Published on March 11th, 2020 by TINA
In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly falsely advertising Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizers. Plaintiffs claim that the company misleadingly advertises that the hand sanitizers “[k]ill[] more than 99.99% of most common ... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2020 by TINA
In February and March 2020, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Toyota for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the fuel tanks in RAV4 vehicles hold 14.5 gallons of gas when, according to plaintiffs, the fuel tanks do ... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2020 by TINA
February 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed . October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against LaCroix Sparkling Waters for allegedly misleadingly labeling LaCroix water as being “all-natural” when, according to plaintiffs, the water contains non-natural ... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2020 by TINA
February 2020: An appellate court in California affirmed the dismissal concluding, among other things, that reasonable consumers would not be misled. (Shaeffer et al v. Califia Farms, LLC, Case No. B291085, Court of Appeal of the ... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2020 by TINA
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Germ-X for allegedly misleadingly advertising that Germ-X hand sanitizers prevent and reduce infections from the flu and other viruses – including coronavirus – when, according to plaintiffs, ... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2020 by TINA
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against McDonald’s for allegedly misleadingly marketing that vanilla is the characterizing flavoring ingredient in vanilla soft serve ice creams when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients list for the ... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2020 by TINA
February 2020: The claims against Entertainment Media Ventures were voluntarily dismissed for undisclosed reasons. October 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement resolving the claims against Naturex. April 2019: A federal judge ... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2020 by TINA
January 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a cash award for each product purchased ($3 for a 16-ounce jar of semi-solid coconut oil, $6 for a ... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2020 by TINA
In February and March 2020, multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Evenflo Company alleging that its Big Kid Booster Seats are “side impact tested” and safe for children who are 30 pounds when, according to plaintiffs, ... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2020 by TINA
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Tropicana Manufacturing Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing fruit juices – including Trop 50 Farmstand Apple, Trop 50 Orange Mango, Trop 50 Pomegranate Blueberry, Tropicana Grape Drink, Tropicana ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2020 by TINA
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against advertisers of Nuvega Lash for allegedly falsely marketing cosmetics on various websites and in social media advertisements. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the advertisers: Mislead ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2020 by TINA
In December 2019, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against the marketers of the mobile video game Rise of Kingdoms. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the companies: Hide the long-term cost of playing ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2020 by TINA
February 2020: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members may receive a cash refund for products purchased ($18 for a 3/2 gallon jug, $27 for a 5-gallon ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2020 by TINA
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Frito-Lay for allegedly failing to disclose on the front label of Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips that they contain an artificial flavor that enhances one ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2020 by TINA
February 2020: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint bringing similar allegations and adding allegations that Walmart misleadingly advertises that the characterizing flavor in its vanilla shakes is vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the flavor comes from unspecified ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2020 by TINA
February 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1436, N.D. Cal.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Carter’s for allegedly misleadingly advertising that customers are getting a specific ... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2020 by TINA
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Tillamook County Creamery Association for allegedly misleadingly marketing that vanilla is the exclusive flavoring ingredient in Tillamook Lowfat Greek Yogurt when, according the complaint, the ingredients list ... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2020 by TINA
January 2020: A federal judge adopted a magistrate judge’s October 2019 Report and Recommendation and denied Quincy Bioscience’s motion to dismiss. October 2019: A magistrate judge recommended that the court deny the company’s motion to dismiss. ... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2020 by TINA
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against St. Anne’s Credit Union for allegedly misleadingly promising that it only charges one insufficient funds fee on a single transaction when, according to plaintiffs, the credit union ... Read More →
Published on February 28th, 2020 by TINA
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Starbucks, Mars Inc., and The Quaker Oats Company misleadingly represent that the cocoa used in chocolate products – including Starbucks hot cocoa mixes, Dove chocolate, and ... Read More →
