Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”
June 23rd, 2017
June 2017: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of an amended settlement agreement, which provides class members with $0.25 for their
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The Cost of Uber Rides
June 23rd, 2017
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber for allegedly misleading consumers by showing consumers the “actual fare”
DG Auto Motor Oil
June 7th, 2017
In May 2017, another class-action lawsuit was filed against Dollar General for allegedly deceptively marketing DG Auto motor oil by
Mazda’s Traffic Software
June 2nd, 2017
In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Mazda for allegedly deceptively marketing the Traffic Software in its 2016
Features in Tesla Model S Sedans
June 2nd, 2017
In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Tesla Motors for allegedly falsely advertising safety and autopilot features in
Pro Armor Doors for UTV Vehicles
May 31st, 2017
In January 2017, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Pro Armor. Among other things,
Nissan’s InTouch
May 16th, 2017
May 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the settlement terms, class members may
Dodge and Jeep Diesel Vehicles
April 18th, 2017
Between January and March 2017, multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles alleging that the company marketed Dodge
Toyota’s “Tire Savings Event”
March 31st, 2017
In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Toyota for allegedly deceptively promoting a “tire savings event.” According to
Sunoco Rewards Credit Card Discounts
March 27th, 2017
June 2016: Sunoco filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the order denying its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Litigation.
When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA
March 16th, 2017
Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
Ken-Tool Tire Irons
February 22nd, 2017
In early 2017, a class-action was filed against Summit Tool Company alleging that Ken-Tool Company tire irons are shorter than
EcoDiesel Vehicles
February 6th, 2017
January 2017: More class-action lawsuits regarding the marketing of EcoDiesel vehicles were filed. The lawsuits allege that EcoDiesel vehicles are
Cosco Apt Car Seats
February 3rd, 2017
In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dorel Juvenile Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing Cosco Apt Car Seats
Audi’s Representations
January 31st, 2017
In November and December 2016, class-action lawsuits were filed against Audi for allegedly making false representations about the amount of
Uber to Pay $20 Million for Allegedly Misleading Drivers
January 23rd, 2017
Ride-hailing service exaggerated earnings claims for drivers, FTC says.
Pep Boys Prices
January 17th, 2017
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Pep Boys for allegedly deceiving consumers by operating a two-tiered pricing scheme (i.e., charging
Michelin Pilot Super Sport, Ultra High Performance Tires
January 17th, 2017
In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Michelin North America, Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting the tread depth (the
BlueTEC Vehicles
January 11th, 2017
December 2016: A federal judge dismissed the complaint finding that plaintiffs did not have standing. To read the court’s decision,
Volkswagen Routan’s Oil Filter
January 5th, 2017
January 2016: This action was dismissed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed while class members’ claims were dismissed . The