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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

Leaf Face Masks

Class Action

Leaf Face Masks

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

Gatorade Fit

Class Action

Gatorade Fit

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as “Real Healthy Hydration,” having “No Sugar Added,” and being an “Excellent Source of Vitamin A & C” without meeting the FDA’s requirements to make such…

Penuma

Class Action

Penuma

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the device and procedure are safe, effective, and FDA-cleared

Great Value Apple Juice

Class Action

Great Value Apple Juice

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, more inorganic arsenic than the FDA allows in apple juice

Similasan Eye Relief

Class Action

Similasan Eye Relief

Allegations: Marketing products as able to relieve various eye issues when the company does not have FDA approval to make such drug claims and has not shown that the products…

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