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Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

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Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

January 2021: This case was dismissed.

November 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Audible alleging that its “free” trials of audiobooks violate California state law by:

  • Failing to clearly and conspicuously present the terms of its automatic renewal and continuous service offers,
  • Charging consumers’ credit and debit cards without getting their affirmative consent to automatically renew charges, and
  • Failing to provide consumers with the terms of its automatic renewal and continuous service offers, including the cancellation policy.

(Licea et al v. Audible, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-2360, C.D. Cal.)

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Audible Subscriptions

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Audible Subscriptions

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Amazon Prime’s Ad-Free Streaming Services

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Amazon Prime’s Ad-Free Streaming Services

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Amazon

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Amazon’s 30-Day Refund Policy

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Amazon’s 30-Day Refund Policy

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Weed Slayer

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural, organic, and suitable for organic plants

Digital Content on Amazon

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Digital Content on Amazon

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Dietary Supplements Sold on Amazon

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Dietary Supplements Sold on Amazon

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Amazon Prime Grocery Deliveries from Whole Foods

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Amazon Prime Grocery Deliveries from Whole Foods

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Amazon Prime’s “Free Titles at Audible”

Allegations: Deceptively marketing that Amazon Prime memberships include “Free Titles at Audible” when the company automatically enrolls members in a paid subscription for Audible

Amazon Fresh

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Amazon Fresh

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Alexa

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Alexa

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Alexa Devices

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Ring Security System

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Ring Security System

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards users’ private information when it does not take adequate steps to stop hackers and actively shares users’ personal data without consent

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365 Everyday Value Organic Vanilla Coconutmilk

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Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras

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Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras

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Organic 365 Rice Milk

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Organic 365 Rice Milk

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Ring’s Home Security Devices

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Ring’s Home Security Devices

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365 Everyday Value Vanilla Soymilk

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365 Everyday Value Vanilla Soymilk

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whole Foods Market for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its 365 Everyday Value Vanilla Soymilk contains vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the…

365 Organic Vanilla Almondmilk

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365 Organic Vanilla Almondmilk

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whole Foods Market Group for allegedly misleadingly advertising its 365 Organic Vanilla Almondmilk as containing vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the…

Recalled Products on Amazon.com

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Recalled Products on Amazon.com

In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Amazon for allegedly failing to tell consumers that some of the products offered for sale by third-party sellers – including Numb-ify…

Starkey Water

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Starkey Water

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Whole Foods Products

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Whole Foods Hypoallergenic Claims

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Whole Foods Hypoallergenic Claims

March 2019: The claims against defendant WFM Distribution were dismissed. June 2018: A federal judge dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can…

Audible

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Audible

March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve this case, as well as three related cases, Weber v. Amazon.com, Beals v. Audible, Inc., and Fisse…

The Weight of Whole Foods Products

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The Weight of Whole Foods Products

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The Weight of Whole Foods Pre-Packaged Foods

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The Weight of Whole Foods Pre-Packaged Foods

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GT’s Kombucha Beverages

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GT’s Kombucha Beverages

January 2018: The Ference appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2017: The Sweeney appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute because the objector…

The Amount of Vitamin B in Whole Foods Supplements

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The Amount of Vitamin B in Whole Foods Supplements

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Amazon Prime

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Amazon Prime

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Amazon Prime’s Free Shipping

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Amazon Prime’s Free Shipping

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Amazon.com’s “List Price”

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Amazon.com’s “List Price”

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Eclipse Glasses from Amazon

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Eclipse Glasses from Amazon

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Amazon Prime Membership Fee

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Amazon Prime Membership Fee

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Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Products

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Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Products

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Whole Foods Meat Products

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Whole Foods Meat Products

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Whole Foods Market Products

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Whole Foods Market Products

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Amazon Prime Membership Fees

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Amazon Prime Membership Fees

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Whole Foods Prices

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Whole Foods Prices

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