Item Does Not Do What It Is Advertised to Do
Tom’s of Maine Fluoride-Free “Antiplaque” Toothpaste Class Action
This class action relates to a Tom’s of Maine, Inc. toothpaste that is marketed as being “Fluoride-Free” and “Antiplaque & Whitening.” The marketing of the product is misleading, the complaint claims, because it suggests that the toothpaste contains ingredients that are as effective at preventing plaque and gingivitis as fluoride. The complaint claims that this Read more
Natrol Cognium Does Not Improve Memory, Claims Class Action
Natrol, LLC makes two supplements, Natrol Cognium Memory and Natrol Cognium Memory Extra Strength, that the complaint for this class action alleges are advertised as improving memory. But the complaint alleges that the claimed active ingredient, a protein, does not have that effect and that the products “have less protein than a slice of bread.” Read more
Little Remedies Gripe Water Colic Relief Claims Class Action
This class action concerns a product made by Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc., known as Little Remedies Gripe Water. The complaint for this class action alleges that this product is advertised as a remedy for symptoms associated with colic in babies, but that if that is so, it is a drug that requires approval from the Read more
Core Values “Maximum Strength” Lidocaine Patches Class Action
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. makes products under the Core Values brand, including “maximum strength” pain relief patches that are supposed to deliver 4% lidocaine for hours. The complaint for this class action alleges that the advertising and packaging for the product are misleading, because of the product’s adhesion, “maximum strength” designation, and claims of Read more
LeafFilter Accumulation of Debris Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against LeafFilter North, LLC, alleging that it advertised its LeafFilter gutter system as being maintenance-free when it requires periodic cleaning. The complaint alleged that the gutter system’s top accumulated organic debris, such as leaves, pine needles, twigs, branches, seeds, and pollen as well as inorganic material such as shingle Read more
CVS Health “Fluoride Free,” “Antiplaque,” “Natural” Toothpaste Class Action
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. offers a CVS Health toothpaste that is “Fluoride Free,” Antiplaque,” and “Certified Natural,” but the complaint for this class action alleges that none of these claims, nor the indication of peppermint on the packaging, are completely true—at least, not as the typical consumer would understand them, it claims. Read more
Meijer Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches Misrepresentations Class Action
This class action concerns Meijer pain relief patches that claim to deliver 4% lidocaine over a period of time. The complaint brings suit against their maker, Meijer, Inc., alleging that the promises made for the product are misleading in multiple ways, because of its poor adherence, “maximum strength” claims, and desensitizing claims. Read more
Equaline Lidocaine Patches Misrepresentations Class Action
This class action takes issue with the Equaline lidocaine pain relief patches offered by SuperValu, Inc. on three counts. It claims the patches do not adhere long enough to provide the advertised relief, that they do not truly provide the “Maximum Strength” of lidocaine available, and that they make improper desensitizing claims. Read more
CareOne Lidocaine Patches Poor Adhesion, Incomplete Pain Relief Class Action
The subject of this class action is CareOne lidocaine pain-relief patches made by the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLC. The complaint alleges that they do not provide the long relief they advertise because they do not adhere to the body well enough, and that they do not in fact offer the maximum dose of Read more
Mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30 Contains No Active Scar Ingredient Class Action
HRA Pharma America, Inc. makes a product called Mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30. The complaint for this class action alleges that this designation and the representations on the packaging lead consumers to believe that this is the regular Mederma scar cream, with its regular active ingredient, plus the active ingredients in sunscreen. But the Read more
