boostrix Does Not Prevent Spread of Whooping Cough Class Action
When you receive a vaccine against a particular disease, you expect that you will not suffer from that disease; but can you still become infected with it, without knowing it, and spread it to others? At issue in this class action is the vaccine Boostrix, from GlaxoSmithKline plc and GlaxoSmithKline, LLC (together, GSK). GSK advertising Read more
Schiff Move Free Advanced Supplement Claims Settlement
Reckitt Benckiser, LLC is paying $50 million to settle a class action regarding its Schiff Move Free Advanced glucosamine supplements. According to the complaint, the advertising and labeling of the supplements were misleading because they claimed Move Free provided joint health benefits it does not in fact provide. Read more
Dove Invisible Advanced Care Antiperspirant White Marks Class Action
Conopco, Inc. does business under the name Unilever, offering personal care products such as the one at issue in this case—Dove Invisible Advanced Care antiperspirant for women. The Invisible product line promises to be “invisible” and to leave no white marks on clothing, but the complaint for this class action alleges that the products create Read more
Aspercreme Lidocaine Patches Misleading Claims Illinois Class Action
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the claims that drug companies are permitted to make for over-the-counter products. The complaint for this class action alleges that Sanofi US Corporation makes excessive claims on the packaging and labeling of its Aspercreme external analgesic patches, which use the active ingredient lidocaine at a concentration of 4%. Read more
Crest, Oral-B “Gum & Enamel Repair” Toothpaste Missouri Class Action
The Proctor & Gamble Company (P&G) owns both the Crest and Oral-B brands. Each brand offers a Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste. The complaint alleges that the labeling of these products are false and misleading, because, it says, “while toothpaste may help control, reduce, or prevent gingivitis, it cannot repair gums[.]” The complaint claims that Read more
Axe Antiperspirant Causes Stains It Claims to Protect Against Class Action
Unilever’s official company name is Conopco, Inc., and it makes personal care products, including Axe brand products. The company makes claims about its “Anti Marks Protection” for its Axe antiperspirants. However, the complaint alleges that the product not only does leave white marks and yellow stains, it claims the marks and stains are caused by Read more
Dollar General Obsolete Motor Oil Settlement
It’s costing more than $28 million to settle this combined class action against Dollar General Corporation, Dolgencorp, LLP, and DG Retail, LLC, for deceptive marketing of DG Auto motor oil that are obsolete and that could potentially harm automobiles. The complaint alleged that the DG auto motor oil sold between 2010 and 2017 was obsolete, Read more
Crest, Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes Illinois Class Action
Can toothpastes really help repair gums? The complaint for this class action says no. It bring suit against the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) for the marketing and labeling of two of its products: Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste, in Intensive Clean and Advanced Whitening varieties, and Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste. Read more