Starion Energy
July 6th, 2017
April 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of the lawsuit. March 2016: A federal
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Verde Energy USA
July 6th, 2017
May 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action
Constellation Energy Power Choice
May 24th, 2017
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Constellation Energy Power Choice for allegedly using a bait-and-switch marketing scheme
The Window Source
May 22nd, 2017
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Window Source for allegedly deceiving customers about the sales and
Spark Energy Rates
April 26th, 2017
In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Spark Energy for allegedly using a bait-and-switch marketing scheme by offering
HomeAway, Inc.
February 27th, 2017
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against HomeAway, Inc. (an operator of vacation rental websites) for allegedly promising that
Canned Octopus Products
January 31st, 2017
January 2017: This action was dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2016: A class-action lawsuit
Walden University’s Doctoral Degrees
January 5th, 2017
In December 2016, two false advertising class-action lawsuits were filed against Walden University. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the university misleadingly
Hiko Energy
December 22nd, 2016
June 2016: This action was dismissed because the parties settled. For more information about the settlement, click here. September 2014:
HIKO Energy Rates
December 22nd, 2016
May 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement pertaining to five related false advertising class actions against
Electricity Maine
November 28th, 2016
In November 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Electricity Maine (an electricity supplier) for allegedly deceptively offering customers low
UPS’s “Delivery Area Surcharge” Fees
November 16th, 2016
In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against UPS for allegedly engaging in a bait-and-switch scheme by charging certain
Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?
November 14th, 2016
Consumer website's affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.
Doctoral Degrees at Walden University
October 19th, 2016
In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walden University for allegedly misleadingly marketing that doctoral degrees cost $60,000-$70,000
Windows USA/Alaskan Windows Systems
September 2nd, 2016
In July 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Windows USA and Alaskan Window Systems and other related companies for
Put the Brakes on Dealership Bait and Switch Ad Tactics
August 29th, 2016
Don't get driven mad this Labor Day by deceptive auto sales ads.
Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move
August 15th, 2016
Do your homework before renting a vehicle or entrusting your possessions to a moving company.
New Jersey Auto Auction’s Advertised Prices
July 28th, 2016
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against New Jersey Auto Auction for, among other things, allegedly deceptively selling vehicles
Proud American Vanlines
July 11th, 2016
Consumers claim moving company corners them into paying prices well above initial estimates.
Cashforiphones.com Bait and Switch Scheme
June 9th, 2016
In June 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Cashforiphones.com (a company that buys used iPhones, smartphones, laptop computers, and