
Kirkland Signature Fish Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that supplements “Help[] Support a Healthy Heart”
July 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve the claims in this case. According to the settlement terms, each class member will be awarded a pro rata share of the $775,000 settlement fund after other fees (including notice and administration fees) are paid. In addition, the company stopped using the words “health” and “healthful” on product labels in June 2016 and has agreed not to use the words or other similar terms on the labels in the future unless changes in the law allow the use. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2017.
January 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco for allegedly misleadingly marketing Kirkland Coconut Oils. The complaint alleges that Costco misleadingly markets the oil as healthy, as well as a healthy alternative to butter and other oils when, according to plaintiffs, the total fat and saturated fat content of the oil makes it unhealthy and a less healthy alternative, as well as increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the complaint alleges that Costco’s labeling of Kirkland Coconut Oil violates state and federal law. The lawsuit was transferred to federal court in February 2016. (Boswell et al v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, Case No. 16-cv-278, C. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that supplements “Help[] Support a Healthy Heart”
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as purified water “with minerals added for taste” without adequately disclosing that they contain synthetic ingredients
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “made with Naturally Derived Ingredients”
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Costco’s website informs consumers when merchandise may be available for a lower price in stores when it routinely fails to include such information
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products do not contain preservatives
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising warranties as free when consumers who return a defective battery are refunded the original purchase price and then charged a higher price for a replacement battery
Allegations: False “100% Recyclable” claims
Allegations: False “100% Recyclable” claims
Allegations: False “100% Recyclable” claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Himalayan” and coming from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” when the salt comes from Pakistan
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain enough detergent to wash 146 loads of laundry
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing black raspberries are a flavoring ingredient in sparkling waters
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “keto” when they contain ingredients that are not compatible with a ketogenic diet
Allegations: Falsely advertising tuna products as “dolphin safe” when the company uses fishing methods that seriously injure and kill dolphins and other marine life
Allegations: Falsely marketing that ice cream bars are dipped in chocolate when the coating is actually a chocolate substitute
Allegations: Deceptively marketing wipes as “flushable”
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain heavy metals, toxins, and contaminants
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pet foods as “grain free” and containing only certain ingredients when they contain wheat and other unlisted ingredients
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that ice cream bars are coated in chocolate when the coating contains ingredients not found in chocolate
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising the amount of time Duracell LED flashlights provide light and the lifespan of the flashlights while in storage
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