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CoolSculpting System

Class Action

CoolSculpting System

In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Zeltiq Aesthetics for allegedly deceptively marketing the CoolSculpting System (a “non-surgical fat reduction treatment” that allegedly “uses controlled cooling to eliminate…

Leaf Face Masks

Class Action

Leaf Face Masks

Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things

General Mills Yoplait Greek Yogurt and Cabot Greek Yogurt

Class Action

General Mills Yoplait Greek Yogurt and Cabot Greek Yogurt

Unhappy yogurt lovers filed class-action lawsuits against General Mills (in April 2012) and Cabot (in August 2012) for calling their products “Greek yogurt,” when they’re neither Greek nor yogurt.  According…

Santa Cruz Natural, Inc.

Class Action

Santa Cruz Natural, Inc.

May 2017: After the FDA issued guidance regarding the use of the term “evaporated cane juice” and a federal judge dismissed some of the claims, this case was voluntarily dismissed…

Good Start Gentle

Class Action

Good Start Gentle

In May 2017, another class-action lawsuit was filed against Gerber for allegedly falsely marketing Good Start Gentle infant formula made from partially hydrolyzed whey protein as: Reducing the risk of…

CBR’s Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Program

Class Action

CBR’s Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Program

Allegations: Deceptively representing that stored umbilical cord blood and tissue may be used to treat at least 80 serious medical conditions and may be approved to treat additional medical conditions…

Dietary Supplements Sold on Amazon

Class Action

Dietary Supplements Sold on Amazon

Allegations: Promoting dietary supplements as if they are legal, safe and therapeutic when they are illegal and have not been approved by the FDA

“Kids Relief” Products

Class Action

“Kids Relief” Products

May 2016: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2013: The lawsuit…

Goldfish Crackers

Class Action

Goldfish Crackers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations

Bimbo Bakeries

Class Action

Bimbo Bakeries

April 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement in which the company agreed to change the marketing materials for several of its baked goods. According to…

Health Claims on GNC Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Health Claims on GNC Dietary Supplements

April 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1984, N.D. Cal.) March 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Nutrition Corp. (GNC) for…

Attune Food Products

Class Action

Attune Food Products

April 2015: After this case was stayed pending the FDA’s resolution regarding use of the term “evaporated cane juice,” this case was administratively closed. January 2015: A federal judge agreed…

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that supplements prevent, treat, cure and mitigate lactose intolerance without FDA approval to make such claims

The Marketing of Monat Hair Care Products

Class Action

The Marketing of Monat Hair Care Products

December 2018: Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Master Consolidated Class Action Complaint alleging that the company misleadingly markets Monat products as “safe” and “clinically tested, proven and [g]uaranteed to deliver…

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